Disney Cruise Line Character Performer Audition

[Disney Analyst]

Hey everyone, I wanted to share this because it's eating me alive, and I just want to feel the support from the Disney fan community, and to get all sorts of good energy in the air.

On March 24th, Disney Cruise Line was in Vancouver (where I live) auditioning for a 9 month contract as a Character Performer. I am just about to graduate theatre school, and have been waiting for them to come back and audition... I auditioned for them in February 2011 I believe, and got cut after the dance round.

Flash forward to now, about to graduate from a 3 year training program in acting for stage and screen... Looking for work when I am graduated... They come flying in to town to audition... And this time... I got all the way through, and got to fill out an application, and have the dance routine put on camera. I was the only guy auditioning in the 5'5" - 5'7" height range in Vancouver... Which makes me feel pretty good!! But they are auditioning in New York in a few days for the same positions... so I am all kinds of nervous!

I got to do an ICP this summer at Magic Kingdom, so I have worked for Disney... I loved working there, and had a blast! Working stands east, serving food and such... but it killed me watching people perform and not getting to.. This is the chance for a Canadian to work for Disney, and get to perform! So I am hoping the ICP really helps me with them wanting to hire... I even gave them a copy of my assessment from the managers of Stands East with my application and resume.

So long story short... Think of me... the Canadian theatre school graduate... hoping his dreams come true.

 

[Cesar R M]

lots of luck. I suppose, you will be in the wonder?

 

[Disney Analyst]

lots of luck. I suppose, you will be in the wonder?

I have no clue... it's a 9 month contract... and the audition call in New York is for Dream and Fantasy... They didn't specify for ours.

 

[sissa216]

Good luck!!

 

[Disneyfalcon]

That's super exciting! Good luck!

 

[PolynesianPrincess]

Good luck! I was dancer for 15 years and took tap, jazz, ballet, modern, etc... I danced competatively and have auditioned twice for Disney to be a character and parade performer. The first time, in 2003, I was cut after the first round but the second time, in 2011 I made it all the way to the finals. I know they have auditions once a month at WDW and there are usually 150+ each time they hold auditions. I sat in the "holding pattern" for 6 months and after 6 months with no call I was free to audition again but I chose not to. I think performing in the shows on the cruise line would be AWESOME!! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!!

 

[VitaminjTX]

Good luck! That would be a very exciting.

 

[ChuckElias]

Best of luck! If you get a contract, when would you expect to find out?

 

[Disney Analyst]

Best of luck! If you get a contract, when would you expect to find out?

The first contract should be contacted in May, second contact June or July

 

[mammaminnie]

Good luck!!!!!

 

[Disney Analyst]

Thank you everyone. I feel your good thoughts, I hope it is being released into the world, come on Disney

 

[patch553]

good luck from two very jelous people in the uk

 

[Cody Thompson]

What did your audition consist of for the Character Department for the DCL?

 

[DISNEY FANTASY]

I wanted to audition for Mickey but they said my teeth her too goofy.

 

[Cesar R M]

i just got off from the wonder in vancouver, I wonder if this guy made it to the character rooster.

 

[ChuckElias]

i just got off from the wonder in vancouver, I wonder if this guy made it to the character rooster.

Is this the character rooster that you're talking about?

 

[Cesar R M]

Is this the character rooster that you're talking about?

whoops, typoo.

and no, not that one XD

 

[Bolna]

i just got off from the wonder in vancouver, I wonder if this guy made it to the character rooster.

Love your new avatar! I hope you liked your first cruise!

 

[Cesar R M]

Love your new avatar! I hope you liked your first cruise!

I did, it was awesome!
unfortunately on my way off, I caught a cold (so did my mother )
No surprise as there were tons of guys with cold like problems in both Victoria (Vancouver island) and the cruise.

as for this thread.

anyone knows if the guy was hired? or what happened?

 

[Jonathan Dalecki]

I was digging around for a thread like this. I've actually got a callback coming up on November 10th a new company they're putting together for next year. I'm pretty excited, thrilled, terrified, and about a thousand other emotions.