The Best Audition Songs for Dracula – by Character
Do you have an upcoming audition for Dracula? Well unless you have specifically been asked to sing a song from the show that you’re auditioning for, it’s generally best not to. That said, you should still show off similar vocals and personality. So here’s our list of audition songs for Dracula, by character.
Since Dracula is an early contemporary musical, the following songs are from musicals between the 1990s-2010s as well. In addition, there are lots of dark and dramatic vibes in order to match the style of the show.
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Step 1: Read your audition details
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. Also, as you’re picking out a song, these links may be helpful:
• Backing Tracks for the Songs Below
• The “Dracula Audition Songs” Spotify Playlist
Step 2: Get to know the show
In casting calls, they often ask for you to be “familiar with the show”. And even if it’s not requested, it’s generally assumed. One way to do this is to listen to the Dracula cast album➝ while reading through the synopsis.
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 (and not a specific character), there’s always a chance you might get chosen for a leading/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.
Count Dracula
“How Long Must This Go On?” – Beauty and the Beast
“If I Can’t Love Her” – Beauty and the Beast
“In Every Age” – Titanic
“Sibella” – A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
Jonathan Harker
“A World Without You” – Children of Eden
“Into the Fire” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
“Sunset Boulevard” – Sunset Boulevard
“This is the Moment” – Jekyll & Hyde
Lucy Westenra
“Once Upon a December” – Anastasia
“Only Love” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
“The Sea of Life” – The Pirate Queen
“When I Look at You” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
Mina Murray
“Loving You” – Passion
“No One Knows Who I Am” – Jekyll & Hyde
“Someone Like You” – Jekyll & Hyde
“Sympathy, Tenderness” – Jekyll & Hyde
Renfield
“Alive!” – Jekyll & Hyde
“Live With Somebody You Love” – Martin Guerre
“She Was There” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
“Where’s the Girl?” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
Ensemble (Altos)
“The Face I See” – Marguerite
“When the Music Played” – Doctor Zhivago
“With One Look” – Sunset Boulevard
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Made of Stone” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“What’s Left of Love?” – Marguerite
“Why Does She Love Me?” – Love Never Dies
Ensemble (Basses)
“Falcon in the Dive” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
“If I Can’t Love Her (Reprise)” – Beauty and the Beast
“Lost in the Darkness” – Jekyll & Hyde
Ensemble (Contras)
“As If We Never Said Goodbye” – Sunset Boulevard
“Flying Home” – Songs for a New World
“How Did I Get to Where I Am?” – Marguerite
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Ensemble (Mezzos)
“A New Life” – Jekyll & Hyde
“How Many Tears?” – Martin Guerre
“When Will Someone Hear?” – Martin Guerre
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“How Could I Ever Know?” – The Secret Garden
“Love Never Dies” – Love Never Dies
“My True Love” – Phantom
Ensemble (Tenors)
“A Bit of Earth” – The Secret Garden
“I’ll Be There” – The Pirate Queen
“No Moon” – Titanic
Step 4: Select a monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Dracula:
• “Blue Stockings” in Contemporary Monologues for Teenagers: Female➝
• “I Can’t Trust Anything➝” from Watson Intelligence (Eliza)
• “I Trust No Man➝” from Danton➝ (Robespierre)
• “My Shares Are Worthless➝” from A Little Princess (Miss Minchin)
• “Shadow” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
Final Step: Prepare for your audition
After collecting your materials and getting familiar with the show, it’s time to move forward with the actual preparation. If you’re in need of some guidance on this step, you can always go through this FREE audition prep checklist!
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!
Dracula Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Dracula 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.
Act 1:
“Prologue / Over Whitby Bay” – Harker, Mina
“Jonathan’s Bedroom” – Harker
“Forever Young” – Ensemble
“Fresh Blood” – Dracula, Ensemble
“The Master’s Song” – Renfield
“How Do You Choose?” – Lucy, Mina, Arthur, Dr. Seward, Quincey
“The Mist” – Lucy
“A Perfect Life” – Mina
“Loving You Keeps Me Alive” – Dracula
“The Weddings” – Mina, Harker, Arthur, Lucy
“Nosferatu” – Van Helsing
“Prayer for the Dead” – Company
“Life After Life” – Dracula, Lucy
Act 2:
“Undead One” – Van Helsing, Mina, Harker, Seward, Arthur, Quincey
“The Heart is Slow to Learn” – Mina
“Please Don’t Make Me Love You” – Mina
“The Master’s Song (Reprise)” – Renfield, Dracula
“If I Could Fly” – Mina
“Mina’s Seduction” – Mina, Dracula
“Deep in the Darkest Night” – Van Helsing, Arthur, Quincey, Seward
“Before the Summer Ends” – Harker
“All is Dark / Life After Life (Reprise)” – Mina, Dracula
“The Longer I Live” – Dracula
“At Last” – Mina, Dracula
“Finale: There’s Always a Tomorrow” – Mina, Dracula
Which of these audition songs for Dracula 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.
Need extra help? Just go through this free audition prep checklist!
Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip, author of The Thespian’s Bucket List, and creator of The Cast Album List. She has a TESOL drama certificate, a BA in theatre, and has worked and interned with Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.