brooklyn beach show

"Brooklyn Beach" Reality Show Issues Casting Call… Groooaaann

Ned Berke

May 3, 2010 — 1 min read

Yeah, so I received this e-mail last night. From the website, it’s clear they’re aiming for a Brooklyn-based version of Jersey Shore, unimaginatively targeting New York Italian-American stereotypes. Their website lays it on heavy with the tanning, abs and “Fuhgeddaboudit” bullshit. Not to mention the example name they use on their casting call application is Tony Napoli (I wonder what Tony Napoli thinks of that).

Here’s the text of the casting call, for those who can’t view the image above:

CASTING ALERT!
GUYS/GALS 21-30 in BROOKLYN, NY!
Are you a Bensonhurst Diva? A Coney Island Don?
We’re looking for hot & hilarious hunks, fierce & feisty females, sexy & savvy singles – all looking to have the best summer of their lives in their hometowns of Brooklyn, NY. Must be available for 8 weeks starting in July.
SEND NAME, AGE, 3 PHOTOS & WHY YOU ARE PERFECT FOR OUR SHOW to: brooklynbeachcasting@gmail.com or visit us at www.RPDBcasting.com

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