Disney Acting: How to be an Actor on The Disney Channel
Disney acting? Want an agent? You probably watch The Disney Channel all the time and you’re like, “Oh my God, I sooooo want to be on that show! I want to do that! I can do that!!” Well, we’re gonna give you some realistic tips on how you can get on a network like The Disney Channel.
The first thing you should do is sign-up for free casting notices at Taltopia. You may see some Disney auditions there. Sign-up just takes a few seconds and all you have to do is confirm your registration via the email address you provided when you signed-up. Click here for free casting notices at Taltopia. (new window will pop up)
If you’re young, between the ages of 8-19 you’re in a great position to becoming an actor on The Disney Channel. Tween, Teens and young adults are extremely popular in the film and television business so this is a great time for you. First off, where do you live? Are you even near the Disney Channel? It may sound fun and exciting to be on The Disney Channel and all that, but if you’re not even near the studios, how will you be able to get a shot of being on a Disney show? Don’t worry, we know you’re probably young and have no control over where you’re living right now but you’re first task is to let your parents know what you’d like to do. Unless your parents are willing to move to Los Angeles (where Disney produces most of their shows) there’s not too much you can do right now.
But check this out. Are there any contests on The Disney Channel where you can submit yourself on video? How about sending in video or photos of yourself. Enter as many contests as you can. Maybe you’re doing this already and are desperate! Okay, well, you got to get to L.A. and then you’ll need to get an agent. That’s right, all kids that are on The Disney Channel have talent agents who submit them for those shows like the ones on The Disney Channel.
Agents are important. They act on your behalf to help you get a role on a movie, TV show or commercial, or whatever. If you can’t get to Hollywood right now, start off locally. See if your parents will let you get involved in local school plays. Perform in as many plays as you can. You’re gonna need some “credits” on your resume to secure an agent later on, so the more plays and things you’ve acted in, the better. After you get some credi
t under your belt, try to get some headshots (photos) and get a local agent. If there are no agents where you live, you’ll have to re-locate to the closest major city near you to find one. You have to understand that though getting on The Disney Channel sounds fun–it’s still a business. To you it’s fun, but to grown-ups like agents and producers of TV shows–it’s a business, so you have to go about things the right way. Develop a track record. Do some local commercials. Once you get your feet wet a little, you’ll be ready for Disney and getting a Hollywood agent. Why? Because you’ll have many things on your resume that shows you’re a professional. Once you finally secure an agent in Hollywood or even New York, don’t limit yourself to only being on The Disney Channel.
When you get an agent, you’ll be going out on many other auditions besides for The Disney Channel. However, when your agent calls you and tells you that you have an audition for a Disney Channel show–start screaming, start shouting! That will be your chance to be on a Disney Channel show! You better do good too! You can do it. We believe in you.
Hey im Olivia im 11, my dream is since i was 4 is to be on disney and im trying to make it happen plz help me!!!
i want to be just like soon as possible
I Love disney i am the best actor there is exept selena gomez she is the best!!! i was wondering how to be a actor on dis.
You guys do good in school, that’s important. Start learning as much as you can about acting and check back to this blog frequently.
Hi,guys!!I want be a star too I singing in chorus seven years and going to the dramatic six years and I hope all my time but your life is show too and you is capital role!!Enjoy it!
…So and how are you?I’m fain thanks 
…Oh anybody don’t ask me!!I’m talking with myself!!Wow it ins’t good..ups..OKEY see you soon and I wish to everybody: ” Your dreams will come true “…Bye guys
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i’m frida and i always wanted to be on disney channel could you guys help me make my dream come true!!
Hi Katie and Frida:
We wish you the best. Keep visiting our site and learn as much as you can about acting. We will help you with as much information as we can.
hey guys! i’ve watched disney channel throughout my whole life. i’m now 13 and now i’m trying to get a little pep in my life! i want to be a actress on disney channel. i can sing or anything! i love singing. i always act with my friends. i want to be on disney channel. iwant little kids to wish and hope and follow their dreams on one day them becoming a star.
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hi my name is sodiq and i would like to be a disney actor.
hey…..i’ve been wanting to be on disney forever. even tho i really want to be on disney, i will take any acting job thats in front of me bcuz i want to be an actress sooooooooo bad. =)
Hey, Im Austin im 14. I have been in 2 plays. 1 musical. I really want to be a Disney channel star it would be my dream.
hey just wanna let you know if you have any tips i would really love to get into a Disney show its been what iv always wanted to do
hey i am hallie from india i want to be an actor in disney channel please give me one chance i wiil prove myself and i am 14 yeary old i have been written songs please give me one chance please help me give reply on my comment
i really want to work on the disney channel im so good at acting and i really want to work with dlyan and cole sprouse and i’ve been in ton of school produtions so i really want to get a acting career on the disney channel
i really want to be on the disney channel show because,it’s my dream on being on that show! i wish i can be in it tank you and e-mail me!
i have been wanting to be on disneychannel since i was five.oh and also my friends and me want to be on disneychannel because its are favorite channel and it exspers us to just be on disneychannel and act.
you guys realy like disneychannel and i do to.and what you got to do is use your computers to find out what is disneychannels phonenumber so you can be on disneychannel.
I’m 11 yrs old from el paso texas ive been acting since i was 9 and dancing since i was 5! i dance jazz tap and hip hop! i know i can make it on disney but i need to know if i HAVE to move to LA or NY! PLEASE HELP!!!!!
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hi i really want to be on disney channel because ive seen so much shows and movies
Learn as much as you can here and continue to watch and study a lot of your favorite actors.
Go for it!
You should check out our article regarding relocating to L.A. or NY.
http://actorguru.com/2008/08/08/los-angeles-or-new-york/
hey my names allyssa and i dream of being a star on disney channel im a great actress / singer.i am 10 yrs. old about to be 11.i have been to john robert powers and am a member of starsearchcasting.com and i reely wanna b a star on disney.does anyone know when and where the camp rock 2 auditions are?i realy wanna audition for that hana montana suite life on deck sonny with a chance jonas and wizards of waverly place
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i am 12 now and i live in india and its my dream to be an actress on disney!!!! i hope my dream comes true and so do all of yours
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omg my dream from i was 3 is to be an actor and i hop that ill be a gd one
I’m Emma and i’m 12 and ive always begged my parents to let me to go to acting school but they wont let me, can you help me please
I live in australia.I have been to dancing, hip hop and jazz, and i went to gymnastics for about a year because we moved from brisbane to perth
i dont know if i have to move to la or where ever please help me
hey i am hallie from india i just really want to act in disney channel i think i can sing and i can act it is my life dream i written songs and story i think you will help please give me one chance
My name is whitney and i really want to become a disney channel fanominom actress/ superstar. All my life I’ve trying to become a super star. I really really want to become sooooooooo…. so if GOD ALMIGHTY do it this one time, just grant my wish, just an something to give me an miricle… i will very apreciate it. I can model, sing and act. Please someone help me!!!!!!
Hi Whitney, thanks for writing. Continue to do good in school and work hard at the craft of acting.
HI,U GUYS I REALLY WANT TO BECOME A DISNEY CHANNEL STAR BECAUSE I COULD SEE ALL THE ACTORS I WANT TO SEE..OMG OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi my name is Francoise and I am 16 but i look 12 seriously. I love to act and I was a member of John Casablancas but I came to a financial halt it was too expensive Im not going to beg but ok ill beg haha!!! No really I have always wanted to be on T.V. and i have a great sense of humor all i need is a little jumpstart acting guru can you give me advice. I love to express myself in pictures, music, and even sports but I have always been the class clown I even have my teachers laughing! I can get along with just about anyone Im very athletic I love the game of basketball and I also need money for my tuition I dont want to rely on a basketball scholarship I can collaborate with just about anyone im very down to earth (im typing like im on a dating site Haha) and have never been afraid to be myself But PLEASE help me out I know you cant just pull strings but can you just give me ginuine advice. I have the determination, the heart and the drive for acting. Its just like riding a bike(Not as easy) I need a little push. My parents well my parent wont help me because she says its one in a billion chance but i believe i am that one in a billion. My mom thinks its a waist of time but i love acting more than basketball its something i dont think i can do its something i know i can do and well its hard when you dont have anyone to support your dreams but im going to keep pushing and keep striving even if you dont reply so I wasnt going to comment but i guess im glad i did hopefully youll read this but if not it is what it is thank you and all you kids who love acting never let anyone tell you differently because if you love acting singing or whatever it doesnt matter who has something to say the sky is the limit have fun and live life to the fullest over odds because the odds have been against me my whole life so keep striving. Thank You Disney
Hi Francoise,
That is great that you believe in yourself in spite of what others may say or believe. Your parents just want you to be the best in whatever you do. Breaking into the acting business is tough but you can do it.
It’s also wise to have a good education as well. Always have a back-up plan. Anyway, that’s what this site is all about. Stick around and we’ll show you what it takes to becoming a professional actor.
In the meantime, you can try creating a Youtube site where people can discover your humor.
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Hi my name is Lucy as you can see i am only 10 at the moment which is quite a young age for a kid like me to dream, people make dreams then change them but no, im sticking to my dream to be a star and my parents are kind of in a financial debt, so i cannot possibly move to LA or NY at the moment in time i need the money for my parents and i also need the friends and people to actually realise me i like to think i can sing and dance i know i can act, in anyway you like it takes practise and im willing to take it, and i live in a small town in England, Lincoln, Boston which is kind of crap considering there is nothing like this to do there so change my life please, so i can be happy my family and make my town proud of me because i know one thing for sure, i’ll be proud.
All my regards Lucy Thank you Disney for this oppurtunity.
That is very kind of you to want to help your parents.
i am live in new york.what can i doing?
hi i would love to be and actor i look just like lilly and my bff looks like hannah motannon
hi my name is karly and i live in maryland im 13.
i really want to become an actrees i was in some plays in my school.its really my dream but a i dont know how to get a good talen agent , i need some help .thanks
Study hard, stay in school and learn as much as you can about the business.
Cool, study hard and stay in school. Try to get into doing some plays in your school.
just curious i saw a picture of you somewhere and i think i remember you on a tv show. Were you on the prince of bel air once?
Yes.
I NEED A LOT OF HELP ITS LIKE THE OLDER I GET THE LESS OF A CHANCE I HAVE I MEAN WILL MY AGE REFLECT ON MY TALENT I JUST TURNED 17TEEN
Are you kidding Francoise? 17 is still very young. There are many actors who started in their 40s and went on to become successful. Don’t worry.