TV Is Calling: Casting Calls May Be Your Big Chance

Ready to push the "Real Housewives of New Jersey" into the sea? Had enough of "Jersey Shore" stereotypes?

Two casting calls for upcoming reality TV shows are seeking families in this area could put you in front of the camera for a refreshing change.

HGTV is looking for families in the middle of house shopping because of family changes—Liz Lewis Casting Partners needs families who are outgrowing their current home for the series which will have two of the best Realtors compete to find you your new home. You need to be looking for a home with at least two bedrooms in the New York City Area with a budget of $300,000-$500,000. 

You can submit your entry by email to the address listed on this announcement. 

And a new cooking competition show will ask top chefs to convert family-favorite recipes into healthy culinary masterpieces—the more decadent your favorite, the better.

More information about the "Healthy Meal Makeover"  show is available online, and if you'd like to participate, you'll need to explain to the casting producers why you need a "menu transformation."

Check the announcement for more details and the address to contact the producers.