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Disney Channel Casting for new scripted series Janet Saves the Planet

Disney Channel has picked up the new 1/2 hour scripted series "Janet Saves The Planet" and Disney casting directors Brandi Brice and Dana Gergely are casting the series regulars. The show is written and produced by Emmy Award nominated Jane Milmore and Billy Van Zandt.

Disney Channel casting will be casting several series regulars around the ages of 9-12 years of age, as well as recurring roles, day players, and extras.

Please submit photos and resumes to Disney casting directors by mail only.

No phone calls or personal drop-offs.

See the post titled Headshot and Resume Information regarding how to submit for acting roles.

Disney Channel Casting for Principal Actors:

Brice/Gergely Casting
1040 N. Las Palmas Ave.
Bldg. 33, 3rd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90038

Disney Channel Extras Casting for the show:

Central Casting
220 S. Flower St.
Burbank, CA 91502
Registration Info: (818) 562-2755
(do not send photos to Central Casting, you must register in person)

Production Company:

Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies (they will most likely end up in the trash can), they do not cast the films. They hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions and conduct the Disney casting sessions.

It’s A Laugh Productions
1040 North Las Palmas Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038

in association with

Disney Channel
3800 W Alameda Ave
Burbank, CA 91505

Producers

Jane Milmore - Executive Producer
Billy Van Zandt - Executive Producer
Frank Pace - Producer

Starring:

TBA

Story:

The series is about about a girl who lives in New York City that gets in a bunch of funny situations while trying to be an eco-hero and save the planet.

Disney Auditions for new scripted series pilot How To Up Your Game

It's a Laugh Productions is currently casting the lead role for a new series pilot episode of the show "How To Up Your Game". The producers are hoping to find the next big Disney Channel Star through free Disney auditions with the show's casting department.

Disney Channel casting directors are currently holding free auditions for the following series lead-

Shaker: Male, 14 -17. Must be able to play a High School student, and have good basketball skills.

There will also be Disney auditions for high school age kids, teachers, etc.

Please submit photos and resumes for Disney Channel Auditions by mail only.

No phone calls or personal drop-offs.

See the post titled Headshot and Resume Information regarding how to submit for acting roles.

How To Up Your Game Casting for Principal Actors:

Liz Lang Casting
5800 W. Sunset Blvd.
Bldg. 11, Ste. 201
Hollywood, CA 90028

How To Up Your Game Extras Casting:

Central Casting
220 S. Flower St.
Burbank, CA 91502
Registration Info: (818) 562-2755
(do not send photos to Central Casting, you must register in person)

Production Company:

Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies (they will most likely end up in the trash can), they do not cast the films. They hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.

Disney Channel
3800 W Alameda Ave
Burbank, CA 91505

in association with

It's a Laugh Productions
3800 W. Alameda Ave.
Burbank, CA 91505

Starring:

To Be Arranged

Story:

A teenage basketball wiz kid who is tops on the court but clueless about life, needs help from his friends in the game of life.

"High School Musical: East Meets West" Auditions and Casting Call Information

*** Note Casting Director Address Update ***

After 8 years at Universal, LaPadura/Hart Casting has moved to Sunset Gower Studios.

Salty Pictures, the Utah local production company behind the first three High School Musical films has officially announced to the Salt Lake Tribune that they will indeed be producing HSM 4. They have also announced that the title of the next film will be "High School Musical: East Meets West", and will be a Disney Channel Original Movie and not released in theaters.

Jeffrey Hornaday, a very successful and amazing Choreographer, will be directing this project. Hornaday is repped by Clear Talent Group.

All Disney Channel auditions for lead roles and supporting roles have yet to be announced, as well as all of the Disney Channel dancers and extras.

See the post titled Headshot and Resume Information regarding how to submit for acting roles.

Please submit photos and resumes for Disney Channel auditions by mail only.

No phone calls or personal drop-offs.

Principal Actor Casting:

La Padura & Hart Casting

Sunset Gower Studios

1438 N. Gower St., Box #41

Hollywood , CA 90028

Extras Casting:

Disney Channel extras casting details will be posted here as they become available.

Please read the Background Acting Guidelines before working as an extra.

Production Company:

Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies (they will most likely end up in the trash can), they do not cast the films. They hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.

Disney Channel
3800 W Alameda Ave
Burbank, CA 91505

in association with

Salty Pictures
4080 SW Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84107

Filming Locations:

TBD

Executive Producers:

Bill Borden, Barry Rosenbush

Director:

Jeffrey Hornaday

Starring:

All new cast will be hired.

Story:

High School Musical 4 will revolve around "a classic love triangle" set against a new generation of East High Wildcats and their crosstown rivals, the West High Knights.

New Disney Channel scripted series pilot "Smart Alec" Casting Information

Disney Channel and It's a Laugh Productions are teaming up again for a new series pilot episode of the show "Smart Alec". The producers are hoping to find the next big Disney Channel Starlet through free Disney Channel auditions with the show's casting department..

The Disney Channel casting directors are currently holding free auditions for the following series lead-

Alecia "Alec" Micheals: Teen Female who can play 8th - 9th grade age range (13 to 15 years old). Must be able to go from typical geek, braces, glasses, bad hair style, to beautiful "in-crowd" type.

Several other Disney Channel auditions are being held for additional roles being cast both male and female students, as well as teachers and extras.

Please submit photos and resumes for Disney Channel Auditions by mail only.
No phone calls or personal drop-offs.

See the post titled Headshot and Resume Information regarding how to submit for acting roles.

Principal Actor Casting:

"Smart Alec"
Brandi Brice
Dana Gergely
Brice/Gergely Casting
1040 N. Las Palmas, Bldg. 33, 3rd Fl.
Los Angeles CA 90038

Background Actor Casting:

Central Casting
220 S. Flower St.
Burbank, CA 91502
Registration Info: (818) 562-2755
(do not send photos to Central Casting, you must register in person)

Production Company:

Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies (they will most likely end up in the trash can), they do not cast the films. They hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.

Disney Channel
3800 W Alameda Ave
Burbank, CA 91505

in association with

It's a Laugh Productions
3800 W. Alameda Ave.
Burbank, CA 91505

Producers:

Ellen Byron
Lissa Kapstrom
Howard Gewirtz

Director:

TBA

Story:

A geeky teenager blossoms over the summer and now that she fits in with the popular crowd she tries to convince them that being smart isn't bad while trying to convince the geeks that you being pretty doesn't make you stupid.

Disney Channel auditions dancers and actors for new series "Dance Dance Chicago"

Disney Channel casting has announced that auditions have just begun for a series that tells a contemporary tale of two kids working as back-up dancers on an “American Bandstand” type show. Comedy veteran Chris Thompson, creator of “The Naked Truth,” “Action” and “Ladies Man” and co-creator of “Bosom Buddies,” is writing and executive producing. The production company is It's a Laugh Productions, who brought you the Disney Channel hit shows Hannah Montana, Wizards of Waverly Place, Jonas, Sonny With a Chance, and the new series I'm in the Band.

Disney Channel Auditions are taking place for the following series regulars:

Cece Jones: Female, early teens. A Scrappy indie kid. Has problems with authority. Confrontational. A leader type. A little insecure with her intelligence. A good dancer.

Michelle "Mickey" Blue: Female, early teens. Cece's best friend. I tad insecure about her looks, slightly overweight. Hard worked, overachiever, and a little boy crazy. Wears her heart on her sleeve. A good dancer.

Many other roles will be cast both in Los Angeles and Chicago - dancers, co-stars, day players, and extras. Shooting begins January 2010.

Please submit photos and resumes for Disney Casting by mail only.
No phone calls or personal drop-offs.

See the post titled Headshot and Resume Information regarding how to submit for acting roles.

Principal Actor Casting:

Brandi Brice
Dana Gergely
c/o Dance Dance Chicago
Brice/Gergely Casting
1040 N. Las Palmas Ave.
Bldg 33, 3rd floor
Los Angeles CA 90038

Background Actor Casting (Los Angeles):

Central Casting
220 S. Flower St.
Burbank, CA 91502
Registration Info: (818) 562-2755
(do not send photos to Central Casting, you must register in person)

Background Actor Casting (Chicago):

TBA

Production Company:

Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies (they will most likely end up in the trash can), they do not cast the films. They hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions and conduct the Disney auditions..

It's a Laugh Productions
3800 W. Alameda Ave.
Burbank, CA 91505

in association with

Disney Channel
3800 W Alameda Ave
Burbank, CA 91505

Producer:

Chris Thompson

Filming locations:

Los Angeles
Chicago (exterior shots)

Starring:

To Be Cast

Story:

The show centers around two teen friends - Cece Jones, and Michelle "Mickey" Blue - who dream to be professional dancers, and end up working as back-up dancers on an “American Bandstand” type show.

Important Information Regarding Child Extras Casting Companies

In Los Angeles , there are three main companies that handle the vast majority of background work for children. Buyer beware: to our knowledge, none of them are licensed as talent agencies in the State of California . None are SAG franchised. These are NOT Disney Channel casting directors.

This means that they are NOT YOUR AGENT. They do not have your best interests in mind, and should not legally be negotiating anything. They are simply a booking service, a broker, and you need to become knowledgeable on your own about labor laws, union regulations, upgrades, conflicts, etc.

In addition, those that are charging registration fees would likely fall under the Advance Fee Talent Service law in California ...so they are operating illegally by taking a percentage and an advance fee. Unfortunately, we cannot endorse any of these companies, as we have had complaints about all of them:

Kids Background
www.kidsmanagement.com
(661) 964-0131

Studio Kids Management
562-902-9838

Screen Children's Casting
*do not have current phone number

Some require registration fees of $20-$40 a couple of times a year. They all take a percentage of the child's earnings which ranges from 15% to 20%. Some require pictures. One takes a check fee from each check, cancellations fees, and more. Most will require you to sign a contract (be CAREFUL—read the small print) but it is possible to register with several services at a time.

Article courtesy of The BizParentz Foundation

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Note For Young Performers

Acting in show business as a young performer can be a great experience. It can give you a head start by helping you develop leadership skills, teamwork skills, self-confidence and the ability to earn some money for your future.

This industry is called show business for a very good reason - it is a business. It is also a lot of fun, and for a young performer it should always be fun. If for any reason it is not fun and educational for you, talk to your parent or guardian and let them know. You can always take a break from the business and decide later if you want to come back. You should only be in this business if you are dedicated to it and are passionate about acting.

How Disney Channel Films and TV Shows are Cast

The executives give the "green light" for movies and TV shows to be produced. Then the production company of the project hires casting directors, who in turn send out "breakdowns" of the characters being cast.

These "breakdowns" actually are sent out by a service called "Breakdown Services" and are only available to licensed Talent Agencies.

Then the agents at these agencies submit photos, resumes, and sometimes "demo-reels" to the casting directors. Then the casting directors call in the actors that fit the roles they are casting, usually many many actors are called in.

Then they narrow it down to the best actors who came in and "call back" these actors to read again for the director, sometimes the writer, producer, etc. Then they narrow it down further, and sometimes there are 3 - 4 "call backs" before an actor is finally hired.

Occasionally a casting director will call in an actor who sends a photo and resume on their own without an agent, however it is difficult for talent to find the addresses and casting directors. That is what this website is for. To help people get their photo and resume to the correct casting directors, and to find legit open casting calls.

How long it takes for a casting director to contact you if you submit a photo and resume:

Why You Should NOT Call Casting Directors

Unsolicited phone calls and personal visits to casting directors are prohibited in the entertainment industry. Not only does it display a huge level of non-professionalism, it is extremely inconsiderate of casting directors time. They receive hundreds, and even thousands of photos and resumes every week. They certainly can not accommodate being inundated with phone calls from actors, and aspiring actors.

Talent Agents who know casting directors can call them if it is for a very important reason such as rescheduling a client for an audition. But calling casting directors, production companies, producers, and studios is an agents job, NOT an actors.

The only exception to this extremely important rule is if you are RETURNING a phone call after they have contacted you first.

Demo Reel Information

An actors demo reel (or "demo tape") is a short compilation of clips from professional acting work on films, commercials, and television shows. It is usually no more than a few minutes in length.

A demo reel IS NOT the same as an "Audition Video". An Audition Video IS a homemade video that you make when casting directors are accepting audition video submissions.

It is NOT necessary to send in a demo reel when submitting for roles. Only submit a demo reel if the casting directors request it, or through an agent.

Brand Yourself With Headshots

You should have two good color headshots (not "airbrushed", unless only to clean up a loose hair, etc), one "serious" and one "smiling". But it doesn't hurt to have 3-4 "looks". Try to portray the best possible image of your "brand". In other words, the type of personality and look that you would best portray. Sometimes it is best to ask several other people who know you, like teachers, friends, etc. Parents often do not correctly see their child as portraying the "type" that they really should be. Here are some of the primary "types" for young actors:

Young Females:

awkward/gawky
artist
brain
bully
girl-next-door
ingénue/innocent muse
jock
princess
trendsetter

Young Males:

bad boy
boy-next-door
brain
bully
jock
nerdy kid/future genius
paste-eater/super uncool
quirky/trendy
smart-ass

Does It Cost Anything To Audition?

NO! Never ever pay someone to audition. If they ask you to pay, then it is surely a scam. Legit casting directors, agents, and managers never charge any up-front fees whatsoever.

You should never be asked or required to attend any specific classes, use any specific photographers, or pay ANY upfront fees.

Agents typically get 10% of your paycheck AFTER you work. Managers typically get 15%. Casting Directors get paid by the studio or production company.

The only fee you should ever pay for is legit extras casting agencies, such as Central Casting in Burbank, CA. They may charge a small photo imaging fee of around $20, this is because they must take a digital photo of all extras for consistency in their files, and to make sure that they know what the extra looked like when they registered.

So the answer is NO! It costs absolutely nothing to audition for the Disney Channel or other major networks!

Audition Guidelines

1. Always know what you are auditioning for.
2. Arrive thirty minutes prior to the audition time. This will allow ample time to check in and warm up, check out your competition.
3. Bring at least 2 photos and resumes. Photos should reflect current physical likeness (should always be updated!).
4. Do not chew gum ( all directors hate it).
5. When attending callbacks, always wear the same attire worn at audition. Try to do everything you did the first time because it has already worked during the first audition.
6. Be confident, smile, always have a positive attitude.
7. Act excited about everything you asked to do.

Actors/Improvisation:

Be prepared for improvisation.
Different voices and dialects are a plus.
Prepare a dramatic and comedic monologue no more than 2 minutes in length.
Note if the audition is going to provide sides (a portion of the script).

Singers:

Bring 2 selections of sheet music, 1 up-tempo and 1 ballad, in legible condition.
Be prepared to sing the best 16 bars.
Know your vocal range.
Sheet music should have full musical notation and in the key in which you will perform.
If audition requires movement, dress appropriately.

Dancers:

Wear appropriate dance attire.
Bring appropriate dance shoes.
If the audition requires singing, bring at least 2 selections of sheet music, 1 up-tempo and 1 ballad. Be prepared to sing the best 16 bars.

How To Memorize Your Lines

1. First use a pencil and write down or each page of the script (you can also do several pages at a time as opposed to the entire script).

2. Take the page into a quiet room, shut the door, and eliminate all distractions.

3. Look at the first line in your notes and read it out loud. Then, close your eyes and say the line without looking at it.

4. Repeat the step above, this time with the first 2 lines.

5. Next, try it with 3 lines. Then 4. Repeat until you have memorized every line in the pages/script/sides.

After a study session, take a quick nap. New memories are very vulnerable, but studies have shown that sleep helps your new memories stick. After your nap, repeat the memory technique once more for maximum retention.

Important Safety Information!

Do NOT send a home address when submitting. I always recommend using a PO BOX (or parents work address if you are a minor). This is another reason that getting an agent as soon as possible is of utmost importance. Then your agents contact information is all that is listed on the resume, cover letter, and envelope. There is an earlier post about how to get an agent in my blog archives (or table of contents).

Also, NEVER meet someone outside of a professional environment such as a studio or casting/agents office. Do NOT meet someone at a restaurant, private residence, etc. You should ALWAYS let someone else know EXACTLY where you are going, WHO you are meeting, and WHEN you are going there.

And a parent or guardian must ALWAYS accompany minors. A parent or guardian should NEVER be out of eyesight of the minor, whether it be at auditions or on set.

Advice For Parents

1) Respect the word "business" in "show business”. Do not let the spotlights and excitement overshadow that this is, in reality, a business.

2) Be honest with your child and make sure he/she understands the commitment involved and truly wants to pursue a career in show business. Make certain your child understands that contact with peers at school may be limited and time to devote to social/school/sports activities will decrease as well. Auditions are usually after school and there is often little advance warning. Emphasize that auditions can be as frequent as three times per week and that performing arts instruction will also take up “free time.” Also, make it clear that booking a job can involve a time commitment of one day to several months, and can sometimes include touring or relocating.

3) Be prepared! Pack an audition/work bag and refresh the contents periodically. Include a change of clothes, grooming supplies, snacks (nothing messy or sticky), quiet games, coloring books/activity books, juice boxes (light colored juices that will not stain), your child's work permit and social security card, your child’s set aside trust fund information (if applicable), your child's birth certificate or passport, union identification (if applicable), your identification (license or passport), toll money, change for parking meters, audition diary. Have this all ready to go at a moment’s notice.

4) Your child must be within your sight and sound at all times while working in film/TV/commercials. If there is an obstruction on the set preventing you from viewing your child, ask the employer/production to please provide a monitor for your viewing. This is a Union regulation; so do not feel intimidated about asking or speaking up if you feel uncomfortable with a situation that will affect your child's safety and/or welfare. Do not bring siblings to set. This will distract you from keeping a close eye on the child working.

Advice For Child Actors

1. Have fun and enjoy every performance.

2. Learn as much as possible from the professionals you work with.

3. Get your rest, and drink plenty of water!

4. Be respectful and do what you are asked to do to make the child wrangler's job easy.

5. Remember you are there to do a job.

6. Share the experience with your friends and family.

7. Visit as many places as you can.

8. Be thankful for the opportunity.

9. Use your down time to keep up with schoolwork.

10. Laugh, Laugh, Laugh.

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Disney Channel Auditions

Disney Channel Casting for new scripted series Janet Saves the Planet

Disney Auditions for new scripted series pilot How To Up Your Game

"High School Musical: East Meets West" Auditions and Casting Call Information

New Disney Channel scripted series pilot "Smart Alec" Casting Information

Disney Channel auditions dancers and actors for new series "Dance Dance Chicago"

Important Information Regarding Child Extras Casting Companies

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What Disney Channel show do you want to work on?

Note For Young Performers

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How Disney Channel Films and TV Shows are Cast

How long it takes for a casting director to contact you if you submit a photo and resume:

Why You Should NOT Call Casting Directors

Demo Reel Information

Do I Need An Agent To Work On Disney Channel?

Disney Channel Extras

Brand Yourself With Headshots

Does It Cost Anything To Audition?

Audition Guidelines

How To Memorize Your Lines

Important Safety Information!

Advice For Parents

Advice For Child Actors

Additional Acting Auditions and Information Websites

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