Dynamic Personalities Wanted
Come work with us in developing and hosting a high-energy, educational yet fun, TV talk/news show for Central Ohio. As co-
hosts in this on-going production, you will discuss various personal and professional development issues with our viewers and
show guests.
We are looking for a diverse cast (all races, ages, and genders encouraged to submit an audition interest packet) who are
vibrant, entertaining, and articulate.
Requirements:
- Must be sincere, enthusiastic, articulate and interested in educating others.
- Have a dynamic personality.
- Be passionate about educating/informing others, NOT just someone who wants to be on TV
- Passion above all else will denote a successful candidate. Having a background in broadcast journalism and/or training
and development is a plus, but not required.
- Have excellent communication skills.
- Project a lively personality, be comfortable with impromptu moments and demonstrate the ability to read the
TelePrompter/Cue cards
Monthly filming of The REACH Show commences in October of 2009.
After we review all applications, interviews and auditions will be scheduled. Save the date of October 8, 2009 – 6:00 p.m. - until,
just in case you are contacted for the next phase of auditions)
Only serious candidates apply!
There is no pay, but other tangible and intangible perks exist (experience, exposure, great team atmosphere,
copy of work for portfolio, and a little bit of local fame.) Also looking for volunteer production crew members who
have experience. Contact us via e-mail CTDCE@columbus.gov if interested.

Do you think you have what it takes to be a host of a live talk/news show?
If so, you should audition for this role and the time to do so is NOW!!!
The show is fun, educational, entertaining and sophisticated with exciting segments.
We are looking for someone who is articulate, has charisma and can bring a certain energy or flavor to the show.
Looking to cast up to two (2) talk/news show co-hosts.
Send your actor’s resume, completed application and a 5X7 head shot
or
A professional letter telling us why you are interested in this role and what you can bring to the show, completed
application and a 5X7 head shot.
Auditions will be October 8, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. EST, one day only!!!!
Successful candidates will be notified via e-mail on October 5, 2009 of the audition location as well as the short script to
be memorized the audition.
Experience is a plus but not necessary. We want someone with passion!
Send completed audition packet via the U.S. Postal Service or
3 ways to get your audition interest drop off during the business hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
packet to us:
− In person, The REACH Show Auditions
Attention: E. Renee Brandon, Training Manager
− via U.S. postal service, or
City of Columbus - Department of Human Resources
− by way of e-mail Citywide Training and Development Center of Excellence
750 Piedmont Rd.
Columbus, OH. 43224
Or e-mail your completed audition interest packet in one e-mail with
the subject line of The REACH Show Auditions to
CTDCE@columbus.gov
All submissions must be received no later than noon (12:00 p.m. EST) on October 5, 2009.
Also looking for volunteer production crew members who have experience.
Contact us via e-mail CTDCE@columbus.gov if interested.

A little more about us:
Mission
To increase performance levels by providing training participants with learning REACHPOTENTIAL
REACHPOTENTIAL
REACHGOALS
REACHGOALS
opportunities which enable them to reach personal and organizational excellence. REACHD
REACHDREAMS
REACHBEYOND
REACHBEYOND
Vision REACHPOTENTIAL
REACHPOTENTIAL
REACHGOALS
REACHGOALS
To achieve “best in class” status as a provider of both Human Resource Development REACHDREAMS
REACHDREAMS
REACHBEYOND
REACHBEYOND
and Organizational Development products and services. REACHPOTENTIAL
REACHPOTENTIAL
REACHGOALS
REACHGOALS
REACHDREAMS
REACHDREAMS
Values REACHBEYOND
REACHBEYOND
Citywide Training and Development Center of Excellence has a commitment to: REACHPOTENTIAL
REACHPOTENTIAL
REACHGOALS
REACHGOALS
inspiring innovation, (INNOVATION) REACHDREAMS
REACHDREAMS
REACHBEYOND
REACHBEYOND
striving for fresh/new knowledge, (KNOWLEDGE) REACHPOTENTIAL
REACHPOTENTIAL
REACHGOALS
REACHGOALS
challenging norms, (RISK-TAKER) REACHDREAMS
REACHDREAMS
REACHBEYOND
REACHBEYOND
remaining accountable, (ACCOUNTABILITY) and
seeking performance excellence. (EXCELLENCE)
REACHCTDCE
REACHCTDCE

The City of Columbus Human Resources Department Citywide Training and Development Center of
Excellence (CTDCE) serves as the training resource for not only City of Columbus employees but also
for residents of Central Ohio. Starting in October 2009, CTDCE will bring popular learning topics to the
City’s government television channel, GTC-3.
CTDCE’s monthly live show is an innovative platform for involving the Central Ohio TV audience. Each
month’s live taping of a pre-selected training topic will repeat between 2-5 times per week within the
month. In addition, the show will be posted to the CTDCE internet website and shared with the followers
and fans of CTDCE via various social networking platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc).
This is a phenomenal opportunity to engage the residents of Central Ohio with yet another service
provided by the City of Columbus. To demonstrate our commitment to connect with the residents in
which we serve we are actively seeking up to two (2) dynamic personalities to share in hosting the
talk/news show format in which The REACH Show will take. Topics will be scripted in a fun, entertaining
and above all informative manner such as leadership skills, career development, communication skills,
stress management, time management , and many other interpersonal, personal, and professional
development topics.
Also looking for volunteer production crew members who have experience.
Contact us via e-mail CTDCE@columbus.gov if interested.

How will the process work?
1. Read this audition information.
2. Complete the audition packet (application, actor’s resume (or) letter of interest, and a head shot no larger
than 5X7 of yourself)
3. Attend the optional informational & question/answer session on Thursday – October 1, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.
EST at 750 Piedmont Road Columbus, Ohio 43224.
4. Deliver your completed audition packet to CTDCE no later than noon on Monday – October 5, 2009.
(Note: you can send the completed packet to us by e-mail, in person or via US Postal Service)
5. Wait to hear if you are selected for the official audition to occur on October 8, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. (location
to be announced). We will e-mail all successful audition candidates by 7 p.m. EST on October 5, 2009
with follow-up info and a brief script to memorize for the audition.
If you are contacted for the audition –
1. Read all of the information sent to you via e-mail.
2. Memorize the script that is sent to you via e-mail.
3. Audition day – Dress in attire that you deem appropriate for this type of show. (How do you want to
represent yourself?)
4. Audition day – Arrive promptly at 6:00 p.m. EST and be prepared to stay until auditions are complete.
5. Audition day agenda – registration, welcome, audition process debrief, Phase 1 – picture taking , Phase 2
– the memorized script, Phase 3 – on camera reading from cue cards and impromptu talk show
conversation, and Phase 4 – interview
6. Those that are cast will be contacted on October 9, 2009 with the good news!
Also looking for volunteer production crew members who have experience.
Contact us via e-mail CTDCE@columbus.gov if interested.

The REACH Show Audition Interest Form
Please Print Clearly
First Name Middle Name Last Name
Street Address City/State Zip
Date of Birth Home Phone (including area code) Work Phone (including area code)
Voice Mail/Cellular e-mail address
Educational/Career History
High School Attended: Graduation Date
College/University and current year: Major/Minor Graduate? If so, when?
Scholastic Honors
Current Employer Occupation
Future Career Plans
Entertainment Experience
List Media/Acting/Public Speaking Experience (Film, TV, Radio, Public Speaking, Acting, etc…)

Why would you like to be a co-host of the REACH Show?
How did you hear about the REACH Show?
____friend ____ Radio Station (which one) ___ Newspaper (which one)
____Facebook ____ Twitter ___ Linked In ___ SlideShare
____TV Station (which one) ________ website ___other _____________________
Professional/Work References- List two references. No family members please.
Name Title Phone
I, _______________________, understand that auditioning for the REACH Show is a voluntary opportunity.
Printed Name
______________________________________________________ _________________________
Signature Date
• Be sure to fully complete application. You may attach a resume in addition to your completed application.
• Attach a recent photograph to the back of the application
• Photos must be no larger than 5X7. Photos will not be returned.
Send completed audition packet via the U.S. Postal Service or
drop off during the business hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The REACH Show Auditions
Attention: E. Renee Brandon, Training Manager
City of Columbus - Department of Human Resources
Citywide Training and Development Center of Excellence
750 Piedmont Rd.
Columbus, OH. 43224
Or e-mail your completed audition interest packet in one e-mail with the subject line of The REACH Show Auditions to
CTDCE@columbus.gov