While the casting call does talk about Party Cove and bars, Stippec says the party scene will be just part of the show and it will show off the how many different kinds of people visit and enjoy the Lake.

The Lake of the Ozarks has been known in the Midwest for its lifestyle, an exciting destination where all walks of life intersect on the water to have a good time.

Now, a group of production companies are hoping to bring that atmosphere to the silver screen through a reality show.

According to co-producer Katie Stippec, four production companies are working in conjunction to make this idea a reality that will air on a major cable network. The network remains confidential at this time, but the production companies are currently casting for the TV show.

The casting flyer states that the show will follow co-eds 18 to 25 years old with “big personalities who spend their summers at Party Cove as well those who chill by their private pool in Millionaire’s Cove.” No house or boat is required.

Stippec says the show stemmed from a brainstorming session among four producers, including herself, who are all from St. Louis, though they are now based in Los Angeles and New York. All had spent summers at the Lake of the Ozarks. Stippec worked a summer at Backwater Jacks in 2008.

“It’s an unexplored area of the country and we wanted to show it off,” says Stippec. “LA and New York producers typically think coastal, big city, but we think there’s an audience for something like this. Everyone has a place like Lake of the Ozarks near them.”

With casting underway, Stippec says they are fast-tracking the project and plan to film here this summer.

“We’re really excited about it. The selection process hasn’t started yet. We’ve just gotten the ball rolling and we’ve been pushing it word-of-mouth, at bars and restaurants,” she says.

They will continue to take submissions to be in the show for another month or two before starting the selection process.

The casting sheet states, “If you’re a Party Cove junky, work at a bar at the lake, or spend your time in Millionaire’s Cove, show the world how you Ozark”.

According to Stippec, they are looking for all types of people to showcase the diversity of Lake of the Ozarks.

“One of the great things about the Lake and Missouri in general is that you can find people from all walks of life - the riches and the poorest - they all hang out together and get along for the most part. It’s not like the Hamptons where there’s just rich people or the Jersey Shore. It’s really a potpourri of different people. We’d like to show that we can all co-exist and get along in today’s world.”

While the casting call does talk about Party Cove and bars, Stippec says the party scene will be just part of the show and it will show off the how many different kinds of people visit and enjoy the Lake.

There is no set number that the show is looking to cast at this point. It all depends on who they find, according to Stippec. Once the producers get into the selection process, they will decide on how to structure the show based on the people they get.

Stippec encourages all types to consider auditioning for the show. You may do so by emailing a brief description of who you are, a photo and/or short video and why you’d be perfect for the show to Ozarkscasting@gmail.com. Put your name in the subject line.