Disney Channel and Disney XD Casting directors are holding an online open casting call for kid actors.
Disney Channel is giving actors ages 10 t0 17 the opportunity to audition via video for casting directors working on upcoming movies and TV series for the Disney Channel and Dixney XD. The search, in conjunction with the Disney Applause App, is looking to cast and develop diverse young actors, singers and dancers and give them the opportunities to showcase their talent across all Disney TV shows and future movies.
The casting call begins Thursday, July 23rd through August 6th.
Judy Taylor, senior vice president of Casting and Talent Relations, Disney Channels Worldwide, said,  “While many factors go into casting a role, our goal is to find new talent and make the process accessible to all, whether amateur or professional actors with agents. It also provides parents assurances about privacy and safety online.”
The audition is not a contest and there is no guarantee of employment. Minors must receive permission from a parent or guardian. There will never bee an audition fee for Disney Channel or Disney XD.
A brief monologue and guidelines for the audition video are available at www.Disneychannel.com/talentsearch. The site also includes tips from young actors Paris Berelc (of Disney XD’s “Mighty Med”) and Jacob Bertrand (of Disney XD’s “Kirby Buckets”) on submitting an effective video audition.
