Character Performer Auditions

[Toffy]

^I don't know what role yet, she just invited me out to various audition locations and the date for Orlando's audition works out much better than Salt Lake, so I'm heading out there to audition instead

 

[moviekid21]

I really hope the Orlando audition isn't ONLY on that date. I have a contracted show run and will be working that day!!!

 

[Berlioz70]

I really hope the Orlando audition isn't ONLY on that date. I have a contracted show run and will be working that day!!!

Typically the CP auditions at each location are only on one date.

 

[Joanna71985]

Just talked with my recruiter and I'll be at the Orlando auditionis on October 29th!

Maybe I'll see you there, if that turns out to be the date for the extension auditions.

 

[Toffy]

^Awesome! Is the Orlando audition generally a busy one? I'm guessing if they combine it with the extension audititions it would be huh...

 

[Joanna71985]

^Awesome! Is the Orlando audition generally a busy one? I'm guessing if they combine it with the extension audititions it would be huh...

Yeah, the Orlando one tends to be pretty busy (in the past, there were 2 auditions for the extension date).

 

[Princess Ash]

Maybe this is a "duh" question...but...

do they measure you with shoes on? If I wear character shoes (just 2") are they going to make me take them off? Every girl wants to be a princess...myself included...5'3" isn't very friendly to that...

And I remember seeing a list of heights and character possibilities somewhere, could someone please direct me to that website? Thanks!

 

[MarinaAndCharlie]

Maybe this is a "duh" question...but...

do they measure you with shoes on? If I wear character shoes (just 2") are they going to make me take them off? Every girl wants to be a princess...myself included...5'3" isn't very friendly to that...

And I remember seeing a list of heights and character possibilities somewhere, could someone please direct me to that website? Thanks!

I would advise against wearing character shoes. I would wear either dance shoes or tennis shoes. Everyone has to take their shoes off when they're measured, even flat ballet type shoes.

I've heard of certain princesses being on the shorter end, mostly Jasmine and Ariel in mermaid form. Either way, as a face character, you'll wear character shoes and maybe end up the right height in the end. Good luck to ya!

Where are your auditioning?

 

[bellaDisneydncr]

Maybe this is a "duh" question...but...

do they measure you with shoes on? If I wear character shoes (just 2") are they going to make me take them off? Every girl wants to be a princess...myself included...5'3" isn't very friendly to that...

And I remember seeing a list of heights and character possibilities somewhere, could someone please direct me to that website? Thanks!

Everyone has to take their shoes off and the height goes by that height- not what you would be in the princesses' shoes. So even if your shoes add enough to put you in the proper height range- they will still go by your barefoot height. I think at 5'3" you're pretty close to Alice or Wendy (but don't quote me on that.) And you're definitely a good height for the Fairies (but not Tink- she's tiny )

 

[Toffy]

Another question about height... if my predictions are correct, my Disney height will be measured just short of Tigger height, but I *KNOW* between now and sometime next year I'm gonna grow into that height since I'm still, alas, a teenager. If I indeed grow considerably during my time there or between my audition and check in date, is there any chance I might get remeasured to see if I can/need to be fitted for the next height up?

 

[Princess Ash]

I would advise against wearing character shoes. I would wear either dance shoes or tennis shoes. Everyone has to take their shoes off when they're measured, even flat ballet type shoes.

I've heard of certain princesses being on the shorter end, mostly Jasmine and Ariel in mermaid form. Either way, as a face character, you'll wear character shoes and maybe end up the right height in the end. Good luck to ya!

Where are your auditioning?

Thanks for the info! Too bad about the measuring...hm...anyways...

I'm auditioning in Rochester on November 2nd. You?

 

[Goofster18]

From what I have heard from friends, you basically can go to any of the parks and ask to be remeasured and if they have time, they will do it for you. One of my CP friends couldn't be friends with Capt. Hook, went and got remeasured and ended up picking up a shift with him. So it is possible and can happen, just when they aren't too busy and obviously, ask nicely hahahhaa.
Have a Magical Day!!!
Goofster18

 

[Frizzbird]

Heelllllooooo everyone!

It has been a while but I thought I would come back to this thread since I am starting the audition process again. I am currently accepted as a Character Attendant for the Spring 2010 College Program. I plan on auditioning in Austin on Nov 4th (with Marina!).

When I auditioned for the fall program this past April I was measured down to 5' 3/4. The man tried to measure me down to 4'11 and change but that is 2 inches shorter than my 5'1 so that is a bit of a stretch. lol. My dream is to be very close friends with Tinkerbell so it is good to hear that she is generally my height.

I have a question for those who have auditioned before and not passed. When I got email about the audition it was after I had already received my rejection letter from the program as a whole so I didn't read it very closely. I have since gone back and read it more closely. There is one line in the email that makes me curious it reads: At this time we are full for the Fall and Fall Advantage seasons, we certainly encourage you to apply for a future season as we certainly found you to be a strong candidate. For those of you that have auditioned before did your email say something like this? Is it just something generic or did I perhaps not do as mediocre on my audition as I thought I did? Or perhaps did it refer more to my application in general and not my audition? Any thoughts?

 

[Princess Ash]

What you said Frizzbird made me interested in height thoughts...
Are they allowed to "stretch" or downsize your height?

Just curious. If I stand up UBER straight you all think I can pull off an extra 1.75"???

 

[xXBelleXx]

okay, I have a few questions, but I just want to start off saying that I won't be able to do this for a few years, since I'm only just starting high school.. but I'm 99% sure that I want to do the college program as soon as I can

Anyway, here are my questions:
1. I'm 5'6".. there aren't many characters in that height range, correct?
2. For the puppets.. (that is part of the same audition, right?) do they have a specific height range? If so, I hope I'm in it... I have a bit of experience with puppetry.

Thanks!

 

[Berlioz70]

There is one line in the email that makes me curious it reads: At this time we are full for the Fall and Fall Advantage seasons, we certainly encourage you to apply for a future season as we certainly found you to be a strong candidate. For those of you that have auditioned before did your email say something like this?

I have not heard of that line before - it makes me think that you did pass the audition but the program was just full. Good luck on your next audition!

What you said Frizzbird made me interested in height thoughts...
Are they allowed to "stretch" or downsize your height?

Oh yes, they are notorious for measuring you down - it's called your "Disney height" not your real height.

Just curious. If I stand up UBER straight you all think I can pull off an extra 1.75"???

1.75 is pushing it, .5 is more likely. Hopefully your audition is in the morning, since you're taller in the morning (not by very much though).

1. I'm 5'6".. there aren't many characters in that height range, correct?

There are about 5 main characters in that range. Which in the big picture is not very much, however, that would be the range for all of the princesses if you think you have the look for face.

2. For the puppets.. (that is part of the same audition, right?) do they have a specific height range? If so, I hope I'm in it... I have a bit of experience with puppetry.

Yep - puppets have height ranges too (you would be in the range for VoLM). However, they do not typically audition puppets during the CP auditions, you're there for such a short time it would be a waste of their money to train you. But if you're planning on staying you can go to a puppet audition once you arrive.

 

[MarinaAndCharlie]

Heelllllooooo everyone!

It has been a while but I thought I would come back to this thread since I am starting the audition process again. I am currently accepted as a Character Attendant for the Spring 2010 College Program. I plan on auditioning in Austin on Nov 4th (with Marina!).

When I auditioned for the fall program this past April I was measured down to 5' 3/4. The man tried to measure me down to 4'11 and change but that is 2 inches shorter than my 5'1 so that is a bit of a stretch. lol. My dream is to be very close friends with Tinkerbell so it is good to hear that she is generally my height.

I have a question for those who have auditioned before and not passed. When I got email about the audition it was after I had already received my rejection letter from the program as a whole so I didn't read it very closely. I have since gone back and read it more closely. There is one line in the email that makes me curious it reads: At this time we are full for the Fall and Fall Advantage seasons, we certainly encourage you to apply for a future season as we certainly found you to be a strong candidate. For those of you that have auditioned before did your email say something like this? Is it just something generic or did I perhaps not do as mediocre on my audition as I thought I did? Or perhaps did it refer more to my application in general and not my audition? Any thoughts?

I saved my rejection email on my livejournal.

Dear Marina,

We would like to thank you for attending the recent Walt Disney World® Entertainment audition in your area. Although you were not selected for a role as a Character Performer, you will still be considered for possible participation in the Disney College Program in a different line of business.

You will receive your official notification within the next few weeks, and it will provide you with all the information you need.

So it looks like you did really well and they were truly full otherwise you may have passed the audition! Best of luck! Yay Austin audition!!

 

[Princess Ash]

1.75 is pushing it, .5 is more likely. Hopefully your audition is in the morning, since you're taller in the morning (not by very much though).

Hahaha, the audition time is TBA. Hopefully it's in the AM. Thanks! That made me smile!

 

[rsolson]

Yeah, I've always been curious about the character who gets to play Tinkerbell and "fly" down the trapeze at the end of the Firework show!

Does she have to go through normal auditions like all the other characters, or is it like a special audition? And is there a height rquirement for Tink?

 

[Sorahana]

I have auditioned once in the past during an extension audition, but did not pass (I was measured at 5'6"). I was thinking about auditioning again either for CP or in general but I don't know if I should or not due to my height and because I did not pass the first time.