Audition Songs for 35mm: A Musical Exhibition – By Vocal Type
When considering audition songs for 35mm: A Musical Exhibition, it’s fitting to choose a pop/rock song from contemporary musical theatre repertoire that aligns with the show’s tone and suits your vocal type. Always refer to the audition notice for specific guidelines.
Because 35mm is a song cycle that premiered in 2012, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 2000s and 2020s. Each one has been carefully hand-picked and personally 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 uptempo, 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 35mm: A Musical Exhibition.
Step 3: Pick an Audition Song
Based on your personality and vocal type, choose the song that you feel most comfortable with from the list below.
The Audition Songs
Altos
“Annie’s Party” – Fugitive Songs
“Julie’s Song” – The Theory of Relativity
“Smiling” – Jagged Little Pill
“The Girl Who Drove Away” – The Mad Ones
Baritones
“Danny & Andrew” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore
“Footprint” – The Theory of Relativity
“If I Didn’t Believe in You” – The Last Five Years
“Second Nature” – Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Basses
“Adrian” – Rocky
“Mrs. Remington” – The Story of My Life
“Something About Her” – Pretty Woman
“This Is Not An Exit” – American Psycho
Contras
“On the Edge” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore
“Playing Nancy” – Groundhog Day
“Turn Off the Dark” – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
“You Don’t Know” – Next to Normal
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Mezzos/Sopranos
“Don’t Say Another Word” – Next Thing You Know
“I Can’t Go Back” – Pretty Woman
“On and On and On” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore
“Remember This” – The Mad Ones
Tenors
“And I Breathe” – Next Thing You Know
“Enjoy the Trip” – Bring It On
“Growing Up” – Fugitive Songs
“In Love With You” – First Date
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for 35mm:
• “At the Table” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Fun House Mirror” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝
• “It’s Best” from Elsewhere
• “That’s All I Got➝” from Other Desert Cities (Trip)
• “The Whiz” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝
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!
35mm Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in 35mm. 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 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.
“Stop Time”
“Crazytown”
“Caralee“
“The Party Goes With You”
“Good Lady”
“Make Me Happy”
“Immaculate Deception”
“Leave Luanne”
“Mama, Let Me In”
“Why Must We Tell Them Why”
“Twisted Teeth”
“Hemming & Hawing”
“Cut You a Piece”
“The Ballad of Sara Berry”
“Finale”
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!
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.
