Audition Songs for Between the Lines – By Character
When considering audition songs for Between the Lines, it’s fitting to choose a lyrical 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 Between the Lines premiered in 2017, 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 comedic, 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 Between the Lines.
Step 3: Pick an Audition Song
Based on your personality and vocal type, decide whether you’d like to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Just know that if you audition for a specific character, you still might not be chosen for that particular role.
Be sure to indicate that you’re open to the ensemble or other roles. You’ll gain valuable experience no matter where you’re placed. And remember, even if you audition for the ensemble, you could still be cast in a leading or supporting role.
To summarize, keep an open mind and have fun with this! And when you’re ready, choose the song that you feel most comfortable with from the list below.
The Audition Songs
Delilah
“I See Stars” – Mean Girls
“Maybe It Starts With Me” – Mr. Saturday Night
“My Grand Plan” – The Lightning Thief
“Somewhere in the Dough” – The Great British Bake Off
Grace
“After All of This and Everything” – Freaky Friday
“Brave Thing” – Fangirls
“I Dreamed a Dance” – Next to Normal
“So Big / So Small” – Dear Evan Hansen
Oliver
“Hans of the Southern Isles” – Frozen
“Her Voice” – The Little Mermaid
“Only You, Lonely You” – Bad Cinderella
“They Don’t Make Glass Slippers” – Soho Cinders
Ensemble (Altos)
“I Know I Have a Heart” – Bad Cinderella
“My Days” – The Notebook
“No More Fear” – Freaky Friday
Ensemble (Baritones/Basses)
“Everything to Win” – Anastasia
“If the World Turned Upside Down” – Finding Neverland
“Vows” – Freaky Friday
Ensemble (Contras)
“More to the Story” – Shrek
“Unlikely Animals” – How to Dance in Ohio
“What They Never Tell You” – It Shoulda Been You
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“All That Matters” – Finding Neverland
“Finding Wonderland” – Wonderland
“Two Men in My Life” – Big Fish
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Building Momentum” – How to Dance in Ohio
“One Knight” – Wonderland
“The Tree on the Hill” – The Lightning Thief
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Between the Lines:
• “I Intend to Be a Queen➝” from You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Lucy)
• “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➝
• “Spell” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
Final Step: Audition Prep
Once you’ve chosen your song, it’s time to start preparing! Grab your FREE Audition Prep Checklist and Stamp Cards to stay organized and motivated for your upcoming auditions!
Between the Lines Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Between the Lines 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 I:
“Another Chapter” – Delilah, Ensemble
“Between the Lines” – Delilah, Oliver
“Happily Ever After Hour” – Frump, Ensemble
“When I’m Talking to Oliver” – Delilah, Ensemble
“Mr. Darcy and Me” – Ms. Winx
“Inner Thoughts” – Ensemble
“Start Again Tomorrow” – Grace
“In My Perfect World” – Delilah, Oliver
“Crazy Chemistry” – Allie, Ensemble
“Butterflies” – Rapskullio
“I’m Not Through” – Grace, Delilah
“A Whole New Story” – Delilah
Act II:
“Best Day Ever” – Ensemble
“In My Perfect World (Reprise)” – Oliver, Delilah
“Do It For You” – Ensemble
“Butterflies (Reprise)” – Rapskullio
“Something to Hold On To” – Oliver
“Leaps and Bounds” – Grace
“Something to Hold on To (Reprise)” – Oliver
“Out of Character” – Frump
“Inner Thoughts (Reprise)” – Ensemble
“Allie McAndrews” – Jules, Delilah, Ensemble
“Can’t Get ‘Em Out” – Jessamyn, Delilah, Ensemble
“Between the Lines (Reprise)” – Delilah, Oliver
“Say It In Other Words” – Delilah, Ensemble
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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.
