Character Heights/CP Auditions

[ES0412]

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My daughter will be going down in Feb to WDW for an audition. This will be her 1st ever. She's 18 years old, size 0-2, 4'10" and 89lbs and of course very cute! She's been dancing 3 classes a week for 16 yrs.

What can she expect to go through and what can she expect to get considered for?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Berlioz70]

More questions....

My daughter will be going down in Feb to WDW for an audition. This will be her 1st ever. She's 18 years old, size 0-2, 4'10" and 89lbs and of course very cute! She's been dancing 3 classes a week for 16 yrs.

What can she expect to go through and what can she expect to get considered for?

Thanks in advance!

She is in an excellent height range - first off they need more people under 5 foot so it's not as competitive, second she would get to be friends with some of the most popular characters in the parks; including the big cheese himself.

Because of the high demand of people in her height range, there are no face characters her size. Also, most "movers" are a little taller, but if she has a good movement score she would have a greater chance of being considered for parades/shows.

 

[Admb]

This is kind of an abstract question, but I've been wondering about it for the longest time!

I've applied for the International College Program, which offers the same roles, we're in the same housing, blabbity bla bla, it's the same program basically, except I'm from Canada.

Anyway, this is my second time around working for Disney and I'd love to audition for Entertainment, however, a few people I know in Entertainment and of whom are also international tell me you're not allowed to be considered for face! Which kind of makes me concerned... I mean, I can understand how someone with an accent can't play Cinderella or whatever, and how it'd be costly to train anyone into a north american accent. But if you're on the same program, have the 'north american' accent, and have the ability, shouldn't it be allowed? I just can't see how if you're like, actually from the UK, have a British accent, look and and can play the part of Wendy, but aren't allowed to be considered because you're not American?

It's just something that's been on my mind. I'd like to imagine there's no such rule that internationals can't play face buuuut maybe someone knows the real answer? I'd like to at least try out and know that I would be fairly considered for face and fur!

 

[Joanna71985]

I know people who were on the ICP and were performers. Don't know if they were "friends" with any of the princesses, ect. But they were character performers.

 

[Admb]

I know people who were on the ICP and were performers. Don't know if they were "friends" with any of the princesses, ect. But they were character performers.

I know a couple of them too, and I was so relieved to know that the option was open, at least half-way. I'll have to keep asking around to see if the ICP's are still allowed to do face, ho hum.

 

[DisneyAfternoonKid]

Hey guys just thought I'd jump on board. I tried out in Rochester last year just for regular employment not college program ( I wasn't currently in school). I didnt pass and I was bummed cause I've dance competitvely my whole life. But I'm around 5'2 give or take depending on the day and I'm no size two anymore. So I'm kinda hoping that it was due to my height or because I was trying out for full time because Im going to try out again this year but for the college program cause being friends with a character would just be a dream come true. Just thought I'd share well we all wait it out for the audition schedule. I'll take advice if any there's anything else that hasn't been mentioned yet.

 

[Berlioz70]

Hey guys just thought I'd jump on board. I tried out in Rochester last year just for regular employment not college program ( I wasn't currently in school). I didnt pass and I was bummed cause I've dance competitvely my whole life. But I'm around 5'2 give or take depending on the day and I'm no size two anymore. So I'm kinda hoping that it was due to my height or because I was trying out for full time because Im going to try out again this year but for the college program cause being friends with a character would just be a dream come true. Just thought I'd share well we all wait it out for the audition schedule. I'll take advice if any there's anything else that hasn't been mentioned yet.

My guess is that your height counted against you. They've stopped hiring anyone over 5 foot for anything that's not college program. I'm not sure how long ago they stopped, but I know people in my height range (5'6-5'8) have been waiting to get to full time since last April.

Trying out as a college program student is to your advantage!! You can read my post on audition tips for more information: http://brennailya.livejournal.com/?skip=20#16756

 

[bellaDisneydncr]

Hey guys just thought I'd jump on board. I tried out in Rochester last year just for regular employment not college program ( I wasn't currently in school). I didnt pass and I was bummed cause I've dance competitvely my whole life. But I'm around 5'2 give or take depending on the day and I'm no size two anymore. So I'm kinda hoping that it was due to my height or because I was trying out for full time because Im going to try out again this year but for the college program cause being friends with a character would just be a dream come true. Just thought I'd share well we all wait it out for the audition schedule. I'll take advice if any there's anything else that hasn't been mentioned yet.

I'm in the same boat as you. I went for seasonal (but would have taken anything)- was measured at 5'5"ish - passed the audition, but didn't get a job. Twice. lol Like Berlioz said- they have a lot of people right now and most of them are College Program. I would love to audition through the CP, but school is in the way.
I think persistence has been the best advice I've ever been given about the whole process. Just keep trying- I am!

 

[DisneyAfternoonKid]

Thanks for the responses it does make me feel a lil better about going back to audition this year as a CP. Do you guys know if they look more favorably on Advantage people for character...or does it not matter. I wasn't planning on doing advantage this time around because I'm supposed to dance in a show in June up here in NY but I may have to rethink it if I thought it'd give me a better chance.

 

[Berlioz70]

Thanks for the responses it does make me feel a lil better about going back to audition this year as a CP. Do you guys know if they look more favorably on Advantage people for character...or does it not matter. I wasn't planning on doing advantage this time around because I'm supposed to dance in a show in June up here in NY but I may have to rethink it if I thought it'd give me a better chance.

Ironically, most people who wanted Advantage ended up just getting Fall. The only people who got Advantage auditioned the first weekend or were indicated that they would be face. I really wanted Advantage, but by the time I auditioned I was told that it was full. A friend of mine was told that they do not even take Character Performers for Advantage (which I know isn't true), but I bet they started telling people that because so few character performers were selected for it. So going for the regular program is just fine!!

 

[DisneyAfternoonKid]

WoW...I'm really glad I asked. You have put me so much more at ease in last 48 hours I'm a bit a a worrier...hahaha. But I would have guessed with summer being so busy it would be the opposite but I guess not. Cool for me. Again thanks for all the help!

 

[CptJackSparrowsGirl]

I was hoping if I tried out to be a character to be Stitch, but I don't think it would happen sadly. I'm 5 5 lol.

 

[Joanna71985]

I was hoping if I tried out to be a character to be Stitch, but I don't think it would happen sadly. I'm 5 5 lol.

Yeah, a little too tall unfortunately.

I hope I can pass the audition this time (it will be my 5th audition). I am 5'2.

 

[CptJackSparrowsGirl]

Wow, I'm not to much taller then you, I think you'd make a wonderful character

 

[DisneyAfternoonKid]

Joanna I'll think happy thoughts for you. I'm 5'2 too maybe we would be friends with Chip and Dale together

 

[Joanna71985]

Wow, I'm not to much taller then you, I think you'd make a wonderful character

Aww, thanks!

Joanna I'll think happy thoughts for you. I'm 5'2 too maybe we would be friends with Chip and Dale together

Thanks! I'll think happy thoughts for you too.

 

[Uuaww]

My best friend has been trying out at disneyland for years to become a face character (wendy/alice). She has gotten very far on 2 occasions, the last person eliminated. Is there anything she can do to get her over the hump so to speak?

 

[CptJackSparrowsGirl]

Aww, thanks!

Your so welcome

 

[Berlioz70]

My best friend has been trying out at disneyland for years to become a face character (wendy/alice). She has gotten very far on 2 occasions, the last person eliminated. Is there anything she can do to get her over the hump so to speak?

She should ask what she can do better. If it's a acting thing then she can work on it. If it's a face thing then she's kind of out of luck. There are some makeup shadowing tips to make certain areas look thinner or larger... but I assume they'll make her wash her face to apply the character makeup so that wouldn't help in the end.

In all honestly, a friend of mine attended 10 auditions before she was pulled and approved... nothing changed about her, but it's a matter of timing and who they need. If Disneyland is like WDW then they may be overstaffed on Alices/Wendys... I know we are!

 

[Disneylvrforever]

Yeah, a little too tall unfortunately.

I hope I can pass the audition this time (it will be my 5th audition). I am 5'2.

I don't want to sound rude, but can I ask you why they might not have accepted you? You sound very qualified and experienced to me, so I don't know why they wouldn't accept you as a CP. Do you think it was a height issue? Sorry if the q came out wrong; I'm just nervous about my future audition and if they don't accept a talented person like you, I don't know what to think.