The “Wheel of Fortune” promotional vehicle, the “Wheelmobile,” is chugging back into Oregon this weekend, which means fans of the popular game show will have an opportunity to audition. The “Wheelmobile” will be at the Chinook Winds Casino and Resort in Lincoln City. Would-be wheel spinners are invited to attend open auditions at noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, and Sunday, Sept. 15.
Here’s what to expect, according to the press materials: “Viewers seeking a 'contestant-like’ experience will have the opportunity to show off their personality and puzzle solving skills in front of ‘Wheel of Fortune’ staff and be evaluated to move forward in the contestant audition process. In order to audition, attendees will need to fill out an application upon arrival for the chance to have his or her name drawn at random to tryout on stage. Everyone who participates on stage will receive a prize. Those who submit an application and are not called up on stage can still be selected at random to be invited to a future final round of auditions when the show’s contestant producers return to the area.”
A few more details: all ages are welcome to attend the event, which will be held inside the Chinook Winds Showroom. Applications to audition will be distributed in the tented outdoor space that will be located adjacent to the Showroom.
According to the show’s website, most of the contestants on “Wheel of Fortune” are discovered at “Wheelmobile" events in their home towns.
The applications will be handed out beginning one hour before each show begins. Each show will last one hour. Don’t forget, attendees must be 21 or older to enter any of the gaming areas at the casino.
“Wheel of Fortune” stars Pat Sajak and Vanna White won’t be at the auditions, but KATU-TV viewers can watch the duo in action, weeknights at 7:30 p.m.
-- Kristi Turnquist
kturnquist@oregonian.com 503-221-8227 @Kristiturnquist
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