The Best Audition Songs for Calvin Berger – By Character
When considering audition songs for Calvin Berger, it’s fitting to choose a youthful 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 Calvin Berger premiered in 2006, 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 uptempo, 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 Calvin Berger.
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 which character you’d like to audition for. 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 Calvin Berger
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Bret
“Alyssa Greene” – The Prom
“One Perfect Moment” – Bring It On
“Sing Your Own Song” – Dear Edwina
“Stupid With Love” – Mean Girls
“What It Means to Be a Friend” – 13
Calvin
“A Little More Homework” – 13
“Being a Geek” – 13
“I Think I Like Her” – Summer of ’42
“Loser Geek Whatever” – Be More Chill
“Michael in the Bathroom” – Be More Chill
Matt
“Caralee” – 35mm: A Musical Exhibition
“Good Kid” – The Lightning Thief
“The Squip Song” – Be More Chill
“When She Smiles” – Lysistrata Jones
“Women and Sandwiches” – Freaky Friday
Rosanna
“I See Stars” – Mean Girls
“Losing Track of Time” – Summer of ’42
“Promise Me This” – Theory of Relativity
“Remember This” – The Mad Ones
“The Secret of Happiness” – Daddy Long Legs
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Calvin Berger:
• “As a Friend” from Kimberly Akimbo
• “Hi God” from The Winter Guard Play
• “Kissing Him” from I’ll Never Love Again
• “Since November” from John Proctor Is the Villain
• “The Word Beautiful” from Punk Rock
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Calvin Berger Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Calvin Berger, 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:
“Security Meltdown” – Calvin, Bret, Rosanna, Matt
“I Can See Him Now” – Rosanna, Matt
“Don’tcha Think?” – Calvin, Bret
“It Just Wasn’t Meant to Happen” – Calvin
“We’re The Man!” – Matt, Calvin
“Never Know” – Calvin, Matt
“Saturday Alone” – Bret
“More Than Meets the Eye” – Calvin, Rosanna
“Act One Finale”
Act 2:
“Mr. Potato Head” – Calvin
“Graduation Day” – Matt
“Saturday Alone (Reprise)” – Bret
“The Fight” – Matt, Calvin, Rosanna, Bret
“How Can I Compete With That?” – Bret, Calvin, Rosanna, Matt
“We’re The Man (Reprise)” – Matt, Calvin
“Perfect for You” – Bret
“Calm, Cool, and Collected” – Rosanna, Bret
“Finale” – Company
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.
