‘MasterChef Junior’ to hold open casting call in Chicago

So you think your kid can cook?

If so, the hit Fox reality series “MasterChef Junior” is holding an open casting call from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 5 at the Doubletree Suites Magnificent Mile, 300 E. Ohio. The show is seeking kids who “love to cook, from all types of backgrounds, and with a range of cooking styles,” for a chance to be on a future season of the show.

Kids 8 to 13 (as of April 1, 2016), who are a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident of the U.S., are eligible to participate at the open casting call OR apply online for an audition with the following rules (you must PRE-REGISTER online to attend the open call!):

If you are planning to attend the OPEN CALL on Dec. 5, do the following:

1. A parent or legal guardian pre-register their child’s profile here.

2. Download the application form HERE. It must be filled out and signed by parent or legal guardian. Bring a copy with you to the open call.

3. Bring an apron. Food and the equipment needed will be provided at the open call.

4. A parent or legal guardian must be present at the open call with the applicant.

ONLY If you cannot attend the open call, you can do the following:

1: Make a video; instructions are available here for submission info.

2: Fill out the online application form for your child (see above).

3: Mail the completed application, picture and video your child’s application, picture, and video to: MasterChef Junior Season 5 Casting, 1741 Ivar Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90028. The deadline is 2 p.m. Dec. 11. and any video submissions must be postmarked by December 11.

The new season of “MasterChef Junior” premieres at 7 p.m. Nov. 6 on FOX. For more information, click here.

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