please do more videos about character performing!!! really enjoyed it! :) do you have any funny stories like wardrobe malfunctions with fur characters or even visibility problems? always wondered how the character performers see out of the costumes! or maybe any awkward moments with guests too like having to break character??
Thanks so much for these ideas! I just uploaded another video with a few more general Q&A's and have a few other videos coming about those more specific experiences too :)
hi! super informative video, i had a quick question about how disney measures the performers. i've seen other videos where people have mentioned that disney typically measures you as shorter than you really are, and that's like you're "disney height". so if i'm 5 ft 3.5 in., would you be able to ballpark guess what my "disney height" would be? i've seen others say it just takes you down by like half an inch, so i would be 5'3 maybe?
Funny that you mention this! I was confused when I was measured at 5 ft 3.5 inches in Disney because I had always thought I was 5'4 exactly. Some people weren't surprised by their height though, so I'm not entirely sure how they come to those conclusions. I have a feeling it has more to do with your other body measurements as well- but that's just a guess!
This video was super helpful! I’ve been auditioning for a while for sculpted characters and haven’t landed a role yet. I will definitely keep trying!! My hips are a bit wide, and I’m wondering if this is a reason why I haven’t been cast. 😔
There are performers of all shapes and sizes in these roles! I think there are also some height/measurement references available online for each character if you'd like to check out who you may be able to play specifically. I was technically measured an inch and a half too short to be a face character but it still worked out somehow, so just keep at it! Good luck! :)
Omg this is awesome! Even as an adult the character performers make it so special. I always love seeing chip n dale. It’s so cool you had that job. Thanks for helping make the magic. Are fur characters typically more so girls?
Thank you! I agree! I've always loved meeting the characters even as an adult. And I'm not entirely sure, but based on my experience I'd guess that fur characters are equally as often male as they are female, and mostly just depend on height, body shape, measurements, etc.
Can we get by with that heat with no fans or is it hard? Also are all character suits Velcro? I heard Gideon has one and someone almost had a panick attack due to it.
It's definitely super hot, which is why sets are about 20 minutes long or so. Many of the costumes have velcro closures. The chipmunks were pretty simple while some characters (such as Gideon and plenty of others) have extra clothing/pieces that require layering.
@@ashhcarrmorris Man, that’s what I am scared of. My audition is tomorrow but in the last minute I get reminded about things like that. I always wanted to be a character but if it’s enough for me to panic about then it’ll make me think twice. =(
@@WolfMoon351 I say give it a shot, you won't know until you try! :) There are plenty of practice opportunities you'll have before you ever go out to meet guests in costume anyway!
Hi! I’m curious about the audition process. I got back from a fur performer audition, and didn’t get cut until we finished the first choreography portion. I stayed for the measurement, animation, and the easy part of the dance. Does that mean I won’t get the role or do I still have a chance?
I'm sorry I never saw this comment! I hope you landed the role! It's tough to say for sure who will get callbacks honestly. I knew of some people who made it through the whole audition process, but then either didn't get a callback or didn't pass the costume portion or the character training. There were others who didn't need to do any of the animation or dancing and still made it. I'm sure they have a method for how/why they cast people but it never seemed to make much sense to me!
Some people are comfortable making little noises like kissing sounds as their characters. In my experience, those are typically performers who have been there a while and are very comfortable in their roles!
please do more videos about character performing!!! really enjoyed it! :) do you have any funny stories like wardrobe malfunctions with fur characters or even visibility problems? always wondered how the character performers see out of the costumes! or maybe any awkward moments with guests too like having to break character??
Thanks so much for these ideas! I just uploaded another video with a few more general Q&A's and have a few other videos coming about those more specific experiences too :)
i hope to see ur channel grow !! ur so sweet and this is really informative and helpful, you explained it really clearly
Thank you so much! I'm so glad it was helpful :)
hi! super informative video, i had a quick question about how disney measures the performers. i've seen other videos where people have mentioned that disney typically measures you as shorter than you really are, and that's like you're "disney height". so if i'm 5 ft 3.5 in., would you be able to ballpark guess what my "disney height" would be? i've seen others say it just takes you down by like half an inch, so i would be 5'3 maybe?
Funny that you mention this! I was confused when I was measured at 5 ft 3.5 inches in Disney because I had always thought I was 5'4 exactly. Some people weren't surprised by their height though, so I'm not entirely sure how they come to those conclusions. I have a feeling it has more to do with your other body measurements as well- but that's just a guess!
@@ashhcarrmorris interesting, good to know! thank you so much for answering!! 😁
This video was super helpful! I’ve been auditioning for a while for sculpted characters and haven’t landed a role yet. I will definitely keep trying!! My hips are a bit wide, and I’m wondering if this is a reason why I haven’t been cast. 😔
There are performers of all shapes and sizes in these roles! I think there are also some height/measurement references available online for each character if you'd like to check out who you may be able to play specifically. I was technically measured an inch and a half too short to be a face character but it still worked out somehow, so just keep at it! Good luck! :)
Omg this is awesome! Even as an adult the character performers make it so special. I always love seeing chip n dale. It’s so cool you had that job. Thanks for helping make the magic. Are fur characters typically more so girls?
Thank you! I agree! I've always loved meeting the characters even as an adult. And I'm not entirely sure, but based on my experience I'd guess that fur characters are equally as often male as they are female, and mostly just depend on height, body shape, measurements, etc.
Can we get by with that heat with no fans or is it hard?
Also are all character suits Velcro? I heard Gideon has one and someone almost had a panick attack due to it.
It's definitely super hot, which is why sets are about 20 minutes long or so. Many of the costumes have velcro closures. The chipmunks were pretty simple while some characters (such as Gideon and plenty of others) have extra clothing/pieces that require layering.
@@ashhcarrmorris Man, that’s what I am scared of.
My audition is tomorrow but in the last minute I get reminded about things like that.
I always wanted to be a character but if it’s enough for me to panic about then it’ll make me think twice. =(
@@WolfMoon351 I say give it a shot, you won't know until you try! :) There are plenty of practice opportunities you'll have before you ever go out to meet guests in costume anyway!
Hi! I’m curious about the audition process. I got back from a fur performer audition, and didn’t get cut until we finished the first choreography portion. I stayed for the measurement, animation, and the easy part of the dance. Does that mean I won’t get the role or do I still have a chance?
I'm sorry I never saw this comment! I hope you landed the role! It's tough to say for sure who will get callbacks honestly. I knew of some people who made it through the whole audition process, but then either didn't get a callback or didn't pass the costume portion or the character training. There were others who didn't need to do any of the animation or dancing and still made it. I'm sure they have a method for how/why they cast people but it never seemed to make much sense to me!
lmao how do they do the kissing noise ?
Some people are comfortable making little noises like kissing sounds as their characters. In my experience, those are typically performers who have been there a while and are very comfortable in their roles!
@@ashhcarrmorris i mean how the kiss sound is allways the same. its almost like a pop
@@insidejokespodcast3956they most likely do it themselves