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”
I also would love to work with Kenny Ortega and if there is a descendant 4 I would love to play in it.
Same Felicity!! Maybe we could work together!!
I also, live in Chouteau Oklahoma
Hi, I am Destiny Abers, I’m 13, 5’7 and very passionate and enthusiastic. I love the idea of acting and or modeling. It makes me excited for my future!
I’m 12 years old and a girl.
I’m an Indian.
I have short real dark brown hair.
I am a freestyle dancer.
I can also sing.
Hello, my name is Jessie Jeffcoat. I love acting and dancing! I can surf and play soccer! I have all A’s in my classes, I’m in 7th grade and I’m 12 years old! I have blonde hair and tan skin, with blue eyes. I am 5 foot 2 inches tall.
Hi my name is Zion Washington I have black hair and brown eyes. I’m 12 years old I live in Chicago Illinois and I wanted to be an actress since I turned 9. I would always dream of being in a movie or playing the main role on a television show. I want people to look up to me! Especially the little girls that wants to become actresses themselves. I want to be a great role model for all children including my siblings. Becoming an actress would be a dream come true! My parents and family would be so proud. I’ve been through a lot of things and i’m still holding up just fine. I want to show people how great and worthy I really am. I would always pretend that i’m acting on television , or prank my mom and she would tell me that I should become an actress. That would make me feel special. I’ve always wanted to be an actress on Disney Channel. I would watch Disney Channel every day and think “that will never be me” , or “i’ll never get a chance”. That would make me really sad because no one knew how bad i wanted to act. No one. Not even my parents. They wanted me to be a doctor when I grow up , and I didn’t. They never really gave me a chance to tell them what I wanted to be. Once I turned 11 they finally accepted the fact that I wanted to be an actress. I’m also very funny once you get to know me! My friends and some of my family say I should be a comedian. I’d rather stick to just making people smile and laugh. I love to see people smiling and laughing because of me. It makes me feel so special. When I become an actress I won’t just spend the money on myself i’ll save it for college, help my family, and help other people. I’m really looking forward to becoming an actress hopefully my dream comes true.
I’m Emme I live in New Market Maryland
Sorry I posted 4 posts.
I’m Emme and I have dark brown hair and dark brown eyes I am 4’9 and I love to act.
My name is Emme and I am a female in 6th grade. I am mature but also fun.
Hi my name is Emme and I love acting. I would love to work for Kenny Ortega in a Disney movie. I would also like to make some money for me to save up and hopefully go to Harvard one day. I am 11 years old. I can sing and “dance” and ice skate and sail. I would love to act in a movie or a show on Disney channel it is my dream. I have been in many school plays. It is my dream to sing and act.
I would love to be on Disney cause its a dream come true. I live acting, I’m acting now in a play, 10 ways to survive zombies, its fun.
My name is Benjamin Favor Rennie. I am African-American. I was Born in Minneapolis , Minnesota , United States and my Race is Black. I love playing music and I love to dance. I am 10 years old and I want to act in a movie and become a musician. I don’t want to be in a movie because of fame and Money. I want to become an actor to follow my dreams and Family so please reply if it’s a movie or a show, please let me in for an audition thank you.
My Name is Sydney Micaelyn Bates. I am 11 years old and I love to act in a movie. I have never been in a movie, commercial, anything except when I was on the news when I was 2 years old. I would love to act in a movie. Please let be in movie or a show . I Do not want to be in the movie because of money, fame or a thing special. I just to meet famous people of the movie or show. I just want to have a lot of fun. I live in Ringgold, Louisiana. Please for the love of God let me be in a movie or show. Please.
Hello, I am 15 years old. I have straight brown hair, my eyes are honey brown, I live in New Mexico, I’ve been acting for about 6 years now in school plays and other acting rolls I’ve thought were cool. Ive been wanting to send this for awhile but never really had the chance, I would love to apart of Disney I would love to be an inspiration. I hope you will give me this opportunity I will be looking forward to it!
I want to be a actor because it’s been my dream since I was a baby. I love to work for Disney. I love Kenny O. I would love to work for him and act in movies. I would love to rack in a couple bucks for the family. I would love to work for you please.
Hi, I’m current 11 but turning 12 and I’ve always wanted to be an actress, not for the money, not for the fame, but so I can have fun. I’ve done a few plays and one of them was Aladdin and I memorized everyone’s script within a few days, like I could remind someone of their line or what they’re Supposed to do. I’m pretty tall for my age I’m 5,4 in the 6th grade and really mature.
My name is Gerda summers. I always dreamed of becoming a actress. Disney channel ia my life. I always watch it and I sometimes practice in the mirror, room etc (acting). I don’t wanna become an actress just because of money and fame, but I want my talent to be noticed around the world.
Have you been taking theatre because I have.
Hi my name is justice Hastings and I live in Sydney. I would love to act for Disney channel because I dream to be and actress like dove Cameron and I am 13 years old. The reason why I would like to do this is all OK for my self but my family and pay them back for all the things they have done for me. I have black curly hair and brown eyes.
Hi I’m Calil Woods.
I would love to be on Disney, even if I’m an extra.
I watch Disney everyday. I would love to audition for any Show. I would like to get paid a little bit, not a lot just a little bit, my talents are singing, acting, and I can learn how to dance . My favorite TV show is Andy Mac. My favorite movies are all of the movies of Descendants. I live in Florida.
Hello my name is Madison Valdez. I am an 12 year old girl who lives to act and loves to entertain people. It has always been a dream for me to act. I am 5’2″ with brown hair brown and eyes. I love to interact with people. I am very good at remembering lines in plays. I would love to have an audition for a part in any available spots.
My name is Rosey. I am 14 and my dream is to just be on Disney Channel, be out there and help people out just like Cameron Boyce.
Hi my name is Gracie. I am 12 years old and I am a twin. I live in Massachusetts on an island called Martha’s Vineyard where lots of movies are filmed. I have chestnut colored hair, brown eyes, and I am 5’4”. I would absolutely love to be on Disney Channel in any way possible! I love to act and I would be very excited about any role I could get.
Thank you so much!
Hi my Name is Saima Mbeeli.
I would love to work for Disney channel any show would be fine even if I’m an extra I would be honest.
I am 12 yrs of age, I live Windhoek Nam
Talents: singing, acting, dancing.
Role model: Dove Cameron.
Hi my name is kelisha annisha Graham. I’m 12 almost 13. I would love to audition for Disney, it’s always been my dream every time I watch Disney I see how creative kids are. One day I wish I could audition. I just want to help my family.
Did you have to move to L.A.?
My name is Jayana Powell. I’m 9 about to be 10. I have black hair and brown eyes. I live in Las Vegas. I can’t sing or play an instrument. I can only dance. Role model: China Anne McClain
Hi, my daughter would like to audition. Can you send me more info please.. I know it’s Oct 5 2019 in New Orleans but what’s the time and location?
I am 15 years old and I’m 5’1″. I have long blonde hair and blue eyes. I live in Phenix City, AL. I love to help people. I get along with people and my dream since I was really little like when I came out of my mom, lol. I’ve always wanted to be an actress but mainly on Disney channel. I watch it everyday and I grew up watching Disney channel my whole life and Disney channel has made me the person I am today. I’m so grateful for that. I love everything y’all do. I hope one day i can be an actress on Disney channel and help people and make the world a better place just like Cameron Boyce did.
Hi my name is Destiny Williams . I am 13 years old and I’m a great actress . I have a nice cream hair and brown eyes . I live in Jamaica and I come to America every now and then. I have a rough voice , but I can sing .
Hi, My name is Alexis Smith and I am 20 years old, Blonde curly hair, brown eyes, 5’5. From Atlanta, GA. Also a photographer.
Hi I am 10 years old 56 inches, I have mid length dirty blonde hair. I have gorgeous blue eyes and I really want to be a Disney star. I play on a travel softball team as first base and I get along really well with people, so I’m hoping to get recognized and looking forward for cast calls :).
My name is Litzie Garcia. I have been in some plays before. I am 12 and I live in MA. I have brown curly hair and hazel/green eyes. I am 5’2 and would love to join Disney Chanel. I am a great artist too. I promise I’ll be the best actor I can but it’s fine if I don’t get chosen as well!
Hi I’m Kelly I love watching Disney when I was young and still do but I don’t think my family wants to go flying to Atlanta to open cast when I might not even get in so I was trying to see if you can put auditions in every state, please. I would love to be on Disney channel
Hi I’m Jennee. I am a 4.0 foot tall. I am 10 years old, grade, in south Africa, I go to cyrlidene primary school. I love Disney so much and I like to act and if you have any positions available for me I would be very interested in the position.
Hi wassup, my name is Dale and this might seem strange but I’m 37 and I’ve always wanted to give acting a try ever since I was a baby especially for Disney and Nickelodeon no matter which shows.
Heck even if I was just an extra or a walk-on I’d be on the show no doubt.
But the Only probably was my family Never Even had the means to even help me get started then and still don’t to this day.. I don’t even hardly have the money to go leave my driveway much less travel to tryout for an audition for a show.. But It’d be an Honor if I got picked, I just can’t travel due to financial problems and set backs due to NOT having a job, even part time or even seasonal work.. Someone would have to help me out. Anyway take care and many blessings to everyone?
Hi, my name is Kayla, I am 12 years old and I think I would be a great actor. since I was little I have always wanted to be a movie star, and I did dance gymnastics and I also did a couple of plays through school. I had the main part for two of the place and for 1 of the plays I was a secondary character. I have always loved memorizing and doing all of the plays and watching the sets be made and practicing the script. some hobbies I have is reading and swimming I am a competitive swimmer but I love acting it’s my favorite hobby. Sometime I also sew some seat cushions and pillows, and most recently I made a quilt. Whenever the opportunity, I end up trying for the main part or secondary part of the play. If I get a part in any Disney show that be my first real show and I would be very excited and I would love just to be in something even if it is just an extra. Thank you for reading this if you do!
And I am 15 years old and I have dancing and singing experience of 10 years.
Hi, my name is Ranyece Taylor. I am 12 years old and live in FL. I think I would be a great actress, because I have menus talents, such as; dancing, singing and acting. I grew up dancing in my church and singing there. In school we would have plays where I would act as a character. With all of this I would say, yes I have experience and would love to be an actress for Disney channel or even do a voice for a character on Disney.