Audition Songs for Bring It On – By Character
When considering audition songs for Bring It On, 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 Bring It On premiered in 2011, 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 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 Bring It On.
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
Campbell
“A Quiet Night At Home” – Bare
“I See Stars” – Mean Girls
“Portrait of a Girl” – Bare
“Where Am I Now?” – Lysistrata Jones
Danielle
“Brand New You” – 13
“Do The Sacred Mass” – Sister Act
“Fabulous, Baby!” – Sister Act
“Raise Your Voice” – Sister Act
Eva
“Julie’s Song” – The Theory of Relativity
“Lifeboat” – Heathers
“What It Means to Be a Friend” – 13
“What’s Wrong With Me?” – Mean Girls
La Cienega
“And You Don’t Even Know It” – Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
“Hold Me In Your Heart” – Kinky Boots
“Not My Father’s Son” – Kinky Boots
“The Wall in My Head” – Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
Nautica
“Change the World” – Lysistrata Jones
“Fly Into the Future” – Vanities
“It Means Beautiful” – Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
“What You Got” – Freaky Friday
Randall
“For Forever” – Dear Evan Hansen
“Seventeen” – Tuck Everlasting
“Waving Through a Window” – Dear Evan Hansen
“When She Smiles” – Lysistrata Jones
Skylar
“I Am Playing Me” – [title of show]
“Opportunity” – 13
“Sexy” – Mean Girls
“Someone Gets Hurt” – Mean Girls
Ensemble (Altos)
“No More Fear” – Freaky Friday
“Parents Lie” – Freaky Friday
“When There Was Me and You” – High School Musical
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Footprint” – The Theory of Relativity
“Michael in the Bathroom” – Be More Chill
“Top of the World” – Tuck Everlasting
Ensemble (Basses)
“Aftershocks” – Next to Normal
“Night Will Come” – Groundhog Day
“Something About Her” – Pretty Woman
Ensemble (Contras)
“Everything Else” – Next to Normal
“Just Breathe” – The Prom
“Wait and See” – Fangirls
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“I Couldn’t Know Someone Less” – Daddy Long Legs
“My Grand Plan” – The Lightning Thief
“The Lamest Place in the World” – 13
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“Princess” – A Man of No Importance
“Saturday Alone” – Calvin Berger
“Superboy and the Invisible Girl” – Next to Normal
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Freeze Your Brain” – Heathers
“Good Kid” – The Lightning Thief
“Here I Come” – 13
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Bring It On:
• “It Isn’t Easy” in 48 Monologues for Kids➝
• “Rooms” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
• “Speechless” in Audition Arsenal for Men in Their 20s➝
• “The Drama Department” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Trolling 101” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
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!
Bring It On Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Bring It On, 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:
“What I Was Born to Do” – Campbell, Skylar, Kylar, Steven, Bridget, Ensemble
“Tryouts” – Skylar
“One Perfect Moment” – Campbell
“Do Your Own Thing” – Campbell, Bridget, Twig, Randall, Cameron, Danielle, Ensemble
“We Ain’t No Cheerleaders” – Danielle, Nautica, La Cienega, Ensemble
“Friday Night, Jackson” – Cameron, Twig, Danielle, Randall, Ensemble
“Something Isn’t Right Here” – Campbell, Eva, Steven, Skylar, Kylar
“Bring It On” – Campbell, Ensemble
Act 2:
“It’s All Happening” – Campbell, Danielle, Cameron, Twig, Nautica, Randall, La Cienega, Ensemble
“Better” – Kylar, Eva, Skylar, Steven
“It Ain’t No Thing” – Nautica, La Cienega, Bridget, Ensemble
“Enjoy the Trip” – Randall, Campbell
“Killer Instinct” – Eva, Ensemble
“We’re Not Done” – Danielle, Campbell
“Legendary” – Ensemble
“Eva’s Rant” – Eva
“Cross the Line” – Company
“I Got You” – Company
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!
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.
