What is the age limit for Disney channel auditions?

Auditions being held at the hilton by a disney producer [modeling]...?

• On our local radio station I heard that there was a big-time producer that books models and actors and such for disney, nick, etc. Im 19 and the age limit is 25 and i've been trying to get into modeling, but Im at the point of life where disney channel doesnt interest me... xD Well, The auditions are being held on saturday, but we're 7th day and I dont do anything without talking to family first, but how do i convince them? Oh, and what do i wear for this thing? Do you have to be well-rounded [actor, dancer, singing, etc]? Im only auditioning for modeling... Make-up? None? Oh, and i know there are tons of modeling experts at fashion section and acting section, so i'll ask in both.

• Answer:

  Big time Producers rarely travel from town to town looking for talent unless it is a publicity gimmick (like American Idol). Industry professionals hire a casting agent who in turn contact local talent agencies. This means they only see actors/models etc that have experience and show potential. I have held cold (cattle) call auditions before and it is a madhouse. It is exhausting to audition wannabes for hours and only finding 2 or 3 people with real talent. Most studios know that it is always better to have a casting agent cull the wheat from the chaff. What you have there is a con. An 'agency' that advertises that they book for major studios but everyone who auditions is invited to join their agency. These predators prey on your dreams and sell you classes, online casting memberships and pricey photo sessions. That is their business. Oh, they make it legal by sending glossy profile books to reputable Producers & Studios but they are just thrown away. The worst of these predators are even fronts for white slave operations. Thousands of wannabe models and actresses flock to LA/New York/Vancouver every year. You have to be one of them if you want to make it.