Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader

Auditions Free is casting Los Angeles area residents to compete on a spinoff of Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader, the long-running game show format that tests adults on elementary school curriculum. This is a contestant casting search for an unscripted television production, placing real people in front of cameras to compete for cash prizes against a panel of actual fifth graders. The role suits outgoing adults who perform well on camera and aren’t afraid to get tripped up by a third-grade geography question on national television.

About the Role

This casting search is for the unscripted and game show television space, a sector of the industry that moves quickly from open call to tape dates. Contestants selected through this process will appear in a spinoff production that builds on the original Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader format, which was hosted by Jeff Foxworthy and ran across multiple broadcast cycles. A typical production day involves pre-interview segments, on-set competition rounds, and interaction with the student panel under standard multi-camera game show conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Compete in on-camera question rounds drawn from elementary school subjects including math, science, history, and geography.
• Engage authentically with the show’s format, which is built around the contrast between adult contestants and fifth-grade academic knowledge.
• Work alongside a panel of child cast members as part of the game show’s core on-screen dynamic.
• Represent yourself honestly through the casting and production process, including pre-production interviews and on-camera personality segments.
• Participate in the full taping schedule as required by the production team once selected through the casting process.

What You Bring

• Must be 21 years of age or older at time of application.
• Los Angeles area residency is required for this casting call.
• A primary grade school education is the academic baseline the format is built around.
• Strong on-camera presence and a personality that reads well in the game show television format.
• No prior television credits required, though comfort in front of a multi-camera production setup is a plus.

Why This Role

Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader is one of the more recognizable formats in American game show television, with a track record across broadcast and streaming platforms. Auditions Free is the casting source connecting this spinoff production with real Los Angeles residents who fit the contestant profile. For anyone looking to break into unscripted television as an on-camera personality, this is a direct entry point into a named franchise.

Apply now for Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader through Auditions Free and get your shot at competing on one of television’s most recognized game show formats.