The Best Audition Songs for Alice by Heart – by Character
Do you have an upcoming audition for Alice by Heart? 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 Alice by Heart, broken down by character.
Since Alice by Heart is a contemporary musical, the following songs are from contemporary shows as well. In addition, there are lots of pop/rock and folk vibes below in order to match the style of the show.
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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 uptempo, etc.). Make sure to select a song that’s appropriate for your specific casting call.
Step 2: Get to know the show
In casting calls, they often ask for you to be “familiar with the show”. And even if it’s not requested, it’s generally assumed. One way to do this is to read through the synopsis while listening to the Alice by Heart cast album➝.
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, decide which character you’d like to audition for. And finally, choose a suitable song from the list below!
Alice Spencer / Alice
“Flowers” – Hadestown
“Hero” – Ghost Quartet
“Starchild” – Ghost Quartet
“Whispering” – Spring Awakening
Alfred Hallam / White Rabbit / March Hare
“Gold” – Once
“Say It To Me Now” – Once
“The Mirror-Blue Night” – Spring Awakening
“Thin Air” – Amélie
Red Cross Nurse / Queen of Hearts
“Charming” – The Great Comet
“Evil Like Me” – Descendants
“Land of Yesterday” – Anastasia
“Surabaya-Santa” – Songs for a New World
Tabatha / Cheshire Cat
“If The World Should End” – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
“Sonya Alone” – The Great Comet
“Turn Off the Dark” – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
Ensemble (Altos)
“Natalya” – Preludes
“Say the Word” – The Mad Ones
“The Girl Who Drove Away” – The Mad Ones
Ensemble (Baritones)
“All That’s Known” – Spring Awakening
“I Am My Own Invention” – Wonderland
“Love Like That” – Passing Strange
Ensemble (Basses)
“I Am Back” – American Psycho
“Night Will Come” – Groundhog Day
“This Is Not An Exit” – American Psycho
Ensemble (Contras)
“Come Down Now” – Passing Strange
“Playing Nancy” – Groundhog Day
“The Hill” – Once
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“A Girl Before” – American Psycho
“Sister’s Pickle” – Amélie
“The Mad Hatter” – Wonderland
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Boundaries” – A Strange Loop
“Left Behind” – Spring Awakening
“The Seraph” – 35mm: A Musical Exhibition
Step 4: Select a monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Alice by Heart:
• “Danny and the Deep Blue Sea” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝
• “Ismene” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Moon Man Walk” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Mother Moon➝” from Fading Joy➝ (Joy)
• “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!
Alice by Heart Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Alice by Heart, 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.
“West of Words” – Alice, Alfred, Tabatha, Ensemble
“Down the Hole” – Ensemble
“Still” – Alice, White Rabbit
“Chillin’ the Regrets” – Caterpillars, Alice, Ensemble
“The Key Is” – Alice, White Rabbit, Caterpillars, Ensemble
“So” – Ensemble
“Those Long Eyes” – Cheshire Cat, Alice, White Rabbit
“Manage Your Flamingo” – Duchess, Ensemble
“Sick to Death of Alice-ness” – Mad Hatter, March Hare, Dormouse, Alice
“Brillig Braelig” – Jabberwock, Alice, Ensemble
“Some Things Fall Away” – Cheshire Cat
“Your Shell of Grief” – Alice, Ensemble
“Another Room in Your Head” – Alfred, Alice, Ensemble
“Isn’t It a Trial?” – Queen of Hearts, Ensemble
“Do You Think We Think You’re Alice?” – Company
“I’ve Shrunk Enough” – Alice, Ensemble
“Still (Reprise)” – Alfred, Alice
“Afternoon” – Alice, Alfred, Ensemble
“Winter Blooms” – Alice, Tabatha, Company
Which of these audition songs for Alice by Heart 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 has a TESOL drama certificate, a BA in theatre, and has worked and interned with Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.