The Best 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 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 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 more about Between the Lines.
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.
Audition Songs for Between the Lines
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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
“If This Is Love” – 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
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:
• “Kissing Him” from I’ll Never Love Again
• “Mystery Man” from The Muckle Man
• “The Word Beautiful” from Punk Rock
• “Three Days in June” from The River Bride
• “Three Quarter Moon” from The Old Man and the Old Moon
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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! This 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
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.
