Character Performer Auditions

[impsythealmighty]

Also I'm like 5' and 3 quarters. Is that gonna make a big deal if I'm slightly over 5'

To be honest it really just depends on what they need. If they're really hurting for Mice (4'8-5') they'll put you as 5'.5", which is still in the Mouse range because of the half inch rule. It's all your "Disney Height," which may or may not be close to your actual height.

As for the weight question, you -should- be okay, I mean obviously it depends, but certain characters are pretty thin (mostly Minnie, sometimes Mickey) and they will disapprove people for weight or if they're too busty. I know someone who actually got disapproved for Minnie because her feet were too big to fit in the shoes! Again, it all depends. Hope this helped!

 

[jellipop]

To be honest it really just depends on what they need. If they're really hurting for Mice (4'8-5') they'll put you as 5'.5", which is still in the Mouse range because of the half inch rule. It's all your "Disney Height," which may or may not be close to your actual height.

As for the weight question, you -should- be okay, I mean obviously it depends, but certain characters are pretty thin (mostly Minnie, sometimes Mickey) and they will disapprove people for weight or if they're too busty. I know someone who actually got disapproved for Minnie because her feet were too big to fit in the shoes! Again, it all depends. Hope this helped!

Crap I have huge ****s! Better pull out the sports bras!

 

[MaryPoppins86]

silly question but needed to ask anyway. at the audition when they check your height, do they check it with or without shoes on? you know, like when you go to the doc's office and get your height checked. i'm 4'11 without shoes on but i go up to 5'0 with it on.

 

[BrittanyB2000]

i also have a few pretty silly questions... for those of you that have already passed the audition, what did you wear to it? im planning on wearing dance pants and a fitted shirt, but im wondering about hair... im assuming it doesnt need to be pulled back tight (like in a bun), since this isnt a ballet audition lol i really want to have my picture taken with my hair down (cuz it makes my face look less round)... so can i go to the sign in with my hair down, and then pull it back in a ponytail for the actual audition?

and one more probably silly question... i love dancing in socks. has anyone just danced in socks and passed the audition, or do you guys recommend wearing actual dance shoes?

thanks in advance for the help!

 

[Aiden]

Is there a list of face characters that you could be friends with somewhere, or does someone know what a male around 6 foot tall can be friends with?

 

[Berlioz70]

silly question but needed to ask anyway. at the audition when they check your height, do they check it with or without shoes on?.

You will be required to remove your shoes.

i also have a few pretty silly questions... for those of you that have already passed the audition, what did you wear to it?

What you mentioned sounds fine... yes, you can wear your hair down then pull it back (that's what I did too). You are required to wear shoes, sorry no socks!

Is there a list of face characters that you could be friends with somewhere, or does someone know what a male around 6 foot tall can be friends with?

Most of the Princes (Phillip, Snow, Eric, Charming, Caspian).

 

[Aiden]

You will be required to remove your shoes.
Most of the Princes (Phillip, Snow, Eric, Charming, Caspian).

Alright. Thanks for that info! Is it true that recruiters don't really pick CP'ers to be face characters?

And, btw. I love your vlogs/blogs. They're so informative.

 

[Mecha Figment]

anything is possible. And i just want to make it abundantly clear. Face, just doesn't do face. it's all part of the same department, Face does fur too.

 

[Berlioz70]

Alright. Thanks for that info! Is it true that recruiters don't really pick CP'ers to be face characters?

And, btw. I love your vlogs/blogs. They're so informative.

That's not true... you have the same chance being face even if you're a CP.

Thanks - I'm glad people enjoy them!

 

[CrazySteph]

Bump, so how much does the character acting out portion effect the overall performance? i cant act at all.

 

[Berlioz70]

Bump, so how much does the character acting out portion effect the overall performance? i cant act at all.

The acting is very important - it's what characters do everyday. Most CPs will never have a dancing role, we all start with the base acting/animation roles.

If you do not pass the audition, you can always attend workshops in order to learn more about animation and to improve your chances for the next audition.

 

[MaryPoppins86]

You will be required to remove your shoes.

thanks for the info. i'm a bit relieved now. now i don't have to worry about being checked with shoes and having to wear shoes on that will make me slightly over that 5 foot mark.
i too watched your vlog. very well done. i liked the one where you dance to the tiki song. sorry you had to go through all that trouble with scheduling and days stuff. it must have been frustrating!

 

[CrazySteph]

The acting is very important - it's what characters do everyday. Most CPs will never have a dancing role, we all start with the base acting/animation roles.

If you do not pass the audition, you can always attend workshops in order to learn more about animation and to improve your chances for the next audition.

So, my height or dancing ability wont cancel out the fact I can't act? lol that stinks. I'm glad they have the workshop tho. can you take it BEFORE your first audition?

 

[Aiden]

Does anyone know the height range for the Power Rangers?

 

[GreatWideSomewhere]

Has anyone here ever attended a character audition for CP's that want to extend their program in entertainment? I am trying to figure out about how long they take because it's on one of the only two days my Mom will be here to visit me and I really don't want to leave her for most of the day when she came down to see me, lol!

 

[theatergal]

Is anyone going to the audition in Florida on April 8th? I'm flying down there to audition!

 

[Joanna71985]

Does anyone know the height range for the Power Rangers?

Usually they are around 5'5-5'8.

Has anyone here ever attended a character audition for CP's that want to extend their program in entertainment? I am trying to figure out about how long they take because it's on one of the only two days my Mom will be here to visit me and I really don't want to leave her for most of the day when she came down to see me, lol!

It depends on if you are one of the first people, and if you are called back. If you aren't called back (or are cut early), it only is around 1-2 hours. If you are called back, it could take longer.

 

[domi108]

Is anyone going to the audition in Florida on April 8th? I'm flying down there to audition!

I'll be there! But I'm driving...up.

 

[Berlioz70]

So, my height or dancing ability wont cancel out the fact I can't act? lol that stinks. I'm glad they have the workshop tho. can you take it BEFORE your first audition?

The workshops are only for Disney CM so you couldn't attend one beforehand. Just focus on large precise movements, don't try to do too much because it'll get lost... each story should have a beginning, middle and end.

 

[domi108]

I have a question regarding being pulled for Face at the audition.
I read somewhere that they don't sometimes choose you if you have a "defining feature" such as moles, beauty marks, etc.
I have some beauty marks on my face that are small, if chosen can't the make-up there cover it up since they can supposedly cover up tattoos?

Just curious.