TAMPA- Auditions for a reality show inspired by the Disney Channel hit “High School Musical” will be held in Orlando on May 7, ABC announced today.

Talent scouts will be looking for young aspiring actors, ages 16 to 22, to be contestants on “High School Musical: Summer Sessions” which will air on ABC.
Hosted by actor, singer and songwriter Nick Lachey, the “Summer Sessions” reality show will have participants involved in a summer music program to hone their skills.
According to ABC, “one talented newcomer will receive the opportunity of a lifetime, becoming a part of ‘High School Musical’ history.”
An ABC spokeswoman said the details about the prize will be announced later. Also to be determined are the times for the audition, which will be at Champion Stadium in Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando.
Applications for the open casting call can be downloaded at http://www.abc.com/hsmsummersession.
“High School Musical: Summer Sessions” will air at 8 p.m. Sundays and Mondays for three weeks beginning July 20 and then continue on at 8 p.m. Mondays through mid-September.
Disney’s “High School Musical” has been seen by over 250 million viewers, and the sequel, “High School Musical 2,” has been seen by more than 195 million viewers in 24 languages globally. A third “High School Musical” movie is in production.