The Best Audition Songs for Goosebumps – By Character
When considering audition songs for Goosebumps, 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 Goosebumps 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 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 comedic, 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 Goosebumps.
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 Goosebumps
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Brian
“A Little More Homework” – 13
“Building Momentum” – How to Dance in Ohio
“Footprint” – The Theory of Relativity
“Seventeen” – Tuck Everlasting
Brooke
“I See Stars” – Mean Girls
“It Roars” – Mean Girls
“No More Fear” – Freaky Friday
“Stupid With Love” – Mean Girls
Emile
“Don’t Be the Bunny” – Urinetown
“Don’t Break the Rules” – Catch Me If You Can
“It Must Be Believed to Be Seen” – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
“Nobody Cares About Santa” – Elf
Tina
“Cool Kid” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
“Girl Scout” – Beetlejuice
“Hey, It’s Me” – Freckleface Strawberry
“I Love Play Rehearsal” – Be More Chill
Ensemble (Altos)
“After All of This and Everything” – Freaky Friday
“Monster” – Frozen
“The Witch” – Big Fish
Ensemble (Baritones/Basses)
“I Think I Like Her” – Summer of ’42
“It Just Wasn’t Meant to Happen” – Calvin Berger
“Michael in the Bathroom” – Be More Chill
Ensemble (Contras)
“Feels So True” – Fangirls
“Just Breathe” – The Prom
“Wait and See” – Fangirls
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“Saturday Alone” – Calvin Berger
“The Lamest Place in the World” – 13
“What It Means to Be a Friend” – 13
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Freeze Your Brain” – Heathers
“Get Me What I Need” – 13
“Good Kid” – The Lightning Thief
Ensemble (Trebles)
“One Pal” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
“Opportunity” – Annie (Film)
“We’re All Made of Stars” – Finding Neverland
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Goosebumps:
• “An Accident” from The Rocky Horror Show
• “Certain Perils” – A Fine Monster You Are!
• “Fully Entranced” – A Fine Monster You Are!
• “On Stage” from A Life in the Theatre
• “Mystery Man” from The Muckle Man
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Goosebumps Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Goosebumps 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 I:
“Goosebumps” – Company
“A Super Scary Play” – Brooke, Zeke, Ensemble
“The Legend” – Ms. Walker, Tina
“Watch Your Step” – Emile
“Babbling Brooke” – Brooke, Brian
“The Story Of The Phantom” – Brooke, Zeke
“Stay Away” – Brooke, Emile, Brian, Zeke, Ms Walker, Ensemble
Act II:
“Entr’act” – Ensemble
“Is Somebody Down There?” – Brooke, Emile, Brian, Zeke, Ms Walker, Tina
“Understudy Buddy” – Tina, Ms Walker
“Whodunit?” – Zeke, Brooke, Ms Walker, Brian
“The Trapdoor” – Brooke, Brian, Zeke
“My Home Sweet Home” – Emile, Brooke, Brian, Zeke
“My Story” – Brian
“The Phantom Unmasked” – Brooke, Zeke, Ms Walker, Brian, Ensemble
“Goosebumps (Reprise)” – 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 List. Her background includes a BA in Theatre, a TESOL Drama certificate, and professional experience in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
