taigirl87
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Is anyone going to the Salt Lake City auditions?
I answered in the other thread
Is anyone going to the Salt Lake City auditions?
Hi hi all,
My Disney obsession began at a very young age. It was masked by my obsession with The Wizard of Oz, though. If they had a Dorothy face character in any park anywhere, you'd be guaranteed that I would try my hardest to get that job. I can recite the entire movie word for word, play out every single scene. When I was little, my mother made me a Dorothy costume, and I wore it -constantly-! I even refused to be called by my first name, only responding to Dorothy. But anyway....
My love for Disney grew stronger when I stumbled upon that famous Disneyland Youtuber, Bri-chan/Briberry. Fond childhood memories flooded my head every time I watched her videos. I was instantly obsessed! I wanted to have a job like that so bad. It is a silly, silly dream.
I am posting now because I am looking for some advice...
I live in Tampa, Florida, and have thought very seriously about trying out for a face character at Disney World. I would LOVE to play Alice, but for ridiculous reasons, they usually have short actresses. I am 5'5 1/2, according to the last doctor's visit... so that means, no Alice for me. But honestly, playing *any* face character would be fun regardless.
My question(s) are....
I was thinking of working at Busch Gardens to get experience of working at a park first before trying for Disney. I've done acting before, for about 3-4 years in High School. (waaay back when. ) So I kind of felt like doing a similar job as Disney would help get me back "in the groove."
What are your thoughts on this? Should I spend about a year in another park before Disney? Or should I just go "balls out" and go for my dream?
Also, as I've said before, I am 5'5 1/2 and weigh 115... what types of face characters would I be able to play? I'm just curious.
Thanks for all the help!
Thanks for the help! I think that I'll do the Busch Gardens thing for the summer, then try out for Disney when school starts up again!
I really wish I wasn't so tall, haha. Oh well, can't change that~ Thanks for the help again. <3
Do you have a strong dance background and can easily pick up and go with a dance? The best test for parade performers is going to be the dance portion of the audition, which increases in difficulty.Hey everyone! I have a question regarding roles. I got accepted into the Fall program and got the role of Attractions but I'm thinking of going to a character audition. If I do get a character performance role can I decline it and still have my attractions role? I just want to go to the character audition for the experience and I might end up really liking it I just dont want to end up being a fur character and would love to be a parade performer (Im way to short and dark skinned to be a face character)!!
Thanks!
My apologies on the late response, but best of luck! Just give it your all and have fun with it, as that is really what they want to see. The dances are always increasing in difficulty to show a range and variety in movement. Again, as long as you give it a go and have fun with it you at least have a chance. Depending on if you are a guy/gal there are quite a few fur and face characters for that height.so im auditioning tomorrow is SF, i auditioned for Fall 10 and i didnt get it. im not the best dancer in the world haha i do have some character jobs in the past. but i was just wondering i remember the first part of the dance was easy ( i know they change it) but the second part i couldnt keep up or get it. but i was jw for anybody that knows if for some reason i dont get the last part of the dance and i just wing it would they downgrade me on doing that? and the last time i check i was about 5'11'' 6'ish does anybody know what characters i could be? thanks!
To tell you the truth, there is a pretty equal guy and gal perspective on the Character Auditions board. Males have as just as good of a chance as Females auditioning. Eventhough they are vastly outnumbered (about 1 guy to every 20 girls from my auditions) there are quite a few that show up. It is the same process, and in all fairness it all boils down to talent, enthusiasm, and personality that they are looking for.Can anybody speak about males and auditioning? Is it harder or easier to find a spot? How many males try out and how many are selected usually? Is it hard to learn the dance (no dancing experience)? I am very much interested in this and if anybody can help me out and give me as much info as possible it would be great!
By the way, I am 6'0, athletic build, fairly tan skinned but Caucasian. Maybe hoping to do a face character, prince, or Aladdin or whatever.
Thanks!
I know a few of us have attended auditions, and plan to attend auditions, so ask away! (Almost anything, I have been limited on what I can say)HEY!
I know they had some recent character performer auditions, does anyone want to share their experience???
I went to the SF audition there was about 110ish people. We went and practiced our first dance which was like movements across the floor!(not a dancer so kinda messed up) then they lined us up and we had to do it in groups of 3. And then the lady made cuts. She cut about 45-55 people and that's when I can't tell you anymore cuz I was cut haha!
I know a few of us have attended auditions, and plan to attend auditions, so ask away! (Almost anything, I have been limited on what I can say)
Thanks for sharing. Sorry you got cut. What job did you get a disney? Also, it wasn't
Disney stopped distributing the height cart in 2008 to their new Cast, due to people posting it on the internet. Managers and scheduling/duty base have access to the new charts, but that's it. So it's not likely you'll find one on-line anymore, unless someone has been keeping a personal list.