Disney Acting: How to be an Actor on The Disney Channel

by actorguru on August 7, 2008

hannah-montana-disney-channDisney 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 credit 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.

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{ 52 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Olivia September 11, 2008 at 4:53 pm

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!!!

2 hugh chritopher lewis September 15, 2008 at 4:03 pm

i want to be just like soon as possible

3 Ericka Reed September 21, 2008 at 4:11 pm

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.

4 Shavar Ross September 22, 2008 at 6:00 am

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.

5 Katie Albert September 24, 2008 at 12:11 pm

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! :-D …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

6 frida September 28, 2008 at 1:37 pm

hey
i’m frida and i always wanted to be on disney channel could you guys help me make my dream come true!!

7 actorguru September 28, 2008 at 4:07 pm

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.

8 camiel October 25, 2008 at 9:26 am

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.

9 Geovane October 26, 2008 at 6:50 pm

I am an agent. Hear me Roar!

10 sodiq October 30, 2008 at 5:05 pm

hi my name is sodiq and i would like to be a disney actor.

11 dori December 7, 2008 at 1:42 am

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. =)

12 Austin Drefs December 12, 2008 at 9:11 pm

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.

13 david December 16, 2008 at 6:59 pm

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

14 hallie December 20, 2008 at 6:10 am

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

15 greggory williams December 22, 2008 at 8:46 am

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

16 jovana February 9, 2009 at 9:39 pm

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!

17 tytianna February 16, 2009 at 3:36 pm

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.

18 hannah montanah February 16, 2009 at 3:40 pm

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.

19 melissa cail February 16, 2009 at 5:15 pm

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!!!!!

20 Lewis February 19, 2009 at 3:25 pm

Hey!
If You Want to Get Recognized, How about Start With Internet TV, I work For a Non Profit Company Called CM and They are Pretty Big!
and Soon I am Auditioning For Wizards Of Waverly Place and Suite Life On Deck!

21 Abram gull February 21, 2009 at 9:25 am

hi i really want to be on disney channel because ive seen so much shows and movies

22 actorguru April 6, 2009 at 8:33 pm

Learn as much as you can here and continue to watch and study a lot of your favorite actors.

23 actorguru April 6, 2009 at 8:33 pm

Go for it!

24 actorguru April 6, 2009 at 8:35 pm

You should check out our article regarding relocating to L.A. or NY.
http://actorguru.com/2008/08/08/los-angeles-or-new-york/

25 allyssa April 8, 2009 at 1:36 pm

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

26 krisha April 10, 2009 at 7:05 am

hey
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

xoxo

27 wating for a call April 20, 2009 at 4:52 am

omg my dream from i was 3 is to be an actor and i hop that ill be a gd one

28 Emma April 23, 2009 at 6:22 am

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 :)

29 Emma April 23, 2009 at 6:30 am

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

30 hallie thomas April 25, 2009 at 12:51 am

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

31 Whitney O. May 6, 2009 at 11:51 am

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!!!!!!

32 actorguru May 9, 2009 at 3:24 pm

Hi Whitney, thanks for writing. Continue to do good in school and work hard at the craft of acting.

33 MIKHAELA WEST August 12, 2009 at 11:07 pm

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

34 Francoise August 13, 2009 at 5:24 pm

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

35 actorguru September 2, 2009 at 12:24 am

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.

36 cinthya September 23, 2009 at 8:31 am

hola como ama neses te a doro hannamontanah

37 joseph May 13, 2010 at 8:30 pm

hi my name is joseph fong i’m 12, i leave in fiji an i really want to be a disney actor cause i’m really good at acting but i’m in fiji so that’s a problem.but it doesn’t get in my way cause acting is my dream an nothing will stop me from dreaming big

38 actorguru May 19, 2010 at 10:57 am

You can get started where you are at locally until you are old enough to move to a major city.

39 mira May 20, 2010 at 2:50 am

name: mira
country: Egypt
age: 16
tall: 171
wight: 53
my name is mira and i,am from Egypt i,am 16 years old and my dream is to become a singer and actor in disney channel i can sing and i can act and i can write songs
please please Email me
mira_michealjackson_egybtmj@yahoo.com

40 actorguru May 20, 2010 at 11:09 am

Hello Mira from Egypt, nice to meet you. Make sure you always put your studies first but acting is fun.

41 rosa May 21, 2010 at 6:07 pm

hi im rosa i am 9 i have been acting,singing,dancing,writing songs sence i was 3 please put me on disney channel…………………………….;)

42 Brandon May 22, 2010 at 6:07 pm

Hey-I’m a child actor/talent-have several commercials,print and theatre productions under my belt-looking to expand into feature film and tv series and hoping to get on disney channel-check me out on utube performing a Justin Beiber song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt1Y1iJjDQw

43 actorguru May 22, 2010 at 10:23 pm

Thank you for your comment. We are happy to announce that Brandon will be spotlighted on our site 5.23.2010 at 12PM (PST).

44 tihani May 23, 2010 at 6:04 pm

hiiiiiiiii im tihani i love to act and sing you can see me singing baby on youtube my friend rosa shoed me this site sooo plz put us on disney she also wrote a comment before brandon

45 actorguru May 23, 2010 at 6:27 pm

hello tihani. nice to meet you. send us the link to your youtube site and we may spotlight you on our site.

46 tihani May 24, 2010 at 5:04 pm

yes what does link mean

47 rosa May 24, 2010 at 5:55 pm

hey its rosa again and ive been in plays before so i hope to be a actor on disney channel all my family and me belives in me but i live in wichita kansas do i have to be in la. your Future star ROSA

48 rosa May 24, 2010 at 5:59 pm

have i said that iwas in more plays like 5 and 2 musicals

49 tihani May 24, 2010 at 6:02 pm

its tihani singing baby

50 rosa May 24, 2010 at 6:03 pm

hey put me on disney channel plz

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