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!
I loved Disney since age 3. I want to audition for Disney. I have a good singing voice.
Hi I am 12 year old Shakira Jordan and I’m a singer that lives in Columbus, OH. I love to sing. I can’t really sing but I do dub smashes most of the time! I am an African American with dusty-brown hair and dark brown eyes.
I’m 10 years old and my name is Michelle onyeka. I’m African with great English. I sing, act and do ballet. I have black hair and dark brown eyes. I used to play roblox with the name galaxylife104. I am a friend like you. Do you play roblox and is you name younge_lyric?
Do you play roblox with the name younge_lyric. I do sorta with the old name galaxylife104.
Hello, my name is Rebecca, I live in Vista CA, and I am 11 years old. I have been dancing since I was two years old and I dance competitively. I also have been singing since I was 6 years old, play piano and guitar. I have blond hair, blue eyes white skin and can speak French, English and Spanish. I have also been in 8 plays all starting as the main character. Every one at school says they know for a fact that I will be in a movie or TV show one day, and I hope they are right, this is my passion and why I love to do and I am hoping you guys will get back to me and at least give me a chance.
I love Disney and I’m just wishing I get to be apart of that Disney experience.
I have brown hair.
Height 5’3.
Weight 50.
Slim.
Age 13.
Liberia .
I am 11 years old and love Disney. I have black hair with strips of brown with brown eyes and watch show when I can and I live in vista California and love to play game go to school and hang out. Love singing and music 2 year dancing experience. I love challenges,and love to write and so much more. Thank your for reading.
I always wanted to become a disney star. I fell in love with disney when I was 6.
My name is Laniya Pennington. I am 12 years old and I live in Detroit MI. I want to audition for tv shows like for example jessie, Alexa & Katie, liv and Maddie. I’ve basically been trying to find somewhere and someone to audition for.
Hello, my name is Joel(13) I love to act and I am a people person. I am from Bedford, England and I am very funny. People in my school even say I should be a actor.
I’m Fernando I live in Laredo,TX. I would like to be a Disney Star. I’m 10 years old, brown eyes,I’m 3’3 and I’m a boy. I’m very good at acting, singing, and remembering lines and I would like to have the experience of a Disney Star. If you pick me I will not let you down Disney. I’m very kind, friendly, speak well with others, and I have no stage fright or any kind of shyness, full of joy and very loving. I’m a honor society student and G.T. (gifted and talented). I would love to be part of a Disney family.
Hello I am Sachin Rathore from INDIA.
Skin colour cream.
Height 5’3 feet.
Hair black.
Eyes black.
If you have any work in Delhi, India, please give me.
Sachin Rathore
Name: Gianna Spinelli
Age: 11
Gender:female
Hi I would really love to act on Disney channel. I have been watching it since I was 6 years old. I really love it. I always enjoyed seeing the actors and actresses on there and always hoping I could become one of them. I really hope someday I will be one of them. The shows they put on Disney channel are the best.
I hope one day I could become one of those actresses but for now I will just live my normal life.
Hi there I’m chase Johnson. I’m 9 year old and I love acting. I’m from Texas. I love Disney and I would love to be on it. I’m always available and I’m on time and I’m nice and outgoing. I’m 4ft tall with brown hair, brown eyes and I’m 80lbs. I’m going to Disney world for spring break in March.
I am 12 years old and I started on this app called [redacted], its 100% free and you can self-tape yourself and submit it to casting director, Managers, and Agents can see you and even cast you in shows and/or movies. It’s an amazing app for beginners, it has helped a lot of people. One of my friends started it and he has already gotten a Manager and an Agent from that app. Again its 100% free for any ages. I think you guys should try. If you want you can email me for more information don’t worry I can promise you i’m not a stalker or anything.
Thanks so much!! I’ve been trying to find and app or website for online casting calls for soooo long, but they’re all websites you have to pay for to use. This is the best advice I’ve received in a long time! Again, thank you so much!
Hi, My Name is James and I am almost 5 years old and am currently working with an agent… I love anything Disney and would love to be on movies, shows, commercials, promo events. I am going on a Disney cruise soon to meet the characters and have fun with them. I love to entertain and help people. Please contact my Mom to tell us what we need to do to start working with you.
Thank You,
James.
Hi my name is Camden Moore. I am 12, biracial, with brown hazel eyes with black hair. I live in Birmingham Alabama.
Name : Ruth Amoah Mensah
Age: 11
Height: 5’1 and a half
Skin color: African American
hair color : brown
The reason I would love to act on Disney channel is because all my life all I wanted to do was act, sing, and entertain.
But I never got the chance to and because my father is not around right now and my mom has to do everything with two kids and her mom and I just want to do anything I can to help her. Make sure she is proud of me.
Since my dad is not around right now as the oldest, I think I should take my responsibility to make sure my family is not lacking what they need and acting might just do the trick and maybe I can even buy a bigger house for my family.
Hello. My name is Peach Tsang. I am an 11 year old girl and I am very smart, and very talented. I have a youtube channel called Powerful Peach. I do Martial Arts at Hunzingers Karate school in Blakley. I do Ballet and Jazz at Arditos dance school. I am almost a black belt in karate as well. I am very good at memorizing things. In my school I have done Drama Club for 3 years. I am not very good at Gymnastics. I know a few moves though. Though I don’t know Gymnastics that well, I can learn very fast. For example I learned my lines for a play in and hour or less. I only had two lines, but I’m still proud of my self. I love Miraculous Ladybug, and Power Rangers. I think I would make an excellent actor for Disney Channel. It is my dream to act. I am smart, brave, daring, helpful, kind, caring, joyful, not a bully. I hope you choose me. My height is a little over 5 feet. My real name is Elizabeth, but if I do get the acting job you can call me Peach its my nickname. I am not very famous yet, But with your help I hope we can achieve it. please respond to me by February 6 2019. Thank you for your time.
I also enjoy Miraculous and it seems we have much in common, except for things like a YouTube channel. I have the same passion.
Name: Ruthy Amoah Mensah
Age:11
Birth: May 20 2007
Height :5’1 and a half
living : The United States of America, Delaware.
The reason I would love to act on the Disney channel is because all my life I wanted to act, sing, and entertain but I never got the chance to. Now I think I can and because my father is not with us right now and I want to do anything I can to help my mother and brother. Hopefully make Enough money to buy a bigger house and make sure my mom is proud of me because as my father is gone as the oldest I should take care of my family this is my story.
Hi my name is Zashonai, my last name is Solis. I’m 13 years old and it’s always been my dream to act on Disney. I’m in Drama and I act in school. I talk a lot and I’m not shy at all once I start talking I can’t ever stop but I’m not annoying, it may be confusing but you’ll understand.
Name:Zashonai
Last:Solis
Age: 13
Height:5’3
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Eye color: Dark Brown
Race: Hispanic/Latina
Gender: Female
City: Twin Falls
State: Idaho
Zip code: 83301
I’m very energetic and I get a long with everyone I meet I’m a very happy person I always focus on the future my Dream Job is to be and Actress on Disney I’m a very goofy person I’m not serious I’m only serious when I listen to what I have to do I want a Job where I can Have Fun And Laugh So I would Like to become and Actress I know I may not be as good as the other people trying to be an Actor but when it comes to my Dreams I’ll never stop fighting no matter what I’ll try to accomplish my Goals and Dreams and to become an Actress is a Goal I would like to accomplish very much please get back to me A.S.A.P.
Thank You For Your Time! I’m a nice person and I always try to get along with my enemies I want the world to be Positive.
My name is Abigail and I have been watching Disney channel since I was little. I always loved it’s show.
AGE:13
BIRTH:11/04/2006
weight:60.5
HEIGHT:4.5 feet
COUNTRY:Nigeria
I can sing, I dance a little, I have a little experience from school plays and I am also very funny and always happy. I talk to every one, I hope that you give me a chance because I would love it.
Hello my name is Laney. I am 11 years old and I really want to act and/or sing in a Disney show or movie. I’ve been in a few plays before and they went well. I am 5 ft 4. I have blond hair just below my shoulders, light skin and green eyes. I would love to be in a show or movie and I would appreciate if someone got back to me.
Being a Disney star is just anybody’s dream.
me too
I’m 12 years old (almost like 1 month away)
same here
Oh yea I’m 12
Hi my name is Kaylee!
I always loved Disney channel and wanted to act in tons of the shows. It is my life dream to be an actress!
Skin: white/irish
Hair: med length to sholders
Dark brown
Height: 5:4
Weight: 74.9 last I checked
Personality: Happy, very, very energetic , love to sing, love acting, talk a lot!
I have also participated in many school plays as some of the main parts.
Thank You,
Kaylee
P.S. Plaza give me a chance and get back to me
I’m Unna Lamwere.
I’m 12 years old .
I want to be in a Disney movie or show.
I’ve been in front of an audience when i was 11 years old at my school’s family fun day singing uptown funk.
My dream would be to act on Disney and meet may inspiration singer and actress China Anne MCclain
I live in Zimbabwe.
Unna: I’m light skinned black, I have black hair which is up to my shoulders and chocolate brown eyes.
Hello my name is Olivia and i’m 11 years old. I have a good amount of experience for being a child.
Hair/eye color: Brown hair Blue and green eyes.
Experience: Tap dancing, Ballet, Jungle Book Jr-Ensemble Winnie The Pooh- Kanga, School house rock – Ensemble, The Enchanted Bookshop-Mom.
Height, Almost 5 feet.
5th grade
Home: Bluffton South Carolina
I have done lots of acting and singing and dancing but I want to get into film and more on stage plays.
Please contact me … Thanks Olivia
Hi my name is Madison Kosenesky.
I am 12 years old in the seventh grade.
I have dirty blonde hair and blue eyes.
I am Czechoslovakian, polish,Jewish,and many more.
I live in Countryside, Illinois.
I would really like to try out for a Disney Channel role because ever since I was born my family has been going to Disney world.
Everything about my family and I is Disney,that is what we mostly talk about,and outside my house has Disney stuff.
I love watching Disney Channel and always had a dream of being a character or on of the main characters on a Disney show.
I am creative,smart and very quirky and I guess you could say a little awkward sometimes.
I am a 1st degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and a Wrestler for my middle school.
I have tried out at one of my school’s plays of Shrek.I tried out for The Dragon,but didn’t make the cut.
I Love to try new things and I love to write.
I have two siblings a younger brother and a younger sister,which makes me the older one.
I love fantasy and mystery.
Please contact me at anytime if there may be a role where you think that I may suit.Thank you so much for reading my long rplay.
I would love to act I have tried it but only once and it was really fun. To me acting is more than becoming famous but its the fact that I can do what I love and be recognized for it. I’m am 14. I have black hair and I’m from Jamaica.
Hi!My name is Miantsa and I’m from Madagascar.
My dream is to be on Disney Channel.
I am 10 years old and I have brown eyes and black hair.
I’m very happy to be a new actress, maybe on Disney channel.
Thank you!
Miantsa
I have always wanted to be on Disney Channel.
I live in Chicago.
Hi my name is Angelina Lopez.
I am 12 years old.
I have brown hair and dark brown eyes.
I am Hispanic and Puerto Rican.
I would love to have a chance to audition for a Disney Channel tv show or movie.
Hi! My name is Janelle Lee.
I am around 5 feet and want to be in Disney channel. I love acting and singing. I did ballet for 6-7 years. I am 13 years old. I am a huge fan of disney’s descendants and liv and Maddie. I love Andi Mack and ant farm. I have black hair, dark brown eyes. I am Chinese.
Hi my name is Anthony and I have always wanted to be in a Disney show!
I am 5 foot 6 inches, Red Hair, Male, 13 years old.
I have a bubbly quiet personality. I have done some church and school plays.
Contact me anytime!
Hi my name kiesten and my nickname is kiki. I have been acting sense I was 6. I can sing, play piano, and act. I would love to be on a TV show. I’m planning on being an actress when I grow up and I hope that this can be the way that I start that occupation. I am 10 years old and I will act for you without pay. thank you for reading this -kiersten