Character Heights/CP Auditions

[Sehsun]

Hooray, congratulations Jeff!!!

 

[Joanna71985]

So I woke up this morning and checked my e-mail....and there it was.

You passed the audition!!!

Wow what a relief. I didn't know if I should register for classes today at my University, but now I know what to do!!!!!

Woohoo!! Congrats!!

 

[Justy]

I passed! ... or did I?

Effing Character Pool... [waves a small flag pathetically]

 

[bellaDisneydncr]

welcome to the pool- rules: go absolutely insane while waiting for the elusive phone call... lol

 

[CrazySteph]

Hello Everyone!

First of all, thank you for ALL the information! This thread has helped so much! Thank you!

So I have a question,

so I believe im 5'1 (although, during my physical this year, they told me I hadn't even reached 5'0 yet ) but I need to think the worse instead of the better... (plus im auditioning a year from now so im nervous i'll grow to reach 5'1)

the point is.. when they measure you.. do they MAKE you stand up absolutly straight, shoulders completely back and everything? or could I possibly take an inch off myself and get in the "Special consideration"?!?

 

[impsythealmighty]

CrazySteph, they do have you stand up straight. However, Disney doesn't always measure your height absolutely correctly - it depends on what they need, so they fudge it sometimes. If you're close to 5', they might still put you in the "special consideration" group.

 

[CrazySteph]

alright! thank you so much!

 

[JenSop]

Sorry to revive an old thread, but I had some additional questions.

I'm going to the Hong Kong Disney audition in NYC this coming Tuesday. The breakdown specifically said they want females 5'2"-5'7" for Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, and Alice in Wonderland.

I'm reading some of the height break downs on this thread and am a bit confused. Most said that Alice is 5'0"-5'2". But this audition breakdown doesn't want anyone under 5'2". So how might that work? I'm about 5'3", but now I'm worried I won't be considered because they might measure me down? I was hoping at 5'3", I might be able to be considered for most of the roles? Or am I really too short for princesses?

Plus, this is an audition JUST for these characters for Hong Kong Disney. So I'm not sure what they might have us do, since it's not for fur characters. hmmm...

I'm a singer and work alot in theatre, but I've never been to an audition like this and feel very in-the-dark and clueless.

Should I wear normal musical theatre type of audition wear? (i.e. a cute dress or skirt.) Should I wear character shoes, or just bring them along in my bag?

Also, someone mentioned in another thread I posted that they take measurements. Are there specific bust and waist measurements for these roles? I'm about a size 6 - does that matter? Also, are they looking for, how do I say this, "less endowed" Alice's? Or does that kind of thing really not matter?

Thanks to anyone who can answer some of these questions!

 

[wonderlandbound]

Sorry to revive an old thread, but I had some additional questions.

I'm going to the Hong Kong Disney audition in NYC this coming Tuesday. The breakdown specifically said they want females 5'2"-5'7" for Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, and Alice in Wonderland.

I'm reading some of the height break downs on this thread and am a bit confused. Most said that Alice is 5'0"-5'2". But this audition breakdown doesn't want anyone under 5'2". So how might that work? I'm about 5'3", but now I'm worried I won't be considered because they might measure me down? I was hoping at 5'3", I might be able to be considered for most of the roles? Or am I really too short for princesses?

Plus, this is an audition JUST for these characters for Hong Kong Disney. So I'm not sure what they might have us do, since it's not for fur characters. hmmm...

I'm a singer and work alot in theatre, but I've never been to an audition like this and feel very in-the-dark and clueless.

Should I wear normal musical theatre type of audition wear? (i.e. a cute dress or skirt.) Should I wear character shoes, or just bring them along in my bag?

Also, someone mentioned in another thread I posted that they take measurements. Are there specific bust and waist measurements for these roles? I'm about a size 6 - does that matter? Also, are they looking for, how do I say this, "less endowed" Alice's? Or does that kind of thing really not matter?

Thanks to anyone who can answer some of these questions!

i've never auditioned for a disney park but i'll tell you what some of my friends have told me and some guesses lol

as for the height thing, i'm guessing that hong kong disney may want girls who can say, be friends with alice one day and the next be friends with a shorter belle. that way they can cast less people and save some money. but thats just a guess. i wouldn't worry too much about that though if you're 5'3" and it's looking for 5'2"-5'7"

i'd wear clothing you can move in. maybe leggings, a dance skirt [a simple wrap and tie skirt kinda deal] and a tee shirt. everything i've heard is to go with jazz shoes instead of character shoes. i'm assuming [again, i don't know for sure] that the audition won't be extremely different from most auditions. probably movement, pantomime, improv sorta stuff

i think a size 6 shouldn't worry too much. i've heard about girls who wear size 0-2 getting pulled for face and the dresses not fitting and if you look at the parks, the girls are usually healthy and thin but not, like, sticks. as for a 'less endowed' alice? i couldn't say. sorry.

again, these are just assumptions based off what i've read and been told so don't take anything i said too seriously.

and remember to have fun! thats the main thing! they want happy faces who can enjoy the experience!

 

[ahoy kristen]

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[Joanna71985]

where on earth does mulan fit into heights? i'm 5'3 exactly, & i have seen some pretty short mulans & jasmines.

Mulan usually runs around 5'2-5'4.

 

[JenSop]

i've never auditioned for a disney park but i'll tell you what some of my friends have told me and some guesses lol

as for the height thing, i'm guessing that hong kong disney may want girls who can say, be friends with alice one day and the next be friends with a shorter belle. that way they can cast less people and save some money. but thats just a guess. i wouldn't worry too much about that though if you're 5'3" and it's looking for 5'2"-5'7"

i'd wear clothing you can move in. maybe leggings, a dance skirt [a simple wrap and tie skirt kinda deal] and a tee shirt. everything i've heard is to go with jazz shoes instead of character shoes. i'm assuming [again, i don't know for sure] that the audition won't be extremely different from most auditions. probably movement, pantomime, improv sorta stuff

i think a size 6 shouldn't worry too much. i've heard about girls who wear size 0-2 getting pulled for face and the dresses not fitting and if you look at the parks, the girls are usually healthy and thin but not, like, sticks. as for a 'less endowed' alice? i couldn't say. sorry.

again, these are just assumptions based off what i've read and been told so don't take anything i said too seriously.

and remember to have fun! thats the main thing! they want happy faces who can enjoy the experience!

Thanks so much! That's very helpful information. I'm thinking I'll cover all my bases and take my jazz shoes, character shoes, and cute audition shoes! I appreciate the info!

-Jen

 

[nurse.darcy]

Okay, not CP and VERY OLD now but have been characters in the park and at parades when young. . .be prepared to do movement, some bit of dance, lots of smiling and happy stuff. Jazz shoes, comfortable clothing and a VERY HAPPY attitude work wonders. You don't need dance clothes, but jeans would be too restrictive. . .do you get my drift. I played Doc many years ago and did a couple face characters before I became 5'5". . .a height that they do NOT use much. . .

 

[Berlioz70]

I'm going to the Hong Kong Disney audition in NYC this coming Tuesday. The breakdown specifically said they want females 5'2"-5'7" for Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, and Alice in Wonderland.

I'm reading some of the height break downs on this thread and am a bit confused. Most said that Alice is 5'0"-5'2". But this audition breakdown doesn't want anyone under 5'2". So how might that work? I'm about 5'3", but now I'm worried I won't be considered because they might measure me down? I was hoping at 5'3", I might be able to be considered for most of the roles? Or am I really too short for princesses?

Each park has different height ranges for all of the characters. So anything you've read on this board are probably WDW or DLR, I haven't seen a listing for Hong Kong - but assume it'll be pretty different!

Plus, this is an audition JUST for these characters for Hong Kong Disney. So I'm not sure what they might have us do, since it's not for fur characters. hmmm...

They will have you stand in a line and then the casting directors will look up and down the line at body shape, face, etc. Then they will make marks on their sheet on who they think you may look like. If it's ONLY face then this is when they'll make the first cut and only keep people with the right look. Then they'll put them into cosmetology to see how they look in the costume, you'll also be asked to read a few lines "in character."

If they are considering you for fur at all then you'll probably go into some sort of dance audition. Again, each park does things completely different so I'm not positive how their audition goes.

Should I wear normal musical theatre type of audition wear? (i.e. a cute dress or skirt.) Should I wear character shoes, or just bring them along in my bag?

I would recommend musical theatre clothing... and bring a change of clothes in case they want you to dress. Typically there is not much of a break if they pull you into dancing, so make sure you can change really quick if needed.

Also, someone mentioned in another thread I posted that they take measurements. Are there specific bust and waist measurements for these roles? I'm about a size 6 - does that matter? Also, are they looking for, how do I say this, "less endowed" Alice's? Or does that kind of thing really not matter?

They will only measure your height, nothing else - however, they will "eye" you. Generally speaking Alices should not be endowed - I'd put on two sports bras if you're really concerned. You're not supposed to have "****s" to be Mrs. Incredible, but I wore two bras to push them down and now I get to be friends with her every week - so there are ways around those things.

Good Luck at your audition!!!

 

[JenSop]

Berlioz70: They will only measure your height, nothing else - however, they will "eye" you. Generally speaking Alices should not be endowed - I'd put on two sports bras if you're really concerned. You're not supposed to have "****s" to be Mrs. Incredible, but I wore two bras to push them down and now I get to be friends with her every week - so there are ways around those things.

Good Luck at your audition!!!

Thanks for all the helpful info! I'm not 'super-endowed', but not flat either. Very average. But I didn't know if they wanted her to be flat. But if I went too flat (with the help of a sports bra), I doubt I'd be considered for the princesses.
geez, the things we obsess about before auditions!

I'm eager to try out my new headshots - this'll be the first audition with them and they turned out really well - I'm very excited!

 

[PixieDust3490]

also, i don't think the style of clothing really matters as long as it is comfortable. I wore a tshirt and shorts and it was not a problem. Don't wear jeans obviously and no patterns or shirts with words, basic audition things I'm sure you already know from your experience. Honestly, I just think that they are looking for your personality to shine though whatever you are wearing. Best of luck!!

 

[daydreamer510]

I worked with an Alice who said her first day training, her trainer basically wrapped an ace bandage around her chest to make her flat. At DW, at least, she is not allowed to have a chest, since she is only 12 years old. Another Alice was happy, because she was going to be friends with Tink, and it meant she got to have a chest.

 

[Ellagirl]

Does anyone whose down there now know the heights of the new Bolt characters? Thanks!

 

[ahoy kristen]

Does anyone whose down there now know the heights of the new Bolt characters? Thanks!

i heard bolt is around 5'4-5'5,the hamster is 5'2-5'3, & the cat is 5'5-5'6. i could be very wrong though, i just heard it through the grapevine.

 

[Berlioz70]

Does anyone whose down there now know the heights of the new Bolt characters? Thanks!

Rhino - 5-5'2
Mittens - 5'2-5'4
Bolt - 5'4-5'6

They are probably not going to allow the half inch rule on this one.

They come out into the parks today!!!!