A very common question young actors and their parents often ask is: “How do you get auditions for Disney Channel?”
For three years, my daughter was in a comedy and improv group called Giggle Gaggle. They had class and put on shows each week.
Not only was it fun, but it was great experience and training. It helped prepare her for Disney auditions as well as other auditions.
While in this group, she had the opportunity to do comedy and improv on stage with David Henrie, star of Wizards of Waverly Place, and Sammi Hanratty, recurring guest-star on That’s So Raven and The Suite Life of Zach and Cody. We now enjoy seeing them on the Disney Channel regularly.
So, exactly how do you get those coveted Disney auditions, and even more, land those career-launching jobs like your favorite Disney stars did? While there are no magical answers to this question, there are things that you can do to increase your child’s chances of auditioning for Disney.
The most common way to get auditions for Disney Channel or Disney movies is to first get an agent.
While this really is the best way to get auditions for Disney, it is not the only way.
The following are some things that may help your child get auditions for Disney Channel:
- Submit your child for Disney projects on self-submission casting sites.
- Watch for and attend open calls in your area for Disney projects.
- Attend workshops, classes, or seminars with Disney casting directors.
- Try to get extra work on Disney projects.
- Take part in showcases where Disney Casting Directors may be in attendance.
- Participate in comedy/improv groups where there may be referrals or visitors.
Is it any wonder that so many children and teens want to be on Disney Channel or in a Disney movie? After all, there is, and always has been, something magical about anything Disney.
And it is certainly exciting to imagine achieving the fame and fortune of Hillary Duff (Lizzie McGuire) or Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana). But it is also important to understand that most Disney stars did not achieve that stardom overnight. It took a lot of hard work!
Now that you have a list of things to do to try to get Disney auditions, you may wonder where to start in accomplishing those tasks.
First of all, how do you go about doing self-submissions for Disney projects? You need to join some online casting sites where auditions for Disney projects may be found and create a profile for your child on those sites.
The two most recommended casting sites where many legitimate audition postings are found are Casting Networks and Actors Access. These are the sites most often used by actors and their parents to view and submit for auditions.
I noticed several audition postings for Disney on the Casting Networks and Actors Access sites just this morning. For example, there is a posting for an advertisement for Radio Disney.
Keep in mind that most of the auditions listed on Casting Networks and Actors Access are located near big acting markets (e.g., LA, New York, Miami, …). Depending on your location and where the casting sessions are held, you might have to travel a long way to get to auditions and jobs at your own expense.
Sometimes there will be casting sessions at various locations (typically in fairly large cities) around the country, but they are less common.
There are a number of other sites that also have audition postings for actors with or without representation. Some of these sites may make the opportunities sound better than they are, so use caution and do your research before paying money to sign up on these sites.
One very important thing to keep in mind is to never pay money to audition for any jobs!
Sometimes there are open calls for Disney projects. I’ve recently heard about an open call in the LA Area which you can view along with other Disney acting auditions I’ve found in my Disney Acting Auditions section. Just be prepared when you go to an open call for the reality that there will be many people there, you may have to wait a very long time, and you may not be seen at all.
That is why we sometimes not so affectionately call these open calls cattle calls. So if you go to one, be careful and don’t get trampled!
There are casting directors who sometimes cast for Disney that do classes, workshops, and seminars. While many of these are in the L.A. and New York areas, sometimes they are held at various locations around the country.
If you keep your eyes and ears open, you might learn about one of these workshops or seminars to attend. Keep at mind that going to these in no way guarantees you any jobs or even any auditions for Disney. It can, in certain cases, increase your chances for a Disney audition or job though.
You can always watch out for calls for extras for Disney projects. You can sign up for extra work on various casting sites and watch for projects that are filming near you that might have calls for extras.
Being an extra on a Disney tv show can be fun, and in rare cases, if you grab the attention of the director, you might end up with an unscripted line or slightly bigger part than just an extra.
Showcases are sometimes held after an acting class completes to allow the class participants the chance to do scenes and/or monologues for industry guests. The invited guests for showcases might include casting directors who cast for Disney.
If this is something you are interested in, inquire about this before signing up for an acting class. But also understand that in this business there are typically no guarantees. Even if industry guests are invited to showcases, they may not attend due to other commitments.
Your child can take various comedy and improv classes. Sometimes the teachers have industry contacts such as Disney casting directors, producers, or directors and may invite them to guest-teach a class or to come in and watch the shows.
A casting director for a Disney project may call and ask for referrals from these classes and shows as well.
Watch in my upcoming posts for more on the topic of getting auditions for Disney Channel. I’ll also discuss that very important topic, how to get an agent or manager — which really is the best way to get Disney Channel auditions.
Also, be sure to sign up for Your Young Actor’s Newsletter to get more in-depth information on getting auditions for Disney Channel as well as on many other topics of interest for you and your young actor.
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avia
April 7, 2011 at 6:17 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
i would love to become an amazing golden oscar award winner actress on disney and win a KCA award. i could meet all my favorite disney stars wouldn’t that be cool i mean like a sweet life of acting getting paid a lot of money and i am really good at learning lines i could learn them in a week!!!!!!!!! ❗
avia
April 7, 2011 at 6:19 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
and did i mention i am ten years old so yeah start lookin i am on the hunt
Eliza
April 10, 2011 at 3:35 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
i am obsest with disney!! 😆 😉 🙂 😛 😎 i am ten years old and i live in michigan.ive wanted to be an actress sence i was 3.i would love to be one.my idol is selena gomez.
Ashley
April 28, 2011 at 4:13 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi 😳 🙄 😉 😐 😈 🙂 😯 🙁 😀 👿 😥 😎 ➡ 😕 ❓ ❗ I really would do anything to be an actress I am an awesome singer some say I can sound just like Selena Gomez or Miley Cyrus Or Demi Lovato. Point is that I am a really good singer. I don’t like to be dramatic, but I’d do it if you’d give me the job. So thanks and please! I live right in the area I’m like twenty minutes from LA so, I’m close. Bye thanks a lot!!!!
Courtney
May 7, 2011 at 6:45 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
hey my names courtney its been my dream for so long to become a disney channel star. i have been acting for awhile and i dont have an agent but please email me back thanks ❗ ❗
louis murrell
May 9, 2011 at 7:22 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
HI MY NAME IS louis murrell IM 13 YEARS OLD AND I WANT TO BE A STAR ON DISNEY CHANNEL SOOO BAD BUT I LIVE IN SUCH A LITTLE TOWN I DONT THINK THATS ONE OF MY CHOICES BUT I WOULD LOVE TO TRY AND I ALWAYS WONDER HOW CAN I EVER BE AN actor ON DISNEY CHANNEL AND IS THAT EVEN POSSIBLE FOR ME I LIVE IN JACKSOVILLE,NC I REALLY WANT TO MAKE A DIFFRENCE IN MY COMMUNITY MY FAMILY IS FROM HERE IF YOU COULD PLZ EMAIL ME AND TELL ABOUT ANYTHING THATS OPEN I WILL BE VERY GREATFUL
Monitiele Ferreira de Sousa
June 4, 2011 at 10:19 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Muy buena información… ya tienes una fan.
Monitiele
June 8, 2011 at 2:52 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
No es nada facil encontrar tan buena información en internet… ya tienes una fan.
shyla belle
June 15, 2011 at 7:47 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
sooo im really funny and asian and iv always wanted to be a star…….my parents laugh because we live in such a small town in oregon but iv always wanted to be somthing ❗ ❗ if you could email me with auditions that would be amazingly fantastic ❗ ❗ ❗ 😉 😐 😯 🙁 🙄 😛 😳 😮
😆 💡 😀 😎
kimoy
June 21, 2011 at 9:53 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
hi..my name is kimoy and im 11 years old and i wanna become a star on disney channel and i dont have a agent or anything so is it gonna be hard trying to go on disney channel ❓ ❓ ❓ sooo please email me all i need to know..like how far is disney channel becuse i think i live REALLY REALLY far away from it..so please just email me thank you ❗ ❗ ❗ 🙂 😀 😆
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Jenna Marrero (Age 11)
June 25, 2011 at 9:58 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hello My name is Jenna Marrero , I am 11 yrs old. i am also in the 7th grade. My dream is to become an actress, I’ve had that dream for as long as i can remember. I try, and try to audition for a show , but i guess i don’t have the right abilities. I live in Washington and in Florida, I know Most children want to be an actress or a celebrity of some sort. but me? why would someone pick me out of 10,000,000 children. I really would appreciate if you would email me.? It’s just that i can’t wait for this dream of mine to come true. I’ve already emailed Selena Gomez. She has over 1,000,000,000 fans (my estamate) I would really consider you to pick me. that would be my dream hatching, I always knew deep down that maybe, Just maybe , Some director or Celeb would see me. as an actress. I don’t care what it is i just really want this. I auditioned for many shows, i have’nt got a responce yet. that’s beacuse Many many Many people have this dream. Please Listen o me Prayer-ish.
?Jenna Marrero , 11 yr old?
alex joseph (age 12)
June 29, 2011 at 1:49 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hii my name is alex and I’m 12yrs old I long for to becoming a disney channel actor I live in orlando I’m dedicated to be an actor Nd I won’t give up this goal until I get it I dnt have an agent, And also I’ve been doing alot of research on how to become an actor,what it takes to be one,and finnaly where do they host acting classes to work on my improv And craft please tell me how far is disney channel from orlando even when can I get auditions…….So if you can email me back pleaseee that will be a blessing 😉
maria
July 3, 2011 at 2:50 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi every1 my name is maria and i dreamed of becomeing a model, actress, and a singer i am really good at all.but i know it will never happen.I struggled alot ssoo mabe u guys r girls can help me make my dreams come true just like yall made Justin Drew Bieber’s dream 2 come true am in the 5 grade and i really would love if yall help me. I would help u girls r guys if u need help becomeing famouse like me.I mean if i become famouse please help pretty please… Be sure to leave any comments.Well thanks 4 listening..
hannah
July 3, 2011 at 4:40 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
hey guys. my name is hannah and im 11. i wanted to be in a movie all my life even if it was only one line. the only thin is,is that i dont live near any casting sites like L.A. or hollywood. im funny, smart, patient and a great swimmer and gymnast. i also sing. i play 4 insterments( but i dont really like to play). please email me.
hannah
July 3, 2011 at 4:47 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
if we all want to be in movies or a show. why dont we make a movie. i know alot of people will think im cazy but it would make alot of are dreams come true. please email me if you like my idea. i know alot of tec. people, and we all have have diffrent talents like sining dacing and other hobbies. we have everything we need as long as nobody is the “star” and we all take part in cast AND crew. i cant be that bad of an idea. 😀
Krystal
July 5, 2011 at 3:48 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hey!I wanna be on Disney Channel,but I don’t have an agent and can’t get one cause I’m 11 🙁 CAN SOMEONE HELP ME!? 🙄 😥 😕 😯
Adaphany
July 6, 2011 at 9:20 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Id do anything to become a star can anyone help me? 😀
katy
July 15, 2011 at 1:09 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi my name is katy im 12 and i live in a small city called union city. i do not plan to live here my whole life i want to travel the world,the only thing that would stop me of traveling the world is acting! Acting is my WHOLE heart ! I will be an actress one day i will never give up no matter what but for now what i would really LOVE is to be on disney!ANY auditions PLEASE contact me in any way i really would love to be on disney channel. I have been in alot of plays thats not much compared to acting but i feel i have enough experience! I will never give up! 😉
Gabriela
July 20, 2011 at 8:14 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hello! My name is Gabriela.
I was wondering how I can be an actress from Disney. I live in Brazil, so there are not many chances I get to be an actress from Disney.
If you know how to send me an email please?;-)
Vanessa Machar
July 24, 2011 at 1:08 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
I love DISNEY CHANNEL I REALLY DO BUT I DONT KNOW A EASIER WAY TO BECOME A DISNEY CHANNEL ACTRESS 😥 😆 🙄 😐 😉 😡 🙂 😯
Vanessa Machar
July 24, 2011 at 1:09 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
plz help 😥 😐 🙁
Vanessa Machar
July 24, 2011 at 1:14 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
but i will never give up on being a disney actress if u know how contact me plz do plz plz plz plz do
Brittany
July 29, 2011 at 5:47 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
My name is Brittany and I really want to be an actress I know how to cry whenever I want and I think I would be a great actress. I dont have an agent so please email me!!!
leah
August 1, 2011 at 2:14 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
My name is Leah, I’m 12. I read a lot of comments about people wanting to be actors and actresses. I do too don’t get me wrong about that, but no one I know believes I can acheive my dream. I hope someone out there can help me accomplish my dream.
Shannon Taylor
August 8, 2011 at 5:16 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi, my name is Shannnon Taylor and my age is 14,
I would really love to be on disney Channel and i would love to be an actress as it has been a dream of mine since i was little, but i have never had the opportunity to be one.
I do not yet have a agent but i think i would be a great aset to disney channel so please please contact me back on my email address.
Thank you.
Stephanie Taylor
August 8, 2011 at 5:21 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Name: Stephanie Taylor
Age: 14
Hi my name is Stephanie Taylor and my age is 14 i would love to be part of Disney Channel as its been a dream of mine since i was very little. I have not yet had any experience but i think i could be a very good aset to Disney Channel. I also do not yet have a agent but i hope to get one soon!
please contact me back as i would love to have the once in a life time dream of being an actress.
Thank You.
stephanie.
Bella motes
August 17, 2011 at 5:42 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Sorry about my website i really am 11 i just need to update the pictures
So i really really really wanna be a star on disney i have red hair and im really good at singing and my dads in the military he has fought in two wars and he risked his life so i really wanna be on disney because i take acting classes and ive been in four plays so email me if u think i could be an actress;( 😈 😯 😳 🙄 😉 😐 🙂
Bella motes
August 17, 2011 at 5:45 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Oh yea i forgot to mention that disney channel IS THE BEST THING IN THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!! 😳
Sarah Chase
August 17, 2011 at 8:41 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hey, i’m Sarah, I’ve always wanted to be a Disney star. I’m 12 almost 13 i’m blond but i’m about to die it brown. I don’t no how to get an agent/manager so i was wondering how to do that, pluse i live in a semi small city called wesbrook its in maine. but if i got a audition or anything i could go if it wasn’t to much money. i can sing,dance,act,play trumpet, and i play lots of sports like -indoor track-outdoor track-cheerleading-feild hocky-soccer-and softballl- (im a busy person) i’m a kinda big person but i’m losing everyday! anyway.., if you could email me how to get an agent/manager and any advise that would be great…. thanks!!!!! -Sarah.C.
dylan
August 20, 2011 at 5:18 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
I have a 5year old son and love the Disney Junior channel. He would love to be part of one of the several daily shows.
He’s been watching Disney since he was wee one.
Please contact me if you have auditions in Toronto Canada.
thanks
laisha
August 20, 2011 at 8:28 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
hi my name 😀 trying so hard im good but i dont know how to become a star please help im realy happy if i get chossen!!!
laisha
August 20, 2011 at 8:31 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
sorry i have left alot of things out like my name is laisha and i want to be a star on disney seenc i was 5 yeas old and now im 10 soo please call me ill be waiting for your call
kartavia bryant
August 23, 2011 at 2:59 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
hi my name is kartavia bryant and i want to be an actress on disney channel i take acting classes and i grew up in a famous family.i can sing really really good my mom is in a singing group with our family we be on t.v so i have acting exsperience and if u consider me to be on the show please contact me on face book or email me my facebook name is kartavia bryant i have long black hair and i brown eyes.
kartavia bryant
August 23, 2011 at 3:01 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 oh and i’m 12 years old thank you so much
nicole agyeman
August 26, 2011 at 4:23 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
heyy!! i’m nicole, and i love design channel very much. when i was a kid i always wanted to become a star. i am a very good at acting i want yo become an actress in furure and hope god i will answr my prayer so that my dreams will come true
NICOLE XXX 🙄
nicole agyeman
August 26, 2011 at 4:25 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
plz email me i really want to be a great actress
nicole xxx 🙁 🙁 🙁
nicole agyeman
August 26, 2011 at 4:30 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
And i want you to know i don’t have an agent plz email me plz plz and i promuse you i am going to be a very ggreat actress
lizbeth
September 9, 2011 at 10:52 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
well I got some ppl that ask me to go to ther modeling / acting nd I am going to see if they could help me nd if yu just want to contact me. if not it’s fine I’ll just go with the class’s that I am takeing
thank yu
lizbeth Rodriguez
Purity
September 10, 2011 at 4:50 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi my name is purity I am 13 years old &i want to be an actress 😀 when I was little an agent came up to me & said I had the ” look ” of a commercial & I was shy so they told me I needed acting lessons… I took some since then & I really want to become an actress email me please 😀
Debbie Sikkema
September 10, 2011 at 9:48 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi Lizbeth,
Thanks for commenting on my blog!
Just be sure you check out any offers that you get from people before you sign up for anything. Make sure they don’t want you to pay them a lot of money up front and that they don’t require you to purchase very expensive photos from their photographer or a year or more of classes at a high price. Make sure it is not a scam — they should not be promising you things they can’t guarantee or charging you large sums of money. Taking acting classes is the right way to go, plus try to get involved in theatre opportunities in your area and any other ways you can get experience.
Best regards,
Debbie
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Sandra
November 22, 2011 at 12:16 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
My school have done some plays they did wizerd of oBeauty and the beast,this year they doing peter pan so if you guys and girls be in plays in ya school be in them . then learn how to play a instrument. then learn how to sing then.then take dance leassons like hiphop,tap,balley,and salsa.then you have to get a agent to help you.get to your audition on time but if they like you then you will be in the show but they think you diden’t do great then they woulden’t pick you.but my dream is to be on tv so i diden’t join the wizerd of oz because i was in cheerleading.but i did join beauty and the beast i was beauty the lead role.now im in peter pan im mermaid1.put keep pratcieing and your dreams will come true.but don’t let anyone say your dreams can’t come true.one more thing don’t stop keep going.I hope that help .
Kamryn Stirsman
November 23, 2011 at 6:46 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
➡ ➡ ➡ ➡ ❗ ❗ ❗ ❗ ❗ ❗ ❗ ❗ ❗ ❗ ❗ 😡 😡 😐 😉 🙂 😯 hey happy thanksgiving anyways i dont need classes becuase im an amazing actor not to brag or anything but im really good they always say to follow my dreams and being on disney channel would fill that dream then i would be able to make a new dream and once i fill all my dreams i can finally say….,.” wow my life is perfect i got everything i wanted just for following my dreams and fighting for my beliefs” so if you could email me about ANY auditions on disney that would be supercalafredgalisticexpedaladoshis! thanks and i will be expecting an email thanks!
Andriek
December 4, 2011 at 7:31 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
hi my name is andriek I’ve been wanting to be famous for a very long time I can sing I can act in I can dance and I want to show everyone the talent god gave me and I want to experience life that is out there in the world thanks and I hope you give me a good answer back see you
Debbie Sikkema
December 4, 2011 at 9:43 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi Andriek,
I always tell people to think about their goals if what they are acting for is to be famous. You really need to love acting as it is not easy to become an actor. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication. Also, very few actors actually become famous, though many have successful careers. If you really love acting and singing, then pursue your dreams, and I hope they come true. Good luck!
To your success,
Debbie
Hyra
December 5, 2011 at 6:05 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Being an actor on Disney Channel is my biggest dream. I will do anything to have a chance on auditioning. Unfortunately, I live in Singapore. But, I will be very delighted if you could send me any auditions that are available anyways. I will figure something out. When there is a will, there is a way. If I do get the chance to be able to get in Disney Channel, I will do my best, including moving to LA from my hometown, Singapore. So please, do send me some Disney Channel Auditions. I will really appreciate it.
susie
December 15, 2011 at 8:09 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Ohhh its beeen my dream to be an actress model& singer I been dreamingg of this its ALL I want if I have to be something else in life ill be devisstated 🙁 I hope it comes true though! (: I could only pray <3 well yea. … plz help me I don't know how to get started plz help (: add me on fb if u like thank you (:
madison AGE (11)
December 18, 2011 at 4:47 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
i really wanna be a actor on disney channel and im 11 years old in 6th grade i live in USA in michigan i wanna be a actor BAD!!!!!!!!!
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