Production for the hit game show Deal or No Deal, hosted by Howie Mandel, has moved to Connecticut and is getting some local help from the Connecticut Irish Festival in its search for America's next hopeful millionaires. One of the first casting calls will take place on Saturday, June 27, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the 2009 Connecticut Irish Festival on the North Haven Fairgrounds.

Deal or No Deal is looking for energetic, charismatic and outgoing individuals who can think quickly on their feet. Candidates should be at least 18 years of age, and a legal U.S. resident. No special skills are required except for an engaging personality and excitement for the show.

Deal or No Deal contestants play for a large cash prize in a high-energy match of nerves, instincts and raw intuition. Each night, the game of odds and chance unfolds when a contestant faces 26 sealed briefcases containing anything from a measly penny to $1 million. Without knowing the amount in each briefcase, the contestant picks one -- his to keep, if he chooses, until its unsealing at game's end.

Admission to the Connecticut Irish Festival is $8 in advance and $12 at the gate and is good value in addition to a chance for a Deal or No Deal audition. It includes a superb music line-up including the original Wolfe Tones, a world-class dance competition, Irish sports, great food and drink, kids’ activities and family fun. For advance tickets e-mail ctirishfestivaltickets@gmail.com or send checks to: Advance Tickets, CT Irish Festival, 14 Buckley Road, Branford, CT 06405. Further details are on the Web at www.ctirishfestival.com.