How can I audition for Disney Channel?

Question

I like in San Jose, CA. So if it's in like LA, I'm pretty close. I want sooooooo bad to be in a Disney Channel series. Does anyone know how I can audition? I went to disneychannel.com, but that didn't help so much. Do I like send in an audition tape, or should I go somewhere to audition? Help! ♥♥♥♥♥

Answer 1

Do not send anyone a tape. To be an actor on a Disney show you need to have an agent. To get an agent you need to have serious training and experience which means making a real commitment to your career at a very early age. That also means having a very supportive and dedicated family as well. They have to put their lives on hold for your career because most Disney shows tape in Los Angeles so you’ll have to move or one of your parents will have to be willing to live there with you while you audition for shows and hope that you get something and if you do, then you have to stay there. San Jose is a few hours away so realistically you would have to get an apartment in town in order to pursue acting.

Disney kids are triple threats. They sing, act, and dance and they do all three very well. If you’re not already in classes for all three disciplines, you better get a move on! You also need to have experience… a resume with real credits. You can start with local theatres, student films, etc. but eventually if you’re going to be taken seriously you have to start booking at least under 5’s, guest spots, etc. and work your way up to leads. Once you have a few things an agent may consider taking you on.

If you want to find a legitimate agent to represent you for commercials, TV & film go to Sag.org. Use the dropdown menu on the right labeled 'resources' and choose 'agent information'. On the next screen, on the left choose 'Find a SAG franchised agent' and follow the directions. You can look up agents all over the US, but there are higher concentrations where the work is (Los Angeles, NY, IL, FL, GA etc.). Another great resource is Ross Reports especially because they update their info so often but not all of the agents they list are SAG and you have to pay for the list. That doesn’t mean they’re not legit, but that’s why I always tell people to start with the SAG list. It’s free and those agents have signed an agreement to put the actor first! www.rossreports.com If you subscribe to backstage.com you can get a combo subscription which can come in handy but can also get quite expensive.

Then you can send the agencies your headshot, resume, and a cover letter stating that you are seeking representation and wait to see if they call you in for an interview. You never call the agencies directly. That is a big no-no! At least it is in LA. Please remember that reputable agents take exactly 10% of your pay AFTER they help you get a job. Not one cent more and not one cent before. Anything else is a scam. This is strictly for talent agents, not modeling agents or talent managers who take different percentages.

Once you have an agent, they will get you the auditions, but until then you can check out actorsaccess.com. For theatre (and other auditions on backstage), you can go to backstage.com or www.actorsequity.com (click on casting call) If you find the audition on the Equity site, you still may be able to go, as long as their not taking appointments from equity actor's only :-) On backstage.com you have to pay to get all of the info, but the initial search is free and you may be able to see enough info to find out the rest on your own without paying.

If you have no real experience, I seriously suggest you start locally with classes and theatre. You really need to talk this over with your parents and see if they're on board for all of this.

good lucK!

Answer 2

You shouldn't send an audition tape or a script because they will simply ignore it. This is a safeguard against possible lawsuits. If you are interested in working for disney, you should go to their casting offices (in FL they are separate from the themepark, facing the I-4 freeway).

Another option is to visit www.beinthemovies.biz and look for open casting calls in the disney section.

Open calls is all you can set up on your own. For other casting calls you'll need an agent.

Answer 3

I think they're actually in Florida. Do you have enough experience? If you do, try and get an agent. And the most important thing you need to know before you try to audition for Disney Channel, is what you are auditioning for, what you will be doing when you audition, when it will be, and where it will be. Good luck.

Answer 4

it'll find YOU honey!

lol i wish i knew L=