Casting Director; Disney Live Entertainment (Seasonal)
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10115184 Location New York, New York, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Mar. 28, 2025Job Summary:
The Casting Director role within Disney Live Entertainment provides client service in auditions, evaluations, identification, contracting, scheduling, and tracking talent while also communicating with theatrical agents/producers, operational partners, and talent to provide excellent Cast and Guest satisfaction and client service. You will focus on Character performers, including sculpted role performers, look-alike roles, puppeteers, and show performers. The team’s scope also includes identifying various roles including musical theater performers, singers, dancers, actors, and stunt performers.
This is a Casual Temporary role, and working hours will fluctuate based on business need.
Responsibilities/You Will
- Run auditions, establish pre-cast lists, and provide clear recommendations to creative teams regarding talent selection while balancing operational needs
- Research talent options for a variety of special events, and present appropriate options to the creative team
- Communicate with talent and work teams through phone work and email, and create/maintain/present ongoing reporting data related to metrics
- Monitor industry trends locally, nationally, and internationally to provide/maintain entertainment standards.
- Work with multiple computer programs
- You will work weekends, evenings, and holidays
- Potential to travel domestically or internationally
Basic Qualifications/You Will Have
- 3+ years experience Casting professional talent
- Experience networking and partnering to complete an objective
- Experience with written and verbal communication skills to all levels of partner/client
- Knowledge of performing talent and technical skills in multiple musical genres
- Experience in music theatre talent and technical skills
- Experience and training in multiple Dance styles and the ability to communicate effectively with Dance terminology as it relates to coaching audition candidates.
- Experience managing deliverables while meeting deadlines
- Experience negotiating, influencing, and decision-making
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, nights, and holidays
- Ability to travel internationally and domestically
- Valid Passport
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Theme Park and/or Cruise Line entertainment coaching, casting and performance.
Required Education
- High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education
- Advanced degree in Art, Entertainment, Music, Musical Theatre, or equivalent
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This may include health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
The hiring range for this position in New York is $35.72-$47.88 per hour. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
About Walt Disney Imagineering:
Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world’s first theme park — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney’s legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from “blue sky” concept phase to opening day.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Disney Business Productions, LLC, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering.
Disney Business Productions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.