College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[MarinaAndCharlie]

No, you would have to make a decision before you check in. However, if you choose to wait, you also run the risk of other roles filling up. And no, if you choose a different role, you can't audition again (unless you are going to extend).

Also, 5'1-5'2 is a very common height range (it just happens to be my height range, as I am 5'2).

Thanks Joanna!

So, I should just try to audition at the earliest date for the best chances? Do they fill it and then everyone else makes it into the 'pool' or they have the best people from the entire audition span (country-wide) and the 2nd best make the pool after all the auditions have happened?

If 5'1 is a pretty common height, it'll probably be in my best interest to fly out to one of the first auditions... thats what I'm thinking at least. Any thoughts?


Separately - Out of the roles for CP, what do you think fills the fastest and what fills last?

I could see being okay with custodial but not anything with food and I want to weigh my options if I have to wait to pick after I arrive (because of being put in the character pool).

Thanks guys!!

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

They ALWAYS need tall people! (Well, almost always) How tall are you?

I'm about 5'9 They probably don't want characters towering over kids XD I'd love to play a villian though! Evil queen or Maleficent would be AWESOME

 

[Traveliz]

I'm about 5'9 They probably don't want characters towering over kids XD I'd love to play a villian though! Evil queen or Maleficent would be AWESOME

Goofy, Queen of Hearts, Jafar, Maleficent, Genie, Beast all come to mind - what are the height requirements for those roles?

Liz

 

[SweaterInJune]

I'm about 5'9 They probably don't want characters towering over kids XD I'd love to play a villian though! Evil queen or Maleficent would be AWESOME

If I recall, there's quite a bit in that height... It's worth an audition if you're interested and want to extend...

There is a list somewhere on here...

 

[Joanna71985]

I don't think I could try out for an entertainment role anyways because i'm too tall

I'm about 5'9 They probably don't want characters towering over kids XD I'd love to play a villian though! Evil queen or Maleficent would be AWESOME

Oh trust me, they need tall people! Characters go up to 6'3 or so.

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

Haha thanks for the reassurance guys. I'm definately going to audition when I extend. I'll be so nervous though XD

 

[Joanna71985]

Haha thanks for the reassurance guys. I'm definately going to audition when I extend. I'll be so nervous though XD

The audition isn't that bad. I find it to be kind of fun!

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

I'd totally look like an idiot trying to dance though. It's just not my thing XD

 

[SweaterInJune]

If you're the right height, animated, and keep smiling, the dance skills don't matter as much. As long as you can "fake it". I'm in the most common height range. I passed the audition in 2003, but couldn't go down. Now, I'm undecided on if I really care to try again. I might, if the freeze is lifted by January... Otherwise, I'll hold out on characters and audition as a novelty act in due time. I have some really unique ideas and do some really unique things that I think they would love in DHS or Epcot...

Next fall, I hope to be teaching in addition to PT at WDW, so I'm going to be BUSY!

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

If you're the right height, animated, and keep smiling, the dance skills don't matter as much. As long as you can "fake it". I'm in the most common height range. I passed the audition in 2003, but couldn't go down. Now, I'm undecided on if I really care to try again. I might, if the freeze is lifted by January... Otherwise, I'll hold out on characters and audition as a novelty act in due time. I have some really unique ideas and do some really unique things that I think they would love in DHS or Epcot...

Next fall, I hope to be teaching in addition to PT at WDW, so I'm going to be BUSY!

That sounds awesome! I want the famous Nell's assistant XD What do you want to teach?

 

[SweaterInJune]

Haha... I'm looking for people to help with the act once I get settled down there! I'm not really famous though...oddly enough people know me who I've never ever met before, which is strange, but I guess that's the life of a performer. It's creepy though! I did a show at the American Museum of Magic in 2006. That weekend, I had breakfast at a diner nearby, and as I was leaving, a lady sitting in a booth grabbed my arm. I quickly spun around, reflexively, startled. "OMG! It is you! It's you...the girl from the front page!!!" I was taken aback, having no clue what this crazy lady was talking about. Then she held up a section of that morning's newspaper and there was the act: front page of the local section...3 photos. I didn't even know about that article... We chatted a few minutes, and then I was on my way to the gas station across the street to buy a newspaper...

As for teaching...I'd love to teach theatre, and I'll get licensed for it because of my degree, but in the event that there are no theatre jobs, I'm also applying for Middle Grades English (5-9) and Elementary Ed. I'd love to teach a language some day, but I need to brush up on Spanish or German grammar (I'm learning by living in Bavaria...it's very colloquial), in order to pass the test. Elementary Ed was more important to test into at this point. I'll take that exam in January and will know if I pass in 2-4 weeks from the test date. I would enjoy 4th or 5th grade most out of the elementary years, I think.

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

Haha... I'm looking for people to help with the act once I get settled down there! I'm not really famous though...oddly enough people know me who I've never ever met before, which is strange, but I guess that's the life of a performer. It's creepy though! I did a show at the American Museum of Magic in 2006. That weekend, I had breakfast at a diner nearby, and as I was leaving, a lady sitting in a booth grabbed my arm. I quickly spun around, reflexively, startled. "OMG! It is you! It's you...the girl from the front page!!!" I was taken aback, having no clue what this crazy lady was talking about. Then she held up a section of that morning's newspaper and there was the act: front page of the local section...3 photos. I didn't even know about that article... We chatted a few minutes, and then I was on my way to the gas station across the street to buy a newspaper...

As for teaching...I'd love to teach theatre, and I'll get licensed for it because of my degree, but in the event that there are no theatre jobs, I'm also applying for Middle Grades English (5-9) and Elementary Ed. I'd love to teach a language some day, but I need to brush up on Spanish or German grammar (I'm learning by living in Bavaria...it's very colloquial), in order to pass the test. Elementary Ed was more important to test into at this point. I'll take that exam in January and will know if I pass in 2-4 weeks from the test date. I would enjoy 4th or 5th grade most out of the elementary years, I think.

Pfff when people recognize you, you're famous, especially when they bother you when you're eating Don't be modest Nell XD

That sounds like a lot of fun, I love English lit. so i've thought about teaching that. It was the only class that actually related to my life, go figure. I've actually though about teaching English to students in Japan, how random is that? XD I actually have so many different things i'm interested in I kind of have no idea which direction I should go in. That's why i'm doing the CP, hopefully it will give me time to think. I'll probably just end up loving it so much that i'll move to Florida and work for Disney full time hah.

 

[SweaterInJune]

Pfff when people recognize you, you're famous, especially when they bother you when you're eating Don't be modest Nell XD

That sounds like a lot of fun, I love English lit. so i've thought about teaching that. It was the only class that actually related to my life, go figure. I've actually though about teaching English to students in Japan, how random is that? XD I actually have so many different things i'm interested in I kind of have no idea which direction I should go in. That's why i'm doing the CP, hopefully it will give me time to think. I'll probably just end up loving it so much that i'll move to Florida and work for Disney full time hah.

whatever you say...

With every post, we seem more and more alike! Orange County has quite a large transition to teaching program, so that's what I'm hoping to do. I'll be able to continue working for WDW, do my freelance design/magic work, and teach. That's ideal for me

Only requirement is a bachelors degree in something and an agreement to work for 3 years. So assuming I get accepted, I'm going to do it. I'm really excited. Being a teacher is the only "normal" job I've ever thought I would enjoy doing... I've gone through some crazy career paths too (forensic pathologist, forensic investigator, FBI, CIA, international diplomacy/relations, Actor, Director, Designer, tourism, and...naturally, magician, etc.) I'm finding a way to combine many of those in some way or another... and get a steady salary. I'm so excited! I just hope it all works out...

 

[princess Snow]

Thanks Joanna!

So, I should just try to audition at the earliest date for the best chances? Do they fill it and then everyone else makes it into the 'pool' or they have the best people from the entire audition span (country-wide) and the 2nd best make the pool after all the auditions have happened?

If 5'1 is a pretty common height, it'll probably be in my best interest to fly out to one of the first auditions... thats what I'm thinking at least. Any thoughts?


Separately - Out of the roles for CP, what do you think fills the fastest and what fills last?

I could see being okay with custodial but not anything with food and I want to weigh my options if I have to wait to pick after I arrive (because of being put in the character pool).

Thanks guys!!

I am auditioning for character in Salt Lake City in October. Good luck to you--maybe we'll see each other in Orlando. (fingers crossed!)

 

[MarinaAndCharlie]

I know this has been posted multiple times but the search engine is pretty user un-friendly when trying to find something specific thats recent...

so -

I know you can't book hotel rooms for friends and family until after you go through traditions, but can they book a room themselves (before my program) and I apply my discount once I get there and they'll get some money back?

 

[Joanna71985]

I know this has been posted multiple times but the search engine is pretty user un-friendly when trying to find something specific thats recent...

so -

I know you can't book hotel rooms for friends and family until after you go through traditions, but can they book a room themselves (before my program) and I apply my discount once I get there and they'll get some money back?

I don't think so. I'm pretty sure it has to be booked prior to get the discount (of course, I could be wrong).

 

[princess Snow]

Is there any place near in/around the CP apartments or on property that is Wi-Fi?

 

[_frazzle]

Is there any place near in/around the CP apartments or on property that is Wi-Fi?

You can hook up a router in your apartment.

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

You can hook up a router in your apartment.

Does anyone know how that works? I'm bringing a wireless router for me and my roommates but i've always had to hook it up to a main computer. Is there a place I just hook it up or something? Sorry, i'm a little technology challenged XD

 

[SweaterInJune]

Does anyone know how that works? I'm bringing a wireless router for me and my roommates but i've always had to hook it up to a main computer. Is there a place I just hook it up or something? Sorry, i'm a little technology challenged XD

I think it will still have to go through one computer... It's really easy though Don't worry