The Best Audition Songs for Ordinary Days – By Character
If you’re looking for audition songs for Ordinary Days, it’s best to choose an introspective song from 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 Ordinary Days premiered in 2008, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1990s and 2010s. 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 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 about Ordinary Days.
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.
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.
Claire
“A Way Back to Then” – [title of show]
“Anywhere But Here” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“Fly Into the Future” – Vanities
“Julie’s Song” – The Theory of Relativity
“On and On and On” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore
“Spring Cleaning” – Fugitive Songs
Deb
“Even Though” – I Love You Because
“I’m Not” – Little by Little
“Just One Step” – Songs for a New World
“On the Edge” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore
“Watch What Happens” – Newsies
“What’s Gonna Happen” – Tootsie
Jason
“As Good As I Get” – Next Thing You Know
“I Like It Here” – The Story of My Life
“I’m a Beast (Reprise)” – Daddy Long Legs
“It Just Wasn’t Meant to Happen” – Calvin Berger
“People Carry On” – The Story of My Life
“Run Away With Me” – The Mad Ones
Warren
“1876” – The Story of My Life
“Footprint” – The Theory of Relativity
“Need to Know” – Weird Romance
“I Think I Like Her” – Summer of ’42
“I’m Allergic to Cats” – The Theory of Relativity
“The Butterfly” – The Story of My Life
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Ordinary Days:
• “A Girl’s Guide to Chaos” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝
• “Bread and Circuses” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝
• “It’s Best➝” from Elsewhere➝
• “Personally Speaking” in Audition Arsenal for Men in Their 20s➝
• “Right Place, Right Time #2” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Speechless” in Audition Arsenal for Men in Their 20s➝
Final Step: Audition Prep
Once you’ve gathered your materials and studied the show, it’s time to start preparing. Need help? Here’s a FREE audition prep checklist to stay organized for future auditions!
Ordinary Days Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Ordinary Days 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.
“One by One by One” – Warren, Company
“Don’t Wanna be Here” – Deb
“The Space Between” – Jason
“Let Things Go” – Claire
“Dear Professor Thompson (Pt. 1)” – Deb
“Life Story” – Warren
“Dear Professor Thompson (Pt. 2)” – Deb
“I’m Trying” – Claire, Jason
“Saturday at the Met” – Company
“Favorite Places” – Jason
“Sort of Fairy Tale” – Warren, Deb
“Fine” – Jason, Claire
“Big Picture” – Warren, Deb
“Hundred Story City” – Jason, Company
“Party Interlude” – Claire
“Calm” – Deb
“Life Story (Reprise)” – Warren
“Gotta Get Out” – Claire
“Rooftop Duet” / “Falling” – Company
“I’ll Be Here” – Claire
“Beautiful” – Warren, Deb
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!
Which of these audition songs for Ordinary Days 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.
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 holds a BA in theatre and a TESOL drama certificate, with experience working and interning in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
