The best way to get an audition for the Disney Channel or a Disney movie is by working hard and getting a legitimate agent in Melbourne. Most auditions for Disney are not open calls, they are usually handled through agents. The reason for this is relatively simple.
There are millions of kids, most of whom have at some point dreamed of being a Disney Channel star. So consider this, if every role for a Disney show was cast through an open call or audition, the casting directors would have more kids than they could even dream of handling there in Melbourne and many other cities around the world. Most casting directors do not even have a way to handle 1000’s of kids in one day. The cost would be enormous and it would take weeks to get through that many people, most of which may not even come close to fitting the part. For that reason, it is important to work with an agent as the casting directors really depend on them to send them talent that will fit the roles they are casting for and that has the experience, training and talent to fit the role in Melbourne.
So keep in mind, in Melbourne for most Disney or even Nickelodeon roles, you will need to find an agent for your child to work with and a legitimate one at that. Legitimate agents will not charge talent, they pay them. An agent always gets a percentage of the actors' pay, once they have booked the role. For that reason, agents are very selective on who they will represent and usually the talent will need to prove that they are capable of doing the job. Most agents will expect the talent to come to them with a resume.
Making a resume for your kid, may not be as hard as it may seem. They will be looking for some experience, maybe even some training. They need to know you can handle the pressure and do the job, So where can you get experience? All over. It could be at school that your child has been in plays and small productions at church, student films or even commercials for local businesses around Melbourne. Training can be really helpful too for your child as they get started in this type of career, most community colleges offer low cost classes and by having your child take those classes this will help teach them the ropes and even help them make good contacts for in the future.
Once you and your child have gotten these things down, then an agent may take a chance on you. Your child may be naturally talented, but it does not matter without the proper training and experience to help back it up. Talent is just one of the things you need, the other thing would be for your child to be committed to their career goals and have the passion and dedication needed to succeed. Doing free gigs to help build your child’s resume will help show and prove that your child is committed to their acting career in Melbourne.
