Huge congrats to Raini Rodriguez and Laura Marano for their new show, Austin & Ally, being green lit!

The series, also starring Ross Lynch, will premiere later this year follows the partnership between polar opposites — Austin, an extroverted musician/singer, and Ally, a brilliant yet shy songwriter — and their two best friends, Trish and Dez.

Unbeknownst to Ally, Austin and Dez “borrow” one of her songs, record it, create a video and post it on the Internet, after which it and Austin become a local sensation.

When Trish convinces Ally to tell the world she wrote the song, Austin pleads with her to write another hit for him. Instead, the two combine their talents to create a true musical tour-de-force.

Psst, there’s also an open call! Check inside for details…

The open casting call auditions will be held on June 4th from 9AM to 4PM at the Omni Hotel in Austin, Texas (700 San Jacinto at 8th Street). An application and a monologue will be provided upon arrival.

Talented kids who can play characters between the ages of 10-18 and who can act, dance or sing
are invited to the open call. There is no fee to audition and minors must be accompanied by a parent
or guardian.

Parents, do you need more info? Head to DisneyChannel.com/OpenCall.