Character Performer Auditions

[alindaloo]

Question: Does everyone's "kindly rejected" e-mail always say 'you will still be considered for possible participation in the Disney College Program in a different line of business.' ? if you don't get character performer, for those who didn't make it..
just curious..

My email said that and I was offered another role. I think most people who have not made character were offered another role. The one person i can think of who didn't make it had limited options for other roles. I got the "kindly rejection" on a Friday and then was offered the other position on Monday.
I wouldn't worry too much

 

[alindaloo]

My three choices were Character Performer, hospitality and merchandise. I have zero experience in hosp or merch. I originally had 5 roles but because of a tattoo on my hand, my interviewer said I was ineligible for all of them (except character performer) and my only options were hosp, merch, or FSFB.

I'm getting my tattoo removed this year because I don't like it anymore anyway, plus I want more options on the role checklist. I'm going to audition again in September for the Spring semester here in Austin and only go if I make character performer. I'm really banking on fall 2010 though, because I really want to go in the fall semester for the holiday events and celebrations. I'm putting 7 roles down for sure and maybe 3 others.

I auditioned in Rochester this semester (even though I live in Austin, TX) because it was the first audition and I was scared I wouldnt get my backup choices (which i didn't), so I understand where you're coming from concerning having to wait longer because of an audition. I also want to sing so maybe eventually we'll end up in the same place! haha.

Good luck and I hope you get some good news soon!!

You are getting the tattoo removed?! Ouch!! Doesn't that take multiple treatments?
I hope we end up in the same place! That would mean we both got our dream!
Fall 2010...good luck with auditions and all. I am sorry you have to go through it again.

 

[timestep]

Congrats! I knew you'd get through! As for me I already knew I didn't make it and I was right. So I won't be a Character Performer
It didn't feel right any way when I was the audition.
Hopefully I'll get the one thing I want! Just have to do some more waiting..

And again! Congrats

I am right there with ya! Hopefully we can audition together again in six months!

 

[DisneyLover0526]

Well guys, i didnt pass. I am so upset since I thought I did really well at my audition and this is the only thing I have ever wanted to do. Does anyone know the chances of me still getting my second choice?

Aww! Timestep, I'm so sorry! I was really looking forward for you to be a character performer like me. My heart just sank when I saw that you didn't pass the audition...... I really hope that you do get accepted into the program though! That way, we can hang out and what-not, and enjoy Disney together!!!

 

[tink576]

Has anyone who's been denied for character performer recieved an acceptance into the program for any of their other options yet for the Fall. I auditioned in Chicago 2 weeks ago and I wasn't accepted for that (but I wasn't expecting to, I'm 5'8 so yea...) but I'm dying right now waiting to hear back about the other positions I applied for...Just wondering if anyone else heard yet...

 

[timestep]

Aww! Timestep, I'm so sorry! I was really looking forward for you to be a character performer like me. My heart just sank when I saw that you didn't pass the audition...... I really hope that you do get accepted into the program though! That way, we can hang out and what-not, and enjoy Disney together!!!

Thanks so much! I will just have to keep auditioning until they hire me! Thanks again and I cannot say it enough: CONGRATS!

 

[theatergal]

Question: Does everyone's "kindly rejected" e-mail always say 'you will still be considered for possible participation in the Disney College Program in a different line of business.' ? if you don't get character performer, for those who didn't make it..
just curious..

Yea my e-mail said that too. It always seems like Disney just can't say NO flatout haha. I didn't get performer either, I'm actually pretty upset because I thought I did really well AND I'm short. My other choices are attractions, BBB hostess (I have hair and make-up experience), character attendant, costuming, and during the interview I checked off a bunch of other things because I didn't want to say no.

Congrats DisneyLover!!

 

[DisneyLover0526]

Yea my e-mail said that too. It always seems like Disney just can't say NO flatout haha. I didn't get performer either, I'm actually pretty upset because I thought I did really well AND I'm short. My other choices are attractions, BBB hostess (I have hair and make-up experience), character attendant, costuming, and during the interview I checked off a bunch of other things because I didn't want to say no.

Congrats DisneyLover!!

I'm so sorry!! I was really looking forward for all of you guys to be in with me!!! And they probably don't say NO flatout because some people probably cant take it. I really hope that Disney accepts you for one of the other roles that you chose!

 

[Joanna71985]

Thanks so much! I will just have to keep auditioning until they hire me! Thanks again and I cannot say it enough: CONGRATS!

I'm going to do the same. It's my dream to be a performer, and I plan on auditioning until I finally pass (my next audition, which probably will be in the fall, will be my 5th). Good luck to you!

 

[theatergal]

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

So, what you're saying is that you got a rejection e-mail about character performer but then a few days later got ANOTHER email giving you another role? You didn't have to wait for the purple folder??

Do they do that with everyone??

 

[Joanna71985]

So, what you're saying is that you got a rejection e-mail about character performer but then a few days later got ANOTHER email giving you another role? You didn't have to wait for the purple folder??

Do they do that with everyone??

It depends. Usually if you don't pass the audition, you find out via email. Then what happens next can vary. It used to be if you got another role, you found out in a letter. However, this semester people have been getting accepted from an email. So it could be either way.

 

[alindaloo]

So, what you're saying is that you got a rejection e-mail about character performer but then a few days later got ANOTHER email giving you another role? You didn't have to wait for the purple folder??

Do they do that with everyone??

Yep, I got the rejection email on Friday, and then was offered another role the following monday. It was really fast. I think they said I would still get a folder, but I was sent the email first. A few people got the offer via email, but others had to wait for the folder. it doesn't seem like there is any rhyme or reason to who gets the folder and who gets the email.

I agree with everyone else--you just gotta keep trying. I think I read somewhere that Disney is the number one employer in the WORLD for entertainment. There is a role out there, we just have to be persistant and wait for that dream job.

I mean, if my dream is going to come true anywhere, it has to be Disney, right? The place where magic happens?

 

[jjbitten1]

What's the longest any of you have waited to hear from entertainment? I'm hitting two weeks on friday and I'm DYING! one of my friends heard he made it 5 days after our audition which is just adding to the paranoia... :s

 

[jennie89]

Same here! I auditioned in Atlanta on March 27th, and this Friday will be 3 weeks since the audition. I'm really paranoid that I haven't heard anything yet. It seems like everyone is finding out something, and I haven't heard anything.

 

[tink576]

Same here! I auditioned in Atlanta on March 27th, and this Friday will be 3 weeks since the audition. I'm really paranoid that I haven't heard anything yet. It seems like everyone is finding out something, and I haven't heard anything.

At least I'm not the only one...lol...I was at Chicago, and I'm at 3 weeks on Sunday

 

[timestep]

I'm going to do the same. It's my dream to be a performer, and I plan on auditioning until I finally pass (my next audition, which probably will be in the fall, will be my 5th). Good luck to you!

Thanks so much! I hope to audition again in the fall if I can. Just six months right?

 

[timestep]

Yea my e-mail said that too. It always seems like Disney just can't say NO flatout haha. I didn't get performer either, I'm actually pretty upset because I thought I did really well AND I'm short. My other choices are attractions, BBB hostess (I have hair and make-up experience), character attendant, costuming, and during the interview I checked off a bunch of other things because I didn't want to say no.

Congrats DisneyLover!!

Yeah, I felt the same way. Although I'm a bit worried because I don't feel like I checked alot of options. I guess I will just have to wait and see what happens.

 

[timestep]

sorry! double post.

 

[Joanna71985]

Thanks so much! I hope to audition again in the fall if I can. Just six months right?

Yes, it's every 6 months. However, if you are on the CP, you have to wait until the extension audition.

 

[timestep]

Yes, it's every 6 months. However, if you are on the CP, you have to wait until the extension audition.

Oh, okay. Thanks! I will wait as long as I need to!