The Best Audition Songs for Mean Girls – by Character
Do you have an upcoming audition for Mean Girls? 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 Mean Girls, by character.
Mean Girls is a newer contemporary musical that first premiered in 2017. Because of that, most of the songs below are also from the 2000s. In addition, many of these songs have high school themes to them 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 “Mean Girls 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 Mean Girls 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.
Aaron Samuels
“Enjoy the Trip” – Bring It On
“Seventeen” – Tuck Everlasting
“When She Smiles” – Lysistrata Jones
“Women and Sandwiches” – Freaky Friday
Cady Heron
“Like Other Girls” – Daddy Long Legs
“One Perfect Moment” – Bring It On
“Parents Lie” – Freaky Friday
“Where Am I Now?” – Lysistrata Jones
Damian Hubbard
“Someone Else’s Skin” – Catch Me If You Can
“Turn It Off” – The Book of Mormon
“Vows” – Freaky Friday
“Whaddya Do” – Tootsie
Gretchen Wieners
“Change the World” – Lysistrata Jones
“Invisible” – Beetlejuice
“Killer Instinct” – Bring It On
“What It Means to Be a Friend” – 13
Janis Sarkisian
“Everything Else” – Next to Normal
“Fight For Me” – Heathers
“Superboy and the Invisible Girl” – Next to Normal
“We’re Not Done” – Bring It On
Karen Smith
“I Love Play Rehearsal” – Be More Chill
“Periwinkle” – Dear Edwina
“Sing Your Own Song” – Dear Edwina
“Up on the Fridge” – Dear Edwina
Regina George
“Opportunity” – 13
“The Mad Hatter” – Wonderland
“Tryouts” – Bring it On
“What You Got” – Freaky Friday
Ensemble (Altos)
“Kindergarten Boyfriend” – Heathers
“Lost in the Brass” – Band Geeks
“No More Fear” – Freaky Friday
Ensemble (Baritones)
“It Just Wasn’t Meant to Happen” – Calvin Berger
“Michael in the Bathroom” – Be More Chill
“The Pants Song” – Be More Chill
Ensemble (Basses)
“Everything About You” – Groundhog Day
“I’m Not Falling for That” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore
“We Look to You” – The Prom
Ensemble (Contras)
“Just Breathe” – The Prom
“Lay Low” – Lysistrata Jones
“My Grand Plan” – The Lighting Thief
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Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“Alyssa Greene” – The Prom
“Safer” – First Date
“The Secret of Happiness (Reprise)” – Daddy Long Legs
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Freeze Your Brain” – Heathers
“Good Kid” – The Lightning Thief
“The Wall in My Head” – Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
Step 4: Select a monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Mean Girls:
• “Eggs in a Basket” in The Acting Coach Approach: 48 Monologues for Kids➝
• “It Isn’t Easy” in The Acting Coach Approach: 48 Monologues for Kids➝
• “The Drama Department” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “The Fashion Police” in Magnificent Monologues for Teens➝
• “Trolling 101” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
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!
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Mean Girls Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Mean Girls, 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:
“A Cautionary Tale” – Janis, Damian
“It Roars” – Cady, Ensemble
“Where Do You Belong?” – Damian, Janis, Cady, Ensemble
“Meet the Plastics” – Regina, Gretchen, Karen, Janis, Damian, Cady
“Stupid With Love” – Cady
“Apex Predator” – Janis, Cady
“What’s Wrong with Me?” – Gretchen
“Stupid With Love (Reprise)” – Aaron, Cady
“Sexy” – Karen, Ensemble
“Someone Gets Hurt” – Regina, Aaron, Ensemble
“Revenge Party” – Janis, Damian, Cady, Ensemble
“Fearless” – Cady, Gretchen, Karen, Ensemble
“Someone Gets Hurt (Reprise)” – Regina
Act 2:
“A Cautionary Tale (Reprise)” – Janis, Damian
“Stop” – Damian, Ensemble
“What’s Wrong With Me? (Reprise)” – Gretchen, Mrs. George
“Whose House Is This?” – Kevin, Cady, Gretchen, Karen, Ensemble
“More Is Better” – Cady, Aaron
“Someone Gets Hurt (Reprise)” – Janis, Cady, Damian
“World Burn” – Regina, Ensemble
“I’d Rather Be Me” – Janis, Ensemble
“Fearless (Reprise)” – Cady
“Do This Thing” – Cady, Ms. Norbury, Kevin, Ensemble
“I See Stars” – Cady, Company
Which of these audition songs for Mean Girls 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.