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STARTING OVER is currently seeking couples for special episodes of Season 3. If you are in a committed relationship, are currently having difficulties with your partner or spouse, and would like to receive couples counseling while staying the Starting Over house, then we want to hear from you!

All types of couples (married, engaged, dating, same-sex, common-law, etc.) will be considered- as long as you are in a serious relationship.

To apply, please attend one of our casting calls or submit a casting tape following the guidelines below. If you submit a tape, please write “Couples” in large letters on the envelope in addition to the standard information. If you attend a casting call, bring your spouse or partner with you, and be sure to let the casting director know you are applying as a couple.

Note: Your partner MUST be willing to appear on the show AND stay in the Starting Over house with you!

STARTING OVER is holding open casting calls in the following cities:
Birmingham, AL - Wednesday, March 30, 10am - 5pm
Sheraton Birmingham Hotel
2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North
Birmingham, AL 35203
*Season 2 graduate Cassie will be in attendance

Denver, CO - Thursday, March 31, 10am - 5pm
The Westin Tabor Center
1672 Lawrence Street
Denver, CO 80202
*Season 2 graduates Jennifer and Kim will be in attendance

Sacramento, CA - Saturday, April 2, 10am - 5pm
Sheraton Grand Sacramento
1230 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
*Graduates Hailey and Lynnell will be in attendance

Atlanta, GA - Sunday, April 3, 10am - 5pm
Omni Hotel
100 CNN Center
Atlanta, GA 30335

Indianapolis, IN - Saturday, April 9, 10am - 5pm
Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center at Union Station
123 West Louisiana Street
Indianapolis, IN 46225
*Graduate Rain will be in attendance

Miami, FL - Sunday, April 10, 10am - 5pm
Doubletree Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay
1717 North Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL 33132

STARTING OVER is also accepting videotape submissions. Please see below for instructions on submitting your tape!

Although we are always open to any new goals, below are some stories we are particularly interested in finding:
Do you want reconstructive surgery following an accident or to correct a physical problem?

Are you returning from service in Iraq and need help adjusting to civilian life?

Do you want to give up your child for adoption?

Having difficulty getting pregnant and need help sorting out fertility issues?

Are you in the service of the church and want to consider changing your lifestyle?

Are you recently divorced or widowed after a long marriage and need to learn how to live alone or do you want to date again?

Do you have a mother-in-law or a daughter-in-law who you can’t get along with?

Do you need help getting along with your sister or need to repair this relationship?

Are you a mother or daughter who can’t get along with each other?

Are you trying to break into a traditionally male dominated or otherwise unusual career?

Do you have a friend with whom you’ve had a falling out? Would you like to repair this relationship?

Lost track of someone important?
Looking for a long lost love? An estranged parent or sibling?

Have you wronged someone close to you?
Do you want to make amends with those you’ve hurt?

Trying to recover from a traumatic experience?
Has your life been impacted by a natural disaster, personal tragedy, or the loss of a loved one?

If you're interested in trying out for the next season of STARTING OVER, you can send us a 5-10 minute video tape. Don’t forget to clearly state your goal in your submission! What obstacles are preventing you from achieving your goal on your own? How do you think we can help?

On your tape, please include:
name:
address:
email:
phone number:

and send it to:
Starting Over Casting
Bunim/Murray Productions
6007 Sepulveda Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91411

Tapes will not be returned. We accept Mini-DV, VHS, and VHS-C. Please do not send CD-ROMS or DVDs.