Auditions For Disney Channel Movies – what you can do to make it happen for you!
There are a number of ways you can go about getting yourself an audition for the Disney Channel and if you are serious about it, it would be a good idea to do as much as many of these things as you can, there is really no telling which method will get you your big break.
1. You should get professional headshots taken and then along with your resume (which you should staple neatly to the back of your photo) you can send these along with a brief cover letter introducing yourself and explaining what you are interested in to talent agents or casting directors. You should do some research to find out if there are specific agencies that work a lot with Disney. For example:
Goldwasser/Meltzer Casting
5800 W. Sunset Blvd. Building 11, Suite 201
Hollywood CA 90028
It is a good idea to keep in mind that these people receive a large volume of letters, emails and calls from people who want to audition for Disney. So be respectful and be careful not to harass them, it’s definitely a good idea to be enthusiastic but you do not want to be annoying.
2. Consider doing some work as an extra. It’s a great way to get the experience of being on a set and working in a professional environment, if you are willing you will learn a lot. It is also all experience that you can add to your resume and you never know what opportunities could come out of it. You can register in person at places like,
Central Casting
220 S. Flower Street.
Burbank CA 91502
Registration info: 818 562 2755
When you register in person always be sure to be polite, even if it is to the girl at the front desk- it is really important to make a good impression on everyone, after all you want to be remembered for the right reasons.
3. Sign up online for notices about Disney casting calls and see if you can get an audition for yourself if you don’t have an agent. Disney even holds world wide casting calls (this is how Selena Gomez got her big break) so keeping up to date with your research is an essential part of getting your career started. Although the fun part if the acting and performing its also important to keep in mind that acting is a business and there are business aspects of it that either you or your agent need to take care of.
4. One of the easiest things you can do, and that you should always be doing is to be in training. Take classes in acting or singing or dancing, whatever it is that interests you. If you are not sure what interests you then taking classes is a great way to find out and could save you a lot of time and money in the future. Your education in the arts will eventually be a solid building block for your career and through classes and working with experienced professionals you will only get stronger and stronger. If you put the time in you will be so grateful for the pay-off and you will have lots of fun in doing so!
Here are some other pages that you might find helpful:
Auditions for teens
Especially for teen actors
Audition for kids
Advice for parents
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Auditions For The Disney Channel
The best, easiest and quickest way to get auditions for the Disney Channel is to go out and get yourself an agent. For this purpose it is helpful to know that there are two main categories of talent agents out there; one for TV and film and one for commercials. If you are a young performer who is looking for a Disney Channel audition it is a good idea for you to familiarize yourself with both in your area so you can be available for all the opportunities. This is a good idea considering that a lot of Disney performers have skills that are not limited just to acting- they can also sing and dance and often lend their voices to animated characters. There are specific agents that look after these areas and down the track you may want to consider having separate agents if you want to work in more than one field.
But first when considering auditions for the Disney Channel, remember when you are looking for an agent you have a better chance of getting signed if you have a professional headshot and resume and have taken some classes or participated in training. All of this shows you have some experience in the field that you are hoping to break into. You could take private singing lessons, join your local youth theatre group or even work as an extra to get experience in a professional environment. These are all ways of giving yourself necessary exposure, just keep in mind that when you do meet with an agent you should always take a parent or guardian with you and you should never be expected to give them any money up front. Agents take a cut from what you earn so they don’t get any money until you do.
In the meantime there are some skills you can work on so that when you get your chance (either with an agent or for an audition) you are ready. You should work on having some monologues that you really like at a performance level (meaning you have put work into them or have worked on them with an acting coach). Keep in mind that your monologues should show off your best abilities and, if you have more than one, you should try and show your range. Be sure that you don't make the same mistakes that many actors make when performing their monologues!
If you do get called in for an appointment or for auditions for the Disney Channel always be on time, be polite and thank people for their time. Casting directors (who run auditions) and agents normally have so many people to see on any given day that thanking them for the time they took to see you is a habit you should get into. And finally, don’t take it personally! If an agent decides not to sign you or you don’t get an audition there are plenty more out there for you, keep working hard on your skills and always keep a positive spirit about you. Performing is fun and agents want to work with actors who have a good energy and enthusiasm about them.
If you choose to seek out a career with Disney on your own then try checking for open calls: where and when they are happening, without an agent it is up to you to keep up to date with your research. You also might want to consider starting your career performing with Disney through their corporate and commercial projects. You can find out all about auditions for these enterprises (including their theme parks all over the world) here:
http://corporate.disney.go.com/auditions/
Working in this area of Disney requires performers who have skills in acting, dancing, singing and even character look-a-likes. Sophie Monk who has starred in Date Movie, Click and an episode of Entourage got her start at a Disney theme park performing as Marilyn Monroe. You never know how it will happen for you. See how your favorite Disney Channel stars got started.
For more information about auditions for the Disney Channel have a look at this page link on ActingCareerStartUp.com.
On ActingCareerStartUp.com you will find information on:
how to start an acting career
how to find an agent
how to find the right school for you
acting school directory
acting agent directory
how to make money to fund your career
a page with 23 different links dedicated to young, teen aspiring actors
where to find auditions for teens
a place to ask questions
But first when considering auditions for the Disney Channel, remember when you are looking for an agent you have a better chance of getting signed if you have a professional headshot and resume and have taken some classes or participated in training. All of this shows you have some experience in the field that you are hoping to break into. You could take private singing lessons, join your local youth theatre group or even work as an extra to get experience in a professional environment. These are all ways of giving yourself necessary exposure, just keep in mind that when you do meet with an agent you should always take a parent or guardian with you and you should never be expected to give them any money up front. Agents take a cut from what you earn so they don’t get any money until you do.
In the meantime there are some skills you can work on so that when you get your chance (either with an agent or for an audition) you are ready. You should work on having some monologues that you really like at a performance level (meaning you have put work into them or have worked on them with an acting coach). Keep in mind that your monologues should show off your best abilities and, if you have more than one, you should try and show your range. Be sure that you don't make the same mistakes that many actors make when performing their monologues!
If you do get called in for an appointment or for auditions for the Disney Channel always be on time, be polite and thank people for their time. Casting directors (who run auditions) and agents normally have so many people to see on any given day that thanking them for the time they took to see you is a habit you should get into. And finally, don’t take it personally! If an agent decides not to sign you or you don’t get an audition there are plenty more out there for you, keep working hard on your skills and always keep a positive spirit about you. Performing is fun and agents want to work with actors who have a good energy and enthusiasm about them.
If you choose to seek out a career with Disney on your own then try checking for open calls: where and when they are happening, without an agent it is up to you to keep up to date with your research. You also might want to consider starting your career performing with Disney through their corporate and commercial projects. You can find out all about auditions for these enterprises (including their theme parks all over the world) here:
http://corporate.disney.go.com/auditions/
Working in this area of Disney requires performers who have skills in acting, dancing, singing and even character look-a-likes. Sophie Monk who has starred in Date Movie, Click and an episode of Entourage got her start at a Disney theme park performing as Marilyn Monroe. You never know how it will happen for you. See how your favorite Disney Channel stars got started.
For more information about auditions for the Disney Channel have a look at this page link on ActingCareerStartUp.com.
On ActingCareerStartUp.com you will find information on:
how to start an acting career
how to find an agent
how to find the right school for you
acting school directory
acting agent directory
how to make money to fund your career
a page with 23 different links dedicated to young, teen aspiring actors
where to find auditions for teens
a place to ask questions
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Acting Cover Letter Help!
Hello. First I would like to thank for an opportunity
to ask you a question. I'm Russian and I came to United States 4 years ago
to pursue my acting career ( I'm 16).When I turn 18 I'm moving to NY to
pursue my career.
Today I have been working on my cover letter and this is that what I came
with :" Dear( agents name) Your agency has been recommended to me by various
people during my search for representation in New York/Los Angeles. I have
always loved acting and I have taken various acting classes in and outside
of United States, so I am sure that I am the right type of "white bread" to
be represented. I have enclosed my resume and photos for your consideration.
I am looking forward to meeting you and I will contact you by phone ( date
and time). Truly yours, Daria XXX.
do you consider this to be a good cover letter?
IF you don't mind Ill address my another problem, when I was in Russia
I have been in MANY theater productions and such,however I lost information
( director's name etc, ) how should I present it in my resume?
I decided to be an actress when I was 7 ( I saw the lord of the rings) and
I was like this isit... I want to do that. Thank you so much for a chance
to ask you a question.
Truly yours,
Daria XXX
ANSWER
There were a lot of mistakes in that mail above that I received. I corrected most of them.
First of all, with regard to the cover letter, have a look at this page.
It's a similar question I answered from a girl not long ago and has
some of the things I think will be helpful for you.
www.actingcareerstartup.com/acting_cover_letter.html
Secondly, I would suggest you have a look at these pages as well. They
are about what you need to consider when you get an agent.
www.actingcareerstartup.com/looking-for-an-acting-agent.html
www.actingcareerstartup.com/get-a-talent-agent.html
That leads me to your accent and English language ability. The better
your English is, the more kinds of roles you can be cast in. Otherwise
you will always be the Russian girl. There is absolutely nothing wrong with
that, but it limits the number of auditions you can go on and consequently,
the number of jobs you can get.
This page shows you step by step exactly what you have to do to get an
agent.
www.actingcareerstartup.com/get-a-talent-agent.html
Also, even though you have a lot of experience, you should still be going to
class. Your acting craft never stops growing. You must keep learning. Also, it is
important for you to know that even if you don't have a lot of experience, agents and
casting directors will be looking to see if you have been training or not.
Here's how to choose the right school for you:
www.actingcareerstartup.com/acting_classes.html
Lastly, with regard to the addresses, names you have lost. I don't know what
to tell you except don't lie. You must find some of them at least.
I hope this is helpful to you.
Good luck and let me know if you have any more questions.
Tony
to ask you a question. I'm Russian and I came to United States 4 years ago
to pursue my acting career ( I'm 16).When I turn 18 I'm moving to NY to
pursue my career.
Today I have been working on my cover letter and this is that what I came
with :" Dear( agents name) Your agency has been recommended to me by various
people during my search for representation in New York/Los Angeles. I have
always loved acting and I have taken various acting classes in and outside
of United States, so I am sure that I am the right type of "white bread" to
be represented. I have enclosed my resume and photos for your consideration.
I am looking forward to meeting you and I will contact you by phone ( date
and time). Truly yours, Daria XXX.
do you consider this to be a good cover letter?
IF you don't mind Ill address my another problem, when I was in Russia
I have been in MANY theater productions and such,however I lost information
( director's name etc, ) how should I present it in my resume?
I decided to be an actress when I was 7 ( I saw the lord of the rings) and
I was like this isit... I want to do that. Thank you so much for a chance
to ask you a question.
Truly yours,
Daria XXX
ANSWER
There were a lot of mistakes in that mail above that I received. I corrected most of them.
First of all, with regard to the cover letter, have a look at this page.
It's a similar question I answered from a girl not long ago and has
some of the things I think will be helpful for you.
www.actingcareerstartup.com/acting_cover_letter.html
Secondly, I would suggest you have a look at these pages as well. They
are about what you need to consider when you get an agent.
www.actingcareerstartup.com/looking-for-an-acting-agent.html
www.actingcareerstartup.com/get-a-talent-agent.html
That leads me to your accent and English language ability. The better
your English is, the more kinds of roles you can be cast in. Otherwise
you will always be the Russian girl. There is absolutely nothing wrong with
that, but it limits the number of auditions you can go on and consequently,
the number of jobs you can get.
This page shows you step by step exactly what you have to do to get an
agent.
www.actingcareerstartup.com/get-a-talent-agent.html
Also, even though you have a lot of experience, you should still be going to
class. Your acting craft never stops growing. You must keep learning. Also, it is
important for you to know that even if you don't have a lot of experience, agents and
casting directors will be looking to see if you have been training or not.
Here's how to choose the right school for you:
www.actingcareerstartup.com/acting_classes.html
Lastly, with regard to the addresses, names you have lost. I don't know what
to tell you except don't lie. You must find some of them at least.
I hope this is helpful to you.
Good luck and let me know if you have any more questions.
Tony
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Is it possible to have more than one talent agent?
ANSWER:
As long as you haven't signed an exclusive agreement with any one agent, you can have as many agents as you want. My advice though would be to be honest with your agents, especially with the ones that get you most of the work. It could happen as happened to me a couple of years ago, that I got called in for the same audition by two different agents within 15 minutes. I accepted to go to the audition from the first agent. When the second agent called, I told him that I had already accepted to go to that audition. In that moment, I was so glad that I had told the second agent the truth, which was that I had another agent as well. Even though I wasn't obligated to tell him, I was thinking it might be better to be honest, which would help maintain a good, open relationship.
I just think it's always good to be clear up front. Takes the stress out of life. There's enough of that already.
Hope that answers your question.
Here is some information about how to actually go about getting a talent agent.
Tony
As long as you haven't signed an exclusive agreement with any one agent, you can have as many agents as you want. My advice though would be to be honest with your agents, especially with the ones that get you most of the work. It could happen as happened to me a couple of years ago, that I got called in for the same audition by two different agents within 15 minutes. I accepted to go to the audition from the first agent. When the second agent called, I told him that I had already accepted to go to that audition. In that moment, I was so glad that I had told the second agent the truth, which was that I had another agent as well. Even though I wasn't obligated to tell him, I was thinking it might be better to be honest, which would help maintain a good, open relationship.
I just think it's always good to be clear up front. Takes the stress out of life. There's enough of that already.
Hope that answers your question.
Here is some information about how to actually go about getting a talent agent.
Tony
Saturday, August 2, 2008
How to convince your parents...
...to support your wish to become an actor?
Question: How could you give yourself a chance at a career in acting when your parents don't like the idea?
I have a friend who is really good at singing and acting and she would really like to try a career in acting but knows it's not what her parents want and thinks it would disappoint them. But it's her dream and she doesn't want to spend her whole life thinking she should of given it a go. How could she do this without support from her parents and not disappoint them?
ANSWER:
At her age it will probably be very difficult for her to do it all on her own without the support of her parents. One of the biggest mistakes people make in just about any area of life is to try and convince someone of something that they themselves know very little about.
One of the keys to being able to convince someone is to be very knowledgeable on the subject. If your friend is anything like most younger aspiring actors, she probably doesn't know very much about what it really means to be an actress or a singer other than what she sees on television or at the movies.
So, she has to do a lot of homework. Think about a lawyer who goes to trial with his client. That lawyer, in order to convince the jury that his client is innocent, has to do a lot of studying of the facts, do research, investigate, read, ask questions, talk to experts AND he/she has to be a really good communicator able to get the key points across in a compelling and convincing manner.
Have a look at this page on my site for new and aspiring actors. On it you will find a lot of different links about various aspects of starting an acting career that might be helpful to your friend. Among the very first links you will see are two that have to do with how to convince your parents to support your acting career and the second actually will take your friend through how to conduct the conversation with her parents to have a better chance of convincing them. The other links will get her well on her way to learning about what it means to be an actress and what will be expected of her if she hopes to be successful. http://www.actingcareerstartup.com/teen_acting.html
But like I say at the end of one of those pages, this is not a guarantee that it will work, but one thing is for sure. After doing the work, your friend will definitely and without a doubt, know more about what it means to be an actress than she does right now.
Good luck to her!
Tony
Question: How could you give yourself a chance at a career in acting when your parents don't like the idea?
I have a friend who is really good at singing and acting and she would really like to try a career in acting but knows it's not what her parents want and thinks it would disappoint them. But it's her dream and she doesn't want to spend her whole life thinking she should of given it a go. How could she do this without support from her parents and not disappoint them?
ANSWER:
At her age it will probably be very difficult for her to do it all on her own without the support of her parents. One of the biggest mistakes people make in just about any area of life is to try and convince someone of something that they themselves know very little about.
One of the keys to being able to convince someone is to be very knowledgeable on the subject. If your friend is anything like most younger aspiring actors, she probably doesn't know very much about what it really means to be an actress or a singer other than what she sees on television or at the movies.
So, she has to do a lot of homework. Think about a lawyer who goes to trial with his client. That lawyer, in order to convince the jury that his client is innocent, has to do a lot of studying of the facts, do research, investigate, read, ask questions, talk to experts AND he/she has to be a really good communicator able to get the key points across in a compelling and convincing manner.
Have a look at this page on my site for new and aspiring actors. On it you will find a lot of different links about various aspects of starting an acting career that might be helpful to your friend. Among the very first links you will see are two that have to do with how to convince your parents to support your acting career and the second actually will take your friend through how to conduct the conversation with her parents to have a better chance of convincing them. The other links will get her well on her way to learning about what it means to be an actress and what will be expected of her if she hopes to be successful. http://www.actingcareerstartup.com/teen_acting.html
But like I say at the end of one of those pages, this is not a guarantee that it will work, but one thing is for sure. After doing the work, your friend will definitely and without a doubt, know more about what it means to be an actress than she does right now.
Good luck to her!
Tony
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Question: What's the quickest way to become famous and get known?
ANSWER:
Do something outrageous, ridiculous or something that no one has ever done.
If you are talking about acting, I think a Hollywood acting coach I interviewed for my website said it best. "The express elevator to Hollywood acting success is broken. From now on you'll have to take the stairs."
There are no short cuts. The people you hear about who are over night successes, are people who have been working at it often for years.
Also, fame is a consequence of a lot of hard work, determination, perseverance and yes...probably some luck too! What's more, it is reserved for a very small percentage of people; not because I say so, but because that's just the way it is. The statistics don't lie.
If you are interested in an acting career, BECAUSE YOU LOVE ACTING (I wouldn't recommend starting anything at this stage unless you can really commit to it for the love of doing it.) then have a look at this page on my site for new and aspiring actors. On it you will find 23 links to different pages that have to do with various aspects of starting an acting career including thoughts on becoming famous, steps on how to get started, 23 reasons why you should take acting classes to get started, 17 things you can do to start getting acting work and 29 ways to promote yourself.
http://www.actingcareerstartup.com/teen_acting.html
Good luck!
Tony
Do something outrageous, ridiculous or something that no one has ever done.
If you are talking about acting, I think a Hollywood acting coach I interviewed for my website said it best. "The express elevator to Hollywood acting success is broken. From now on you'll have to take the stairs."
There are no short cuts. The people you hear about who are over night successes, are people who have been working at it often for years.
Also, fame is a consequence of a lot of hard work, determination, perseverance and yes...probably some luck too! What's more, it is reserved for a very small percentage of people; not because I say so, but because that's just the way it is. The statistics don't lie.
If you are interested in an acting career, BECAUSE YOU LOVE ACTING (I wouldn't recommend starting anything at this stage unless you can really commit to it for the love of doing it.) then have a look at this page on my site for new and aspiring actors. On it you will find 23 links to different pages that have to do with various aspects of starting an acting career including thoughts on becoming famous, steps on how to get started, 23 reasons why you should take acting classes to get started, 17 things you can do to start getting acting work and 29 ways to promote yourself.
http://www.actingcareerstartup.com/teen_acting.html
Good luck!
Tony
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Acting Career In Hollywood: Should I move to LA to pursue my acting career?
Hi, I'm 16 years old and in high school and I know I have to be an actor; it is what I love to do. My question is, once I graduate high school, do you suggest moving to LA to pursue an acting career, or going to college to get a degree in acting? I want to do film & television work, not theater, so would moving to LA be a better career move?
ANSWER:
Yes LA would definitely be the better place to be for film and televison, but
you will want to use this time until you graduate to do a few very important things.
1. Start getting some really good, solid acting training. Learn a technique for example. Learn how to audition. Learn some monologues. Learn why classes are important and how to choose a school that is right for you:
www.actingcareerstartup.com/acting_classes.html
www.actingcareerstartup.com/taking_acting_classes.html
2. Learn as much as you can about the industry and what's happening.
Learn as much as you can about LA and Hollywood, not only from an industry
standpoint, but also from a geographical standpoint.
www.actingcareerstartup.com/acting-career.html
3. Devlop a strategy that includes learning business and networking skills. You NEED to know how to do those things. It's not just as simple as getting an agent and expecting that they will do all the work. It's not that simple. That's what my book teaches you about, among other things.
www.actingcareerstartup.com/acting_career_start.html
If you can get a chance, take a couple of fact finding trips to LA and check things out. Go to some workshops and seminars for actors there. Start interviewing schools and other actors there before you go, so that you will feel more sure when you finally get to where you want to be. Have a look at the HOLLYWOOD HO link on the menu of the site.
ANSWER:
Yes LA would definitely be the better place to be for film and televison, but
you will want to use this time until you graduate to do a few very important things.
1. Start getting some really good, solid acting training. Learn a technique for example. Learn how to audition. Learn some monologues. Learn why classes are important and how to choose a school that is right for you:
www.actingcareerstartup.com/acting_classes.html
www.actingcareerstartup.com/taking_acting_classes.html
2. Learn as much as you can about the industry and what's happening.
Learn as much as you can about LA and Hollywood, not only from an industry
standpoint, but also from a geographical standpoint.
www.actingcareerstartup.com/acting-career.html
3. Devlop a strategy that includes learning business and networking skills. You NEED to know how to do those things. It's not just as simple as getting an agent and expecting that they will do all the work. It's not that simple. That's what my book teaches you about, among other things.
www.actingcareerstartup.com/acting_career_start.html
If you can get a chance, take a couple of fact finding trips to LA and check things out. Go to some workshops and seminars for actors there. Start interviewing schools and other actors there before you go, so that you will feel more sure when you finally get to where you want to be. Have a look at the HOLLYWOOD HO link on the menu of the site.
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