Casting Director

Job Requirements

About the Role & Team

Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships and other locations the world over. This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust.

The Casting Director plays a critical role in shaping the world-class entertainment experiences of Disney Live Entertainment. This role is responsible for identifying and evaluating exceptional talent to support Disney's commitment to delivering high-quality family entertainment across a diverse portfolio of productions and entertainment offerings.

The role requires expertise in evaluating musicians and vocal performers across a range of performance styles and disciplines. The Casting Director must assess technical proficiency, artistic excellence, stylistic authenticity, musicality, stage presence, and overall performance quality.

The scope of responsibility includes partnering with a casting team to identify, evaluate, and cast talent across a wide range of artistic disciplines for stage productions, atmosphere entertainment, special events, filming projects, and other live entertainment experiences. The role also supports casting initiatives for Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line, and other Domestic and International Disney Parks, Resorts, and entertainment projects.

The Casting Director must demonstrate strong business acumen, organizational skills, attention to detail, and professional judgment in a fast-paced environment. Success in this role requires exceptional communication skills, a proactive and solutions-oriented approach, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to drive and manage multiple priorities while building productive relationships across a diverse group of partners. The ideal candidate thrives in a corporate environment, exercises sound decision-making, adapts quickly to changing business needs, and maintains the highest level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity when supporting highly confidential projects and representing Disney Live Entertainment.

This position reports to the Senior Manager, Talent Casting & Booking Operations and is located in Anaheim, CA.

This is a full-time, salaried position.

What You Will Do

Casting Leadership & Talent Evaluation

• Develop and execute talent sourcing strategies, cultivate talent pipelines, and support current and future Disney Live Entertainment casting needs

• Partner with Show Directors, Musical Directors, Choreographers, and other creative leaders to evaluate talent throughout the audition process and make casting decisions that support artistic vision and operational needs

• Lead audition experiences that promote professionalism, collaboration, and a positive experience for performers and creative partners

• Exercise sound judgment, objectivity, and integrity throughout the casting process

• Develop casting recommendations, presentation materials, and lead casting meetings for productions, special events, and entertainment offerings of varying scale and complexity

Musicianship & Vocal Expertise

• Evaluate musicians and vocal performers using expertise in performance practices, vocal performance, musicianship, artistic excellence, stylistic authenticity, technical proficiency, and overall role suitability

Talent Strategy, Recruitment & Inclusion

• Build and maintain sustainable talent pipelines through recruitment, outreach, industry engagement, and strategic relationship-building with agents, managers, talent providers, educational institutions, theaters, cultural organizations, and community partners

• Champion inclusion through recruitment and casting strategies that promote equitable access to opportunities and expand diverse talent pools

• Research talent markets and industry trends to support recruitment strategies and future casting needs

Business Operations & Partnership

• Partner with Production and Operations teams to ensure casting decisions support artistic excellence, operational sustainability, and workforce planning objectives

• Manage multiple priorities while demonstrating strong business judgment, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and professional discretion

• Communicate effectively with talent, agents, leaders, union representatives, and business partners while representing Disney Live Entertainment with professionalism and integrity

Data, Reporting & Systems

• Maintain casting databases, talent platforms, tracking systems, and reporting tools to support casting operations and workforce planning.

• Analyze, interpret, and present casting metrics, talent data, and reporting insights to support business decision-making

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 3+ years of experience casting, leading auditions, and/or evaluating professional performers across multiple disciplines

• Advanced knowledge of musicianship, musical instruments, vocal performance, performance practices, repertoire, and musical styles across multiple genres

• Experience presenting casting recommendations and collaborating with creative, production, and operational partners

• Strong communication, relationship-building, recruiting, negotiation, and influencing skills, with demonstrated business acumen and professional judgment

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Experience utilizing databases, reporting tools, and talent tracking systems

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when supporting sensitive or highly confidential projects

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in theme park, theatrical, live entertainment, or other performance-based environments, including performer evaluation and development

• Strong knowledge of talent sourcing, recruitment, and casting practices across multiple performance disciplines

• Working knowledge of American Federation of Musicians (AFM) and/or American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA) collective bargaining agreements

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally; valid passport required

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required

• Bachelor's degree in Music, Musical Theatre, Theatre, Performing Arts, Entertainment, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience is preferred

Benefits & Perks

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes 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 .

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Disclaimer

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The hiring range for this position in Anaheim, CA is $73,100 to $98,000 per year. 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. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

This position is with Disney Imagineering Live, LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Live Entertainment.

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