Get invited for Disney Channel singing auditions through work improving singing skills and experience. Many kids want the job, but several drop out because the tasks take time. Stay focused on your goal and move forward even during rejection. Many potential Disney Channel actors give up too early.
1. Hire a vocal coach for singing practice. A coach helps improve vocal range and style. Look for a coach that lists students’ accomplishments. Find a coach whose students appear on Disney Channel productions or other well-known studios.
A vocal coach provides the best option for improvement. If you cannot afford a coach, according to Disney Channel, audition with musical theatre groups in the local area (see Resource # 1). Instruction comes with live performance and the scene creates education through practice.
2. Get experience. Many Disney Channel stars, such as Miranda Cosgrove, start with experience even from the time of infancy. Dream all you want but many kids compete with experience for a Disney Channel role. Join the local musical theatre and gain experience through the productions.
3. Create a natural look. Learn about color and wardrobe. Find face shape and select the hairstyle. Consult with a professional hair stylist for an everyday style. Match makeup and wardrobe with skin and eye color. Disney looks for a clean photo, according to Alan Baltes, where the potential singer for Disney shows her everyday look (see Resource # 2).
4. Get a Headshot and Resume. Have the headshot done by a professional. Look clean and show the head and top of shoulders in color. Wear an outfit that represents the daily you. List information on the resume with the experience and contact information.
5. Get an agent. Register with an agent that presents you with Disney Channel opportunities. Experience helps and the agent finds jobs for you that look good on the resume.
Find an agent that represents Hollywood and the LA scene with the Hollywood Representation Directory. The directory lists agents with representation for that area.
Land an agent through sending a brief cover letter, resume, and headshot. Call the agent after a week, according to Alan Baltes, and see if the agent wants to represent you (see Resource # 2). The main thing, according to Alan Baltes, is keep the conversation short and professional (see Resource # 2).
Look for an agent, according to the Screen Actors Guild, that does not solicit for clients through any form of advertising, (see Resource # 3). The agency, according to the Screen Actors Guild, does not charge any money for lessons, resumes, or any other services (see Resource # 3).
6. Before the audition arrives, prepare the necessary monologue and performance. Attend the audition with the same daily look and a clean outfit, representing what you wear everyday.
Reference:
- home.disney.go.com/guestservices/faqs
- www.filmtelevisionauditions.com/
- www.sag.org/content/getting-started-actor-faq
