Expert: Phil Nemy - 5/5/2009

Question
QUESTION: hi phil, you answered my questions before and sorry but i have more..
1)im 15 and my birthday is january 6, and iv been in theater but in school, i wosnt on barney, and next year or this summer i would be in school theater and comunity theater, but the thing is i feel like i have NO chance on being on disney cuz all the kids were eather acting since they were 6 and on barney, is it true i have NO chance?
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so practicaly thats all the questions im sooo sorry if i make no since, i just feel like i have no experience to be on disney....

ANSWER: Derrick,

Thanks for writing. You're probably correct when you say you have no experience, but everyone has to start somewhere. In my humble opinion, you have just about as much of a chance being cast in a Disney Channel production as any other male your age in America who has no experience.

Phil

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QUESTION: thank you!!!
but like is there ever any disny auditions in dallas?
and can you please give me tips to do and like yea=)

Answer
Derrick,

If the producers, director and casting director of a Disney film feel there is a need to look for talent in the Dallas area, then that film will hold auditions in Dallas. Every film is different and has its own unique set of casting needs. Sometimes that means coming to Dallas, other times no.

The only tip I can give you regarding auditioning, other than have the best training possible, is be yourself when you meet the people for whom you are auditioning, and be willing to try whatever they ask you to try during the audition. Very talented actors often lose jobs because they are willing to take direction.

Hope this helps. Good luck!

Phil