Character Performer Auditions

[DisneyLover0526]

I have a question....if your height falls under the "special consideration" category (my height is 4'11"), does that give you an automatic advantage of getting to be a Character Performer??? Also, because there was one other girl at the Orlando audition who was short like me, and everyone else was tall, so I'm just wondering...It's not everyday when I see people who are shorter than me (I BARELY see anyone who's shorter than me), and probably the Disney represenatives feel the same way (????)....somebody please help me?

 

[Berlioz70]

Those below 5 foot and above 6 foot are in a great advantage to those of us in the 5 foot range. There a lot more opportunities for you below 5 foot and therefore a lot more cast members are needed to fill those roles; they will be hiring more people in your range than what they hire in the other ranges. So yes, you have an advantage.

 

[impsythealmighty]

It's definitely helpful being under 5', just cause they need SO many people in that height range. Right now with the hiring situation like it is I'm not sure how many characters they need overall, but I'm sure <5' still have an advantage.

 

[MarinaAndCharlie]

Just got the email--didn't get performer. I am pretty bummed, but mostly because I have to keep waiting! I am sick of waiting...I just want to know what and when!
So, probably within 2 weeks for the final offer/rejection?

oh no! Weren't they considering you for face or was that someone else?

Good luck getting a different offer!!

 

[theatergal]

Those below 5 foot and above 6 foot are in a great advantage to those of us in the 5 foot range. There a lot more opportunities for you below 5 foot and therefore a lot more cast members are needed to fill those roles; they will be hiring more people in your range than what they hire in the other ranges. So yes, you have an advantage.

Hey Brenna! I stalk your blog but I'v never actually talked to you! It was a great help!! I was measured at 5' .5" Am I still under the special consideration catagory? I heard that they had a .5 leeway on each end, but I wanted to know if that's actually true?

 

[Berlioz70]

You're right, there is a .5 leeway so I would think that is more in your favor than against.

I'm glad you enjoyed my blog!

 

[timestep]

Hey everybody! So at the audition they measured me at 5'0" even. Does this mean I am still in the special consideration category, or do only those UNDER 5'0" get the consideration?

 

[alindaloo]

oh no! Weren't they considering you for face or was that someone else?

Good luck getting a different offer!!

Yeah, they were considering me for face. But, I guess they couldn't find a place for me. I really am okay with it. Being a character was not my dream. I want to go down and be a FT performer and I want to sing! I know times are bad right now for that, so the college program will be perfect...if I get in, of course. I am so nervous now. Did you get the letter after your interview saying you had "been identified as a strong candidate"? And were you picky on the other roles you would take?

 

[impsythealmighty]

Hey everybody! So at the audition they measured me at 5'0" even. Does this mean I am still in the special consideration category, or do only those UNDER 5'0" get the consideration?

"Mouse" height range (the special consideration group) is technically from 4'8-5', with, like Brenna said, a half inch on each end, so 5'.5" would still be in the special group, yes.

 

[MarinaAndCharlie]

Yeah, they were considering me for face. But, I guess they couldn't find a place for me. I really am okay with it. Being a character was not my dream. I want to go down and be a FT performer and I want to sing! I know times are bad right now for that, so the college program will be perfect...if I get in, of course. I am so nervous now. Did you get the letter after your interview saying you had "been identified as a strong candidate"? And were you picky on the other roles you would take?

Yeah I think that letter is a standard one you get before the audition. My friend and I both recieved the same one. I was VERY picky with my roles and I'm positive that had everything to do with me not getting in. I only had 3. Next time around I'm going to do at least 6.

 

[alindaloo]

Yeah I think that letter is a standard one you get before the audition. My friend and I both recieved the same one. I was VERY picky with my roles and I'm positive that had everything to do with me not getting in. I only had 3. Next time around I'm going to do at least 6.

That stinks. I pretty much marked everything except QSFB and custodial. During the interview she asked me if i would be willing to do QSFB, and I said yes, but that it was not my top priority. I just want to get in. What were your 3 choices? Did your interviewer ask you to choose more?
I asked my interviewer if audtioning would hurt my chances of getting another role, and she said no because I put so many options. I hope it's true!!
So, are you hoping to come in January then? Will you audition again?
Thanks for all your help!

 

[alindaloo]

Wow!! I just got an acceptance email!!
That was fast! I thought I would have to wait another 2 weeks!!
Wahoo!
Merch FA!

 

[Joanna71985]

Wow!! I just got an acceptance email!!
That was fast! I thought I would have to wait another 2 weeks!!
Wahoo!
Merch FA!

Congrats!

 

[DisneyLover0526]

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!!! I JUST GOT MY ACCEPTANCE LETTER FOR CHARACTER PERFORMER!!!!! SO EXCITED!!!

 

[alindaloo]

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!!! I JUST GOT MY ACCEPTANCE LETTER FOR CHARACTER PERFORMER!!!!! SO EXCITED!!!

CONGRATS!!!!! Can't wait to meet you! Do you know who you will be?

 

[Goofster18]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! Maybe I'll attend for you lol!! That's awesome, Congrats again!!
Have a Magical Day!!!
Goofster18

 

[DisneyLover0526]

CONGRATS!!!!! Can't wait to meet you! Do you know who you will be?

no, not yet! How do you know?? I just got the email talking about that I got accepted, and how much I get paid...then they told me to go to the website and log in to accept, but I'm going to wait on that until after I talk to my College Advisor and schedule the classes I'm going to take up there!

 

[Joanna71985]

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!!! I JUST GOT MY ACCEPTANCE LETTER FOR CHARACTER PERFORMER!!!!! SO EXCITED!!!

Congrats! Didn't you say you were under 5'0?

 

[DisneyLover0526]

Congrats! Didn't you say you were under 5'0?

Yes, that's me lol...I don't know what they measured me, but last time I checked, I was 4'11"

 

[Joanna71985]

Yes, that's me lol...I don't know what they measured me, but last time I checked, I was 4'11"

Awsome! Your range is a great height range to be in.