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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Abby Randles
December 20, 2011 at 10:03 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi my name is abby im 11 😉 I always wanted to be an actress. But I live in a town called Wrexham and that’s in Wales! I know its a lot but please e-mail if have you have any disney auditions. My parents don’t know i want to be an acress they think I wan’t to be a architect. If you give this oportunity it would be a lot easier to tell them i have a audition ❗ Thanks ❗ 🙂
Vanessa
December 27, 2011 at 8:58 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi the names VANESSA!! Hi OMG I have been dreaming ever since I could talk to be on DISNEY CHANNEL!! My field of interest is acting! I am 13 and I live in Utah!! I love to just act out scenes in alot of SOAP OPERAS I have seen and im pretty good at it! Jus Pls e-mail me auditions or anything concerning DISNEY CHANNEL!!! PLS
Morgan
January 2, 2012 at 10:54 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hello, my name is Morgan i would love to be a . Disney Channel actress . I am 11 years old and i live in Alabama. Being an actress on Disney Channel would mean sooooooooooo much to me ❗ ❗ ❗ . 😉 😮 . Thankyou ❗
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January 23, 2012 at 4:48 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
As we normally introduce ourselves, hi im kawther, but NO i dont like doing it that way its so boring! Hiaa im crazy kawther yeah you may think thats just weird but thats who i am! ORIGINAL AND UNIQUE!
So i have been watching disney channel since i was 3 i luv it and still watch it now and im 13 every1 who knows me, knows i luv SELENA GOMEZ shes my role model and i look up 2 her and hope to one day meet her!
I am australian and live in australia, perth i wish and know that one day ill be a disney actress! So if your looking for a funny, bubbly and sweet girl here i am! I would love 2 here back from you, DISNEY!!!
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Afzi
January 25, 2012 at 7:37 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi, my cousin Afzy would really like to be an actress on a Disney show. However, she is from New Zealand, and wants to do lots of them and be famous. She’s very good at accents and can do all kinds. Even american 😉 So, if you could let her in one of your additions it would mean the universe to her!!! And if you don’t, well it’s your loss. 😉 Thanks
Heidi
January 29, 2012 at 1:34 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hello,
My dream is to be a famous actor on disney channel.
i love to act out things,
being a famous actor on disney channel would be a dream come true!
my mum says i should go to school, do drama then acting lessons. i think being an actor would change my life so much, having fans. and everything. this is a once and a life time chance and im risking to take my privacy away from my life. please email me a place where i can audition, im really hoping something happens 🙂
Thank you 🙂
Becca
January 29, 2012 at 1:55 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
My biggest dream is to be a Disney Channel Actress! I don’t have much experience and DON’T have enough money for acting classes. My name is Becca Okken and I am eleven years old and I live in Arizona. What could be my first step in becoming a beginner actress. Do you know any cheap places for acting classes in Arizona??
Alison
February 26, 2012 at 1:09 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hello! This is Alison Willimott! And i am going to become famous soon. I will be going to be on the “Family Channel” but I have to get an agent first! My parents are saying “Alison you have every right to become famous. We all love you so much, and we are going to make you famous pretty soon”! This will be great. I really love and bless my friends, family, and Fans! I could have not done it without you guys to make my dream come true! Also i am going to be 10 soon. And i have taken Skating, Clubs, Choir, french, ukulele lessons, piano lessons, singing, swimming, foods, arts, gymnastics, ballet, school (of course 😉 ) jazz, dancing, tap dance, golfing, hockey, shuffle board, figure skating, + A lot more! Thanks for your time, and also it would mean the world if you liked my celebrity page…
Thank you so much for ur time! 😀
beautiful
March 10, 2012 at 10:30 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
hi, i am 10 years old i always wanted to be on Disney channel.i have been watching disney for 9 years.and every since i was able to talk i wanted to be a actor.i read The first chapter of the dream giver by Bruce Wilkinson i went to sleap that night and had a powerful dream.i had a Audition a couple weeks ago and i didn’t make it i cried with faith and joy because one day i will make it. 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 :grin 😛 🙂
:mr green:
Xavier Bernat
March 21, 2012 at 7:01 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
😉 Hello. My name is Xavier Bernat and I am 7 years old. I am trying to find out if you know any websites that are certified and professional sites that I can place my profile and head shots on for more exposure in the acting world. My aunt has signed me up for acting classes this summer but I would love to find out where I can attend real auditions at. Thank you very much in advance for answering my questions.
lorraine chumpuka
March 22, 2012 at 8:42 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
hey debbie jst wanted to remind you about what i say late time
Sydney
March 23, 2012 at 2:09 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
My name is Sydney and my dream is to be a famous actress. 😉
😳
I know alot of people want to be one and most people won’t make it, but I just want my shot! :smile 🙂
“This is my time and I’m ready to shine!”
Jessica
April 2, 2012 at 12:56 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
hi my name is Jessica I’m 9 years old and I would love to be a actress on disney channel!!! I have wanted to be on this show for 7 years now and i love it. I love to sing act and dance if i could star in a movie or anything I would love to.Email me for auditions and tell me what you’re instrested in seeing. If you want me to star in anything i would love to. Please send me auditions ❗ ❗ ❗
Kayla
April 4, 2012 at 1:22 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hey, i`m Kayla and i am 10 years old! I have had the dream to be a Disney actress since i was 5. But i am having problems doing that. My dad is in the Military so i we are not able to choose where we live. Right now i live in Germany and yes I do know German ( i am German) but am not to good at it. My family is not very rich so i can`t travel. However i do go on Disney to see if there is any open casting calls ( http://tv.disney.go.com/disneychannel/opencall/ ) but am not having the best of luck. please help me become a actress it would be a dream i am not shy hyper i can cry on the spot. Just please help me?
PAM,S,
April 5, 2012 at 4:51 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi i am Pam i always wanted to be famous i am a good actor and singer so please email it would really me everything to me of maybe go in one of ur auditions.
LOVE,Pam .S.
PAM.S.
April 5, 2012 at 4:54 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
oh and i am 11 years old
jennifer
April 6, 2012 at 9:35 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
hi my name is jennifer i love acting im so ggod at it if i had just one chance to be in disney i will go 4 it an i am 10 turing 11 soon 😆 😆 😆
secret x
April 9, 2012 at 12:42 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
im 12 and i would love to be main on a disney channel or i wouldnt care if i was a extra but if they gave me a chance i would take it ❗
🙄 🙄
carlos
April 10, 2012 at 7:27 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
hi my name is carlos garcia I live in bloomington california and im good at acting
ive signed up at alot of websites liv audittionfinder.com etc. ive always wanted to act but i was afraid that my parents wouldntlet me but they did soo please EMAIL ME when there is a disney channel audition and where i could get disney channel acting classes
Jennifer
April 13, 2012 at 12:40 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hello my name is Jennifer, im 13 years old & I would love to be on Disney the problem is I live in England. Is there any ways to get on Disney for me, if I got a part then I would move out to America. I’ve done looooaaaads of research but nothings helping. Anything useful to help me achieve my dreams would be greatly appreciated!!;):D
Thankyou
Jayce
April 22, 2012 at 3:37 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hey, I’ve always wanted to be a Disney actress. When I was little I would dance around me room, acting like I was Miley, etc. Well I’m 13 now and I really want to make this dream of mine come true. So if anyone famous is reading this, please contact me.
Catherine
April 22, 2012 at 9:07 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi im Catherine and im from Iowa it is been my most desired dream to become a Disney Star or be on Disney Channel, by the way im 11!!!!!
PLZ NOTE ME DISNEY IF YOU NEED ANOTHER ACTOR!!!!!!!!!!
Raine
May 8, 2012 at 12:55 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
😎 🙂 😉 My name is Raine and I am 10 years old. I would LOVE TO BE AN ACTRESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😛 ❗ ❗ ❗ Espically a Disney Actress!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😆
Raine
May 8, 2012 at 1:01 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
I forgot to say I’m originally from Texas but then moved to Georgia! I’m still in Georgia though!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😉
Jessica
May 8, 2012 at 4:27 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi! My name is Jessica! I have been dreaming of becoming an actress since I was 8. I am 12 in the 7th grade and my family has a lot of drama in it so I kinda can get the hang of it. I may not be perfect but I wanna make a difference and show people I can be apart of it to! So I really hope I can get a part on Disney Channel and if you don’t put me then I’m sorry for believing in what I truly want 😎 Thanks for reading this and I LOVE Disney Channel!(:<33333
Lili
May 17, 2012 at 5:55 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi ! my name is Lili 😉 I am 14 years old. I’m writing songs, learning to play guitar, drums, piano. Conducted a couple of gigs in school roll viduschey. I love to sing, so she began writing her first book. My dream is to work an actress or a singer at Disney. Please, if I come to what ever the role please contact me I will be happy
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May 30, 2012 at 2:51 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
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candice
May 30, 2012 at 8:28 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi I would love to be on Disney channel I’m 15 year old girl I’m a good actor I’ve been taking acting classes for 3 years its great and all but it would be nice to show the world what I can do but I guess that dream of mine will never came true becouse I live in south africa oh well you know what they say you win some you lose some ok well all I hope is that the disney people read mine ok thankz mwahz!!!!!
Audrey
June 6, 2012 at 3:12 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi my name is Audrey and my favorite channel is Disney
And it would change my whole life to become an actress
On Disney. I live in New Hampshire and I am always
active in school, my friends say I am funny!
So please, I really want to be on disney. Thanks!!!
Audrey
June 6, 2012 at 3:15 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi Audrey again I am 11 years old
islaah kidwai
June 7, 2012 at 2:55 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hello i am islaah kidwai i am fifteen years old and english i have been acting for a while becomming famous would mean sooo much to me but acting is my carrer if im not acting im sad pls MAKE ME FAMOUS <3
Adela
June 7, 2012 at 12:28 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hello ?
I know I’m just talking to blank page and no one is going to read my comment but…
I really want to become Disney actor …it would mean so much not only to me but also my mother she always wanted me to be Disney actor it was her dream and my too
and I just want to make her proud and never let her down about my self because I love her so much…
But anyway…I’m 12 years old i have brown hair and brown eyes I live in UK
I’m good at DRAMA and COMEDY I also love crying scenes ..my mum think I’m really good at it 🙂
But anyway…bye
Anahi
June 26, 2012 at 9:11 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hello ! Myy name is Anahi. Some people call me Ana well I was in acting class when I live in Dallas but then I moved and I am planing on taking Drama class when I start 9th grade. My sisters think I should audition for a part on Disney Channel so I have decided to write this. I have written my own plays and I have been in alot of plays. I am tired of my family struggeling so I think this could be our big break, also my older sister has an amazing voice and I think she could also be notice for her talent well.
I am 14 years old and in October I will be 15 I have brown hair and I am 5′ 3″ my friends all say I am funny I have good grades in school I am on the A B honor role. I love being active I play sports like Volleyball, Basketball, Softball,Cheerleading, Track, Soccer, and Tennis. Well I live in Oklahoma City I don’t think I would ever get notice over here but I would love to get a chance to show people my talent.
No one probably will read this but oh well
I love to do crying scenes and Drama and Comady. My mom has been waiting for my big break and I wznt all of her dreams to come true as well as mine well byee ! <3
PLEASE GIVE ME MY BIG BREAK !
Love,
Ana xx. 😉
Ashlyn
July 2, 2012 at 7:55 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hello my name is Ashlyn! I’m 9 years old and I would love to be on Austin and Ally or Shake It Up, so bad!!!!! ❗ I would flip if I ever got to be on TV! If you keep me on page with Disney auditions, it would mean the world to me!!!!! 😀
Aziyza Stewart
July 6, 2012 at 1:59 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi I’m Aziyza and I’m a very talented singer and I would like to play a singing role or acting on Disney channel I’m a very loving caring person who wants to show other kids my age that they can make their dreams come true if they push their self to do so I’m only 12 years old but I’m prepared to take my singing and acting career further then it is I haven’t gotten far but I’m destined to achieve my goals in life i am ready to make a step forward in life. Sincerely Disney please contact me 225-571-4299 my name again is Aziyza Stewart please give me a call praying that you do.
Bye 😮
Morgan Rene
July 8, 2012 at 9:53 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi I’m Morgan,and I am 12 years old I love and am very into acting.It would be the biggest dream if I was ever to be on Disney Channel.I have had this dream since i was a little girl i always used to act like i had the wand with the mickey mouse ears it was so much fun i would love to be able to actually do that so many other actresses have inspired me to want to become an actress such as:Selena Gomez,Ariana Grandeaqnd so on.They say dreams do come true but not to everybody,not to me.Thank You, 😉
Alissia
July 9, 2012 at 9:51 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
hi my name is Alissia and am 12 years old and i 2 very god telents and they are sing
and also acting so i just tryed to be on disney channel 😐 please donot crush my
dream like u say go after your dreams thank’s 😛 😀 😀
Jessica
July 10, 2012 at 6:21 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
HIIII!!!! i’ve ALWAYS dreamed of being on disney channel since i was really little… i’m 13 and i LOVE participating in like schools plays… i have a drama club and everything! i dont want to be on disney channel only to be famous, but because i have a passion for dancing 🙂
Jessica
July 10, 2012 at 6:22 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
ughh i fail… i meant i have a passion for acting… not dancing 😛
bailey
July 15, 2012 at 2:12 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
hi im bailey,it ismy dream to be on tv.i have joined like 5 websits that gets me aditions.that is how bad i want it.im 12 years old and live in californa.i like to read,write and im kinda quiet.i work very and i have been in 4 plays.ANNIE,GRESE,MARRY POPPINS,ANN FRANK and PETER PAN.they were just litteplays at school but they still count,please please pick me. 🙂
kiana
July 21, 2012 at 3:31 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
hi my frfiend alli wants to do this and me but we never been in a acting class but we feel good about it so please pick us
THNX-kiana and allison 😆
Luwedde Juliet
July 24, 2012 at 8:26 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
My name is Juliet Luwedde and am 18.Am from Uganda and am Uganda by birth,my interest in life for acting and singing started way back during kindergarten but as time passed on i kind of slipped out of the picture but i never gave up cause even then i was involved in all music dance and drama activities at school till now i do.As usual here in Africa especially here in Uganda we are not given such oppotunities in life but i will be very great ful if am give the chance to showcase the true me please pick me i promise i willn’t give you any reason to be disappointed i me.thanks
Lyndsey
July 24, 2012 at 2:52 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hello my name is Lyndsey and it is my dream for as long as I remember to become an actress and I thaught since I’m youmg I should be on disney channel a lot of people say I sould be an actress. I love to play with my pets and riding horses I am the cute little 12 year old southern county girl i like to sing and dance and I won my school talent show for singing/acting alone and if I ever win the lottery I always wanted to donate money to kids without and family because i feel that family is really important I don’t call a family a “family” I call it people that love and take care of you. I want to set an example for kids that get bullied because I was them at one time last school year (2011-2012) 😥 I finally told my teacher that I was being bullied and after that I feel safe to go to school and go out in public. 😀 thanks for the time to read this it means a lot to me if I hear back Thanks
alexus thompkins
July 27, 2012 at 10:38 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hey my name is Alexus. I would love to be on disney channel sooo much and i would like to be on disney channel too. To be on disney channel is my life dream. I hope to be on disney channel one day.
Katherine Marsh
August 3, 2012 at 3:37 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hey my name is Katherine. Iwould totally love to be on disney channel soooo much I’ve watched it ever since I could remember. Being on disney channel would be a dream come true. I dream to be on Disney channel (my favorite channel) one day
Jaelyn
August 4, 2012 at 8:02 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi my name is jaelyn my friends call me Jae I’m 13 and 5’7. I have been watching Disney my whole life. I have acted before in a few plays I modled when I was little I will dedicate everything for this. This is my passion and dream and it’s what I wanna do I love to dance and sing and I hope you will give me a shot and consider me
Jaelyn
August 4, 2012 at 8:05 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hey my name is Jae I’m 13 and 5’7. I have been watching Disney my whole life. I have acted before in a few plays I modled when I was little and I will dedicate everything for this. This is my passion and dream and it’s what I wanna do I love to dance and sing and I hope you will give me a shot and consider me
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