Disney Talent Search 2012 for shows coming in 2013
Disney Channel and Disney XD just announced their 1st (and maybe only) open auditions and casting call for 2012.
Disney does annual talent searches in various US cities and the next Disney Channel casting will be held in Kansas city on May 26th 2012.
Auditions and Tryouts 2012
What these casting calls are for is for talent to meet with Disney casting agents for them to be considered for new and existing TV shows and Disney original movies. The casting directors are not specifically looking to fill any particular role, they are there to meet with potential talent to possibly be cast in a project in the future, as a guest star or maybe in something they are working on for 2013. They are looking for kids and teens who can act, sing or dance but are really interested in kids that can do all three.
Disney also really likes kids that can do comedy since most of their shows and TV series are comedic in nature. Recently, the network has also done a few sketch type shows with a new one called “Bits & Pieces”.
There will be a part on the application that will ask about comedic ability and improv experience.
Last year, they announced that they were scouting potential talent for the following projects:
- Jessie
- Pair of Kings
- Gulliver Quinn
- Shake It Up
- So Random
- Ant Farm
- Kickin’ It
- The Little Leftover Witch
- Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie 2
- and various new projects and Disney Channel original movies that were in the works
Reps will be looking for very talented young actors and actresses from 10 to 18 years of age. Experience is not necessary – but both experienced child actors and non-experienced child actors are welcome to attend the event. Disney tryouts are for kids who have an interest in acting, dancing, or singing.
This is an Official Disney Channel audition and there are never any fees. The only fees that you and your family may be charged is for parking near the facility. Parking will be available in nearby lots for 7 to 10 dollars per car.
Tryout Information:
The event will be held on
Saturday, May 26, 2012
from 9AM to 3PM
Kansas City Convention Center
301 West 13th Street
Kansas City, MO 64105
Once you are there you will be given an application to fill out and a monologue that you will need to memorize and then perform. The application form that you will be given is fairly simple and only 1 page. It will ask basic information like your name, contact info, city you live in, parents name and a few lines that allow you to describe any acting, singing or dance experience or training you may have.
All kids MUST come with their parents or guardians or they will not be able to tryout.
Please note that these events are usually very crowded and it is recommended to get there sooner rather than later in order to be seen. Everyone comes to these events without an appointment, so be prepared for long lines and a long wait. It may be a good idea to pack some drinks and a few snacks for your wait.
If you are planning on coming from out of town, please make sure to reserve your rooms because many people come from out of town for such events and hotel rooms near the location may be booked. The Kansas City Convention Center is a very large place and is connected to 2 hotels. If planning to stay at one of those 2 hotels, make sure to book your room early.
Kids represented by agents are welcome along with kids who do not have an agent.
These talent searches have been a way for Disney talent scouts to see kids that do not live in L.A. Years ago, Selena Gomez was discovered in this manner.
At the moment, this is the only Tryout for Disney Channel that has been announced for 2012. Last year, there were 2, one in Austin Texas and another in Richmond. At this time there is no other information about a second casting call for the year or what city it will be held in if they decide to schedule another one.
Oh, I forgot. I live in Wyoming. Please hold auditions here again.
I really wish I could be on Disney Channel. Ever since Hannah Montana came on, when I was six, I saw Miley Cyrus and said, “I’m going to be just like her.” I’m 12, almost 13. I just figured out that you have to be 15 to audition for American Idol. That’s horrible, because they’re comming to my hometown this year. I really wish I could be like Miley, she’s my role moddel. Don’t make fun of me; I’ve been made fun of a lot for looking up to Miley.
I wish there could be one in August in Richmond as well.
Being on Disney is my dream and I won’t give up on it no matter what. Could you please try to have an audition this year in Boston, Mass. or Portland, Maine? Or even New york if those aren’t available. I’m 12, almost 13 and I’m determined to make it big on Disney Channel.
Hi, my name is Annette. I have always dreamed of being on Disney Channel. I live in New Haven, Connecticut but have no luck in finding auditions. please help!
My name’s Lora. I’m 10 years old
I live in Minnesota!
My hair is red, my eyes are blue!
I like to memorize songs and act in my room.
I want to be a part of Disney because I love the series! disney channel is awesome!
I think they should have auditions in texarkana. Some people don’t have enough money to fly or drive way over there plus what if you don’t make it. That would be a waste of time. I would love do be famous but me and most families don’t have that type of money. Please think about holding auditions in texarkana and other places.
I love acting and it would be such an honor to be an actress on Disney Channel! I am 12 years old and very hopeful to get an audition and become an actress! Would you ever be able to do a casting call in Indiana or Chicago?
Hello guys, I’m Rafaella and I’m from Brazil (South America) 🙂
My dream is be an actor…I’m learning to speak english haha, sorry,
I wanna say : Brazil needs auditions too! Brazil has so many talents!
I wanna realize my dream, I have traveled to LA 🙁 but i don’t have money …
Please, Brazil NEEDS auditions!
Thank u so much! 🙂
Hi my name is Leona Edris and I will love to be on Disney channel or Disney XD, my dream is to become a actor and I’m a very respectful person. If you read this message.
When are y’all having auditions in Dallas, Tx ?
I want to have have a audition, but my parents dont want to take me to the city(NYC). I’m a great singer i’ve been all county chorus for two straight years and I’ve been an actress in school plays, im beautiful 🙂 I would love to be part of the Disney cast. You can follow me at twitter @mrsadriana07
i want to be on disney it is my dream i can play the piano and i am a unexperienced actor but im thinking about taking classes so my dream can come true please make one in florida i love your shows
They should do one audition in Puerto Rico I love Disney XD my dream :be in one of Disney XD shows .My bro wishes the same as me.
come to Atlanta Georgia its like none of the talent searches happen in Atlanta Georgia because you think we are untalented well i will let you know that lots of celebrities came from Atlanta Georgia so please give Atlanta a try please i will come to the event and you wont regret this decision so please think about coming to Atlanta Georgia!!!!!
they should have the next one in dallas
I really want to be on a television show, i think i have the potential to be an actress. I am a singer and dancer.
Me and my BFF Teidyn would like to be on ANT Farm soooo bad!!!!!! We always like to sing together and we have awesome singing voices for the show. We could be Chyna’s rival. At least thats Teidyn’s idea. I already know that they already did that with Zendaya…. But it wouldn’t hurt to do it one last time :-)!!!!! Our other choice is Shake it up. I made the choice on this one. My idea is we could be guest dancers and Rocky and Cece get soooo jealous that they decided to tell Gary that we were doing bad things on set and then we leave but we turn the power out in the end for revenge ;-)!!!!!! Hope they exept us!!!!
is there one in rochester , ny , because i keep looking and it so confusing !
My name’s Francesca,i’m 15 years old.( in august 2012)
I live in Italy, but i speak english because i have some parentes in America ,and i love America so i learned english.
My hair are black while my eyes are brown.
I recited in many theaters since i was little,and i’ve won some awards.
I can sing and dance.
I like so much recite, is my passion and sing too.
I want be part of disney’s series bacause it’s my favourite channel and i love disney’ series.
if you are interested contact me.
the event was today?
true Cereena , i’ve seen ur peoples talent 🙂
there is great talent in Orlando Florida, lots come here
Well.. excuse me, Shanina wilson if I’m being rude , but i live the U.S in Ohio and we don’t get a lot of auditions here and major movie productions either, but i do local theater and a few student films. There is a lot more auditions and oppotunities in L.A and yes that’s unfair because half those kids aren’t at all talented and i know millions of kids who are and they don’t live there . So yes i’m sad too . Life’s not fair. No matter where you live there is chances and you should take them and put em’ on your resume for credit so when you do get there and you have that shot you’ll be more experienced . Everyone can audition for this ! If you really want it take it and at the end if you don’t get there then.. you know it’s not meant to be. Yeah i want to move L.A , but i learned to expect the fact that I can’t right now but I have faith that one day I will get a shot . So i stopped complaining ‘cuz i know it does nothing but make you weaker .
I would love to be on A.N.T Farm or Shake It Up!
Can people from Montreal audition ?
I can’t wait I want to go so badly because I have been a fan of Disney all my life it has been a dream of mine to be an actress on Disney. Selena Gomez got discovered this way so it’s really cool to be trying for this opportunity. I love acting and I can’t wait to see if I can go.
Will they ever have an audition in Dallas Tx
Can childrens that live in europe do audition to?
and can they send a video or must they have to go there?
your all saying about kids in america what about us kids in the uk i find it a bit unfair that they get all the chances and we don’t get any i think we should all be equal