The Best Audition Songs for Amélie – by Character
Do you have an upcoming audition for Amélie? 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 Amélie, broken down by character.
Since Amélie is a contemporary musical, the following songs are from contemporary shows as well. In addition, there are lots of pop, legit, and whimsical 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 Amélie 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!
Amandine Poulain
“Brave Thing” – Fangirls
“Just Like That” – A Christmas Story
“So Big / So Small” – Dear Evan Hansen
“Two Men in My Life” – Big Fish
Amélie Poulain
“Like Other Girls” – Daddy Long Legs
“On and On and On” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore
“Remember This” – The Mad Ones
“The Secret of Happiness” – Daddy Long Legs
Nino Quincampoix
“Come Back” – Dogfight
“Enjoy the Trip” – Bring It On
“Run Away With Me” – The Mad Ones
“They Don’t Make Glass Slippers” – Soho Cinders
Raphael Poulain
“Almost There” – The Man in the Ceiling
“Hey, Kid” – If/Then
“Stranger” – Big Fish
“Time” – Tuck Everlasting
Young Amélie Poulain
“Everlasting” – Tuck Everlasting
“Good Girl Winnie Foster” – Tuck Everlasting
“My Dad” – The Great British Bake Off Musical
“Writing Down the Story of My Life” – Junie B. Jones
Ensemble (Altos)
“Crossing a Bridge” – Anastasia
“Say the Word” – The Mad Ones
“The Girl Who Drove Away” – The Mad Ones
Ensemble (Baritones)
“A Light in the Dark” – Next to Normal
“I Am My Own Invention” – Wonderland
“She Thinks I’m Old” – Daddy Long Legs
Ensemble (Basses)
“Night Will Come” – Groundhog Day
“Now Is Not the Time” – Mrs Henderson Presents
“What Would You Do?” – If/Then
Ensemble (Contras)
“I Dreamed a Dance” – Next to Normal
“There’s a World” – Next to Normal
“Whatever Time I Have” – Mrs Henderson Presents
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“I Couldn’t Know Someone Less” – Daddy Long Legs
“The Oldest Orphan” – Daddy Long Legs
“What Only Love Can See” – Chaplin
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Archer” – Now. Here. This.
“He’s Not Here” – Next to Normal
“You Never Know” – If/Then
Step 4: Select a monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Amélie:
• “Danny and the Deep Blue Sea” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝
• “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➝
• “The Flying Dream” in The Acting Coach Approach: 48 Monologues for Kids➝
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!
Amélie Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Amélie, 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.
Act 1:
“The Flight of the Blue Fly” – Company
“World’s Best Papa” – Raphael, Amélie, Amandine
“World’s Best Friend” – Amélie, Fluffy
“World’s Best Mama” – Amélie, Amandine, Company
“Post Mortem” – Amélie, Company
“The Sound of Going Round in Circles” – Amélie, Company
“The Commute Home” – Hipolito, Amélie, Company
“When the Booth Goes Bright” – Nino, Company
“The Bottle Drops” – Amélie, Company
“Three Figs” – Lucien
“Girl With the Glass” – Dufayel, Amélie
“How to Tell Time” – Amélie, Bretodeau
“Tour de France” – Amélie, Company
“Goodbye, Amélie” – Elton John, Company
Act 2:
“Half Asleep” – Amélie, Nino, Company
“Backyard” – Amélie, Raphael
“Sister’s Pickle” – Amélie
“Halfway” – Amélie, Amandine
“Window Seat” – Gina, Amélie, Hipolito, Suzanne
“Thin Air” Nino, Company
“There’s No Place Like Gnome” – Gnome, Raphael, Company
“Times Are Hard for Dreamers” – Amélie
“Writing On The Wall” – Company
“Blue Arrow Suite” – Amélie, Company
“The Late Nino Quincampoix” – Amélie, Suzanne, Gina, Georgette, Joseph, Hipolito
“A Better Haircut” – Suzanne, Georgette, Gina, Nino
“Stay” – Amélie, Nino, Company
“Halfway (Reprise)” – Amélie, Nino, Company
“Where Do We Go From Here?” – Amélie, Nino, Company
Which of these audition songs for Amélie 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.