Character Heights/CP Auditions

[houseofmouse89]

Hmmm, I've heard/experienced the opposite. I am just under 5'2", and I was measured at 5'2.25". I also got pulled for face at that audition, so who knows what they are thinking (this was 3 days ago...) A lot of other people got measured "up" also...

 

[souslocéan]

Hmmm, I've heard/experienced the opposite. I am just under 5'2", and I was measured at 5'2.25". I also got pulled for face at that audition, so who knows what they are thinking (this was 3 days ago...) A lot of other people got measured "up" also...

Huh, that's so weird! They seem to be pretty inconsistent with the measuring.. maybe it just depends on the actual person? Who knows hahah

 

[Princess Ash]

I got measured .25-.5 taller than I am, making me 5'3.25"...i didn't get pulled for any face tho...

 

[houseofmouse89]

no clue...depends what they are needing, i suppose. i am rather confused though, since this height now "officially" makes me too tall for alice/wendy range, but too short for princesses (i think).

anyone have any ideas? i don't get why i was called for face if they measured me as "in-between"...

 

[Princess Ash]

no clue...depends what they are needing, i suppose. i am rather confused though, since this height now "officially" makes me too tall for alice/wendy range, but too short for princesses (i think).

anyone have any ideas? i don't get why i was called for face if they measured me as "in-between"...

I'm the same height! An in-between!

That is great that they called you for face though! I know the heights are negotiable if you fit a certain type...so just be patient and have faith in this fantastic opportunity that has presented itself to you!

 

[houseofmouse89]

I'm the same height! An in-between!

That is great that they called you for face though! I know the heights are negotiable if you fit a certain type...so just be patient and have faith in this fantastic opportunity that has presented itself to you!

Aw, thanks! They pulled 8 for face at the Nashville audition...I wonder how many they pulled total from all the auditions? FB WDWCP 2010 page says they had 1000+ people audition, and only 20 total got pulled for dance.

I'm still soooo nervous though, especially since they clearly can't take all the pulled-for-face, and we all (well, me) looked SO sweaty and gross when they took pictures! I've also heard that even though you make it to face it doesn't guarantee you a spot as a character performer/fur character. Anxiously waiting!!!

 

[r1009t]

I'm sure someone else will give better advice but from personal experience at auditions it seems that generally they measure shorter than your actual height. For me, it was about .5 an inch shorter, but my friend was a full inch shorter, and I've even heard cases where it was up to two inches. I think their measurements are dependent on what they need at the moment, though I could be wrong. Definitely try for it no matter what because you NEVER know what will happen, they seem to be somewhat lenient with height for a few inches if they need someone matching your features

Thanks for the advice, it's really helpful Any advice for the dance portion of the audition? Although I won't be auditioning for awhile I'd like to know what to expect... Did anyone at your audition get pulled for the advanced dance portion? My dream is to do fantasmic, parades, etc. Oh and if anyone did get pulled were they all amazing dancers?

 

[thisisemily]

this may be a stupid Q...but i wanna do 2011 fall advantage.
and it's not for a while..but i REALLY wanna do something with entertainment.

now...once you audition (if you're invited) after you apply...if you don't "get in" for the audition...then what do you do?

 

[souslocéan]

Thanks for the advice, it's really helpful Any advice for the dance portion of the audition? Although I won't be auditioning for awhile I'd like to know what to expect... Did anyone at your audition get pulled for the advanced dance portion? My dream is to do fantasmic, parades, etc. Oh and if anyone did get pulled were they all amazing dancers?

A girl from my group got pulled, though I don't know for what. To be honest I didn't see how anyone else did dance-wise, I was really caught up with getting it down myself haha.. sorry! I don't think it's so much how well you memorize the moves (because they only give you a very short time to learn it/practice it) but how well you PERFORM during the dance. Of course try to get it down as well as you can but I think what they're really looking for is how well you sell it, because they know you won't get it down pat in 45 minutes. Though since you want to do advanced dance, I think you need to have the dance down AND sell it. A little bit harder, but if you're a dancer and semi-quick learner you should be fine

To be honest though I don't even know if you can do advanced dance through the CP - I could DEFINITELY be wrong though, 'cause I'm not familiar with that area in the least, but I'd definitely look more into that.

Sorry I can't be more helpful to your situation! You will be fine if you stay positive and smile

 

[Nellyd87]

Crossposted in the obsession thread, but thought you guys here might want to know!

Hey all! I just wanted to come in here and give you all some info I recieved from disney today. I was accepted for the DLR CP, but also auditioned for character performer on the 6th. The timing was a bit off- I'd have to accept/decline my DLR CP offer a day or two before I heard back about the audtion results. Well I called my recruiter and talked to her to see if they could allow me a couple extra days to hear back about my audition. She told me she'd make some calls to find out and get back to me.

Well a few minutes later she called back and told me she had gotten in touch with casting. I wasn't selected for a character role (as I expected- I'm not broken hearted) so DLR here I come!

Casting also told her they had made most of their decisions and were sending out official emails to everyone this Friday....so expect to hear from them then! Just FYI. Good luck everybody!

 

[Berlioz70]

Thanks for the advice, it's really helpful Any advice for the dance portion of the audition? Although I won't be auditioning for awhile I'd like to know what to expect... Did anyone at your audition get pulled for the advanced dance portion? My dream is to do fantasmic, parades, etc. Oh and if anyone did get pulled were they all amazing dancers?

I was pulled to advance dance for both of my CP auditions, and yes, all of us were "dancers." I had 16 years of training and I was probably one of the worst ones compared to others that were pulled.

I do not know of any CPs who have been trained in Fant! but they do use CPs for the parade at DAK and they'll increase the number of CPs trained during the holiday season.

 

[DisneyDork32]

Crossposted in the obsession thread, but thought you guys here might want to know!

Hey all! I just wanted to come in here and give you all some info I recieved from disney today. I was accepted for the DLR CP, but also auditioned for character performer on the 6th. The timing was a bit off- I'd have to accept/decline my DLR CP offer a day or two before I heard back about the audtion results. Well I called my recruiter and talked to her to see if they could allow me a couple extra days to hear back about my audition. She told me she'd make some calls to find out and get back to me.

Well a few minutes later she called back and told me she had gotten in touch with casting. I wasn't selected for a character role (as I expected- I'm not broken hearted) so DLR here I come!

Casting also told her they had made most of their decisions and were sending out official emails to everyone this Friday....so expect to hear from them then! Just FYI. Good luck everybody!

On Monday casting called me asking if I were selected for a role if it would be alright if they switched my season from Spring Advantage to Spring. I guess because they need Entertainment CP's to start early in the year. I said I didn't mind but I sure hope, if I do get selected that they would let me extend my internship because I was really looking forward to staying there for 7 months. But it's good to know that we should find out the end result by Friday.

 

[Dancer:)]

Ah! I totally want to switch from Spring Advantage to Spring if I get a character performer role!!! I'll need to take summer classes so I'll want to switch. wow. ah. I want to switch with you...if I get accepted hah

 

[Princess Ash]

Well, considering I didn't get a phone call...and I'm SA...I'm thinking that's a big, fat, NO

 

[tab1021]

Don't give up yet! We'll all find out tomorrow!!!!

 

[Dancer:)]

I don't think I got it either

 

[Toffy]

Hang in there guys!!! You all are so talented and dedicated to the role that you don't even have, so y'all are some of the best Character Performers in my eyes haha

 

[r1009t]

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A girl from my group got pulled, though I don't know for what. To be honest I didn't see how anyone else did dance-wise, I was really caught up with getting it down myself haha.. sorry! I don't think it's so much how well you memorize the moves (because they only give you a very short time to learn it/practice it) but how well you PERFORM during the dance. Of course try to get it down as well as you can but I think what they're really looking for is how well you sell it, because they know you won't get it down pat in 45 minutes. Though since you want to do advanced dance, I think you need to have the dance down AND sell it. A little bit harder, but if you're a dancer and semi-quick learner you should be fine

To be honest though I don't even know if you can do advanced dance through the CP - I could DEFINITELY be wrong though, 'cause I'm not familiar with that area in the least, but I'd definitely look more into that.

Sorry I can't be more helpful to your situation! You will be fine if you stay positive and smile

Thank you so much that's really helpful!

 

[r1009t]

I was pulled to advance dance for both of my CP auditions, and yes, all of us were "dancers." I had 16 years of training and I was probably one of the worst ones compared to others that were pulled.

I do not know of any CPs who have been trained in Fant! but they do use CPs for the parade at DAK and they'll increase the number of CPs trained during the holiday season.

What kind of dance (i.e. ballet,jazz,partner) did you do at the advanced audition? I'm classically trained in ballet, but can do some jazz, and I'm flexible. Is that at all helpful for the audition? Oh and how do you get pulled for advanced? Does it all depend on where your auditioning?

That's disappointing about fantasmic, but good to know about the parade. I'll defintly apply for the fall then...

Thanks for being so helpful! I love your blog, and character website by the way.

 

[Berlioz70]

What kind of dance (i.e. ballet,jazz,partner) did you do at the advanced audition? I'm classically trained in ballet, but can do some jazz, and I'm flexible. Is that at all helpful for the audition? Oh and how do you get pulled for advanced? Does it all depend on where your auditioning?

That's disappointing about fantasmic, but good to know about the parade. I'll defintly apply for the fall then...

Thanks for being so helpful! I love your blog, and character website by the way.

To be selected for the advance portion of the dance you must be selected by casting during the regular dance. At some locations they video tape and others they teach a dance. I think it depends on how much time they have and how many people there are. The advance audition is a combination of different styles: ballet, jazz, and hip hop are the main three.

I'm glad you find my websites helpful!