Audition Tips

I thought I would create a blog for all of us going out to the Disney CP auditions! Being an actor myself I have gone on countless.....countless auditions so I think my advice matters in this case. :)

Tip #1:

Be there early! If check in is at 3 be there at 2! There is a saying in the business, "To be early is to be on time, to be on time is to be late, to be late is unacceptable!"
Getting there early gives you ample time to stretch, warm up, release some nerves. Warming up is CRUCIAL. Even if the combination we're learning is simple still stretch and warm up. You don't want anything to hold you back. If you get there closer to the start time you probably won't have as much time to do this as you will probably get thrown into the action immediately. Also if you get there early you have more time to meet other people. Personally for me, if I know people there i'm more willing to go big in my audition.

Tip #2:Dress comfortably. Dress like a dancer! Chances are those they push through the audition are the ones that look like dancers! I plan on wearing a leotard with a tee (to hide my tattoo), my dance shorts, tights, and nude jazz shoes. Leg warmers depending on my mood. Dancer clothes are form fitting so instructors can see the muscles and how they're moving so they can tell if they're moving correctly. If you're wearing sweat pants that's going to hide a lot of what you're doing. Don't wear baggy clothes. You may be comfortable. But at a dance audition you just come across as sloppy. Also don't wear a ton of makeup. Some foundation and concealer is ok just don't cake it on. And some neutral eyeshadows may be ok. But they want to see you. Not a caked on you.

Tip #3
SMILE! If you don't smile then it's pretty safe to assume you didn't pass the audition. This is Disney! You HAVE to smile! If you don't then it comes across as you don't care, are too tired, or you're bored. If you are any of these things then just don't show it. But try to have as much fun as possible. I know two guys who completely forgot a dance combination in an audition but they whipped out this crazy improv dance that really entertained the crowd and they were both cast. If you do forget something DO NOT let that smile drop from your face because the casting director's eyes will go right to you if you do.

Tip #4Be nice to all members of staff. Stage Managers, etc. If you are rude to these people they WILL go to the directors and you WILL NOT be cast. Don't put yourself in that position. Be kind and gracious to anybody. Even in a waiting area. You may be around a million people and not one of them may appear to be in uniform but if you are even just heard complaining about the wait, about the weather, about anything someone who matters could hear you and take that negativity to the director. So don't be negative, don't be rude, don't be stupid.

Tip #5
If you are cut don't hang around and mope. Don't beg and plead with them for a second chance. It may not be over for you. They simply have just seen all they need to see from you. If you cry and plead and beg with them that will send them over the fence and not take you. Nobody wants a drama queen. So in the event that you are cut or they ask you to leave simply smile and say thank you...and leave.

I hope this was informative! Feel free to ask me any other auditioning questions you may have!