Character Heights/CP Auditions

[Frizzbird]

After everyone had their picture taken and got measured, they had us spread out and pretend to do something. . . I think the example the girl used on Facebook was, "Everyone make a pizza!" Then, they had us act like an animal. . . ex: "Everyone act like a dog!"

That actually sounds a whole lot easier than previous animations. So you didn't get the generic "act like your meeting your fav character?" And I assume everyone does the same thing rather than choosing what to do? IE make a pizza rather than make some food?

 

[SarahNicole]

That actually sounds a whole lot easier than previous animations. So you didn't get the generic "act like your meeting your fav character?" And I assume everyone does the same thing rather than choosing what to do? IE make a pizza rather than make some food?

Right. I thought it was a lot easier than what I expected. (Meeting your favorite character) Took the stress off that they might not understand what I was doing.

 

[themermaidgirl]

I'm hoping to one day soon attend a Disney Parks audition. I've been to two Disney Cruise Line auditions in Toronto, Canada, and the groups were actually very small. I think we had maybe 30 girls TOPS and 5 boys?
Most of the girls were all around my height as well (5'1-5'3) so it was tougher, but I've never felt happier than when I auditioned. Not being called out was a little disappointing but I'm only 17yrs old. I've got time
We had the same Casting Director for both auditions as well... maybe after some time, if he's still around, he'll remember me (hopefully in a good way, fingers crossed!)

 

[MarieShedsky]

Ahh those animations seem worse! I guess for me, acting out meeting a character or something seems a whole lot easier, because it gives you a chance to stand apart from the crowd. If you're doing something generic, like making a pizza, what can you do to get yourself noticed (in a good way)? Has anyone else had the same animations or has had the "meet a character" one this year?

 

[themermaidgirl]

For the animation sequences I've done, we were instructed to do 4 things.

1. See your child, call your child over
2. Greet your child
3. Tell your child a story
4. Pose for a picture

 

[MarieShedsky]

i'll be at the ann arbor auditions too...also freaking out after reading that post on FB. I have no dance experience so if the dance is harder this year then I am screwed

Hope to see you there! Do you have a facebook? Are you getting as nervous as I am? I've never been so nervous in my life! This is the only thing I've ever known I wanted to do. I swear every time I think about Tuesday I feel like I'm going to... well, you can figure it out.
I wouldnt worry too much about the dance to be honest. It sounds like a lot of whether or not you pass is just based on height and what they need, which are factors you can't control. That's what I've been telling myself anyway.

 

[cuethemusic]

Hope to see you there! Do you have a facebook? Are you getting as nervous as I am? I've never been so nervous in my life! This is the only thing I've ever known I wanted to do. I swear every time I think about Tuesday I feel like I'm going to... well, you can figure it out.
I wouldnt worry too much about the dance to be honest. It sounds like a lot of whether or not you pass is just based on height and what they need, which are factors you can't control. That's what I've been telling myself anyway.

I just looked up your name on the FB group and we're already friends, lol. I'm 'Becca See' on there and yes I am SUPER nervous. Everytime I think about it I freak out. I'm 5'5 so I kind of expect to get cut either way, but it's worth it to at least give it a try! We're all on the same boat though so I bet when we get there talking to other people about how nervous we are might actually help.

 

[bellaDisneydncr]

Anyone go to the Pittsburgh audition today? That's where I'll be auditioning next time around, so I'm just wondering how it went and about how many people were there. Thanks guys!

 

[StaceyDarling!]

I really would love to be Belle or Snow White. I want to be Aurora, but I don't look like her! lol. I'd love to be Ariel too, but I don't feel that confident about it. lol.

I'd also be Drisella or Anastasia.

I'd kill to be Wendy, but I'm too tall. lol.

And I'd really like parades! :]

 

[stillsingingstrong]

I don't know (and maybe Kristen is still around?) but are they still actively looking for Vidia? I've hit my 6-month margin and figured I'd just audition again for the heck of it when my family comes down to WDW in November. A friend of mine in the CP program was telling me last week that I look a lot like her (I've got strong, rather than typically feminine features) and I wondered if there's a chance I could be considered for that. (I'm 5'7, btw)

I only ask because I know they weren't *really* looking when I auditioned in the spring (or that's what I've heard, anyway-someone said they were only pulling "special consideration heights?") and I don't want to go in with super high hopes if that's the case.

Thanks to everybody-it's really tremendous how helpful you all are and how much you're willing to share/answer!

 

[Frizzbird]

I believe at 5'7 you may be to tall for a fairy. I think they might end at like 5'4/5'5 but I am honestly not sure about that. Kristen would probably know for sure or be able to find out.

 

[stillsingingstrong]

Frizzbird, normally I would agree with that, but both the videos I've found and info on the audition calendar seem to indicate that Vidia can be a taller person. (The calendar says 4'10-5'7). Of course, I'm sure being 5'7 certainly lessens the chances for that-and not that I'm not interested in princess-y things either-I just thought maybe my chances would be better with a "new" character.

 

[MarieShedsky]

I just looked up your name on the FB group and we're already friends, lol. I'm 'Becca See' on there and yes I am SUPER nervous. Everytime I think about it I freak out. I'm 5'5 so I kind of expect to get cut either way, but it's worth it to at least give it a try! We're all on the same boat though so I bet when we get there talking to other people about how nervous we are might actually help.

Oops! Didnt realize that was you lol. Sorry! I'm also 5'5 so I'm with ya. I think my only real chance is if they think I'd be good for face, but idk who I'd be friends with in face. *Sigh* if only I could make myself shorter. Wait, don't you get shorter during the day cus your spine compresses? So if I just get up really early and jump up and down for a while... just kidding. maybe.

 

[r1009t]

Anyone go to the Pittsburgh audition today? That's where I'll be auditioning next time around, so I'm just wondering how it went and about how many people were there. Thanks guys!

Was this the cruise line one? How did it go? Those ?'s seem kinda creeperish sorry lol

Stillsingingstrong- Vidia's height is defintitly 5'4-5'7 according to disney auditions website... And rapunzel's a new character also that's 5'4-5'7. Hope that helps and break a leg at your audition

 

[ipodluvr287]

Oops! Didnt realize that was you lol. Sorry! I'm also 5'5 so I'm with ya. I think my only real chance is if they think I'd be good for face, but idk who I'd be friends with in face. *Sigh* if only I could make myself shorter. Wait, don't you get shorter during the day cus your spine compresses? So if I just get up really early and jump up and down for a while... just kidding. maybe.

In your picture, I think you kinda look like Pocahontas and you like kinda tan in the picture, so who knows? Plus, 5'5 is right in there with Pocahontas height.

 

[Frizzbird]

stillsingingstrong I hope I didn't come off as a know it all... I didn't mean to. :/. I didn't check the auditions website (I'm lazy lol) but I would definitely go by what they say over anything else. The fact that both Vidia and Rapunzel are new and your in their height is an advantage (or at least I think it would be). I say go and rock that audition. And then come and tell us all about it. tehehe.

 

[cuethemusic]

Oops! Didnt realize that was you lol. Sorry! I'm also 5'5 so I'm with ya. I think my only real chance is if they think I'd be good for face, but idk who I'd be friends with in face. *Sigh* if only I could make myself shorter. Wait, don't you get shorter during the day cus your spine compresses? So if I just get up really early and jump up and down for a while... just kidding. maybe.

They seem to be measuring people who are 5'5 either taller or shorter so you aren't in such a dead height. Good luck tomorrow and see you there!!

 

[stillsingingstrong]

r1- thank you! You know, I read the information and for some reason kept thinking Rapunzel was shorter than that. That's encouraging-even though I look NOTHING like Rapunzel, haha.

Frizzbird-you didn't come off as a know-it-all! Sorry if I came off snarky! As far as I know, all the other fairies are super short, aren't they? I actually thought Vidia was going to be the same way until my friend told me I looked like her. I've auditioned before and got cut immediately, so I really hope that a relatively new character might give me a better chance. But I'll absolutely do my best, and then tell you everything I know!!

 

[suraya]

hi,does anyone know when exactly the next auditions for disneyland paris in london are?

 

[Adpi<>Belle]

Hi. I am new to the boards and I am anxiously waiting to apply for fall 2011advantage! I have read through most of this board but was curious as to how they cast dancers for shows/parades? I was a cheerleader for 9 years and would love to be a dancer in maybe the HSM parade or something and I believe you have to audition for those type roles as well, but i am not sure how that works! I am excited to get more involved in these discussions as my application process will be here before i know it! Thanks everyone for sharing all of your stories!!