Disney Channel launched a digital open casting call for kids and teens.
Actors must be able to play kids ages 8-16 years old, and all video auditions must be submitted via the official Disney Channel casting website. The rare opportunity for public submissions kicks off with an introductory video featuring Disney Channel stars Issac Ryan Brown (Raven’s Home) and Kylie Cantrall (Gabby Duran & The Unsittables) providing a brief explanation of what representatives at the network will be looking for in submissions.
“In our ongoing efforts to reach a broader pool of talent across the U.S., our digital open casting call allows parents whose kids aspire to be actors the opportunity to submit their child’s audition right from where they live,” says Judy Taylor, senior vice president of casting and talent relations at Disney Channel. “This also gives Disney Channel a chance to potentially discover fresh, young, and diverse talent who may not yet have agency representation.”
For many years, Disney Channel has had to publish disclaimers on social media to combat certain unscrupulous organizations that promote so-called “casting calls” — usually at malls and hotels — touting chances to get kids seen by scouts, agents, and casting directors. Those events usually amount to disappointment and unnecessary expense. Disney Channel is not affiliated with any acting school or acting workshop and will never require a fee to audition.
The open casting call runs through Dec. 31 at disney.com/disneychannelcasting.
