Watch out Iowa State, your chance to become one of seven strangers picked to live in a house and have your life taped is here.

Open casting calls for MTV’s staple products “The Real World” and “Real World/Road Rules Challenge: Fresh Meat 2” are coming to Ames this Wednesday.

Bunim/Murray Productions will interview potential cast mates from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday at Club Element, 2401 Chamberlain St. Men and women from all demographics from the ages of 18 to 24 are encouraged to attend.

The last time the production company came to Ames, former ISU soccer player Mallory Snyder was cast for “The Real World: Paris.”

Tony Miros, Bunim-Murray casting coordinator, said the crew typically likes to host casting calls in college towns.

While casting, the producers said they try and put together a very diverse group of young adults of different cultures, races and beliefs.

Here are just a few tips to up your chances of becoming one of the lucky cast members.

Have strong beliefs

Throughout the 18 seasons, there have been many recurring themes that get a rise out of cast mates and draw in audiences. In order to stick out among the thousands of prospects, take a strong stance on these themes.

With the political debate gearing up, holding strong political values is sure to be important. Those on the fence about issues or with apathetic views are likely to be cut early.

“It’s someone who is very opinionated that gets picked,” Miros said.

Without strong beliefs, you are not likely to stick up for yourself or create drama on either show.

“I’m not sure about auditioning,” said Keith Peterson, sophomore in civil engineering. “We have enough drama around here.”

Religion also often creates tension on the show. Season nine veteran Julie Stoffer faced a lot of scrutiny about her Mormon beliefs. The show often focused on Stoffer’s struggles to cope with life in the house conflicting with her beliefs.

Stoffer has gone on to become a regular on the various “Real World/Road Rules Challenge” shows.

Go in search of a hook-up

Most seasons of “Real World” and the previous season of “The Challenge” have focused on which cast members are hooking up with whom. Do not, however, compromise any beliefs for the show.

“I’m too scared to audition. They make you look bad,” said Thao Nguyen, freshman in liberal arts and sciences-open option.

Overall, to stick out from the crowd, take that one thing that makes you tick and run with it. Go above and beyond to impress those producers. Make sure to show your crazy side while still being yourself.

Although a city has not been named for either show, “Real World” has been set in places such as New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago, as well as overseas in London and Paris. “Fresh Meat” and other challenge shows often take place in tropical areas. If accepted, a cast member will be forced to move for at least four months because of filming.

Know the interview process

Miros expects anywhere between 500 to 1,000 people at the auditions. Miros said everyone will get their chance.

Contestants will be interviewed in a group of 10 at a time. Producers will ask the contestants questions about their beliefs to see how they interact in that group. Miros said producers are drawn to “people with a lot of charisma.”

“It’s those people you see at a party and can’t ignore them. It’s all about having personality,” Miros said.

On a nationwide search, the production company will also be in Minneapolis and Cincinnati on Wednesday. Those interested in interviewing are required to take a photo ID and snapshot of themselves to the casting call.

If you can’t make it to the auditions at Club Element, Bunim-Murray productions also accepts video tape applications.