Audition Songs by Musical

The Best Audition Songs for Be More Chill – By Character

When considering audition songs for Be More Chill, it’s fitting to choose a pop/rock 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 Be More Chill premiered in 2015, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 2000s and 2020s. Each one has been carefully hand-picked and reviewed to ensure it matches the show’s style.


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 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 more about Be More Chill.


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 type, decide whether to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Whatever you choose, try to stay open to other casting possibilities.

When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and style.



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Brooke Lohst

Change the World” – Lysistrata Jones

Killer Instinct” – Bring It On

One Perfect Moment” – Bring It On

What You Got” – Freaky Friday


Chloe Valentine

Brand New You” – 13

Opportunity” – 13

Someone Gets Hurt” – Mean Girls

World Burn” – Mean Girls


Christine Canigula

Lost in the Brass” – Band Geeks

My Grand Plan” – The Lightning Thief

Periwinkle” – Dear Edwina

Stupid With Love” – Mean Girls


Jeremy Heere

A Little More Homework” – 13

Being a Geek” – 13

Role of a Lifetime” – Bare

Waving Through a Window” – Dear Evan Hansen


Michael Mell

For Forever” – Dear Evan Hansen

Get Me What I Need” – 13

Women and Sandwiches” – Freaky Friday

Words Fail” – Dear Evan Hansen


Rich Goranski

Freeze Your Brain” – Heathers

I’m Too Hot for You” – School of Rock

Lay Low” – Lysistrata Jones

Raise a Little Hell” – Bonnie & Clyde


The Squip

Aftershocks” – Next to Normal

I’m Alive” – Next to Normal

Keep on Standing” – Rocky

You Will Still Be Mine” – Waitress


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Ensemble (Altos)

Alyssa Greene” – The Prom

I’d Rather Be Me” – Mean Girls

Parents Lie” – Freaky Friday


Ensemble (Baritones)

I Think I Like Her” – Summer of ’42

I’m Allergic to Cats” – The Theory of Relativity

It Just Wasn’t Meant to Happen” – Calvin Berger


Ensemble (Basses)

Adrian” – Rocky

We Look to You” – The Prom

What Would You Do?” – If/Then


Ensemble (Contras)

It Means Beautiful” – Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

Just Breathe” – The Prom

Wait and See” – Fangirls


Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)

I See Stars” – Mean Girls

The Lamest Place in the World” – 13

What It Means to Be a Friend” – 13


Ensemble (Sopranos)

Saturday Alone” – Calvin Berger

Sticks & Stones” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical

Superboy and the Invisible Girl” – Next to Normal


Ensemble (Tenors)

All Hail the Brain” – 13

Enjoy the Trip” – Bring It On

Seventeen” – Tuck Everlasting


Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Be More Chill:

• “As a Friend” from Kimberly Akimbo

• “Chicken Chunk” from Mall Madness

• “Kissing Him” from I’ll Never Love Again

• “Lunch Time” from You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

• “Since November” from John Proctor Is the Villain


Step 5: Audition Prep

Choosing the right song is just the beginning! Strong preparation helps you walk into the room with confidence and ready to show what you can do.

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Be More Chill Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Be More Chill, 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! This 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:

“More Than Survive” – Jeremy, Michael, Ensemble

I Love Play Rehearsal” – Christine

The Squip Song” – Rich, Ensemble

“Two-Player Game” – Michael, Jeremy

“The Squip Enters” – Jeremy, Christine, Jake, The Squip

“Be More Chill, Part 1” – The Squip, Jeremy, Ensemble

“Do You Wanna Ride?” – Brooke, Chloe, The Squip

“Be More Chill, Part 2” – The Squip, Jeremy, Ensemble

“A Guy That I’d Kinda Be Into” – Christine, Jeremy, The Squip, Ensemble

“Upgrade” – Brooke, The Squip, Jeremy, Jake, Christine, Ensemble

Loser Geek Whatever” – Jeremy


Act 2:

“Halloween” – Brooke, Jake, Chloe, Rich, The Squip, Ensemble

“Do You Wanna Hang?” – Chloe

Michael in the Bathroom” – Michael

“The Smartphone Hour” – Jenna, Chloe, Brooke, Ensemble

“The Pitiful Children” – The Squip, Jenna, Ensemble

The Pants Song” – Mr. Heere, Michael

“The Play” – Michael, Mr. Reyes, Jake, Brooke, Chloe, Jeremy, Christine, The Squip, Ensemble

“Voices in My Head” – Jeremy, Christine, Mr. Heere, Rich, Brooke, Jenna, Jake, The Squip, Ensemble


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 ListHer background includes a BA in Theatre, a TESOL Drama certificate, and professional experience in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.

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