Although you do not need to be a seasoned performer to land a role with Walt Disney Creative Entertainment, it is important to treat the audition experience professionally. Following the expected conventions shows the casting team that you are friendly and easy to work with.
If you have been given a scheduled audition time, arrive at least 15 minutes early. If you are attending an open call, arrive no later than halfway through the designated audition period. Before you audition, you will need to find the audition location, fill out forms and warm up.
All Disney auditions are closed, which means that no one is permitted to watch auditions. If you must bring someone with you, he will be directed to a waiting area. Do not bring children to your audition. Hire a babysitter or leave them with a friend or relative.
Bring all required materials with you. A headshot and resume are not strictly required but make you appear more professional. Some auditions might require you to prepare audition material in advance. Check the official Casting website for details.
Attend the proper audition. Disney Parks Talent Casting hires performers for positions worldwide. Double-check the details of each casting notice to ensure that you are interested in the specific position being offered that day.
Any audition begins the moment you arrive and does not end until you drive away. This is especially true of Disney auditions, where those who are cast serve as ambassadors of the classic Disney name. Be friendly and positive to everyone you meet, from the person who hands you an audition form to your fellow auditioners. Thank the audition panel for its time, even if you are not cast. The Disney Entertainment community is fairly small, and although you might not be right for one role, you might be remembered for a later opportunity.
Disney looks for far more than just talent. You must be able to sell a story through song, dance or other performance. Focus on the lyrics of your audition song or the back story behind your dance. For comedy auditions, slow down and let your words sink in. Allow yourself to fully embrace and become the character, and respond as he would rather than as you would respond. Hold for applause or laughter.
Competition is extremely fierce. Realistically assess your skills before auditioning. If you have a tin ear, you will never be cast as a vocalist. If you have two left feet, skip the dance auditions. Walt Disney Creative Entertainment is massive, so focus on what you do best. Pay close attention to the website, as you just might have an offbeat skill that is just what Disney needs for the next blockbuster show.