Disney Prince, Princess and Character Auditions

Are you ready to be a real Disney Prince or Princess? The pay for these performers is $11.25 an hour but the wardrobes are positively fairy tale fantastic! The following are real auditions for real actors and actresses. If you are ready to make the leap from amateur to the big time, this is your chance. Remember to arrive early at auditions, register once you get there and be sure to wear comfortable clothes for a movement exercise. Disney Prince & Princess Look-a-like Audition If you bear a resemblance to a Disney Prince or Princess, attend the Disney Look-a-like Performers … Continue reading

Disney Interview Tips

If you are applying through a college program, chances are your interview will be a telephone interview. If you go through the casting office, your interview will likely be face-to-face there at the Casting Office. Telephone Interview Tips Limit any background noise as much as possible. College dormitories are not known for their peace and quiet but be sure to turn off any television or music you may have playing in your room and close the door so that hallway noise doesn’t seep in. If you have a roommate, be sure that they know you are on an important phone … Continue reading

Is An Internship Really Worth It?

Internships, are generally unpaid positions (or they pay very little) doing necessary but menial work in a particular field. Generally they are offered college students. Despite their lack of pay, this is one invaluable experience that you shouldn’t pass up if given the opportunity. An Incredible Learning Opportunity Often internships give participants the chance to learn some incredibly interesting material. While it’s true that you may spend some time doing menial tasks, you’ll also spend some time learning the ins and outs of an office in your chosen career. Generally, people at an internship are open to questions and so … Continue reading

The Fat Lady Never Sings – Steven Reilly

“The Fat Lady Never Sings” is a nonfiction sports memoir by Steven Reilly, who assisted in the coaching of the Derby high school baseball team in the 1990s. Also a lawyer, Reilly found a sense of completion on the ball field that was missing from his professional life and returned to the team year after year, working with eccentric but powerful coach John DeFrancisco, affectionately known as D. The book takes place in Derby, Connecticut, a town that worshipped its high school football team. After a twenty-year winning streak, you can see that there would be a lot to worship … Continue reading