Character Heights/CP Auditions

[Berlioz70]

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.

I can't speak for Joanna specifically, I'll let her do that, but you should know that becoming a Character Performer is one of the harder roles to get (second maybe to BBBH). It's the only role that requires you to go through an audition, opposed to being just assigned the role.

Also, they have to be selective about how many people they hire within each height range. That's why some people who pass the audition never become a character performer, their height range is just full or very competitive. Unfortunately, 5'2 is one of those very competitive ranges.

Finally, less than a third of people who audition are actually selected. Last semester over 900 people auditioned and they took just over 200.

 

[Joanna71985]

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.

You're not being rude. I am guessing it could be one of two things: height-related, or dance-related. I am not a dancer (being that I can dance {I was in all the high school musicals}, but never took dance lessons), but can get along ok. Or it could be that I'm in a common height range. I may never know why (they've never told me), but I am content to keep on trying til I get in. And I enjoy character attendant enough to stay with that until then.

 

[Disneylvrforever]

You're not being rude. I am guessing it could be one of two things: height-related, or dance-related. I am not a dancer (being that I can dance {I was in all the high school musicals}, but never took dance lessons), but can get along ok. Or it could be that I'm in a common height range. I may never know why (they've never told me), but I am content to keep on trying til I get in. And I enjoy character attendant enough to stay with that until then.

Thanks for the response & best of luck w/ everything!
I'm 5', so I guess there's some hope of me getting in.

 

[Joanna71985]

Thanks for the response & best of luck w/ everything!
I'm 5', so I guess there's some hope of me getting in.

Thanks! Same to you.

Yeah, your chances are probably better then mine!

 

[LittleAlice]

i have a question.

It was asked before but it wasn't really answered. I would love to be a face character but i have a birthmark right next to my right eye. Would that effect me getting a face character?

 

[Berlioz70]

i have a question.

It was asked before but it wasn't really answered. I would love to be a face character but i have a birthmark right next to my right eye. Would that effect me getting a face character?

That depends... can people see it pretty clearly when they look at you, can you cover it up with makeup? If it's obvious, then I would assume it would hurt your chances. However, a friend of mine has a large pea sized mole above her mouth and she gets to hang out with Belle quite frequently. So it really depends!

 

[PixieDust3490]

I also really want to be a face character and I have a freckle right next to my nose on my cheek. Even though it is pretty dark I can still cover it up with a concealer stcik. The only problem I have is getting it to blend well. Still trying to get the perfect result but I am sure it can work for you too so good luck

 

[Aiden]

What does it mean if a height range is competitive?

And if you're male 5 foot 10 inches to 6 foot tall, is that good?

 

[Joanna71985]

What does it mean if a height range is competitive?

And if you're male 5 foot 10 inches to 6 foot tall, is that good?

It means there is a lot of people going out for that height range (so it can be hard to get in).

I don't know about 5'10, but anyone 6'0 and up is good (according to the website, anyone 6'0-6'3 is given special consideration).

 

[Eeyores Butterfly]

There is a huge difference in terms of height on your chances of getting it. I am 4'10" so I am in a height range with a lot of demand. (Did two entertainment CPs). The same thing with 6'0" or more. Those two height ranges are several standard deviations away from normal. This means that they have a hard time keeping those height ranges full. If you are of average height, you have to be much more competitive to get in. This means that you have to really stand out at the audition, dance experience is practically a must.

They are constantly overhired in several height ranges, so at the end of the day it may not matter how good you are. If there are no openings, there are no openings. In cases like that they may offer to put you into what is known as the "pool". You are active in the pool for about 6 months and if something opens up in that time they will inform you. This applies to part-time/seasonal/full time status only. Not the college program.

Remember, they ask that you not where make up to the auditions. Believe me, they are very good at knowing whether or not something can be covered with make up. There is a very good chance that they will not be pulling for face at auditions. It all depends on who is available to travel to the auditions. As a rep I took several girls to an audition last year and they were not pulling for face there. And regardless of whether or not you are pulled for face, you will still perform fur.

 

[Aiden]

Thanks for the help! I'm not so sure how tall I am right now, but I think I'm right under 6", maybe 5'11". So I'm almost positive I'll be at least 6" for the fall program for 2010!

 

[BrittanyB2000]

ok back to what was discussed earlier about the make up....

i have one or two pimples that will be gone shortly (they're only here for 5-7 days, if you catch my drift!) but they definitely need to be covered up with make up. anyone audition with a similiar situation? did you cover it up with make up? and did it hurt your chances (of getting a performing/face character role)??

 

[bellaDisneydncr]

BrittanyB- I'm pretty sure something like that is okay. I know I have come out of auditions for Disney with pimples after (sweating caused them... darn that! lol and of course I didn't cover it with make-up because I didn't realize they were there!) and I have passed both of my auditions. Someone who has actually done the CP can tell you more for sure, but I don't think it will hinder your chances.

 

[BrittanyB2000]

ok thats a relief. thanks so much!

 

[Frizzbird]

Hey guys. I have a question. So you really shouldn't wear makeup? I was planning on putting some under eye concealer on and some mascara when I audition in April. Should I not wear that?

 

[Joanna71985]

Hey guys. I have a question. So you really shouldn't wear makeup? I was planning on putting some under eye concealer on and some mascara when I audition in April. Should I not wear that?

You can. Just be prepared to get sweaty.

 

[Berlioz70]

Hey guys. I have a question. So you really shouldn't wear makeup? I was planning on putting some under eye concealer on and some mascara when I audition in April. Should I not wear that?

YES - WEAR MAKEUP. Casting says that all women should wear makeup... it's listed on their website.

 

[MaryPoppins86]

YES - WEAR MAKEUP. Casting says that all women should wear makeup... it's listed on their website.

how much make up though? enough like you're going to a job interview or like you're going to a party?

 

[PrincessJordynx]

I would say lunch date vs dinner date...if you know what i mean.
enough so they know your face can handle makeup...some ppl cant.

 

[MaryPoppins86]

ok. thanks. i just wanted to check and make sure of that. i'm not a big make up person so i might end up making one of my sisters' or friends doll me up. i'm usually terrible at putting them on. the only time i ever did my own make up was when i cheered.