Character Heights/CP Auditions

[bellaDisneydncr]

hey there!
im confused about a few things , what exactly is the difference between a face character audition and just a character audition?
im 17 and ABOUT 5`2. im extremely interested in being ariel, belle,or one of the fairies. does anyone have any idea what the height requirements are?
and any other requirements, also hahaha what should i wearrr??
hahahah =)

Your best bet for finding height and any other requirements is on the Disney Auditions Website. Under each audition listing they post the height requirements.

At a face character audition, they are specifically looking at your look- both face and body type. Face is the big thing. Basically you go in, get measured, stand and they look at you. If you get into further levels of the audition they may ask you to do some in character movement and interactions. At this audition they ask that you come in comfortable, casual clothing.

At a character audition they look for animation skills, so there are movement and animation exercises that you must do. They also measure your height first thing. At this audition they ask you to wear clothes you are comfortable moving in.

 

[disneymagic15]

The CP site has the auditions cities and dates up go check them out

 

[Adpi<>Belle]

ahhhh thank you thank you!!! i am gettting soooooo excited to apply!

 

[jmay]

what exctaly is a diney character look alike

 

[bellaDisneydncr]

what exctaly is a diney character look alike

Someone who portrays the characters that don't have to wear masks- Like princesses, princes, and fairies to name a few.

 

[reecetopher06]

Is there a criteria that casting directors look for in a potential face character? What are the must haves and what are the can't haves?

 

[TinkerMouse]

Is there a criteria that casting directors look for in a potential face character? What are the must haves and what are the can't haves?

To my knowledge (aka what they tell people since casting directors may have secrets that they keep from us) the must have is look like the character and the can't have is don't look like the character. The people casting that day determine whether or not you have that must have. There is nothing more to it than that, but I have heard that if your face is broken out all over the place then maybe you should wait until it clears up. Be the appropriate height is another must have.

 

[Tink_2011]

I'm planning on doing the CP in spring 2012 (a year from now). So, what can I do now to help me prepare for character auditions in the upcoming fall? Thank for your suggestions!

 

[ipodluvr287]

I'm planning on doing the CP in spring 2012 (a year from now). So, what can I do now to help me prepare for character auditions in the upcoming fall? Thank for your suggestions!

Brush up on your dancing skills and practice some animation (with BIG movements). Make sure you smile and dress comfortably at your audition. That's really all I can tell you. The main parts of the audition are height, dancing, and animation. (Not necessarily in that order) Good luck!

 

[Berlioz70]

The main parts of the audition are height, dancing, and animation. (Not necessarily in that order) Good luck!

Haha... exactly in that order!

 

[ipodluvr287]

Haha... exactly in that order!

Haha I've gotten this thing down good then...and I haven't even been to an audition. Oh well, at least when the time comes I'll be prepared!

 

[Frizzbird]

bumping this up. I know as people start to apply for the Fall programs there will be lots of questions about auditions and stuff.

 

[disneymagic15]

Sooo..in the phone interview will they tell you that you can attend an audition or do you wait to get a letter?

 

[Frizzbird]

They tell you in the phone interview that they put you on the/a list for the audition. Although I have always wondered if that even matter since I believe they are open auditions. But they will let you know in the interview if you are cleared to audition.

 

[avatar13]

Does anyone know if tattoos are a big deal?
I have one on my rib cage and you can't see it at all.
Would it lessen my chance to be a face character?
The only one's I can't do is jasmine, ariel(mermaid form), and fawn (fairy).

 

[disneymagic15]

They tell you in the phone interview that they put you on the/a list for the audition. Although I have always wondered if that even matter since I believe they are open auditions. But they will let you know in the interview if you are cleared to audition.

Alright, Thank you, I saw that someone said that the person interviewing them told them they couldn't audition.

 

[themermaidgirl]

Does anyone know if tattoos are a big deal?
I have one on my rib cage and you can't see it at all.
Would it lessen my chance to be a face character?
The only one's I can't do is jasmine, ariel(mermaid form), and fawn (fairy).

They can't be visible AT ALL, by any means! So yes, you cannot portray Jasmine, mermaid Ariel or Fawn (except maybe her winter gear), Kim Possible (if they bring her back).

Audition, by all means! But I would cover it up and not exactly mention it until it needs mentioning.

 

[avatar13]

They can't be visible AT ALL, by any means! So yes, you cannot portray Jasmine, mermaid Ariel or Fawn (except maybe her winter gear), Kim Possible (if they bring her back).

Audition, by all means! But I would cover it up and not exactly mention it until it needs mentioning.

Well maybe I shouldn't audition now, it's not a visible tattoo if you have one of the dresses on. I didn't think it would be a big deal but I guess it is.

 

[themermaidgirl]

Well maybe I shouldn't audition now, it's not a visible tattoo if you have one of the dresses on. I didn't think it would be a big deal but I guess it is.

Oh no, I didn't mean to defer you from auditioning! By all means do it!!! It's an amazing experience! The biggest thing is keeping the magic and Disney doesn't do tattoos on their people. Even Pocahontas' tattoo is actually fabric! But do it! If they choose you, you will have to mention the tattoo, but you'll also probably have to portray a fuzzie - good news there

 

[jaclyker]

Hi! I'm new here and I was wondering if you could be 4' 10" to be Alice/Wendy/Tinkerbelle?