Become a Disney Channel Actor/Singer
While watching the Disney Channel, do you ever wonder why you're not Selena Gomez or Miley Cyrus?
Do you believe you're just as talented, if not more so? Well it's time to show people!
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Steps
- Practice a lot. Practice is very important in order to get into this career! You don't have to be in a billion plays, but maybe one or two. Something helpful to do is to read lines out of a movie! For example, pretend you are auditioning for the part of Mitchie on Camp Rock. Watch Camp Rock and then think about a part in the movie in which Mitchie acts really well and where she has more than one line. Repeat her lines the way she did it. Do this in front of a mirror so you can see your facial expressions - this really helps!
- Make sure you have support. Make sure your family and your friends support you 100% on this. You're going to need a lot of support in order to get into this business. If your parents don't want you to do this, then sit down with them and tell them that this is your dream and they shouldn't stop you from achieving your dream. Get up and show them how good you act and/or sing. Make sure you have a lot of confidence, too!
- Look for auditions. Do you get enough practice? Good! Now it's time to find auditions and maybe even an agent. You don't have to have an agent, but they are really helpful when it comes to finding auditions. Google "Disney Channel auditions" and see what comes up. Look at what you need to do in order to get into the audition. You will probably need a resume or portfolio and an 8x10 photo of yourself. Then send it to the company and see if you can get an audition. Try to go for local auditions. Some auditions move around to different states and countries, but most of them are in certain states. Always look for local auditions first, before you fly a couple of states over!
- Take care of yourself and stay healthy. You don't have to look perfect and be extremely attractive. Some roles in movies require you to look a certain way. But the only time you should change your look is if you really want to get that role. You don't have to look perfect, but you do have to look presentable. Wear clean clothes and take care of yourself. You don't need to look like a replica of Jessica Alba or Brad Pitt.
- Go to auditions. Keep auditioning for any show or movie that you are interested in. They're not just gonna come and find you. You have to have a passion for acting/singing. If you want to do this just for fame, chances are you're not going to get into the business.
- Have faith in yourself. Having faith in yourself is the major key to becoming a successful singer, actor or anything else in life.
Tips
- When being interviewed, always smile and be super polite. But be yourself too!
- Build up your confidence.
- Work hard and never give up.
- Look presentable at auditions. Make sure to not to wear clothes that you would just hang around in. Look professional.
- Don't care about what other people think. Remember to study the lines very well!
- Always be confident. Be yourself, never try to take other people's image.
- Talk to your parents about it, and make sure they are okay with your decision.
- Be prepared to wait a long time at auditions. Bring a folding chair, a book to read, sunscreen, and a few light snacks.
- Take dance classes.
- Think big and go after what you believe in. It doesn't matter if someone says "You're bad at that," or asks "Why are you doing this?" because they're not the best singer in the world. There's someone else in the world that's going to say the same thing to them that they said to you, so go after what you believe in and make it big - as big as you want to be.
- Go to an acting or singing school.
- Practice makes perfect... but nobody's perfect, so don't over practice. Sometimes the best work you do is the most spontaneous.
- Don't worry what other people think. Just be yourself.
- When looking for an agent and that agent wants money, do not pay. If an agent is interested in your they will not ask for money. An agent who asks for money is often running a scam.
- Always try and improve the voice you are using if does not sound the way you'd like it to. Make sure it is clear enough so people can understand your voice you happen to be using.
- If you don't get the part remember that there are many more movies or shows to audition for.
Warnings
- Be prepared to be rejected. When auditioning, chances are you will not make it, but that doesn't mean you should give up. Keep on looking for more auditions.
- Agents should not ask you for money. They make their money by getting you jobs. If they try to charge you right up front, it could be a scam. Be careful.
