Disney Acting Auditions
I frequently hear children asking about how to get Disney acting auditions. Many children, teens, and young adults are interested in being on the Disney Channel or in a Disney movie, and they want it to happen right now.
And while it would be nice to just show up at a Disney open call and be cast that very day, in reality, things just don’t happen that way.
Sure, there are some Disney stars who were “discovered” at a Disney open call or other talent search of some sort, but that is certainly more the exception than the rule.
My daughter is opening as ‘Belle’ in a community-theatre production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast this Friday night. She is thrilled to have this opportunity. It is a great role for a young girl, and it is also great experience for her.
But having this role also comes with an unbelievable amount of hard work, and requires a huge amount of dedication. She has to go to public school all day and then go to dress rehearsals for about 5 hours. And after that, she has homework to do. In addition, she has to rehearse her lines, songs, and dances for the show.
She is not doing this to try to get Disney acting auditions. She is doing this because she loves acting and loves musical theatre. But, at the same time, it is additional experience that she can list on her resume. And extra experience is always a good thing on a resume. Casting directors like to know that you are currently working.
So, “How Do You Get Disney Acting Auditions?”
The first thing you need to do when trying to get Disney acting auditions is to remember that becoming a Disney Channel star is a process. It typically takes years of preparation, training, auditioning, acting, and even a bit of luck.
Another thing you should keep in mind is that while acting for Disney appears to be a lot of fun, at the same time it is a lot of work. Before you start going to Disney acting auditions, think about whether you really want to make the sacrifices that come along with being an actor. It is not as simple as it seems.
If you want to get Disney acting auditions, you need to get as much experience auditioning and acting as you possibly can. The more auditioning and acting you do, the better auditioner and actor you are likely to become. And becoming better at auditioning and acting will increase your chances of getting into Disney acting auditions.
This will also give you acting experience to list on your resume. Your resume contributes to a casting director’s decision about whether to bring you in for Disney acting auditions or not.
If you want to get Disney acting auditions, start out by doing the following five things:
- Audition for and participate in community theatre.You can participate in community theatre wherever you currently live. You don’t have to be in Los Angeles or New York or Chicago or Atlanta. When you do community theatre, you gain valuable experience in acting, singing, dancing, and improvisation. Also, you never know who might see you in one of these performances.Doing community theatre will also give you the chance to prove to yourself and others that you really want to be an actor and that you can handle the demands that go along with an acting career.
- Audition for and participate in student films, commercials, and music videos. These can give you valuable on-screen acting experience. Also, the students of today will be the casting directors, producers, and directors of tomorrow. Do a good job in a student project, and that student may remember you later for other projects. Some of the best student projects might be submitted and accepted in film festivals and other contests, so there is also a chance you might get some visibility. This also can give you footage for your reel.
- Audition for and participate in low-budget and non-paying films, commercials, music videos, webisodes, etc. These can give you valuable on-screen acting experience. Some of these may end up going to festivals or other contests, so you could get some visibility. Also, the casting directors, directors, and producers involved in these projects may move on to bigger and better things and may remember you for projects they have in the future. You can also get footage for your reel.
- Enroll in good acting classes, comedy classes, and improvisation classes. Training is very important.
- Sign up and submit for jobs listed on sites such as Actors Access and Casting Networks.
Getting Disney acting auditions is really no different than getting any other kind of audition. You can watch for them on casting sites, on boards, forums, and in Backstage West and other acting publications (many of which are also online).
Instead of spending all your time searching for Disney auditions and open calls, be sure to spend time building your resume and gaining the sort of experience that will help you find a talent agent if you don’t already have one.
Having a good talent agent still really is the best way to get into Disney acting auditions.
And remember there is no cost to have a talent agent. Do not pay anything for a talent agent to represent your child!
A talent agent should only get paid when YOU get paid for a job you get while represented by them (even if you are actually the one that finds the work). In California this is 10% of your pay (by law), except for print work which is typically 20%.
In states other than California, check with your state labor board to find out what the rates are.
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kaylee
February 15, 2015 at 7:20 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
hi my name is kaylee and I am 12 years old. I would love to be an actor so I can make people happy and also because I really enjoy acting. Acting has always been a dream of mine and I would love to meet my favorite actors. I never have any luck at my dreams coming true but I hope this one will happen for me. I would love to make money doing what I love. I would also love to make money for my mom because she dose not have a lot of money and I would like to help her get some. Acting isn’t just meeting my favorite actors for me. I know its a lot of responsibility and I am all in it for reaching my dream to make people happy. please answer or contact me as soon as you can, I would be glade to audition for any thing you have to offer or I could get. thank you. 🙂
jaleiya richardson
March 12, 2015 at 8:38 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi, my name is jaleiya and I DEFINITELY want to be on Disney channel.I love the shows , but my fav show is k.c undercover. Ever since zendaya came out, I listen to all her music and I watch every show she comes out with. I just desperately really wanna meet her. She is an nice person. I stay in Brookhaven ms and it is real hard trying to find an audition for Disney channel. I’m a real good actor, my ONLY DREAM is to be on Disney channel. I’m 11 years????
. thx for reading,
. by jaleiya richardson
. to Disney channel people
Chalon
March 14, 2015 at 6:38 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi my band is chalon my son just turned 2 yrs old I want him to be on Disney everyone says I should start him out now. How should I go about this?
TydariusEvans
April 11, 2015 at 1:53 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
I want to become a Disney Star I like dancing I’ve been dancing alot but I still haven’t got discovered maybe my dream won’t come true but I would always love to be on Disney but idk my name is Ty Evans and I’m hoping I can get an audition this year 2015
Harkunwar Ghuman
May 13, 2015 at 7:42 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Dear,
Mrs. Debbie
Hi, my name Harkunwar Ghuman, I am a 13 year old boy or teen and I am Punjabi which is I am an Indian . I know it will be hard to find an audition for a Indian because in Jessie the role for Ravi and Karan Brar is Indian and it was hard because it is the first Indian role in Disney channel. Please I want to be an actor because it is a dream come true my. My vocals for singing are not that good, but please if there is any role for a male actress 13 year old I hope to get any audition. I have good experienxe in acting.The only problem is if there are any open spots for a Indian?? Please answer back and I hope to talk to you thank you because I am little confused??
Sincerely
Harkunwar
helaina
August 28, 2015 at 11:04 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Dear Debby and the other celeb, I want to be in the Disney channel thing and be on Jessie and I wanted to know if there is any more openings. Plus I also wanted to know how to get an audition for Disney channel. P.S. I am 12 years old
Madeleine weaving
October 24, 2015 at 9:51 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
I am a 12 year old girl with a dream to just have fun with acting I am good at sad and shy characters I have never had an opportunity sins the older people get the main parts in plays. I have potential said my drama teacher and club I need this I will do anything I live in England please
Tarsha Howard
August 14, 2016 at 5:37 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
My daughter is an extremely bright and talented little girl. She constantly tells me she wanted to one day be on Disney, and of course she watches all the shows. She’s done acting at our local theatre and loves to be on stage. She has a personality that is one of a kind and is very articulate. I hope to hear of auditions in our area one day so she can at least get the opportunity to show of her talent. It would make her day.
Misheal
September 2, 2016 at 7:06 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi my name is Misheal I am 11yr old I love to act I love to sing I love Disney channel I live in Irving TX pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee can u tell me where there is audition and the script thank u??
iyss
November 9, 2016 at 10:35 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
hi my name iyss and i always wanted to become and actress for disney channel, i have strengths and i also have weaknesses i can adapted to new environments and people i also sing and model i think this would a great start thank you so much
Kyndall Newman
January 2, 2017 at 4:22 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi my name is Kyndall Jade Newman and I will be turning 5 years old on January 12th! I would love to have an audition with the Disney channel so if you have any information for me please let me know! I am very excited about this opportunity:)
Moliehi Patience Motsoetsoane
March 6, 2017 at 10:59 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hey my name is Moliehi Patience Motsoetsoane i was born on the 22july 1999. So I was wandering if maybe I could a get roleplay on any Disney movie or series ,it would really be a pleasure it I could get a chance to prove myself .
Moliehi Patience Motsoetsoane
March 6, 2017 at 11:06 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hey my name is Moliehi Patience Motsoetsoane I was born on the 22 July 1999.So I was wandering if maybe I could get a roleplay on any Disney movie or series .It would really be a pleasure if could get a chance to prove myself to you.
Amelia
May 30, 2019 at 2:30 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi my name is Amelia and I would like to be in a Disney t.v show. I am
10 years old I am in 5th grade and it would mean the world to me if I could be
On a show i have a really good memory!???
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