Just a handy heads up from a "friend" of the Princesses (apparently the official Company line when you work as a character - you will always say you're a "friend of" theirs) - she sent me a bunch of info for aspiring character performers/dancers on board on newer ships! SO if you wanna give it a shot, definitely do it - no previous experience required, it's all in your appearance & presentation/animation. So you could have years and years of stage experience but look nothing at all like what they want!

Give it a shot - this is the last time they'll be holding an open casting in Toronto in 2012 (*officially so far)!

Tuesday, October 23, 2012 10:00 AM Time zone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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Disney Character Performers for Disney Fantasy and Dream For: Disney Cruise Line Audition City: Toronto, Canada Location: OIP Dance Centre Looking For: Disney Character Look-alikes and Disney Character Performers
Disney Cruise Line® is seeking talented and versatile Disney Character performers for entertainment productions on our luxury cruise liners, the Disney Dream® and our newest ship, the Disney Fantasy® sailing on voyages to Bahamian and Caribbean ports. Nine month contracts begin November 2012 and include competitive pay, room and board, guest sailing privileges, contract completion bonus, additional benefits package and no cruise staff duty. Seeking the following roles: Performers appear as fully costumed Disney Characters in our Mainstage musical theatre productions, meet and greets, events and production numbers on board the ships. Some Disney Costumed Character performers also appear as Disney Character Look-alikes. Some performers step out into ensemble dancer roles. *Females:* 4'8" - 5'0” 5'1" - 5'3" 5'5" - 5'8" *Males:* 5'1 - 5'3" and 5'5" - 5'8" with a youthful look 5'11" - 6'2" Note: Candidates will be measured at sign-in. Location: OIP Dance Centre 190 Richmond Street East - 2nd floor Toronto, Ontario M5A 1P1 Sign-in begins at 9:00 AM -10:00AM-Late applicants will not be accepted. Requirements: Performers must be at least 18 years of age Please provide a current headshot and resume Be prepared to learn a movement and animation exercise Please dress in comfortable clothing you are able to move in EOE – Drawing Creativity from Diversity - ©Disney What to expect at a Disney audition... We hold auditions in many different locations all over the world. While each one is a bit different, there are some basic things you can expect at every Disney audition. Disney Character Performer & Look Alikes We won't ask you to have any specific content prepared for a Character Audition, but you can prepare in other ways. Remember that most roles in this category will require you to portray one of our world-famous Disney Characters with no words at all. You'll communicate through gestures and movement. The auditions are based primarily on movement, physical coordination and attitude. " A place to check in There will always be a Cast Member to help you check in and answer some basic questions about how the audition will run. This Cast Member will record your name and the time you arrived, and take your Headshot & Resume or give you an Audition Application form to fill out. Make sure to arrive early in order to give yourself time to check in and fill out the paperwork. Keeping to the clock We're a very time conscious bunch. We'll do our very best to keep the audition running on time, but we need your help in order to do that. It's very important that you arrive in plenty of time to complete your check-in and ready yourself for a great audition. Generally speaking, this means at least 15 minutes before your scheduled audition time. If it's your first time to a particular audition location, please plan enough travel time to navigate an unfamiliar place. The audition room Walking into the main audition room can be intimidating... but stay cool and have fun with it. Remember that we're people too, and we're quite happy that you came to audition for us. Keep your confidence and come right on in! Your audition will be run by a Disney Casting Director. As you enter the audition room we'll do our best to introduce ourselves, and give you a few instructions to help you through the audition. The room setup will vary based on the type of audition you're attending. It may be a small rehearsal hall with just a few Casting Directors, or a large facility with several people for a group audition. Either way, be sure to listen to any instructions that are given, and do your best! Closed auditions All Disney auditions are closed auditions. This means that we don't allow anyone into the audition room who is not auditioning. While we understand the important role the support of friends and family play in every performer's life, the audition is one place you must go on your own. If someone does accompany you to an audition, they will be asked to wait in the holding area of the audition venue." Audition Tips When you go to an audition you want to put your very best foot forward. Here are a few tips to help you along. Be on time Remember that your audition begins even before you arrive! Be sure to plan enough preparation and travel time for your audition. We can't stress enough how important it is to arrive on-time to your audition... and in most cases this means at least 15 minutes before your scheduled audition time. Being late, no matter the reason, can negatively affect your audition, or prevent you from being seen altogether. Headshot & Resume No matter what kind of role you're auditioning for, it's a good idea to have a Headshot and Resume on hand. Good quality photos on standard letter size paper are best. Make sure the photo you use is representative of the way you look now. If you change your appearance in any way, be sure to update your headshot. As you choose a photo, remember that your headshot is the calling card you leave behind for the Disney Casting team to remember you. Make sure it's the best possible representation of who you are. Keep your resume to one page and list your most recent experience and accomplishments. Don't worry if you have limited experience. Affix your resume securely to the back of your headshot, or have it printed directly on the back. Also, remember that we'll need to keep the photo & resume.

Disney Character Performers for Disney Fantasy and Dream

For: Disney Cruise Line
Audition City: Toronto, Canada
Location: OIP Dance Centre
Looking For: Disney Character Look-alikes and Disney Character Performers

Disney Cruise Line® is seeking talented and versatile Disney Character performers for entertainment productions on our luxury cruise liners, the Disney Dream® and our newest ship, the Disney Fantasy® sailing on voyages to Bahamian and Caribbean ports.
Nine month contracts begin November 2012 and include competitive pay, room and board, guest sailing privileges, contract completion bonus, additional benefits package and no cruise staff duty.

Seeking the following roles:
Performers appear as fully costumed Disney Characters in our Mainstage musical theatre productions, meet and greets, events and production numbers on board the ships. Some Disney Costumed Character performers also appear as Disney Character Look-alikes. Some performers step out into ensemble dancer roles.

Females:

4'8" - 5'0”
5'1" - 5'3"
5'5" - 5'8"

Males:

5'1 - 5'3" and 5'5" - 5'8" with a youthful look
5'11" - 6'2"

Note: Candidates will be measured at sign-in.

Location:
OIP Dance Centre
190 Richmond Street East - 2nd floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5A 1P1

Sign-in begins at 9:00 AM -10:00AM-Late applicants will not be accepted.

Requirements:

Performers must be at least 18 years of age
Please provide a current headshot and resume
Be prepared to learn a movement and animation exercise
Please dress in comfortable clothing you are able to move in

EOE – Drawing Creativity from Diversity - ©Disney

What to expect at a Disney audition...

We hold auditions in many different locations all over the world. While each one is a bit different, there are some basic things you can expect at every Disney audition.

Disney Character Performer & Look Alikes

We won't ask you to have any specific content prepared for a Character Audition, but you can prepare in other ways.

Remember that most roles in this category will require you to portray one of our world-famous Disney Characters with no words at all. You'll communicate through gestures and movement. The auditions are based primarily on movement, physical coordination and attitude.

A place to check in

There will always be a Cast Member to help you check in and answer some basic questions about how the audition will run. This Cast Member will record your name and the time you arrived, and take your Headshot & Resume or give you an Audition Application form to fill out. Make sure to arrive early in order to give yourself time to check in and fill out the paperwork.

Keeping to the clock

We're a very time conscious bunch. We'll do our very best to keep the audition running on time, but we need your help in order to do that. It's very important that you arrive in plenty of time to complete your check-in and ready yourself for a great audition. Generally speaking, this means at least 15 minutes before your scheduled audition time.

If it's your first time to a particular audition location, please plan enough travel time to navigate an unfamiliar place.

The audition room

Walking into the main audition room can be intimidating... but stay cool and have fun with it. Remember that we're people too, and we're quite happy that you came to audition for us. Keep your confidence and come right on in!

Your audition will be run by a Disney Casting Director. As you enter the audition room we'll do our best to introduce ourselves, and give you a few instructions to help you through the audition.

The room setup will vary based on the type of audition you're attending. It may be a small rehearsal hall with just a few Casting Directors, or a large facility with several people for a group audition. Either way, be sure to listen to any instructions that are given, and do your best!

Closed auditions

All Disney auditions are closed auditions. This means that we don't allow anyone into the audition room who is not auditioning.

While we understand the important role the support of friends and family play in every performer's life, the audition is one place you must go on your own. If someone does accompany you to an audition, they will be asked to wait in the holding area of the audition venue."

Audition Tips

When you go to an audition you want to put your very best foot forward. Here are a few tips to help you along.

Be on time

Remember that your audition begins even before you arrive! Be sure to plan enough preparation and travel time for your audition. We can't stress enough how important it is to arrive on-time to your audition... and in most cases this means at least 15 minutes before your scheduled audition time. Being late, no matter the reason, can negatively affect your audition, or prevent you from being seen altogether.

Headshot & Resume

No matter what kind of role you're auditioning for, it's a good idea to have a Headshot and Resume on hand.

Good quality photos on standard letter size paper are best. Make sure the photo you use is representative of the way you look now. If you change your appearance in any way, be sure to update your headshot. As you choose a photo, remember that your headshot is the calling card you leave behind for the Disney Casting team to remember you. Make sure it's the best possible representation of who you are.

Keep your resume to one page and list your most recent experience and accomplishments. Don't worry if you have limited experience.

Affix your resume securely to the back of your headshot, or have it printed directly on the back. Also, remember that we'll need to keep the photo & resume.

Thursday, 18 October 2012

TORONTO - Open Character Auditions