Selena Gomez Open Casting Call

Selena Gomez was discovered at a Disney open call in the summer of 2004.
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It's that time of year again for Disney Channel and Disney XD to hold the first official open casting call of 2012, this one in Kansas City, Missouri. Casting directors are seeking boys and girls between the ages of 10 - 18 (or who look like they are 10 - 18) and are interested in acting, dancing, or singing. The purpose of these open casting calls is to discover talented young actors to be considered for upcoming original movies and series produced for Disney Channel and Disney XD.

 
 
Roshon Fegan Dancing with the Stars

Roshon Fegan played Sander Loyer in "Camp Rock" prior being cast on "Shake It Up!".
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Disney Channel's Roshon Fegan, who plays the role of Ty Blue on "Shake It Up!", is a contestant on the 14th season of Dancing with the Stars. His partner is Chelsie Hightower. Fans on Twitter wanted to know if he has an advantage over other contestants because he is a cast member of the dance themed Disney Channel original series. Disney Channel has increased Shake It Up's second season order to 26 episodes. A second soundtrack with songs from the series, "Shake It Up: Live 2 Dance," will be released tomorrow, on March 20, 2012.

View the video and details on Auditions and Casting Calls here:

Roshon Fegan Video and "Shake It Up!" Acting Auditions and Extras Casting

 
 


Debby Ryan and other Disney Channel stars hit up the Empire State Building.
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Disney Channel stars Debby Ryan, China Anne McClain, Laura Marano, Tyler James Williams and Coco Jones (from the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie "Let It Shine"), and Disney XD's Tyrel Jackson Williams ("Lab Rats") are in New York City, as Disney showcases its current programming, new series and movies to come across each of its kid-driven, family inclusive platforms, Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior.

 
 
Disney Channel Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez was discovered at a Disney Channel open casting call in Texas.
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For many kids, the dream of working on a Disney Channel show or movie may seem like a fantasy too good to ever come true. But the reality is that if someone is determined enough and willing to work hard, anything is possible - even acting on a Disney Channel show! Every person who ever worked on a Disney Channel show had to start somewhere, from the big famous stars right down to the bit role players and background extras.

 
 
Selena Gomez Disney Channel PrankSter

The Beautiful and Talented Selena Gomez is a Disney Channel "PrankSter"
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The Zoo Productions Disney Channel hit hidden camera reality series "PrankStars" is in production and the show's casting department is seeking boys and girls between the ages of 8-16, who are huge fans of a Disney Channel star. If selected to appear on the show, the unsuspecting tweens and teens come face to face with their favorite celebrities in unpredictable and humorous situations. Extras are also being cast to be a part of the pranks.

 
 
Bella Thorne CeCe Jones Shake It Up

Multi-talented Bella Thorne plays the starring role of CeCe Jones.
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The highly popular Disney Channel teen sitcom "Shake It Up" is currently conducting an international talent search seeking dance crews with two through eight members per team. The dance crew selected will work on various episodes of season 2. "Shake It Up" is currently the number one series on TV among kids 6-11 and tweens.




 
 
Selena Gomez Discovered Austin Casting Call

Beautiful and Talented Selena Gomez was discovered at an open casting call in Austin, TX.
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Disney Channel and Disney XD is holding an open casting call in Austin, TX this June, 2011. They are seeking talented, young actors, actresses, singers and dancers between the ages of 10 and 18 (or look like you are 10 - 18 years of age) to be considered for roles in upcoming Disney Channel and Disney XD Original Movies and Televisions Series.

 
 
Bridgit Mendler Teddy Good Luck Charlie

Bridgit Mendler stars as "Good Luck Charlie" protagonist Teddy Duncan
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After a brief hiatus to film an as yet untitled Christmas themed "Good Luck Charlie" movie in Utah (had a working title of "Guide To Life"), It's a Laugh Productions and Disney Channel are back in production on the multi-camera TV teen sitcom "Good Luck Charlie" as it continues it's 2nd season. Casting for actors and extras will take place throughout Summer and into Fall, 2011.

 
 
Tiffany Thornton Tawni Hart So Random

Tiffany Thornton plays diva Tawni Hart on Disney Channel's "So Random!"
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Disney Channel sketch comedy television series "So Random!" is currently in production and the show is casting actors with strong improv and comedy skills, as well as extras and stand-ins for the series stars. The show was formally titled "Sonny with a Chance".

 
 

Ashley Tisdale Sharpays Fabulous Adventure

Ashley Tisdale recently completed another HSM spinoff "Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure"
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Disney Channel is currently moving full steam ahead on a new single camera series with the working title of "Madison High". The series will be a spin-off from the hugely popular "High School Musical" franchise. Auditions are taking place for the series regulars.