I have auditioned for 2 companys Barbizon and IMCE something like >> i really want to act on disney channel but i don't know how to what are the steps to get there??
thanks
2007-06-16 18:40:34 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Hi,
the first thing that comes to mind after reading your question is, "Are you ready to audition for Disney?". The reason I ask is because there has been an onslaught of questions here recently by folks asking the same question. It seems that Disney is the place everyone wants to be.
Having said that, you know that the people already working there are trained professionals. Are you? If so, then I have a suggestion for you. There are many actors who are very, very good, but don't get seen and don't get a chance to audition for the casting directors they really want to audition for, because they don't have the business skills they need to be successful. And so, their talent goes unnoticed. What a shame. Really. I have a friend who was like that for a long time and now she is beginning to come around.
In the long-term, you will want to develop these four areas, these four key factors if you want to be successful in this industry. Studying and taking classes is a given as is studying the industry (which, by the way will help you to be able to answer that question for yourself in the future). In addition there are these four thing:
1) KNOWING YOURSELF AND FIGURING OUT EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT: greater knowledge of yourself: strengths, weaknesses, resources you have at your disposal (and not only financial!)
Clarity of your vision for the future of your career in a very detailed way. If you can do that, your actions will be more focused and you will waste less time and energy. To put it in a positive sense, you will optimize your efforts and probably get results faster.
2) DEVELOPING YOUR MOTIVATION & CREATIVITY: The ability to keep yourself motivated to do what is necessary daily to further your career. Knowing how to do that will help you tremendously!
The creativity and innovation to apply in promoting yourself and helping you to stand out. You can imagine how important that will be with all the competition there is!
3) PUTTING TOGETHER A PLAN: a solid and detailed plan for how you intend to achieve that vision. Many people think that planning is writing some stuff down on a piece of paper and doing those things. There’s much more to it than that!
4) MANAGING YOUR BUSINESS: essential business skills that will help you to be successful as the free-lance professional that you are as an actor. Unfortunately many actors don't realize that they are in business, with a product to sell and promote, that is themselves.
I have been paying close attention to actors now for the last 3 1/2 years and I have seen it over and over again. So, so many actors overlook these basic, four crucial steps and when I see acgors who are successful, a good percentage of the time, they have met all four characteristics. When I see actors stumbling around, wallowing around, not really getting anywhere in their careers, most of the time it leads back to one or more of these four things.
So what's the answer to your question?
Go to the following page and take the actor quiz. It will help you realize some things you know and things that you don’t but should know with regard to your acting career. http://www.actingcareerstartup.com/actor_quiz.html
Make sure you are prepared, so take classes and be the best you can be.
Study the industry, so you know what's going on.
Start with this basic industry trade paper:
Ross Reports. It comes out monthly and has information you need about who to get in touch with.
And whatever you do, don't forget to work on yourself.
Good luck!
Tony
http://www.actingcareerstartup.com
2007-06-17 08:55:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll post this yet again:
"The Disney Channel" doesn't have auditions. It's not a junior high play. The shows on the Disney Channel have casting people who send out what are called "breakdowns" to registered agents. These are lists of roles that are being cast and the types of actors that are needed. The agents then comb through their clients to see if any of them meet those criteria. If they do, those actors (or the video reels of their previous work) are sent out to read for particular parts. The network doesn't just hold an open audition and hope that people will show up.
You're not going to get seen by anyone at any of the production companies just by contacting them and telling them how much you like their shows. You need to have a legitimate agent who will send you out for jobs, and even then the odds are slim of A) even getting an agent in the first place, B) getting sent out for something, and C) getting sent out for a show on the Disney Channel.
2007-06-17 10:07:38 · answer #2 · answered by frozengrocer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get some training in whatever, dance, singing, acting, work at it for a very long time, in fact never stop, find an agent and that's all you can do. Getting a legit agent is very hard so be patient, also disney channel doesn't really have that great a spectrum of material, have you considered theater or movies?
2007-06-17 01:09:25 · answer #3 · answered by fixing_uh_hole 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's really great that you want to become a actress, and your reaching for your dreams. i don't want to be a downer, but when you become famous, you are always under a microscope. America watches your every move.
but if you REALLY want that, then take a few class, read a few books so they take you seriously when you audition. but what ever you do, do NOT give into John Robert Powers, they are a scam. never give any money to people up front.
i wish you luck, <3 katie.
2007-06-17 05:45:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to get "found" by a talent spotter or someone like that... (basically a talent spotter needs to see you acting and alot of the time people just get lucky and just happen to be performing in the same place as a talent spotter).... and its v v hard. or if you know anyone famous they could help ya! lol. but yeah its hard. id just stick to acting at a stage coach or werever and then if you can do drama exams there, when you get to a high grade, try to get some extra parts in tv progs/films.
ooor i dont know if they have blue peter were u live but they are doing this "me and my movie" thing were you make a vid at home (no longer than 2 and a half mins) and send it in. its on till september i think. go on the website to find out details. if you win you will be on tv and that could boost your acting chances!
HOPE THIS HELPS AND GOOD LUCK! x
paigeee! x
2007-06-16 19:43:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have to live in Los Angeles.
Disney does not have open auditions, unless it's an audition to get a job, as a Disney Character," at Disney World.
2007-06-17 00:27:26 · answer #6 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
well try calling disney help
2007-06-16 18:45:26 · answer #7 · answered by DebbyDixon 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
get an agent!
2007-06-16 18:48:18 · answer #8 · answered by callalily07 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its hard
im me odgurhot@yahoo.com
2007-06-16 18:44:42 · answer #9 · answered by monkeyfreak_09 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you can't
2007-06-16 18:43:03 · answer #10 · answered by Jackson A 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋