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Dreamfinders - Chris Hartwell

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Creator's Key Takeaways

it really does depend upon upon who's who's here and who's believing in the vision who's believing in the ideas behind this place

it's a very demanding position in the sense that it requires a lot of energy and a lot of focus I am interacting with guests responding to whatever question they might ask me

I'm a skeleton I'm a walking talking skeleton and as the as the king of Halloweentown the thing that I take pride in most is my ability to to scare the bejesus out of people

it's your opportunity it's just your time is your chance to make a difference in that and in speak into that in some way

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓When auditioning for face characters, don't try to telegraph the character with costumes or hair; focus on bone structure and body type.

✓Come to auditions relaxed and confident in who you are rather than trying to force a specific character persona.

✓Maintain a willingness to learn the specific way a character interacts with guests in the park environment.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Auditioning for Disney — Don't over-prepare with character-specific costumes; let your natural look and acting ability shine through.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to work as a Disney face character?

QHow do Disney auditions work for performers?

QWhat are the challenges of performing in large-scale shows like Fantasmic?

QHow do performers balance being scary and approachable for children?

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YouTube Video Description↓

If you've seen Disneyland's Bert on Pinterest, there is a good chance it's Chris Hartwell. With experience as a face and costumed character, a Jedi trainer, and a member of the cast of Fantasmic, Chris knows what it's like to perform for Disney crowds. Chris sits down with Nathan to talk about his experiences in the park, what it takes to be a Disney performer, and the time he met Dick Van Dyke. Chris Twitter - @chrishartwell Youtube - chrishartwell Contact Nathan Twitter – @somestuffisaid Instagram – @somestuffisaw Email – dreamfinders@wdwnt.com Credits: Podcast Artwork - JP Tanner This podcast is distributed by WDW News Today Find us on Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Spotify, Google, iHeart Radio, Overcast, Stitcher, or your favorite podcatcher using our RSS feed.