The Best Audition Songs for Alice by Heart – By Character
When considering audition songs for Alice by Heart, it’s fitting to choose a pop/rock or folk 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 Alice by Heart premiered in 2019, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 2000s and 2020s. Each one has been carefully hand-picked and 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 Alice by Heart.
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 range, decide whether you’d prefer to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Even if you audition for a specific role, stay open to other casting possibilities.
When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and comfort level.
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The Audition Songs
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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
“Ladies” – Suffs
“Land of Yesterday” – Anastasia
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
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:
• “Ismene” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Moon Man Walk” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Rooms” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
• “The Whales” from Danny and the Deep Blue Sea
• “Three Quarter Moon” from The Old Man and the Old Moon
Step 5: Audition Prep
Once you’ve chosen your song, it’s time to start getting ready for your audition!
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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
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.
