The Best Audition Songs for Dear Edwina – By Vocal Type
When considering audition songs for Dear Edwina, it’s fitting to choose a family-friendly song from 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 Dear Edwina premiered in 2006, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1990s and 2010s. 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 Dear Edwina.
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.
Audition Songs for Dear Edwina
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“Hey, It’s Me” – Freckleface Strawberry
“One Pal” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
“Six Hours as a Princess” – Children’s Letters to God
“What It Means to Be a Friend” – 13
Ensemble (Altos)
“I Speak Six Languages” – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
“Stupid With Love” – Mean Girls
“What’s Wrong With Me?” – Mean Girls
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Alone in the Universe” – Seussical
“Danny & Andrew” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore
“Warts and All” – Honk!
Ensemble (Basses)
“Havin’ a Hunch” – Seussical
“Reindeers Are Better Than People” – Frozen
“Thank You Very Much” – Scrooge!
Ensemble (Contras)
“I’m Not That Girl” – Wicked
“Just Breathe” – The Prom
“Just Like That” – A Christmas Story
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“I See Stars” – Mean Girls
“My Grand Plan” – The Lightning Thief
“The Lamest Place in the World” – 13
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“Brand New You” – 13
“Cooties” – Hairspray
“What Only Love Can See” – Chaplin
Ensemble (Tenors)
“A Bit Misunderstood” – The Three Little Pigs
“Beautiful” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
“Here I Come” – 13
Ensemble (Trebles)
“A Letter From Charlie Bucket” – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
“Silly Old Hat” – Children’s Letters to God
“Sticks & Stones” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
“Time to Play” – School of Rock
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Dear Edwina:
• “Baking Shows” from Christmas Sprinkles
• “Coat Hanger Sculpture” from You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
• “Cute Name” from A Candy Kane Christmas
• “Loose Tooth” from Junie B. Jones: Toothless Wonder
• “Some Mom” from How to Eat Like a Child
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Dear Edwina Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Dear Edwina. Unless you have been asked to, do not choose from the below songs for your audition! This is more intended to be used for 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:
“Paw Paw Michigan”
“Dear Edwina”
“Here Comes a Letter”
“Hephaestus”
“Abigail“
“Frankenguest”
“Carrie”
“Fork, Knife, Spoon”
Act 2:
“Hola, Lola”
“Seamus”
“R.S.V.P.”
“Ziggy“
“Put It in the Piggy”
“Edwina“
“Up on the Fridge (Reprise)”
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.
