Audition Songs by Musical

The Best 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 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 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

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.



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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


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:

• “Cute Name” from A Candy Kane Christmas

• “Coat Hanger Sculpture” from You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

• “Lunch Time” from You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

• “Loose Tooth” from Junie B. Jones: Toothless Wonder

• “Unusually Dramatic” from Punk Rock


Step 5: Audition Prep

Choosing the right song is just the beginning! Strong preparation helps you walk into the room with confidence and ready to show what you can do.

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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! This 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


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 ListHer background includes a BA in Theatre, a TESOL Drama certificate, and professional experience in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.

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