Hello,

I'm not trying to start anything here, but I feel like many people have been greatly misled, and I'm looking for proof that I'm wrong. If I'm wrong, I will apologize.

Here's what I know. In Orlando, Nashville, Charlotte, and Chicago there were no TV Judges or tapings for the show. I have not heard of a single callback for anyone from one of those cities, but in the other cities where they had TV tapings, people got told right away if they would be going to a callback, and the callbacks were filmed for the show.

It sure looks like everyone that went to these 4 cities were only used for crowd shots and background video. That's really upsetting that all these people were told to dress for a TV appearance and to bring at least 2 friends to cheer them on. Everyone even got confirmation phone calls to make sure they were coming, and for what? Has anyone gotten a callback from those 4 cities? Is there any proof whatsoever? Please don't reply that "you heard that a friend of a friend got one". I'm looking for real proof. I don't need any names, but a real confirmation that thousands of people that took off work and drove to these events didn't do it for nothing more than to be in outdoor shots in line for background footage!

If the show's producers want to clear this up, they could easily post a simple schedule telling us where callbacks from each of these cities would take place and the dates. We don't even need any names. If the callbacks were announced and the date passed and we didn't get contacted, then we would at least know that it was over. Leaving everyone hanging around with no information isn't helping anyone, and let's face it, it makes everyone a lot more suspicious of the integrity of these audition cities in the first place. Why would anyone drive to a city for auditions in the future where there won't be a TV taping a few days after?

I hope that we didn't get scammed, but it sure looks like we got misled big-time. Does anyone have information? Please advise us here.

Thank you.

I think you are wrong . Give it 3more weeks. There is no reason to assume anything. Also, it is way tooooo early still for Vegas call backs.

I'm not trying to be rude to you, I just think it is way to early to read anything into it. There have been people, also, right here on this board that claimed they were called back to do tapings. Or at least they said they were. If you look at previous years, Vegas callbacks aren't due to begin for another 2 weeks at the very least. I don't see any reason to assume they were Using us in anyway, when it does not seem to be the case. Just chill a little longer dude. we will find out when the callbacks start. I promise.

Dear QUEENFISH, Amen! It's like making the pieces of a puzzle fit. I agree and believe they are still working on it.

Thanks so much Isolabella, I appreciate that. I think if the real callbacks had happend, we'd be seeing it. I also think that it would be silly to give the callbacks this early and take a chance on someone leaking that info to the public/media. I have seen newspapers reporting on people getting callbacks, but they always have been to the taped shows and they have mostly been the people who AGT intended on cutting anyway. People just need to hang on a little bit longer. We've waited 2 months, just a little longer won't kill anyone. Stay positive everyone and don't look for the downside of anything. It takes too much out of us to become negative now and we have done so good at being positive up to this point.

Queenfish, I don't even have to commend your "Sherlock-like ways" ... you already know what I think of you!!!! And to clear another thing up, New York auditionees have the upper-hand when it comes to callbacks/tapings ONLY because we're the LAST CITY! ((Not trying to be rude, but)) I figured that out, and I'm only 13! LOL .. Anyway, I wish you the best of luck regarding this show, and your future career!
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you know I was sitting in work today and someone walked in the room and asked me if I had heard from AGT and I said no not yet and my boss said.."I didn't want to say this to you before but I didn't think you would get a call because they are not looking for talent , they are looking for weird or unusual acts to get ratings" and I just sat there speechless. I felt better ready what Queenfish said though...thanks!!!

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Hello,

It's great that you all have faith, but you have to look at the logistics of a production. After New York callbacks complete next week, they will have filmed about a dozen days worth of shows through callbacks in Atlanta, Texas, LA, and NY. Most shows like this are filmed months before they air, except for the final few live shows. So why would they have all these filmed callbacks in some cities where they have tons of material for the show and leave the other four cities out?

I don't think reality will say that Orlando, Nashville, Charlotte and Chicago are special and get to skip a step in the process that the other cities had to go through. It doesn't add up. I pray that I'm wrong, but I see things pretty clear because I didn't audition. I was just lending moral support to someone who did. I will be the happiest guy in the world if I'm proven wrong, but the evidence doesn't suggest it. I wish they would just post why some cities got callbacks and others didn't. It seems unfair to people who were told "dress to impress and bring people to cheer you on", when the people couldn't see you audition in the first place. Again, if the production company were more open about how the filming process worked there wouldn't be these lingering questions.

The negativity that you're bringing to this board, in my opinion, is unacceptable. Reading these boards for a while now, I haven't witnessed anyone who has given hopeful contestants the lack of faith that you are right now. I'm sure that other readers agree with me on what I'm about to say; please kept your skepticism to yourself!

very well said, and i appreciate your positive attitude. No matter what this contest brings, this attitude makes you a winner. way to go jsouththesinger, life has so much instore for you. I am so happy this morning to see such a mature young man, that is rare in this age and time. thanks.

First of all, this is America, and I have the right to my opinion whether you like it or not. You have no right to tell me what I can or can't talk about or feel.

Secondly. I am not throwing negative thoughts around. I am asking very honest, practical, logistical questions about the show's production. I have every right to do so. So far no one has answered a single question with any factual information..Being told to have faith is great, but it doesn't answer a single question I posted. This is my post and I am looking for answers. There is nothing wrong with wanting to understand how the process works, and wanting to know why certain cities were left out of one of the stages of the process.

Again, if I am proven wrong I will apologize, but if you can't prove me wrong, don't get mad at me for expressing my right as an American to wonder what is really going on.

Thank you.

Don't get all offended. We have spent a couple of months together, here, trying to build, uplift and remain positive for each other. Up, until now, that has been what has transpired here. Maybe we can just agree to disagree with you at this point and see what happens. You want facts but I have to wonder what "facts" you base any of your questions on. I base my conclusions on reading past season message board archieves (not just the one here I might add), talking to others who have been as far as the Vegas auditons and just good ole common sense. Last year, all of the original auditons took place before Christmas (these people were told the wait would be about 6 weeks), and the callbacks didn't begin until April. You, of course, like everyone else has a right to think or believe what you want to believe, I just don't think you have any bases for comming to this conclusion, other than sitting and wondering. That is just my opinion, but time will tell. I believe that actual callbacks will begin sometime after the New York auditons this weekend. If I am right, great, If you are right, then you proved all of us wrong. But we will still be happily awaiting our futures, because this one auditon, though it links us together right now, does not define any of us as performers. So, we are all winners, see. I have always been a dreamer, and I wouldn't want to be any other way. And just maybe, me, jsouththesinger, Belter, and string of pearls will all be waving at you from the Vegas stage, I sure hope so. Have a prosperous day.

First of all you want "proof" that callbacks are happening. Let me just tell you this. The producers have strictly told those who did get callbacks that they are not to post in public forums any info on the process of the show or auditioning steps etc. So why would someone come on here and say hi my name is so and so and I am from such and such and I got a callback on this certain date at this specific time and to prove it to you here is the number that came up on my caller id and the producers name etc. they would be going against the rules and possibly getting into trouble for doing so. Yes Callbacks have already started as early as feb from the Orlando auditions. And That is all the "proof" you are going to get. Believe it or not, But callbacks have been made and it is NOT a scam.

Peace out

I am so glad you are back nocomment. Where have you been? We've been wondering how you were. Is all going well for you????? Good luck to you, and glad to hear from you.

Well obviously the few of you posting to me that have all day to post, all the time are not reading or trying to listen to what I said.

First. I didn't ask anyone to break the rules and give names. I am simply looking for answers about a production schedule that has not been revealed to anyone, and leaving 4 cities out of the 1st callback process that the other 4 cities got, makes me feel deceived. I have worked behind the scenes with similar type productions in the past and this schedule seems like 4 cities are only being used for crowd shots. There is nothing wrong with wanting some legitimate answers.

Second. Your community is great. The fact that people are encouraging others and supporting each other is fantastic. As I said, I didn't even audition. I was, and continue to support someone else. I'm trying to keep her spirits up, but seeing how she was misled being told to: "dress for TV and bring friends to cheer you on" makes me wonder why her audition city, as with 3 other cities got no first round of callbacks, when the other 4 cities did. She could have auditioned in a city where callbacks took place had we known this in advance.

It's because of all the positive people on the boards that I am concerned. I have been silently reading posts for 8 weeks. I don't think making the show makes someone a success or not. I know that they are searching for ratings draws more than talent. But I have a legitimate concern hoping that people are not being taken advantage of by being too trusting of a Hollywood production company. I hope to see you ALL in Vegas on stage! But the more secretive this company is about filming and callback schedules (NOT names of people) gives reason to question their motives.

nocomment got a callback and she was in one of the first 3 cities. What does that mean about your theory??? Just asking, not provoking you, you certainley do have a right to think what you want.

OH, yeah, and the santa claus dude originally auditioned in one of the first 3 cities. He got a callback to Atlanta. How does this fit in your theory??? Again, just wondering.

Well, it is a "reality" show. I don't believe anyone is really being "taken advantage of" ( possibly you have conflicting information) and I value a dissenting opinion. The contract does make reference to not providing any information about the audition process. You can download and read it on the AGT Casting page. Not providing any information about the audition process is language I interpret to be vague and broad on purpose. I am sure NBC has some very experienced "counsel" writing their contracts...for a reason. Loose lips sink ships!
I know it's hard to wait. Try and think of this production process is like trying to put together a 3D puzzle that makes music and moves. I wouldn't start the puzzle until I had all of the big city "pieces" in my hands, and I could lay them out. Of course, If I saw a potential "corner" piece along the way I wouldn't hesitate to grab it. I hope this helps. You never know....you could be the last piece of the puzzle and they are just trying figure out "where you fit".

Whatever the rest the day brings you, let it be a blessing.One saying that always helps me is "When we let go of what is in our hands, God will let go of what is in His." He can't fill your hands if they are closed to His possibilities.
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Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans that I have for you. Plans of good and not of evil, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a future and a hope"

Thanks so much for this post. I really like your analogy of the puzzle. The scripture is right on spot with something I was thinking about earlier today, so thanks, I needed that. Have a blessed day

I will also join with Queenfish in applauding your log. God's word, reading it, digesting it and applying it, always seem to bring focus to every situation. Thanks for your words and reminder of what is important and that there is no need to fret or worry because He does have a perfect plan!

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Just want to add an "amen!" to that!
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From what I have seen, there will be 3 days of taping in NY. I seriously doubt, from the comments I heard about people auditioning in other cities, that three days of people auditioning in NY will produce enough talent to fill three days of taping. Therefore, chances are that the three days of tapings will be for the people in NY that will be told to come back for taping AND the people from other cities (maybe Chicago and Charlotte) that have received callbacks.

The same thing probably happened in LA. They taped the people that auditioned in LA and were told to come back AND people that auditioned in other cities (maybe Nashville and Orlando) that have received callbacks.

From the taping in both NY and LA, which encompasses callbacks from ALL the cities in my theory, the producers will then pick the people that will go to Vegas, AFTER the NY taping is complete.

I might be wrong, but I believe that what I have outlined above is pretty much the only logical explanation that makes sense from of everything I have read and heard.

I guess we will find out.......in time

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Thank you StringofPearls! Your worth is "Far above rubies"! I put the Word out there because God promises His word will not return void...there are many people with a "God shaped" void in their hearts. A void only He can fill.

All I can say is if this is correct and no one from those four cities get a call back and we can prove it, i have several attorneys who will be ready to go to court with a class action defimation suit, intent to fraud etc. Saying that, I really don't feel that is correct for they would be absolutely foolish to do a stunt like that. i agree with you as to there haven't been any call backs yet. I also agree that the other person who says give it three more weeks is correct. I have heard that no callbacks would be given untill all auditions were complete. and that is April 11
Frank tennessee Hulse. I auditioned in Nashville on Jan 30

won't be too much longer now. We who auditioned in the first 3 cities, sure have had a long wait haven't we? I was in Nash. on Jan 30th also. I believe 2 people from this board that auditioned in those cities were sent on to the taped event in Atlanta, I don't believe they would lie about that. Not many have made it threw to Vegas from the taped shows so far. It's just a matter of time now. Here's wishing you good luck tennesee frank, have a great day.

I was at the Dallas taping and I met 2 people who had been at the Nashville auditions and then came to Dallas and I met 2 people from the Florida auditions who then came to Dallas.

Does this mean that you were called back or that you just went to the tapings? If you just went to the tapings, I would love to hear what happened, who got through to Vegas? If you were called back then I want to respect that you are not allowed to talk about it.

What did the people from Florida do? Sing? Dance?

A friend of mine auditioned in Chicago. Their callback was in Los Angeles and it was with the judges. Unfortunately, that's all they were allowed to say. They can't discuss what happened, how they did, nothing! It stinks because I'm dying to know

Could you at least tell us what they do? No names or anything, it just seems like singers aren't getting through and I would love to know what kind of acts are getting called back. You know, do they:
Juggle
Dance team
band
accapella group
sword swallowers
mimes
etc....

you get the idea. Again, I don't need a specific name, just an idea if they are singers (solo or group) or whatever they do.

Thanks

This man here is only stating his opinion just like everyone else has.He is right in some ways.Stating peoples opinion is not being negative.

I could not have said this any better. I was one who took off work, drove to Nashville, stood outside in the cold for three hours, the second one in line, changed into a long gown for my performance and have heard nothing since I auditioned. There were no judges, just people running tapes, that no one knows if were reviewed by anyone, and told I would get a call back within 30 days. I thought for once, there was a show that was on the up and up. I guess they fall in the same line as the other's, waisting peoples time and GAS. You know it's ok if I didn't make it, I'd just like the respect of an email or letter or call back or something.

I was in Nashville too. Boy was it cold. I was outside 4 hours. My legs were blue. I felt so bad for the little kids. But, nonetheless, I don't think they duped us in anyway. We knew ahead of time they wouldn't call us if they didn't pick us. And the fact is, yes, some people from Nashville did get callbacks, as did some from orlando and charlotte. It just wasn't me or you. I wish them all good luck , and good Lord willing and the creek don't rise, I will give it another shot last year.

Well then,don't get mad at him because he is expressing his opinions,just like everyone else.So its not ok for him to have his own opinions? Thats silly!!

I think that we should all just sit back and watch the show and then we will know who got called back and from what cities that they initially auditioned in. I feel sure that some of the people that auditioned in Orlando, Nashville and Charlotte got called back to audition in the cities that had the judges in them, but we will only know if we watch the show. If nobody got called back from those cities, I will be the first to apologize for being wrong, but let's just wait and see. I think we are losing sight of the fact that everybody wanted to get called back and that there are a lot of disappointed people, but let's just route for the people that did get called back and see what they have to offer. Let's try not to get personal on this board. I for one can't wait to see them all!