Looking for Disney Channel Auditions in 2024?
While this article has been up for sometime now, it seems that some of what I discuss below is still going strong and the companies involved have learned how to skate under the radar and cover their rears as to not get caught up in the legalities of it all.
Kids love Disney, that’s a fact. Disney Channel auditions and Disney movie auditions are a popular topic. I mean, which kid wouldn’t want to star alongside their favorite Disney Channel star? Kids love their Disney shows and many will look online for Disney auditions. But, not all is as it seems. Audition is a loose word and it is often used in a manner that is meant to confuse and sometimes victimize people whose kids get really excited at its mention.
There are many shady companies that will take advantage and talk people into spending money they should not. If you ended up on this page looking for more information to find out if that Disney Channel audition is legit, your gut instinct is most likely correct and that audition may not actually be a legit audition for Disney or the Disney Channel.
If you are reading this, you must have some concern, so read on…..
Now, this is a fairly long article and I do have a page that is shorter which covers the basic red flags of an acting scam.
A few points when dealing with kids looking for Disney auditions:
- Actual Disney casting directors DO NOT charge upfront fees.
- Disney does not advertise auditions on the radio or walk around malls and grocery stores looking for cute kids to put into a Disney movie.
- Disney Channel is not in the business of selling classes, photos or convention services.
- If you are asked for money, it is most likely a scam.
- If it sounds too good to be true, it most likely is not true.
The basics:
The best way to get an audition for the Disney Channel or a Disney movie is by working hard and getting a legitimate agent. Most auditions for Disney are not open calls. They are handled through agents. Why? you may ask. The answer is simple.
There are millions of kids, most of whom have at some point dreamed of being a Disney Channel star. If every character for a Disney show was cast through an audition that was open to the public, the casting directors would be bombarded with thousands, 10’s of thousands of kids and teens all looking for their big break. Most casting directors don’t have a way to handle 1000’s of kids in one day. The cost would be enormous and it would take weeks to get through that many people. … most of which probably don’t even fit the part. For that reason, casting directors depend on agents to send them talent that fits the role, has the experience, training and the talent.
So, for most Disney, or even Nickelodeon roles, you will need an agent….. a legitimate agent.
Legit agents do NOT charge talent, they pay them. An agent gets a percentage of the talent’s pay… once they have booked the role. So, a talent agent makes zero if the talent they have never gets a role. For that reason, agents are very selective in who the represent and usually talent must first prove that they are capable of doing the job. That is where the working hard part comes in. Most agents expect that talent comes to them with a resume. Getting things for your resume, for a kid, may not be as hard as you think. They will be looking for some experience and maybe some training. They need to know you can handle the pressure and do the job. So where can someone get experience?
All over. It could be the Christmas show at your church, school plays, community theaters, commercials for local businesses, student films and more. Now, you would not be getting paid for any of those but you will be learning and gaining valuable experience that you can list on a resume. Training is also helpful. Most community colleges and schools offer low cost classes. Those classes will also help you learn the ropes and maybe even make some great contacts. Since I am talking about classes…. beware of the scammers there as well. Fake agents know that we all know that agents should not be paid up front, therefore they go the route of… I will work with you… only if you pay $XXXX for these classes. The classes they offer are sub-par and may even hurt your resume as every talent agent knows who those people are. Before taking classes do your research. Make sure the person teaching is respected in their field. Classes usually cost a few hundred bucks per class, not thousands.
Once you get all that, then an agent may take a chance on you. You may be naturally talented, but it doesn’t matter, you still need the training and experience. Talent is just one of the things you need, the others are commitment and passion for the art. Doing free gigs to build a resume goes a long way to proving that you ARE committed.
Now, many families, kids and teens believe there is some magical shortcut. Many have been led to believe that if they pay someone some money it will fast track them to Disney fame. People have come to believe that because there are countless FAKE agencies that are trying to convince them of that. These fakes approach people in malls, invite them to auditions which are nothing more than sales pitches and convince them that for 1000’s of dollars they will make their kid a star…. really? If it was just that easy, every other kid in America would be on Disney Channel. See How to Spot a Modeling / Acting Scam for more on what to watch out for. Always remember that this is a job, an acting job, but a job none the less, which means THEY pay you for your work…. You do not pay them! In California it is not legal for an agent to ask talent for money to get the job so anyone doing that is not a REAL agent. If you are unsure if one is legit, ask for the license and check with the Union SAG / AFTRA to see if they are franchised.
Always remember that an agents job is getting THEIR talent booked which means they spend all day talking to production companies and casting directors about the talent they represent. Legit agents do not troll the malls and walmarts looking for “new faces”. Why would they? There are more kids than roles. Anyone approaching you anywhere about getting your kid into Disney Channel is not on the level.
OK, so until you get an agent…. how else can you try out for Disney? Once a year, the Disney Channel and Disney XD hold an open casting call. They have done this for over a decade and most have been at certain locations. This year, the Disney open auditions where actually held online and kids in every state could tryout without leaving their homes. The Disney open auditions are usually held in early summer and announce between May and July. See this years for more info on what to expect… Disney Channel & Disney XD Online Open Casting Call.
Also, every now and then Disney does a talent search to fill a role in an upcoming movie or commercial. Those happen a few times a year and no one can tell you when it will happen next. You just have to keep your eyes open. Such events DO NOT advertise. They will not appear on the radio. Those are listed through the casting directors.
Be sure to also read this page about those Disney auditions that you hear on the radio.
Hope all that helps and break a leg!
- Disney Auditions for Kids – Virtual Open Casting Call for Disney Movie Moana
- Open Auditions in Los Angeles for Disney, To Perform Internationally
- Disney Auditions for Kids – The Lion King Open Call Toronto
- Kids Disney Auditions in Orlando for an Upcoming Commercial
- Featured Extra Cast Call in Santa Fe, New Mexico for Disney Movie “Jiminy”
My daughter is apart of good acting classes she deserves a shot to act. She knows how to play the key board the piano and she is great at dramatic scenes and romantic scenes which I approve kissing. Thanks for listening to my ideas – Charea Mason, thank you, she is great with actors and girl actors thanks…=)
Hi my name is Izzy I would love? love? love? to be a Disney star one day and I’m hoping that tou guys can make me one.
Hi my name’s Evanne Johanna Casimir. I’m 15 yrs. old and I have always wanted to act. My hobbies include band, drama club, reading bowl, announcement team, and tennis. I feel like I’d be the best new young actress because not only am I good at showing emotion, I’m great at controlling my mood and emotion whenever the time is right. I’ve always aspired to be like the kids on tv and I’m looking forward to doing so. It would be a perfect opportunity. Also, I have been told I have a set of pipes on me so I can sing a little bit. Please message me as fast as you can, hopefully with good news.
So, I LOVE DISNEY CHANNEL! I always wanted to be on Disney Channel. I love the show Bunk’d, Gamer’s Guide To Pretty Much Everything, Henry Danger and more. I am 11 years old. I want to be on a disney channel show because every weekend there is nothing for me to do except play on my phone. So I am sending this message to see if I can get into Disney Channel. I have straight A’s and no bad records. I have black hair and black or brown eyes. If you guys respond to this message, I will be very happy.
I’m 12 years old. I’m in cheerleading and I love acting. It’s always been my dream to act.
My talents:
singing
acting
modeling
dance
hieght 4’11
white skin
I love singing, I love meeting new people, people tell me I’m very photogenic, and I can adapted to new situations.
My Hobbies
singing, dancing, reading, and hanging out
My Talents
singing
acting
modeling
5’1
brown skin
Hi My name is Kandyce, I’m a singer and actress.
age-13
Hair -black
Eyes-brown
home:Michigan
Race-African american
Hi my name is Nia. I am 10 years old. I have never been in a movie, show, or took a acting class. I can act sad, angry, happy, dumb, or more. I am hoping to be excepted in because I really want to be an actor when I grow up. I would love to be on Disney Channel or Nickelodeon or Disney XD. I think I am to young to be on that but I still would want to be excepted. Some of the shows I would want to be on is The Lodge, Walk the prank, Thundermans, Henry Danger, The Loud House, and Spongebob Square pants. Those are the six shows I would want to be on. If I did get to be on one of those shows I would get to meet a famous person for the third time since I have meet Christian Taylor, and a football player that plays for the Green Bay Packers. So I hope I get in in the audition.
I am almost forgetting,
Birthday:9/24/3
Hair:brown
Eyes:brown
Skin:light
Age:13
Home:los angeles
Grade:8th
Hi. My name is Amelia (Mia) Cohen and I have always wanted to be an actress. I am 11 years old, I have brown hair that goes a little bit below my shoulders, I have eyes that are cadet blue and a mix of other blues too, and I am 5″0. I have been told by many people that I have an amazing singing voice and I know that I am a pretty athletic person because I have done tae-kwon-doe for about five years before covid came around and I have also done gymnastics for four years and am pretty good at it and still training hard. I also am a pretty good swimmer and I do a bunch more things that I cannot think of off of the top of my head. I would love an opportunity to be an actress and have always wanted to be one. I have no resume, but I do have high hopes. I know I probably won’t be an actress when you look at the odds of a young girl from a place most people haven’t heard of making it against all those billions of kids out there hoping and waiting for their opportunities to come around. I cannot compete with many, but I know that I would do well. I don’t want to be an actress for the fame and fortune, but for my three f’s (family, friends, and fun). I would do almost anything to become successful and to follow my greatest dreams. Anything but my friends and family. I feel I would make a great actress who could do really well. I would be up for anything at all. I just really want to succeed and to follow my greatest dreams.
Hi, my name is Estefania but I like to be called Stefani. Ever since I was 7 yrs old I wanted to come out in movies/or shows. I am now 13 and I am still willing to come out in Disney channel. I am not giving up on my dream very easily.I am planning to take acting classes for 4 yrs straight in high school. At this point I am still convincing my parents to take me to Burbank California to meet Judy… which is only 20 mins. away from where I live. I taught myself to tumble and I know a couple flips, but from this day forward I will train hard and perform as much as I could in front of a lot of people to show them that being an actor is my future job. Deep inside me I believe I could make it. I would want for people to notice me, clap for me, and scream for me. Not just that…… but the best part of it is that I enjoy doing it. Thanks for anyone that read my speech and hope you guys make it to the audition too.
My name is Kelechi Ukeje. It has been a dream to act on Disney.
Age: 9
Date of birth: September 23, 2007
City: Silver Spring, Maryland
Can’t wait for this audition, just hoping I make it.
Hey my name is Alaijah Taylor. I was born January 9 2004 and I’m 12 and female from Cleveland Ohio. I been watching disney channel as long as I can remember. It have been my dream to finally be on Disney channel. The only person that inspires me to be on Disney channel is Zendaya. I love to see her on shake it up and now kc undercover. I’m a goofy, silly and so happy and I love to smile. But when it comes to what I have to do that’s important to me, I take it seriously. I love to be on stage and/ or set and do what I love so much. I also love dancing , modeling and acting.
I love you Disney, please send me a message.
Hi my name is Cayden. I’m a boy, age 11 and I live in Wilmore Kentucky.
please, I am a huge fan.
I am Shemaiah. I am 10 years old and I have loved acting for as long as I have been alive. I even have a Broadway book and I look at everything on Disney channel. Please let me be on Disney channel.
9 years old.
brown blonde hair
Gymnast.
I also do acting and dance.
I’m 15 years old. I love cheerleading.
Height 5’2, Weight 140 .
I would love to be acting at Disney.
Hi. I am Suzan Koch. I am 10 years old. I am from New York, New York. I love to sing, dance, act, and model. I am recently doing theatre in Lindenhurst, New York. I have light brown hair and hazel eyes. I am mixed Asian and white. I have white skin. I am 4 feet and 6 inches tall. Looking forward to hear from you Disney Channel. Thank you.
one of my dreams is to become a actress. I am 10 years old sometimes, I make plays and then act it out for my friends, families, and class. I love to sing. This year and last year I was in choir.
My name is Sienna. I am 11, but can pass from 10-13.
This is me:
95 lbs
5′ 4″
Blonde hair, blue eyes, Caucasian Female.
I love to act. It is my true passion. I play soccer and take classes at Junior Theatre Camp. I sometimes crew their plays. I would love to actually get on stage to perform. I have a great singing voice and can dance some. If you would please consider me, I would be grateful for the opportunity.
My name is Chloe and I am eleven turning 12. I have straight blonde hair which is turning darker, hazel/green eyes. I love to act. Me and my cousins act out plays and I’ve always loved drama. I have always dreamed of being on Disney. I might not be experienced but I love to act. You should give me a shot. 🙂
I am 12 years old and I like Disney shows so much. Some time I act out the TV shows, sometime I even records myself doing it. I love acting, I sing and dress up for different events too. So I hope you get this message. =)
Hi my name is krishi babbar and I am 13 years old. I have been getting inspired by some actors like James Bond, Dwayne Johnson and Sylvester Stallone.
I love action movies and also would like to be in comedy films. Also kid shows to.
Location – Los Angeles CA Age 13
Height – 5′ 7″ Hair Black
Weight – 140 lbs Eyes Black
Bust – 36 Dress n/a
Waist – 34 Shoe 14
Hips – 34
I love acting. My dream is to be a famous actor. I can sing amd I am very dramatic. Disney and cartoon network is my best two shows and nickolden. I do not want to be a bragger but please let me be an actor and I am only 11 years old.
Mustafa
I would love to be in disney. When I think about disney it makes me feel like I wish that I want to be an actor. I am 11 years old and I can sing.
I’m 12 but I can pull off like I am 14 or 15.
My name is Ashanti.
I am 14.
I weigh 125 pounds.
My height is 5’4.
Brown Hair, Hazel Brown Eyes.
I play basketball.
I enjoy giving back to the community.
I am 13 and always loved to act and sing. I would love to be famous one day and I hope today is the day. Please help me make my wish come true. with lots of love. Cheyenne Coolidge