As the start of the third season of the Millions’ Poet live TV show draws near, the producers, Pyramedia, are continuing with their casting agency to search for two new faces to bring the world of Nabati poetry closer to its viewers. To host the show alongside season two presenter Hussein Al Amari, one male and one female presenter are required and auditions are to be held this Thursday, 13 November at Al Raha Beach Theatre in Abu Dhabi from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Those auditioning to be a presenter on Millions’ Poet need to be fluent in Arabic and while knowledge of Nabati poetry is a plus, it is not a requirement. Auditionees need to also be charismatic and have a powerful presence on stage. Presenters in the first two seasons of Millions’ Poet have gone on to be successful television hosts and media personalities in the UAE and beyond. As one of the most watched programs on Abu Dhabi TV, Millions’ Poet throws the hosts into the spotlight to bring the poets to the homes of viewers throughout the Arab World. The Millions’ Poet was launched by the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage and is produced by Pyramedia. Its aim has been to bring the region’s youth back to its roots by taking the traditions of the Bedouins from the Gulf into the 21st Century by bringing them to our screens. This year’s live competition will see 48 poets battle it out through various stages to impress their audiences with their poetry and win the prestigious title of the ‘Millions’ Poet’ as well as a cash prize of five million Dirhams. Pyramedia’s Casting branch of the international company has been successful in casting Arab Actors and Actresses in leading roles for Hollywood productions. Recent placements include castings for Stephen Gaghan’s ‘Syriana’, Ridley Scott’s ‘The Kingdom of Heaven’, and Peter Berg’s ‘The Kingdom’ which was shot in Abu Dhabi in 2006. Documentary episodes about the contestant auditions are now being aired every Thursday night at 22:30 on, Abu Dhabi TV and the Poet channel, in the lead up to the live show. The riveting episodes document the Judges’ journey around the Gulf to find this season’s 48 poets to compete in the 16 week competition and to win 5 million Dirhams and gain the prestigious title of the ‘The Millions’ Poet’. The first episode of season three of the live Millions’ Poet will be aired live on Thursday, December 11 at 22:30 on Abu Dhabi TV and the Poetry Channel on Nile Sat 11919 MHTz, Horizontal, 27500, ¾ and Arabsat Bader 4 DL, 11804 Horizontal, 27500, ¾. The live shows are free to attend at Al Raha Beach Theatre starting December 11. For more information or interview requests, contact Mira Nasser, mira@pyramedia.biz, +971 50 813 8269.