ABC Launches Auditions for High School Musical: Summer Session

ABC Television has announced a casting call for the new reality series, Disney's "High School Musical: Summer Session." Starting April 27th on the west cost and May 7th on the east coast anyone ages 16 to 22 can audition (under 18 must bring a parent).

Information can be downloaded and an application / eligibility requirements are at www.abc.com/hsmsummersession.

The series debuts on the ABC Television Network on Sunday, July 20 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) and runs Sundays and Mondays (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) for three weeks, then continues Mondays at 8:00 p.m., ET through mid-September. The goal is to find someone who has dreamed to be on center stage or wants to break into the industry but hasn't had the chance.

All finalists get the chance to participate in a summer music program ultimately receiving the opportunity of a lifetime of joining the "High School Musical" family. The winner will receive a grand prizedetails will be announced separately. Casting scouts from "High School Musical: Summer Session" are searching for any unknown talent who they think deserve a chance to try out for this new reality series.

West coast auditions are at the Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California. The east coast auditions will be held at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.