What Do Casting Directors Look for in Disney Channel Auditions?

Just about all children and teens seem interested in Disney Channel auditions. They may not be actors or singers or dancers or even be interested in being actors or singers or dancers, but they still really want to be on Disney Channel.

You may be wondering how casting directors decide who to invite in for Disney movie auditions or Disney Channel Auditions. You probably also wonder how they go about selecting the actors for High School Musical movies and the many Disney Channel shows that you know and love.

Would you like to know what Disney Channel casting directors actually have to say on the topic of Disney Movie and Disney Channel auditions?

I just found this interesting video of Judy Taylor (VP of Casting & Talent Relations for the Disney Channel) giving her views on Disney Channel auditions (on YouTube from Backstage.com) and wanted to share it with you. She is discussing how some of High School Musical’s stars got their jobs with Disney and what Disney casting directors look for in their talent. 

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