Audition Songs for Freaky Friday – By Character
Last Updated: January, 2026
When considering audition songs for Freaky Friday, it’s fitting to choose a 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 Freaky Friday premiered in 2016, 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 contemporary, 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 Freaky Friday.
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 range, decide whether you’d prefer to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Even if you audition for a specific role, stay open to other casting possibilities.
When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and comfort level.
The Audition Songs
Adam
“All Hail the Brain” – 13
“Enjoy the Trip” – Bring It On
“Good Kid” – The Lightning Thief
“Here I Come” – 13
Ellie Blake
“Safer” – First Date
“One Perfect Moment” – Bring It On
“Superboy and the Invisible Girl” – Next to Normal
“What It Means to Be a Friend” – 13
Fletcher
“Almost Nearly Perfect” – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
“It’s Possible” – Seussical
“There Is a Santa Claus” – Elf
“What If” – The Addams Family
Katherine Blake
“A Way Back to Then” – [title of show]
“Anywhere But Here” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“I Am Playing Me” – [title of show]
“Just Like That” – A Christmas Story
“What a Mother Does” – A Christmas Story
Mike
“Favorite Places” – Ordinary Days
“Hey, Kid” – If/Then
“The Pants Song” – Be More Chill
“You Don’t Need to Love Me” – If/Then
Ms. Meyers
“I Didn’t Plan It” – Waitress
“Isn’t It a Trial?” – Alice by Heart
“Off With Their Heads” – Wonderland
“The Mad Hatter” – Wonderland
Torrey
“A Little Bit Less Than” – It Shoulda Been You
“Don’t Wanna Be Here” – Ordinary Days
“Home Calls” – Next Thing You Know
“There Was John” – Tootsie
Ensemble (Altos)
“Alyssa Greene” – The Prom
“Unruly Heart” – The Prom
“We’re Not Done” – Bring It On
Ensemble (Baritones)
“It Just Wasn’t Meant to Happen” – Calvin Berger
“Loser Geek Whatever” – Be More Chill
“Michael in the Bathroom” – Be More Chill
Ensemble (Basses)
“Now Is Not the Time” – Mrs Henderson Presents
“We Look to You” – The Prom
“What Would You Do?” – If/Then
Ensemble (Contras)
“It Means Beautiful” – Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
“Just Breathe” – The Prom
“On the Edge” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“I See Stars” – Mean Girls
“My Grand Plan” – The Lightning Thief
“The Lamest Place in the World” – 13
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“Saturday Alone” – Calvin Berger
“Tuesdays, Thursdays” – Far From Heaven
“Two Men in My Life” – Big Fish
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Freeze Your Brain” – Heathers
“When She Smiles” – Lysistrata Jones
“You Never Know” – If/Then
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Freaky Friday:
• “Eggs in a Basket” in 48 Monologues for Kids➝
• “Seven, Eight, Nine” in Kids’ Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny➝
• “Spell” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
• “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➝
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!
Freaky Friday Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Freaky Friday, 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” – Ellie, Katherine
“Just One Day” – Ellie, Katherine, Torrey, Mike
“The Hourglass” – Ellie, Katherine
“I Got This” – Ellie, Katherine, Hannah, Savannah, Ensemble
“What You Got” – Katherine, Torrey, Ensemble
“Oh, Biology” – Ellie, Adam, Savannah, Ensemble
“Vows” – Mike
“Busted” – Katherine, Ellie, Ensemble
“Somebody Has Got to Take the Blame” – Ellie, Katherine, Ensemble
“Watch Your Back” – Ms. Meyers, Ellie, Adam, Ensemble
“Parents Lie” – Katherine
“Just One Day (Reprise)” – Company
Act 2:
“Not Myself Today” – Ellie, Katherine, Torrey
“Women and Sandwiches” – Adam, Fletcher
“Bring My Baby (Brother) Home” – Katherine, Ellie, Fletcher, Ensemble
“After All of This and Everything” – Katherine
“No More Fear” – Ellie
“The Other Hourglass” – Katherine, Ellie
“Today and Ev’ry Day” – Katherine, Ellie, Ensemble
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!
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.
