Character Performer Auditions

[derekparker08]

Yay! I got my email today about my Rochester audition and I passed! I am very excited. I wonder who I'm going to be friends with!

 

[Goofster18]

CONGRATS derekparker08!!!! Let us know who you are friends with!!!! Keep us updated that's really awesome congrats again. Keep your fingers crossed for those of us who didn't get it and are waiting for a different role!!!
Have a Magical Day!!!! (I just assume you already have lol!!)
Goofster18

 

[DisneyAfternoonKid]

Uggg...I auditioned in Rochester and I didnt get a response today I don't wanna wait anymore....booooo! Anyone else from Rochester not hear either way?

 

[tink576]

Quick Question: I'm going to the audition in Chicago on Sunday. What did you all wear to your audition and what time did you get you at the end of your audition? If it starts at ten and goes for more then 3-4 hours I was wondering about lunch. Thanks!

 

[Goofster18]

Hey. i wore just sweatpants and a Disney t-shirt (kinda tacky, but whatever!!) It specifically says on the website for auditioning to wear comfy clothes that you can move in. This is not the time to wear a suit and tie. Obviously look nice, don't wear booty shorts that look like a thong and a shirt that makes people wonder why you even bought it to begin with since it shows everything. Those have a place but it is not Disney lol. Wear what you can move and dance in that you wont trip over or slip on. Comfy sneakers or dance shoes are good, non-slip soles also if you have them, as an added precaution. Wear make-up if you want, look presentable when you arrive, but don't glob it on or go too intense, you will be sweating and dancing, plus they have to measure your height so a poofy hair style is gonna need to be squashed down or removed or undone, and it takes their time, and is awkward. As for my audition, if you are allowed to leave right after you perform in small groups, mine was 2 hours from sign-in time. Chicago will probably be a bigger group so I'd say bring a paper bag lunch, with snacks and WATER!!! Worse comes to worse you have left over food, but at least you have it, apples, fruits, a sandwich, that sort of thing, energy without the fidgiting you get with an energy drink. Sorry this is long, don't sweat it and SMILE!!! Whatever happens, everything happens at the right time, and the best things take time. Break a Leg!!! (i.e. theater slang for good luck, don't actually break your leg lol)
Have a Magical Day!!!
Goofster18

 

[theatergal]

Hey! I am going to Orlando too! I think I am staying on Disney property. What about you?

I'm from Pennsylvania and am just flying down for the audition. I'm coming on the tuesday before, and leaving in the morning the day after the audition. My stepmom has a work meeting down there, so she and I get to stay at the Swan/Dolphin for free! I think that's where we're staying. I don't think I'm going to the parks or anything that day. Tell me when you know where you're staying! It would be cool to meet some people to meet before and go to the audition together!!

 

[theatergal]

Hey! I'm seeing different answers to about the same question in different threads.

I'm hearing that two-three weeks after the audition you hear whether you are selected to be a character performer. Is this through the mail or e-mail? (Just so I know which form of communication I should be checking every hour haha) Do you then get another letter from disney after that saying your in the program, or does it all happen at once?

Also, I saw on one thread that the people auditioning in Orlando find out if they're a character performer the day of the audition. Is this true for this semester? I'm auditioning in Orlando and would like to know!!!

 

[domi108]

OMG! I'm so happy that someone else is coming!!!! I found a hotel that's like 5 minutes away..i'm pretty sure it's on Disney property lol....do you live up there...or did you fnd a hotel in the area as well?

ahh i haven't even looked at hotels yet! do you know where you are staying? it'd be pretty funny if we all ended up at the same hotel! lol
omgoshhh 12/11 more dayssss >.<

i can't wait to meet you all!

-dominique

 

[MaryPoppins86]

Rochester people:

I got my email today concerning the audition. I didn't pass but I didn't really expect to. I was tripped on the subway and hurt my knee the day before the audition so it was really hard for me, especially the dance segment because all the turns were on the leg that I hurt. I went to the doctor yesterday and it turns out I tore the cartilage in my knee so no wonder it was difficult!

Hey I also just got my e-mail, and I also was not expecting to get it, and I didn't,
Goofster18

sorry the two of you didn't make it. hopefully you'll get those lovely big white envelopes!
MarinaAndCharlie, hope your knee feels better. i've been in a similar situation before and know how that feels.

Yay! I got my email today about my Rochester audition and I passed! I am very excited. I wonder who I'm going to be friends with!

CONGRATS on getting a character performer roll.

 

[timestep]

I'm from Pennsylvania and am just flying down for the audition. I'm coming on the tuesday before, and leaving in the morning the day after the audition. My stepmom has a work meeting down there, so she and I get to stay at the Swan/Dolphin for free! I think that's where we're staying. I don't think I'm going to the parks or anything that day. Tell me when you know where you're staying! It would be cool to meet some people to meet before and go to the audition together!!

I am not sure where yet, but I know it will be on Disney property. I will let you know as soon as I find out. That would be tons of fun to all go together!

 

[TwigTwill]

I had my audition yesterday in Atlanta, and it was amazing!!! It went pretty well except for the height part, somehow I gained and inch an a half, which sucks because I was hoping to lose and inch, so now I'm 5'3.75" and have no idea what characters are in that range...but it's a pretty average height so I'll probably get stuck in the character pool (which I really don't think I have the patience for, I interviewed in the first week of febuary).

 

[cpalum07viawi]

o my goodness! im super nervous!! tommorow is the chicago audition and i'm going! AHHHH!!! I had a question.... or two....


One= After your audition, how long did it take to get the email back from them??

Two= What should happen if there is inclement weather.... i know that at least up here in Wisconsin , we're supposed to have a snowstorm of sorts... Will they postpone it??


Thanks all ( crosses fingers!)

Have a magical day!!

 

[Sorahana]

Also, I saw on one thread that the people auditioning in Orlando find out if they're a character performer the day of the audition. Is this true for this semester? I'm auditioning in Orlando and would like to know!!!

I'm not sure. I auditioned during the current CP auditions when I was there and I did not pass. Someone who has done an audition there before should be able to answer (where are you?). I know they tell you if you don't pass right there.

 

[derekparker08]

One= After your audition, how long did it take to get the email back from them??

I heard by email exactly a week after the audition.

 

[MarinaAndCharlie]

o my goodness! im super nervous!! tommorow is the chicago audition and i'm going! AHHHH!!! I had a question.... or two....


One= After your audition, how long did it take to get the email back from them??

Two= What should happen if there is inclement weather.... i know that at least up here in Wisconsin , we're supposed to have a snowstorm of sorts... Will they postpone it??


Thanks all ( crosses fingers!)

Have a magical day!!

I heard a week to the day after my audition in Rochester. The letter they give you says they'll email you in 2-3 weeks (ours was early, obviously) letting you know if you passed the audition or not. Then you're supposed to receive a letter 2-3 weeks from when you received the email. I'm not sure if you pass the audition if you still have to wait for the letter to accept, but you probably do.

It snowed the night before in Rochester and they didn't postpone anything. It wasn't much of a 'blizzard' though so your situation may change. I bet they'll try to keep it on schedule though for those who are catching a plane after the audition. I would just allow yourself enough time to get to the audition, should a real blizzard occur, then you'll be prepared.

good luck!!!

 

[DisneyLover0526]

ahh i haven't even looked at hotels yet! do you know where you are staying? it'd be pretty funny if we all ended up at the same hotel! lol
omgoshhh 12/11 more dayssss >.<

i can't wait to meet you all!

-dominique

I'm staying at the Galleria Palms hotel (i have NO idea where that is lol), it's about a 5 minute drive from the Animal Kingdom Rehearsal Facility...did you find any hotels yet?

 

[cpalum07viawi]

Just got back from the Chicago audition that was today.... had ALOT of fun and met some really cool people!

Now just gotta wait for the letter and see, cause my perception of how i did and the judge's may not be the same... lets hope my height ( 6'1) gives me a little bit of an advantage!


Good luck to everyone else who has yet to audition!

TTFN and have a magical day!!!

 

[timestep]

I'm from Pennsylvania and am just flying down for the audition. I'm coming on the tuesday before, and leaving in the morning the day after the audition. My stepmom has a work meeting down there, so she and I get to stay at the Swan/Dolphin for free! I think that's where we're staying. I don't think I'm going to the parks or anything that day. Tell me when you know where you're staying! It would be cool to meet some people to meet before and go to the audition together!!

Hey! I found out I am staying at Yacht Club. I am a DVC member so I can stay on points, which is pretty sweet. AHHHH! I am getting so nervous!

 

[DisneyLover0526]

Hey! I found out I am staying at Yacht Club. I am a DVC member so I can stay on points, which is pretty sweet. AHHHH! I am getting so nervous!

I'm getting nervous too! Only 9 more days!!! It would be really cool if we can all meet up somewhere and do the audition together!!!

 

[QueenofPrideRock]

Was the Chicago audition very crowded? I'm a few years away from actually auditioning for the CP but if you could provide any more details about your experience that'd be great! (I live around Chicago so that's most likely where I'll be auditioning.)