Character Performer Auditions Experience + Tips | Disney College Program Fall 2015

[@KristiLattes]

Hey everyone! Just wanted to announce this since so many people ask. Character shoes and ballet slippers are perfectly acceptable. If it is considered a dance shoe then yes you can absolutely wear them. :D I hope that clears some stuff up for you guys. Good luck with your auditions!

[@LaurenBlodgett]

I watched this before my audition, and I got the role and am moving in 29 days! Thank you for the advice 💕

[@defyinggravity1019]

Who did you get?

[@LaurenBlodgett]

+DefyingGravity 101 I will be friends with a couple characters, I cannot explicitly say, but feel free to follow me on Instagram @laurenblodgett because I'm sure I will post pictures with my friends when I meet them 😉

[@KristiLattes]

Oh my gosh that's amazing!!!! Congratulations!! I'm glad I could help :D

[@elliexbh9584]

Wow Lauren!! I'm subscribed to you now and this is my dream! I was searching through videos and came across this one and your comment! It's amazing to see how much you as a person have grown, and this video will be one of my top ones knowing you got your part after watching this!

[@aayushisanyal9673]

Lauren Blodgett congo

[@lexschultz822]

thank you so much! i'm only 14, but i know that i definitely want to be friends with a princess and i will try as many times as i can to get the role! i'm not so much a dancer, but i did take 2 dance classes a few years ago and a musical theatre class last year. i'm also a cheerleader, so i've learned how to smile even when i'm holding up a 100 pound girl and my wrist is being crushed. this was so inspirational.

[@KristiLattes]

Cheerleading is a definite plus! Good luck when you do audition in the future!

[@ASHAETC]

i enjoyed this too much

[@KristiLattes]

Thanks :D

[@beefdabeefda3544]

Awesome tips!!! Can't wait for my audition!!

[@KristiLattes]

+Brenda Rodriguez Good luck!!

[@NickBrunet]

I have my first ever Disney audition in 2 weeks! Of all of the videos I have looked up this was the most helpful and inspirational! Thank you!!

[@deedee3891]

This video was so encouraging. Very helpful advice! Thank you so much! I will be going back to watch this video multiple times before my audition.

[@KristiLattes]

Im so glad I could help!! I wish you so much luck when you do!

[@nicoleskey]

This is very interesting to watch, it's something I would have loved to experience💖

[@KristiLattes]

It's definitely a fun one!

[@gracefully_ever_after]

So would you recommend not wearing a leotard if it has a lower cut back?

[@sarahflatley9034]

You look like mulan

[@KristiLattes]

Thanks!

[@KaylaNunn10]

thank you for your words of wisdom! I have been really nervous about the audition process but your advice really helped.

[@KristiLattes]

I am glad to have helped! Good luck with your audition!

[@alexandriagl]

have seen so many videos about this topic and this is by far..... THE BESTTTTTT!!!!!

[@KristiLattes]

Thanks! I try my best :D

[@kyleighagemalsky2944]

Great Tips! I have an audition tomorrow ! I am a bit nervous but your tips put me at ease. Thank you :)

[@KristiLattes]

+kyleigha gemalsky Good luck! I'm so glad my video helped!

[@kyleighagemalsky2944]

Thanks again :-) I also love your personality :-)

[@KristiLattes]

Haha thanks! I aim to please

[@aayushisanyal9673]

Thank you so oooo much for the ttips I'm sure they're relevant as hell! I'll be there 2 years after this

[@jonelledixon]

what are some tips for balancing working at disney and also going to school?

[@marika227]

thanks for the advices! I have an audition in Rome, Italy next month!! :)

[@jessxox8979]

Marika Ciullo good luck!!! :)

[@KristiLattes]

Good luck!

[@helenputman7092]

Best video I've seen so far. Inspirational and informational. :-)

[@echomagicd9181]

I want to audition. I have to wait though... thanks for the tips! :D

[@KristiLattes]

No problem!

[@dancegirl3697]

Great motivation talk!!

[@KristiLattes]

Thanks! Just wanna help!

[@eiraistrash5570]

I’m only 14 but I know 100% that I want to be friends with Alice and I’m going to try and try and try until I get it because this is my dream!

[@Majorfifths]

Hello, I was hoping you could tell me if at 5'0'' and slightly chubby, like a size 6-8 pants and petite medium top, if I'd be incorrectly proportioned to be a Disney character. Everyone I've seen talking about character jobs, even fur work is on the skinny side.

[@jewelwinant4961]

there might be some for you but unfortunately even tinkerbell and other shorter characters are like 5'2" to 5'4" and I think the biggest size they make in any costumes is a size 6, not quite sure about fur characters but the costumes are probably built the same way

[@elladelilah5409]

+Jewel Winant Tinkerbell and other characters such as Alice and Flora, Fauna and Merryweather are actually 4'9" - 5'4" 😊

[@KristiLattes]

Hey. I've actually know a size 8 Snow White. Also, I've seen many performers who aren't petite. Of course Disney can only do so much. I don't think you should worry about your size at all.

[@jp-vl5mj]

lol. you were pretty funny. Different in a good way from some other videos :)

[@KristiLattes]

Thanks! I try my best!

[@catg436]

You would be Silvermist or Mulan

[@KristiLattes]

Sounds like a blast! Would've loved it

[@pisandoescenario6796]

I just love your video! you are so funny!! thanksss

[@KristiLattes]

Thanks!!! I really try my best!

[@djooc]

I'm applying for bucsh garden dancers and characters. I'm nervous, I haven't danced in two years. I'm 5 4 female

[@KristiLattes]

+djooc I'm not familiar with Busch gardens audition process but I do hope you good luck!

[@XOLorena]

Ugh there's no auditions around me... ): closest one is over 5 hours away on a school day...

[@djooc]

this really helped me alot, thank you

[@KristiLattes]

+djooc I'm glad it helped!

[@ancpikachu]

Are there certain auditions for particular parts? For instance if you only want to try out for the fur characters.

[@feryfebriano4876]

I want try audition disney character but how step by step. In my country im always character but i want try somethin the new, my some body can help me what first i doing to try audition ?

[@molIymawk]

(I know this video is older! I apologize for commenting on a old video!) Thank you for the video! I have been watching many videos of this subject today. I have been going into my audition almost blind and these videos have been very helpful! I would love to be friends with a fur character (I am kind of ugly and I am a trans man so I don’t think I’d be considered for any face character any ways, haha) I must ask- How long does the dance instruction take? It takes me a while to learn dances and I’m worried I wouldn’t be considered if the dance instruction was too short.

[@kermit5169]

I have never done dance before is that bad I'm a hockey player (girl btw) I'm not very flexible like splits I can get like 3/4 of the way down is that bad

[@KristiLattes]

I know a person who can barely touch the middle of their shins. You're fine XP

[@moeeeee]

is there an age requirement? i want to be a fur character next summer and i'll be 16 then (:

[@elyse7976]

you have to be at least 18

[@echomagicd9181]

Elyse Aw that sucks.. I'm 16 too and I really want to audition...guess I'll have to wait. x)

[@cl.e]

Can we wear make up? I have audition in one day! Please help. Loved your video! x

[@KristiLattes]

Hey! Sorry for the late reply! But hells yeah you can wear makeup. However, they do want to see your natural face shape if they are interested in you becoming a face character.

[@cl.e]

Yes, i risked it and wore just some light make up haha. Thank you so much though x!

[@Grace-cm1ry]

Thanks so much for uploading this video! When you say "no heels" does that include character shoes?

[@KristiLattes]

I just mean things like stilettos.

[@Anisababe1]

I just auditioned last week I wish i saw this video sooner lol

[@KristiLattes]

Best of luck to ya!!

[@ugfreaddy9108]

I want to play as the Mad hatter for my addition what are your recommendations I also know how to do his voice?

[@KristiLattes]

You unfortunately don't get to choose a character to play. When casting sees you to be perfect friends with someone, they then follow up with that character

[@jenniferwaldeck3738]

Ahhh so excited/nervous for my audition this week! I have dance experience but I haven't taken acting classes in a while do you think I still have a shot if i'm not a theater major??

[@KristiLattes]

+Jennifer Waldeck Oh yeah! Of course you do! Anyone has a shot at being a performer, it's just that you have some tricks up your sleeve haha. But not taking an acting class in a while isn't a problem. As long as you can go big and portray your story clearly, then you're golden.

[@sotrue5413]

Hi, congratulations!! I was just wondering what the monologue you got was. I keep trying to look for monologue examples from auditions, but no one really mentions the scene of theirs aside from the movie.

[@KristiLattes]

I auditioned for fur. No monologue

[@mccoyallen4291]

So you said you were cut right then and there earlier in the video but that you kept doing the audition process. I'm confused. 😫

[@nicolecostanza8841]

For the 2 dance routines, does having a dance experience of Hula and Tahitian dance count? (It had 5-6-7-8 steps) and taking a Jazz dance class this year count?

[@KristiLattes]

As long as you can pick up moves pretty fast and pretty well then you're set to go!

[@karleejade0]

Hey! I'm auditioning in October for a Disney College Character Performer and I found this video incredibly helpful. I was wondering if it would be more advantageous to wear dance shorts or something more like jazz pants or yoga capris? Thanks for the video!

[@camlynsmith-allen8670]

Hey! I was wondering what shoes to bring? I don't ever wear heels, so that's not an issue. They say clean sneakers or dance shoes, what would you suggest? And thanks for posting :)

[@KristiLattes]

Hey hey! I brought my ballet slippers because I used to dance and I felt really comfortable in them. Disney suggests not to wear socks if you don't have either clean sneakers nor ballet slippers. Socks are not a good idea. I've seen people slip. So if you feel comfortable moving in sneakers, then go for it, but if you feel more comfortable barefoot, that's also a way to go. But. Also. Also. Also. One of my friends who is friends with goofy, he wore jeans and dirty converse. Haha so take that as you will

[@kblack3342]

I know this a long time late but it's really easy to dance in converse like in hiphop stuff that's the easiest but everything is doable in converse

[@KristiLattes]

+Johnniegirl they just don't want dirty shoes on the floor. It's disrespectful to ballet studios. But, again, one of my friends who's friends with goofy wore his converse ;P

[@chloerodriguez]

I'm not sure if you'd know or not but I know some performers sing so I was wondering if they have a singing audition?

[@KristiLattes]

Yeah! You just always have to look at the audition page for singing specific roles.

[@shylilfox8793]

what were you trying fir and what did you get, if you know

[@shylilfox8793]

for*

[@KristiLattes]

Anything I could get and I got to be friends with all the shorties!

[@shylilfox8793]

+Matcha Please cool who are you?

[@myfavvideo9496]

what if you don't live in America but are going for like a trip can you still go to an audition?

[@KristiLattes]

+my fav video You have to be authorized to work in the United States

[@babomeimei]

So do you always have to smile even tho you want to be a fur character

[@KristiLattes]

Disney wants to know that their cast members are bright, happy people who enjoy what they're doing. It's also just a performance thing. Part of a performance is your face :D

[@XindyKang900991]

how old are you and where was the audition that you went?

[@KristiLattes]

+I'm Shuyi I was 20 at the time when I auditioned and it was in Phoenix, Az. One of the first time they came to Phx.

[@liviechancelucas8166]

Wait, what about character shoes? Could I wear character shoes with small kitten heels?

[@KristiLattes]

Character shoes are acceptable!

[@mollycrombie6810]

I'm English and I hate living there lol but I want to work as a Disney princess or in the DCP will I be able to work in Disney world Florida and also do you get a better chance to get picked if you wear makeup cause I don't like wearing it out places unless I have to

[@KristiLattes]

+Molly Crombie You would be considered an international CP or just move to Florida when you land the job. You're gonna have to move to Florida either way. Anyway, I know girls who are friends with some princesses who wore a crap ton of makeup to an audition but I also know people who didn't wear make up at all. Besides all that, if you do happen to be friends with a princess, you're gonna have to wear make up when you guys hang out.

[@HaleySchumann]

I know you said no heels, but would you say character shoes or ballet slippers?

[@KristiLattes]

Character shoes and ballet slippers are completely fine since they are dance shoes!

[@Agforever12]

You said not to wear heels but could you wear character shoes?

[@KristiLattes]

Character shoes are fine!

[@rachelmcgilveray4296]

Hey so, i rlly want to work at Disney as a character, but I have glasses, would that matter much? Xx

[@swimmingskies5804]

I doubt it. I think they'll just give you contacts to use until the shift ends. At least that's what I guess they do.

[@KristiLattes]

I know a crap top of people who wear glasses to work. Face characters, depending, have colored contacts. But fur, I know people who wear glasses in character.

[@gingeysarah8234]

Hi Matcha! When you danced, did you make eye contact with the judges? I have been to three auditions and was either told that they were not looking for anything in my height range (5'2", so roughly 5'1" Disney height), or I did not make it past the first dance and was wondering if that was part of the reason I did not proceed.

[@KristiLattes]

+Gingey Sarah In many auditions, judges definitely love the idea of you not being afraid to look straight into their eyes. It shows you're engaged. However, eye contact is just a small part of a movement audition so it's not entirely the reason you did not proceed. But also understand that they are looking at multiple people at once so there's is a high chance that you would not even catch each other's glances. I know I definitely was looking at him for many parts of the auditions but only remembering looking at each other one time. ONE TIME. But in all seriousness, Disney does look for certain heights at each audition and is the main reason many people don't continue on.

[@gingeysarah8234]

+Matcha Please Thank you! I'll keep that in mind for next time. I have a love for theater and was a DCP member last year in Downtown Disney/Animal Kingdom QSFB and ODV, and discovered that making magical moments is my passion. I really would love to go back, and I know it will happen someday when the time is right. Hope those judges don't get tired of seeing me, because I'm going to keep trying! Thanks for the advice.

[@KristiLattes]

+Gingey Sarah They will never get tired of seeing you! I wish you the best of luck!! ;D

[@djooc]

I love you matcha!!!!

[@KristiLattes]

+djooc And I love you random citizen!

[@deedee3891]

Did you bring a resume/head shot?

[@KristiLattes]

I did not!

[@alyssavescio8756]

Do they care about hair color? Im auditioning for Cinderella and Snow White but my hair is red/maroon.

[@kimpossible207]

+Alyssa Vescio Probably not! Cause you can always wear a wig.😊

[@alyssavescio8756]

Ok, cool! I will probably note on my resume that I'm willing to change it if its becomes a problem. Thanks!!

[@KristiLattes]

Well. I will tell you this. If you do get hired to be a performer, you have to change your hair color to something more natural. Depending on how "natural" it looks you might be able to keep it.

[@chipandmagnoliatv7790]

Alyssa Vescio You wear a wig

[@supersniperpanda4640]

Have you ever auditioned for a part, like in a show or movie, I desperately need more advice and experience. :) thanks.

[@KristiLattes]

Besides this, I have only auditioned for student films and theatre shows.

[@sk8t798]

If you get cut from the audition are you still in consideration for other roles in the dcp?

[@KristiLattes]

+julie crystal Yes! Being cut in the audition has nothing to do with the other roles you were interested in for the DCP. The audition is strictly for performance roles.

[@michellenewnom3950]

Did you need to bring headshots?

[@KristiLattes]

I didn't but other people did. I know people who were going full time brought them.

[@readswithfaith]

Does your eye color effect what character you will get if you make it?

[@KristiLattes]

Nah! They have contacts if you're face.

[@jemimaude1172]

So there is an audition in my area. I am not sure if this is an industry for blacks. What do think. I should just go?

[@KristiLattes]

There's no harm in trying!

[@th0xcut]

how about makeup? a lot? a little? none? and if i'm not in the dcp, do i need to bring headshots or resumes? thanks! :)

[@jackwokmeow]

I have no hair but have a nice wig. Should I put it on or honestly be bald in the Audition?

[@KristiLattes]

Honestly, always do whatever you're comfortable with

[@cottage_dreamer]

Were you auditioning for a fur character or a princess?

[@KristiLattes]

Fur. I'm waaay too short for face

[@kimpossible207]

Yo how'd you know I've been searching like 38282827608327 videos and been searching them for like 19838.9271 years😱

[@smile6413]

Thank you so much for this, I loved it and it really helped. I've been wanting to audition since forever, it's been my dream to become a look-alike. My fear is that I'm going to be too tall. I would want to audition for Princess Jasmine, or Moana, but I'm already 5'6 (and I'm only 14 years old!). I'm expected to be about 5'9 when I get older, and I heard the expected hight for a princess was around 5'4 - 5'7. What do you think about this?

[@KristiLattes]

Ive seen some pretty tall princesses. But you never know unless you try! Good luck!

[@nicolecostanza8841]

Fangirl warning This one former Disney Princess got casted as Snow White while she was 5'9! (Age 21) They could make exceptions. ;)

[@smile6413]

Thank you so much !

[@VXMasterson]

So what happens after you get in? Do you get to pick a specific character? If yes, are there any Marvel characters like Iron Man or Captain America?

[@myawilliamson3593]

VXMasterson marvel isn't Disney soo.. no. and we don't get to pick our characters they're chosen for us.

[@KristiLattes]

You're friends with the characters that are just as tall as you. We don't get to pick. Disney owns marvel. Yes, marvel is disney, sooo... Yes, you can meet marvel characters in California Adventure. And just a bunch of paperwork and training afterwards :D

[@myawilliamson3593]

Matcha Please oh well I'm in Orlando.. disneyworld and all that stuff are two separate parks

[@myawilliamson3593]

marvel and Harry Potter and all those franchises aren't part of the actual disneyworld area, they're in the surrounding parks. if we audition for disneyworld then we aren't going to be sent to the studios park to play one of those characters.

[@tabathasims799]

What was your character..?

[@KristiLattes]

I hung out with a bunch of shorties like Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Stitch, etc.

[@kermit5169]

Also I did 6 years of gymnastics if that helps

[@KristiLattes]

Definitely would help!

[@JaXter126]

hi! I love your video :D especially at the end, "they're looking for you" ahhhhh, so nice. So these auditions are for any type of character, right?? i.e. furry friends in those big full body costumes vs princesses, etc?

[@KristiLattes]

Thanks! And yep! If you have potential for face, then there's a chance!

[@hayhayanthony]

I have that record player

[@KristiLattes]

Niiiiccceeeeee.

[@uwu8379]

No cleavage??? What did you wear to the audition?

[@KristiLattes]

A sports bra and tank!

[@rita.tarot.]

How many guys were there? Did they keep a lot?

[@KristiLattes]

There was a definite majority of ladies. However, there were many men that totally made it to the end. I actually ended up working with a few guys who were at the same audition as me! It's all based on your performance! Not your appearance.

[@nicolecostanza8841]

Hey, I'm going to sign up for the Disney College Program + Audition for Face Characters sometime next year or early 2019 (I need my braces off first and need to start my first year of College this fall) I looked for Disney College Program Auditions and I found NOTHING! Do you by any chance have a link? I would greatly appreciate it. God bless xoxo

[@KristiLattes]

DisneyAuditions.com They only show up twice a year. Usually before each program starts ;D

[@Lavagirl7337]

Why is everyone saying “be friends with” i am very confused

[@xBwahx]

Do you have to sign up? Or do the interviewers say "You will audition here and there."

[@KristiLattes]

DisneyAuditions.com It shows you where to show up, when to show up, and what you're auditioning for.

[@tayabunker3199]

I can see her being Iridessa! Your'e beautiful! (I'm not creepy)

[@KristiLattes]

+Star Fish Thanks! You're so nice!

[@myfavvideo9496]

how tall do you have to be

[@KristiLattes]

+my fav video Whatever height you are. There isn't a specific height.

[@karimeortiz7118]

Do they care about weight or body figure? I mean I'm not big I'm just a slight bit of chubby ;-; will they cut me ?

[@KristiLattes]

Only a few certain characters matter, but most of the time, no, not at all.

[@emilyvigil4788]

Is there a height requirement?

[@djooc]

how tall are you?

[@KristiLattes]

+djooc Shooort. 5'1"

[@readingwithalym]

that is so funny because I literally was searching forever lolol

[@KristiLattes]

Lol. Everyones always searching forever. I know i definitely was and everyone else i know that also did the audition.

[@paigenicolle3879]

Are you allowed to answer what job you got?

[@KristiLattes]

Performer!

[@camlynsmith-allen8670]

Awesome, thanks! So you're allowed to be barefoot?

[@KristiLattes]

+Camlyn Smith-Allen They highly recommend dance shoes or clean sneakers but I did see people go barefoot. I mean, they didn't get kicked out of the audition or anything, just, ya know, had naked feet.

[@meganbeex3]

that intro too real lmao

[@KristiLattes]

Relatable, amirite? lol

[@Plop574]

Hi ken

[@isabellaanderson4988]

i think she could be friends with mulan and pocahontus

[@KristiLattes]

Thanks! But I'm waaay too short to be friends with them

[@kiaramartinez9899]

How should we look? Should we wear no make-up? :O

[@ayaankhan-oi1tx]

Wear natural makeup that blends with your skin tone and a bit of mascara maybe

[@kiaramartinez9899]

Thank you!!! ♡

[@ayaankhan-oi1tx]

Your Welcome and Good luck!

[@kiaramartinez9899]

+Sevencrazygirlygirls awesome Thank you! ♡ and I'm really sorry for asking another question, but I have natural looking blue coloured contacts and they're prescribed, I'm not sure if I should wear them, but they're the only prescribed ones I have. Do you think I should save up for clear contacts for the audition? I have brown eyes. Thanks so much, and I'm really sorry for asking another question XD

[@ayaankhan-oi1tx]

I think you should have Clear Contacts because it will show them your Natural eyes but you can tell them you have Blue ones just incase. I'm trying out For Moana when I'm older. ^-^ Btw I would bring some chap stick and some Water, too.

[@grace_is_bae2385]

YOU ARE MULANNNNN!!!!!!!!!!

[@KristiLattes]

+grace_is_bae 238 Haha sorry girl. Mulan doesn't like hanging out with shorties like me. I wish, girl. I wish.

[@grace_is_bae2385]

+Matcha Please Lol 😂😂

[@djooc]

I heard that disney princess must be 5 7

[@KristiLattes]

+djooc I know a few people who are friends with princesses who are 5'4" 5"5' but each princess also likes hanging out with different people of different heights.

[@rita.tarot.]

also you are hilarious

[@KristiLattes]

Thanks!

[@Spies_Mia]

First 21 second is me. Like no joke

[@KristiLattes]

Totally was me, too :P

[@myfavvideo9496]

aww times like these I wish I didn't have boobs

[@KristiLattes]

+my fav video Boobs are great. Sports bras help and also T-shirts. But seriously. Boobs are wonderful and don't matter in time like this.

[@lisbokite9730]

Not being racest but or u white or black

[@mariannamorris887]

Do not say yo man😬😬😬😠