The Best Audition Songs for 35mm: A Musical Exhibition
If you have an upcoming audition for 35mm: A Musical Exhibition, it’s best to choose a rock or pop/rock song from contemporary musical theatre repertoire that matches the show’s tone and suits your vocal type. Be sure to check your audition notice for any specific song 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
Next, based on your vocal type, choose a suitable audition song from the list below!
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 gathered your materials and studied the show, it’s time to start preparing. Need help? Here’s a FREE audition prep checklist to stay organized for future 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!
Which of these audition songs for 35mm did you choose?
And how did your audition go? We would love to hear all about it in the comments! And in the meantime, you can check out our database of best audition songs for other musicals.
Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip, author of The Thespian’s Bucket List, and creator of The Cast Album List. She holds a BA in theatre and a TESOL drama certificate, with experience working and interning in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
