Audition Songs for 13 – By Character
When considering audition songs for 13, it’s fitting to choose a youthful pop/rock song from contemporary musical theatre repertoire that aligns with the tone of the show and suits your vocal type. Always refer to the audition notice for specific guidelines.
Because 13 is a musical that premiered in 2007, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 2000s and 2020s. Each one has been carefully hand-picked and reviewed by a musical theatre professional to ensure fit and audition readiness.
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Step 1: Review Audition Info
Please read your audition details carefully, as they sometimes specify the type of song they’d like to hear (a ballad, something comedic, etc.). Make sure to select a song that’s appropriate for your specific casting call.
Step 2: Study the Show
Before auditioning, you should get familiar with the show, and listening to the cast album is a great way to do that. Here’s where you can learn about 13.
Step 3: Pick an Audition Song
Based on your personality and vocal type, decide whether you’d like to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Just know that if you audition for a specific character, you still might not be chosen for that particular role.
Be sure to indicate that you’re open to the ensemble or other roles. You’ll gain valuable experience no matter where you’re placed. And remember, even if you audition for the ensemble, you could still be cast in a leading or supporting role.
To summarize, keep an open mind and have fun with this! And when you’re ready, choose the song that you feel most comfortable with from the list below.
The Audition Songs
Archie
“Edwina” – Dear Edwina
“Hugo’s First Case” – Tuck Everlasting
“Michael in the Bathroom” – Be More Chill
“Women and Sandwiches” – Freaky Friday
Brett
“Freeze Your Brain” – Heathers
“Hold On” – Lysistrata Jones
“I’m Alive” – Next to Normal
“Top of the World” – Tuck Everlasting
Evan Goldman
“Beautiful” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
“Building Momentum” – How to Dance in Ohio
“Good Kid” – The Lightning Thief
“Loser Geek Whatever” – Be More Chill
Lucy
“Change the World” – Lysistrata Jones
“I’d Rather Be Me” – Mean Girls
“Someone Gets Hurt” – Mean Girls
“What You Got” – Freaky Friday
Patrice
“Everlasting” – Tuck Everlasting
“Good Girl Winnie Foster” – Tuck Everlasting
“One Perfect Moment” – Bring It On
“Parents Lie” – Freaky Friday
Ensemble (Altos)
“After All of This and Everything” – Freaky Friday
“I Love Play Rehearsal” – Be More Chill
“Lost in the Brass” – Band Geeks
Ensemble (Baritones/Basses)
“And You Don’t Even Know It” – Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
“I Think I Like Her” – Summer of ’42
“It Just Wasn’t Meant to Happen” – Calvin Berger
Ensemble (Contras)
“It Means Beautiful” – Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
“Just Breathe” – The Prom
“Wait and See” – Fangirls
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“I See Stars” – Mean Girls
“Killer Instinct” – Bring It On
“My Grand Plan” – The Lightning Thief
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“Princess” – A Man of No Importance
“Saturday Alone” – Calvin Berger
“Superboy and the Invisible Girl” – Next to Normal
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Enjoy the Trip” – Bring It On
“Seventeen” – Tuck Everlasting
“The Wall in My Head” – Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for 13:
• “Hippie Town” in Kids’ Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny➝
• “I’ll Never” in Kids’ Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny➝
• “Seven, Eight, Nine” in Kids’ Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny➝
• “Trouble in History Class” in Kids’ Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny➝
• “Wanted: A Superhero Sister” in Kids’ Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny➝
Final Step: Audition Prep
Once you’ve chosen your song, it’s time to start preparing! Grab your FREE Audition Prep Checklist and Stamp Cards to stay organized and motivated for your upcoming auditions!
13 Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in 13 along with which characters sing in each of them. Unless you have been asked to, do not choose from the below songs for your audition! The following is more intended to be used for character research purposes.
* That said, if you’ve specifically been asked to sing a song from the show, you can find the sheet music for the best possible audition songs below.
“13” / “Becoming a Man” – Evan, Company
“The Lamest Place in the World” – Patrice
“Hey Kendra” – Brett, Malcolm, Eddie, Lucy, Kendra
“Get Me What I Need” – Archie, Ensemble
“Opportunity” – Lucy, Ensemble
“What It Means to Be a Friend” – Patrice
“All Hail the Brain” – Evan
“Terminal Illness” – Evan, Archie, Company
“Getting Ready” – Company
“Any Minute” – Brett, Kendra, Patrice, Archie
“Good Enough” – Patrice
“Being a Geek” – Evan, Ensemble
“Bad Bad News” – Eddie, Malcolm, Simon, Richie
“Tell Her” – Evan, Patrice
“It Can’t Be True” – Lucy, Molly, Cassie, Charlotte, Company
“If That’s What It Is” – Archie, Patrice, Evan
“A Little More Homework” – Evan, Company
“Brand New You” – Cassie, Charlotte, Molly, Company
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Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip and the author of The Thespian’s Bucket List. She is also the creator of The Cast Album List. Her background includes a BA in Theatre, a TESOL Drama certificate, and professional experience in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
