Audition?

[Disneyqu33n]

Has anyone experienced the audition process for characters? My daughter is going to audition and would love advice.

[Disneyfun]

Even though my audition was way back in 1997, I would imagine that they are still looking for the same core characteristics.

• Enthusiasm
• Ability to have fun
• Movement quality
• Knowledge of the characters

When I went in, they taught us a small dance routine to see how we moved. They then had us portray what we thought some of the characters would move like. Through it all, I thought that they were really looking for people that would be able to have fun with guests, not be afraid to act like a cartoon, and enjoy themselves.

Hope your daughter has a good time at the audition! Tell her to brake a leg!

[PirateLover]

I have no personal experience but I know a few who have been through it. You typically get asked to do a little routine, and are given a scenario to pantomime. Exude confidence. If you mess up the dance, for example, act like it was all part of the process. Keep smiling. If you are looking to be a face character, do your makeup in a way that is reminiscent of a character you think you resemble. Good luck to your daughter!

[biggun35]

My son said that after the dance routine that everyone did, they asked him back to do some improv like build a snowman or dig a hole. Remind her that she can't speak or make sounds, that was one of the hardest parts for my son.