Audition Songs for Camp Rock – By Character
When considering audition songs for Camp Rock, it’s fitting to choose a youthful 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 Camp Rock is a contemporary musical, 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. Here’s where you can learn more about Camp Rock➝.
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
Dana Turner
“Kindergarten Boyfriend” – Heathers
“One Perfect Moment” – Bring It On
“Sing Your Own Song” – Dear Edwina
“When There Was Me and You” – High School Musical
Luke Williams
“All Hail the Brain” – 13
“Good Kid” – The Lightning Thief
“I’m Too Hot for You” – School of Rock
“Lay Low” – Lysistrata Jones
Nate Gray
“Danny & Andrew” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore
“Michael in the Bathroom” – Be More Chill
“Seventeen” – Tuck Everlasting
“Women and Sandwiches” – Freaky Friday
Mitchie Torres
“It Means Beautiful” – Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
“I’d Rather Be Me” – Mean Girls
“Parents Lie” – Freaky Friday
“What It Means to Be a Friend” – 13
Shane Gray
“Enjoy the Trip” – Bring It On
“I’m Alive” – Next to Normal
“Run Away With Me” – The Mad Ones
“When She Smiles” – Lysistrata Jones
Tess Tyler
“Change the World” – Lysistrata Jones
“Fabulous” – High School Musical 2 [2000s film]
“Opportunity” – 13
“What You Got” – Freaky Friday
Ensemble (Altos)
“Alyssa Greene” – The Prom
“Girl Scout” – Beetlejuice
“Unruly Heart” – The Prom
Ensemble (Baritones)
“I Think I Like Her” – Summer of ’42
“It Just Wasn’t Meant to Happen” – Calvin Berger
“Loser Geek Whatever” – Be More Chill
Ensemble (Basses)
“Aftershocks” – Next to Normal
“Something About Her” – Pretty Woman
“We Look to You” – The Prom
Ensemble (Contras)
“Bouncing Off the Walls” – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
“Just Breathe” – The Prom
“Step One” – Kinky Boots
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“I See Stars” – Mean Girls
“The Lamest Place in the World” – 13
“Where Did the Rock Go?” – School of Rock
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“Here at Horace Green” – School of Rock
“Saturday Alone” – Calvin Berger
“Superboy and the Invisible Girl” – Next to Normal
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Freeze Your Brain” – Heathers
“Not My Father’s Son” – Kinky Boots
“The Wall in My Head” – Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Camp Rock:
• “Eggs in a Basket” in 48 Monologues for Kids➝
• “Seven, Eight, Nine” in Kids’ Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny➝
• “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➝
• “Wanted: A Superhero Sister” in Kids’ Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny➝
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!
Camp Rock Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Camp Rock, 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 1:
“This is Our Song/Intro” – Company
“This is Me” – Mitchie, Shane
“Start the Party” – Tess, Ensemble
“You’re My Favorite Song” – Shane, Mitchie
“Fire” – Luke, Ensemble
“Can’t Back Down” – Mitchie, Ensemble
“Play My Music” – Shane, Nate, Jason, Ensemble
“It’s On” – Company
Act 2:
“Heart and Soul” – Shane, Nate, Jason, Ensemble
“Introducing Me” – Nate, Dana
“Wouldn’t Change a Thing” – Mitchie, Shane
“Tear It Down” – Luke, Tess, Dana, Ensemble
“What We Came Here For” – Shane, Mitchie, Camp Rock
“This is Our Song” – Ensemble
“Camp Rock Megamix (Bows)” – Company
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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.
