The Best Audition Songs for A Year with Frog and Toad – by Character
Do you have an upcoming audition for A Year with Frog and Toad? Well unless you have specifically been asked to sing a song from the show that you’re auditioning for, it’s generally best not to. That said, you should still show off similar vocals and personality. So here’s our list of audition songs for A Year with Frog and Toad, broken down by character.
Since A Year with Frog and Toad is a 2000s musical, the following songs are from the 1990s – 2020s. There are also lots of character pieces below to match the musical’s style.
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Step 1: Read your audition details
Please read your audition details carefully, as they sometimes specify the type of song they’d like to hear (a ballad, something upbeat, 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 A Year with Frog and Toad.
Step 3: Pick an audition song
Next, based on your personality and vocal type, decide whether you’d like to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Just keep in mind that if you audition for a specific character, you still might not be chosen for that particular role.
There’s usually a spot on the audition form asking if you are open to being in the ensemble or accepting a different role. I would suggest ticking that box and taking whatever you are offered. Every role is important, and you will earn valuable experience in a show.
And on that same note, even if you audition for the ensemble (rather than a specific character), there’s always a chance of being cast in a leading or supporting role!
To summarize, keep an open mind and try not to take the process too seriously. And when you’re ready, choose the song that you feel most comfortable with from the list below.
Frog
“Alone in the Universe” – Seussical
“Favorite Places” – Ordinary Days
“Warts and All” – Honk!
“Who I’d Be” – Shrek
“Wonders of the World” – The Wizard of Oz
Toad
“I Want to Go Home” – Big
“I’m Allergic to Cats” – The Theory of Relativity
“Last One Picked” – Whoop-Dee-Doo! [censor profanity]
“Look At the Sky” – Urinetown
“Now I’ve Seen You” – Honk!
Ensemble (Altos)
“Look At All the People” – Chaplin
“Lost in the Brass” – Band Geeks
“Notice Me, Horton” – Seussical
Ensemble (Baritones)
“A Little House” – The Three Little Pigs
“A Place to Come Back to” – The Wind in the Willows
“How Lucky You Are” – Seussical
Ensemble (Basses)
“Havin’ a Hunch” – Seussical
“We Look to You” – The Prom
“You Can’t Trust a Man” – Tuck Everlasting
Ensemble (Contras)
“Every Tear a Mother Cries” – Honk!
“Just Beyond the Stars” – Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure
“More to the Story” – Shrek
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“Cool Kid” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
“Morning Person” – Shrek
“One Pal” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
Ensemble (Tenors)
“A Bit Misunderstood” – The Three Little Pigs
“Play With Your Food” – Honk!
“Run, Freedom, Run!” – Urinetown
Step 4: Select a monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for A Year with Frog and Toad:
• “Actor!” in Audition Monologues for Young Men➝
• “Bloom” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
• “Living Large” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
• “Loyalty” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
• “Rooms” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
Final Step: Prepare for your audition
After collecting your materials and getting familiar with the show, it’s time to move forward with the actual preparation. If you’re in need of some guidance on this step, you can always go through this FREE audition prep checklist!
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!
A Year with Frog and Toad Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in A Year with Frog and Toad, 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.
Act 1:
“A Year With Frog And Toad” – Birds, Frog, Toad
“It’s Spring” – Frog, Toad, Birds
“Seeds” – Toad
“The Letter” – Snail
“Getta Loada Toad” – Toad, Frog, Turtle, Mouse, Lizard
“Alone” – Frog
“The Letter (Reprise)” – Snail
“Cookies” – Frog, Toad, Birds
Act 2:
“The Kite” – Frog, Toad, Birds
“A Year With Frog And Toad (Reprise)” – Birds
“He’ll Never Know” – Frog, Toad
“Shivers” – Frog, Toad, Ensemble
“The Letter (Reprise)” – Snail
“Down The Hill” – Frog, Toad, Moles
“I’m Coming Out of My Shell” – Snail
“Toad to the Rescue” – Toad
“Merry Almost Christmas” – Toad, Frog, Birds
“Finale” – Toad, Frog, Birds, Ensemble
Which of these audition songs for A Year with Frog and Toad did you choose?
And what role are you auditioning for? 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.
Need extra help? Just go through this free audition prep checklist!
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, a TESOL drama certificate, and has worked and interned with Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.