The Best Audition Songs for Bring It On – by Character
Do you have an upcoming audition for Bring It On? 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 Bring It On, broken down by character.
Since Bring It On is a contemporary musical, the following songs are from contemporary musicals as well. In addition, there are lots of youthful and pop/rock 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 upbeat, 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 listen to the Bring It On cast album➝ while reading through the synopsis.
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, choose the song that you feel most comfortable with from the list below.
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)
“Everything Else” – Next to Normal
“No More Fear” – Freaky Friday
“Parents Lie” – Freaky Friday
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)
“Just Breathe” – The Prom
“Lay Low” – Lysistrata Jones
“Thin Air” – Amélie
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“Everything I Know” – In the Heights
“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 The Acting Coach Approach: 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: 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!
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
Which of these audition songs for Bring it On 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 holds a BA in theatre, a TESOL drama certificate, and has worked and interned with Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.