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!
Hi, my name is Bliss I’m female and I am 14 years old. I have not auditioned to be in a show before but I am hoping to be an actor. I love Disney channel and have been told by friends and family that I am a very good actor.
Height: 5’3
Weight: 145
Hair color: Light brown
Skin color: pale
And this is Veronica Ventura again. I am nice with black, white and Spanish but I don’t speck Spanish.
Hi my name is Veronica Ventura. I really really want to act and sing and dance I am 13 year old. I live in Kenner, Louisiana. I think I could act good and have a chance. I have highlighted hair that I brown and blond and am about 4/11 or 5/1 for my height. Can you please let me act for any of the Disney shows or movies.
I am struggling selling bottle just to be on Disney channel which which is my my dream. I am 12. I want to leave a legacy. I am funny, smart, want to go to Harvard, very good acting makes people laugh, cheers up people. Please give me a chance, believe it or not I will do everything in my power to be an actor on Disney channel shows. That is all, wish me luck because I will need it.
I am 12 years old female hoping to be an actor. I have done plays at local park districts since I have been 6 and really love it. I live in Chicago and am 4.8 feet
Also I have talents of ballet, gymnastics, cheerleading and am very flexible.
And I have dark brown hair and I am Latina and can speek Spanish
Hi my name is Chloe Lawless. I am 15 years old and I love to dance. I am a lyrical dancer. I have been interested in becoming an actress for quite some while now I would really love if you could pick me.
Hello. I am a 12 year old girl, I am 5’2, with brown/orange hair, I’m a confident girl with a lots of humor. I am looking forward to starting my acting career. I know I can do it!
I am Jayona and am almost 11 years old.
Hair Dark brown, eyes brown/hazel, skin brown, very bright and I auditioned for liv and maddie when I was eight. I got the part but could not go to L A and now looking forward to a new experience.
My name is Cynthia. I’ve been watching Disney Channel ever since very little. I don’t have any acting experience but watching movies, series has inspired me to be an actress. And it would incredibly amazing if I could be part of such and amazing channel.
Hi,
My name is Syraah Dosanjh. My hair color is hazel and my eye color is hazel green. I have light skin and have the height of 162.56 centimetres tall and weigh 120 pounds. I am 13 years old and am well skilled at the violin, piano and ukulele. I as we know how to dance lyrical, contemporary, jazz, acro and ballet. I am not to far from fluent in french and very skilled in math and science. Acting and modeling has always been my passion and i will fight to make my dream come true because I only live once.
Hello…I am 13 years old and I am a female. I never had any experience with theater but I’m joining the drama club in my school. I like to sing and rap and dance but I can’t really dance to be honest but I got told I can rap and sing. I hope you could accept me. I will try my best of course and I always wanted to be an actor since I was 5 years old.
Race: African American
Height:5’3-5’4
Eye color: brown but looks black
Hair color: brown
I want to prove that anything is possible if u try and if you’re patient and if you never give up because that’s all it takes.
My name is Danica Steele. I have beautiful blond hair. I have yellow green eyes. I am 4 foot 6 inches. I am very beautiful, but I am only 11. Please consider me. I can act dance and sing. I rather a show, than a movie.
I’m Emma. I’m 11 years old. I’ve had a dream of acting for years. I’m in drama club at my school. Me and my sister used to make up skits, then we would preform to my parents and my grandparents. We had so much fun. It would be amazing being with Disney channel!
I am 11 years old and my name is Olivia. I live in England and my reason for signing up to be a Disney channel star is to express my feelings and to be a role model. sher Dov Angel is a sweet smart kid and has the same qualities as me. Please give me a chance and I will show you what I have got!
I am 11 years old I have brown hair and blue eyes. I am 4 foot 12 inches. I have never been in a commercial or TV show. I have never acted but I’ve wanted to make or be in movies for a while. If I get this all those dreams will come sooner than I thought. I am starting to learn Spanish. I do not know it well but I would love to be on the show.
My name is Flora. I am 16 years old and I have had a rough child hood but have extremely good grades and would love to be on Disney. I want to become famous. it’s a dream of mine.
Hi my name is Logan powner. I have been in the Disney film Alice through the looking glass, modeled for cantebury sports , and done the co-op christmas tv ad , i am a great actor and am can memorize lines quickly, am very talented in all sports,can horse ride, and am hard working. I am based in a small village in England UK and have 2 brothers and a sister, I would not let you down, if I have the chance to do work for you. Kind regards Logan powner, age 13yrs.
Hi! My name is Lennon. I am 9 years old. I have had no acting experience but am great at acting as keeping a secret for fun! I have dirty blonde hair and blue eyes. I love almost every Disney movie. Every morning I watch Disney channel and especially LOVE descendants. I like Andi Mack, Stuck in the middle, Girl meets world, Jessie, Bizardvark, and Bunked. I have a HUGE passion for animals. I have 4 dogs and 1 guinea pig. Based on my point of view I think I’m nice, funny, and can be friends with anyone who gives me a chance. I would love to have an acting role( Also in descendants!!!)
I would love to audition.
~ Hey my name is Sybrina Powell. I am 15 years old and I’ve been acting my whole life. I’m very hard working and will strive to bring you my best. I am 5’4. I have short brown hair. I can sing a little I write music and do covers to songs. Acting is my whole life. I wouldn’t dream of doing anything other than acting and music. I’m extremely dramatic. I practice a lot at home to movie scripts.
Hello my name is Isaiah Quiroz.
I am a confident and a very sociable teenager from corona,California.
I have green eyes, Black hair, Hispanic, 5 10.
Growing up. I have always been known as the crazy fun nice and cute person at school and in my family. Through my life I have shown traits to my friends and family that I am a very and sometimes over confident person.i would sing songs, dance, and mimic other people.
As I grew older I started to enjoy being the person that everybody recognizes and knows and I still live that.
I’m a cute funny smart and confident boy with an amazing smile and want to use my blessings and traits as a person to make a future for myself.
If you give me a chance to make my dream a reality, then I will be worth it.
I really hope I can be on Disney as that is my dream job.
My name is Alauna. I am 11 years old but I can pass as a teenager. My dream has been to be an actress all of my life. I am inexperienced, but after this website I hope to be experienced. I live in a very small town called Robertsdale, Alabama. Nobody has heard of it. The date is 10-9-17 so this post is outdated but I don’t care. I just want my career to push off.
My name is Ezekiel, I am 7 years old 4 feet tall. I was born in Kissimmee fl. My mother is Cuban American and my father is Dominican American. I love to watch power rangers/ KC undercover/ Pokemon. I love to play outside and ride my bike. I love to make my friends laugh when I’m with them. I have always loved acting and I would love an opportunity to play in an acting roll. I love to make my family and friends laugh, I definitely have a great personality and put my all in anything I put my mind to.
I am a 10 year old youtuber. I have over 600 views on YouTube have a lot of talent. I’m A kid trying to get into a show/movie.
Hi , I am Aida Fuentes, and I am 12 years old. I am not that good at acting but with a little of help I can become better. I also dance and am extremely good at it. I am good at singing. I can act like a 11 year old to 13 year old. My hair color is brown, I am half Hispanic and half native american. My skin tone is light. I am about 5 feet and 1.2 inches. Also my dream is to be an actor on Disney Channel.
Hi, my name is Allen. I am 10 years old. I have blonde hair, blue eyes. I weigh 55 pounds and I am 4 feet and 3 inches. I have always loved acting. I hope you take this under consideration.
I’m 14 years old my name is Eliana Martinez. I really would like my acting career to kick off. I live in New York and it would be an honor to get the chance to make my dream come true.
My name is Marki Stevens and I have light brown hair and dark eyes. I am 9 years old and live in Indiana. I’m 4 feet and 6 inches tall. I also wear glasses. I would very much like to act for Disney. I have never acted before but I like performing. I also like to sing. I am hardworking, loyal, and funny.
My name is Lana ( Pronounced Law-na), I am 12 years of age though I can pass as an extremely short 13 or 14 year old. I am 4 feet, 11 inches tall, light brown hair with red undertones, gray/gray-blue eyes, fairly pale in skin tone. I am an aspiring actress I have acted in a few school plays, I can sing, play piano and flute, and am skilled in academics. I am not the most graceful person but I am a quick learner. I am not very well educated in dance but, again, I learn quickly and can memorize routines fairly quickly, with a little guidance of course. I don’t have very much experience in acting but have been told that I was a natural by many people. My dream has always been to work for Disney, and I am a perfectionist and an extremely hard worker.