Character Heights/CP Auditions

[QueenofPrideRock]

You have a shot at the evil stepsisters (Anastasia or Drizella) or the villians (like Evil Queen, Maleficent, Cruella, etc).

Unless Disneyland has different heights, that's actually too tall for stepsisters... it's more their mother's height

 

[ipodluvr287]

Unless Disneyland has different heights, that's actually too tall for stepsisters... it's more their mother's height

Actually, Disneyland's heights are about the same as Walt Disney World's. However, the international Disney Parks have different heights. Yes, I said the villians, so that would include Lady Tremaine.

 

[My<3BelongsToMickey]

Thank you for the responses!!! My dream of being a Disney princess may be crushed

but if I work on my acting chops, I suppose I could be a villain...

 

[Berlioz70]

Yes, I said the villians, so that would include Lady Tremaine.

Queen is correct - Sisters top out at 5'6.

 

[themermaidgirl]

I just have a simple question.
Why does Disney mark your height down?

My last two auditions, they've marked me at 2 seperate different heights than what my doctor has given me (my doctor marked me at 5'2, Disney marks me at 5'1-5'1 1/2)

I feel very upset that being a Princess is out of my future, but I know I would make an excellent amie for Tink, Alice and Wendy (so I've been told by those around me and by one girl chosen for Snow at an audition)... She was also marked down from 5'5 to 5' 3 1/2

To be honest, the gentleman measuring us this time around had never used the measuring machine before. I suspect some heights were done improperly...

Anyways, enough moping.
Just wondering

 

[Frizzbird]

Disney measures you to a height that they need performers at. If your close to a height that they need people for then they will measure to that height. Its actually a good thing. It gives you a better chance of passing your audition if you are in a range that they need. Not to say that you will pass just on your height but I do think it provides and advantage.

 

[ipodluvr287]

Queen is correct - Sisters top out at 5'6.

Hmm...I've read the sisters can go up to 5'8. You're probably right.

Disney measures you to a height that they need performers at. If your close to a height that they need people for then they will measure to that height. Its actually a good thing. It gives you a better chance of passing your audition if you are in a range that they need. Not to say that you will pass just on your height but I do think it provides and advantage.

Well said.

 

[ipodluvr287]

Does WDW ever hold in-house auditions for anything? I know about the color coding thing, but does that mean once you get your color code you have to audition for things or do they just choose to train you in certain things (ie. Fantasmic! or parades)? Also, I have heard that if you get cast as a fur, while you're working there they could possibly see something in you and pull you for face. Does this happen often? Would it require an audition? I'm not talking about the CP, I'm asking about if you were working there full time.

 

[Berlioz70]

The color code is your audition. Go to as many or as little as you like, at least once a year. This is when they will consider you for any face look alike roles or additional training for shows and parades.

It's the same for everyone - CPs, Part-Time, Full Time, Seasonal.

 

[That_Australian_Kid]

Hi,
I was wondering if anyone had any idea if my face would be pulled for face character?
I have 11 years of dance experience, take drama in school and take singing lessons (4th grade, AMEB).
Not sure if singing is relevant though..

These are pictures of me without makeup (and with my eyebrows grown out x.x).
It's summer here so i've got a bit of a tan/burn thing happening as well.
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/5870/photoon20110103at1546.jpg

Thanks

edit: I forgot to mention that I'm still a couple of years out of the age requirement for standard (when I say that I mean non-college program.. I think) auditions in Australia.. I'm kinda hoping my face will.. "thin out" a bit.

Oh and my height can range from anywhere between 5'1" to 5'5", depending on who is measuring!

 

[ipodluvr287]

The color code is your audition. Go to as many or as little as you like, at least once a year. This is when they will consider you for any face look alike roles or additional training for shows and parades.

It's the same for everyone - CPs, Part-Time, Full Time, Seasonal.

Thanks!

Hi,
I was wondering if anyone had any idea if my face would be pulled for face character?
I have 11 years of dance experience, take drama in school and take singing lessons (4th grade, AMEB).
Not sure if singing is relevant though..

These are pictures of me without makeup (and with my eyebrows grown out x.x).
It's summer here so i've got a bit of a tan/burn thing happening as well.
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/5870/photoon20110103at1546.jpg

Thanks

edit: I forgot to mention that I'm still a couple of years out of the age requirement for standard (when I say that I mean non-college program.. I think) auditions in Australia.. I'm kinda hoping my face will.. "thin out" a bit.

Oh and my height can range from anywhere between 5'1" to 5'5", depending on who is measuring!

None of us here can really tell you who you look like because casting may see something totally different, but definitely go to an audition and give it your all

 

[disneymagic15]

Alright I'm new to the boards, and I have actually read through all these pages and I'm a little confused about the whole animation thing.
Do they teach you the animation you are going to perform or do you come up with the animation by yourself?? Also I have seen people mention that you do the dance with the animation, do you do the animation with other people?

Sorry for the confusion, I just wanted to know, since I might audition for character performer.

 

[_givealittlewhistle_]

http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/8098857/

This is HILARIOUS!!! Mostly because it's true!

That is pretty funny!

 

[bellaDisneydncr]

Alright I'm new to the boards, and I have actually read through all these pages and I'm a little confused about the whole animation thing.
Do they teach you the animation you are going to perform or do you come up with the animation by yourself?? Also I have seen people mention that you do the dance with the animation, do you do the animation with other people?

Sorry for the confusion, I just wanted to know, since I might audition for character performer.

They don't teach you the exact animation- they give you a scenario and then you come up with your own animation to fulfill it. (ex: "make a sandwich" - you get out big mayo jar and slather it on- that's just my example, not something that was used at an audition.)

And you're the only one involved in your animation. Others will be around you, but everyone does an animation that is specifically for them. There's no partner work or anything.

 

[TinkerMouse]

On page 97 this one guy asked about freckles and blemishes. I have seen this question asked before and still no one has answered it. Now I'm curious too. Does anyone know? I also asked a question on page 97 about casting just grabbing you one day. Does that happen? Does anyone know?

 

[Berlioz70]

Also I have seen people mention that you do the dance with the animation,

It depends on the audition. CPs do it all together, but the regular auditions seperate the dance and animation (they are seperate rounds you have to pass)

On page 97 this one guy asked about freckles and blemishes. I have seen this question asked before and still no one has answered it. Now I'm curious too. Does anyone know? I also asked a question on page 97 about casting just grabbing you one day. Does that happen? Does anyone know?

I didn't go back a read the original question, but some look a likes do have freckles, it depends on well you can cover them up. As for blemishes, if it can't be covered then you may have to perform a different role until your face clears up.

Casting can grab you, but it's about a 1/millionth chance for high need characters; I've only heard about it happening for Tiana.

 

[TinkerMouse]

Casting can grab you, but it's about a 1/millionth chance for high need characters; I've only heard about it happening for Tiana.

YAY! So it is true. I heard a story of it happening for Naveen so I wanted to know if it was true and how rare it was. Tiana too, huh? Thanks.

 

[disneymagic15]

They don't teach you the exact animation- they give you a scenario and then you come up with your own animation to fulfill it. (ex: "make a sandwich" - you get out big mayo jar and slather it on- that's just my example, not something that was used at an audition.)

And you're the only one involved in your animation. Others will be around you, but everyone does an animation that is specifically for them. There's no partner work or anything.

Thank you so much, it makes things a lot clearer to me.

Now to decide if it will be worth it to audition, because I don't want it to be too late and get rejected for the whole program.
I don't have a lot of acting skills but I do have dance skills( if you count being a cheerleader for 4 years and doing multiple dance classes)

 

[bellaDisneydncr]

Now to decide if it will be worth it to audition, because I don't want it to be too late and get rejected for the whole program.

Do you mean how they used to wait to give you a spot until after they decided about entertainment? If that's what it is- they don't assign things that way anymore. If you get accepted, you get placed in another role. Then if you pass the entertainment audition they switch your role. So if you're already accepted, but don't pass the audition- you still have that other role. So don't worry about it!

 

[disneymagic15]

Do you mean how they used to wait to give you a spot until after they decided about entertainment? If that's what it is- they don't assign things that way anymore. If you get accepted, you get placed in another role. Then if you pass the entertainment audition they switch your role. So if you're already accepted, but don't pass the audition- you still have that other role. So don't worry about it!

Oh really! That's great, I didn't know they did this, I think I will audition if they let me. Thank you so much for the information, I really appreciate it!