The Best 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 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 to ensure it matches the show’s style.
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 more about 13.
Step 3: Pick an Audition Song
Before choosing a song, find your voice type and range using the Vocal Guide.
Based on your personality and vocal type, decide whether to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Whatever you choose, try to stay open to other casting possibilities.
When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and style.
Audition Songs for 13
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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
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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
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:
• “As a Friend” from Kimberly Akimbo
• “Coat Hanger Sculpture” from You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
• “Hi God” from The Winter Guard Play
• “Lunch Time” from You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
• “Since November” from John Proctor Is the Villain
Step 5: Audition Prep
Choosing the right song is just the beginning! Strong preparation helps you walk into the room with confidence and ready to show what you can do.
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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! This 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
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.
