The Best Audition Songs for Dogfight – By Character

If you’re looking for audition songs for Dogfight, it’s best to choose a pop or folk song from contemporary musical theatre repertoire that matches the show’s tone and suits your vocal type. Be sure to check your audition notice for any specific song guidelines.

Because Dogfight premiered in 2012, 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.

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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 Dogfight.

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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.

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Bernstein

“Caralee” – 35mm: A Musical Exhibition

“Footprint” – The Theory of Relativity

“I’m Allergic to Cats” – The Theory of Relativity

“Women and Sandwiches” – Freaky Friday

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Boland

“Great Big Stuff” – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

“I’m Not That Guy” – Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson

“Lay Low” – Lysistrata Jones

“Man” – The Full Monty

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Eddie Birdlace

“And I Breathe” – Next Thing You Know

“If I Didn’t Believe in You” – The Last Five Years

“Nobody Needs to Know” – The Last Five Years 

“You Never Know” – If/Then

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Marcy

“A Summer in Ohio” – The Last Five Years

“How Bout a Dance?” – Bonnie & Clyde

“I Can Do Better Than That” – The Last Five Years

“On My Way” – Violet

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Rose Fenny

“A Part of That” – The Last Five Years

“Everything Changes” – Waitress

“Lost in the Brass” – Band Geeks

“She Used to Be Mine” – Waitress

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Ensemble (Altos)

“Nothing Stops Another Day” – Ghost

“The Girl Who Drove Away” – The Mad Ones

“Way Back in the Day” – Bright Star

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Ensemble (Baritones)

“Goodbye” – I Love You Because

“Something From a Dream” – The Bridges of Madison County

“Wondering” – The Bridges of Madison County

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Ensemble (Basses)

“Adrian” – Rocky

“Everything About You” – Groundhog Day

“What Would You Do?” – If/Then

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Ensemble (Contras)

“Asheville” – Bright Star

“Dusty Plays the Saw” – The Burnt Part Boys

“That’s What You Call a Dream” – Bonnie & Clyde

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Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!

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Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)

“I Just Might” – 9 to 5

“I’m Gone” – Hands on a Hardbody

“Sister’s Pickle” – Amélie

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Ensemble (Sopranos)

“Another Round” – Bright Star

“Tuesdays, Thursdays” – Far From Heaven

“Two Men in My Life” – Big Fish

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Ensemble (Tenors)

“Enjoy the Trip” – Bring It On

“Goodbye” – Catch Me If You Can

“Run Away With Me” – The Mad Ones

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Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Dogfight:

• “A Girl’s Guide to Chaos” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝

• “Album” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝

• “Sky Lines #1” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝

• “Sky Lines #2” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝

• “Wilderness of Mirrors” in Audition Arsenal for Men in Their 20s➝

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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!

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Dogfight Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Dogfight, 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.

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Act 1:

“Prelude: Take Me Back” – Rose, Birdlace, Ensemble

“Some Kinda Time” – Birdlace, Bernstein, Boland, Ensemble

“Hey, Good-Lookin'” – Bernstein, Boland, Birdlace, Ensemble

“Come to a Party” – Birdlace, Rose

“Nothing Short of Wonderful” – Rose

“Come to a Party (Reprise)” – Rose, Marcy, Birdlace, Ensemble

“That Face” – Lounge Singer, Bernstein, Boland, Stevens, Birdlace, Rose

“Dogfight” – Marcy, Rose

“Pretty Funny” – Rose

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Act 2:

“Hometown Hero’s Ticker Tape Parade” – Birdlace, Bernstein, Boland, Ensemble

“First Date” / “Last Night” – Rose, Birdlace

“Before It’s Over” – Rose

“Give Way” – Rose, Ensemble

“Some Kinda Time (Reprise)” – Birdlace, Ensemble

“Come Back” – Birdlace

“Take Me Back (Finale)” – Company

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Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!

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Which of these audition songs for Dogfight 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.

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