Audition Songs for Schoolhouse Rock Live! – By Character
Last Updated: January, 2026
When considering audition songs for Schoolhouse Rock Live!, it’s fitting to choose a character-driven song from 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 Schoolhouse Rock Live! premiered in 1993, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1970s and 1990s. 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 uptempo, 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 Schoolhouse Rock Live!
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 which character you’d like to audition for. 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
Dina
“Mabel’s Prayer” – Fame
“Teaching Third Grade” – Ruthless!
“These Are My Children” – Fame
“Times Like This” – Lucky Stiff
Dori
* Perhaps with a bit less “twang” if using the country songs below
“Every Day of the Week is a Saturday” – Nunsense Jamboree
“Funny” – My Favorite Year
“I Could’ve Gone to Nashville” – Nunsense
“Santa Ain’t Comin’ to Our House” – Nuncrackers
George
“Daisy Hill” – Snoopy!!!
“Friend” – Snoopy!!!
“The Christmas Box” – Nuncrackers
“Where Did That Little Dog Go?” – Snoopy!!!
Joe
“Don’t Be Anything Less” – Snoopy!!!
“Extraordinary” – Pippin
“I Can Do That” – A Chorus Line
“I Can’t Stand Still” – Footloose
Shuli
“Disneyland” – Smile
“Nothing” – A Chorus Line
“Poor Sweet Baby” – Snoopy!!!
“Soon As I Get Home” – The Wiz
Tom
“Just One Person” – Snoopy!!!
“Morning Glow” – Pippin
“The Kid Inside” – Is There Life After High School?
“Things I Learned in High School” – Is There Life After High School?
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Schoolhouse Rock Live!:
• “Actor!” in Audition Monologues for Young Men➝
• “I Can’t Write” from The Genius➝
• “Green Pepper➝” from Cocktails at Pam’s (Estelle)
• “Maybe I’m Wrong” from The Genius➝ (Boy)
• “Where Is He?➝” from The Father Clock➝ (Flub)
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!
Schoolhouse Rock Live! Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Schoolhouse Rock Live!, 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.
“Verb: That’s What’s Happening” – Company
“A Noun Is A Person, Place Or Thing” – Dori, Company
“Three Is a Magic Number” – George, Company
“Mother Necessity” – Company
“Sufferin’ Till Suffrage” – Dina, Shulie, Dori
“Lolly, Lolly, Lolly” – Tom, Joe, George
“Unpack Your Adjectives” – Shulie, Company
“Just a Bill” – George
“The Preamble” – Dori, Company
“Ready or Not, Here I Come” – Joe, Company
“Do The Circulation” – Company
“Rufus Xavier Sarsaparilla” – Joe
“Figure Eight” – Shulie
“A Victim of Gravity” – George, Company
“Zero, My Hero” – George, Shulie
“Conjunction Junction” – Joe, Dina, Dori, Shulie
“Great American Melting Pot” – Dina, Shulie, Dori
“Elbow Room” – Dori, Company
“Interplanet Janet” – Shulie, Company
“Interjections” – Dina, Company
“The Tale of Mr. Morton” – Tom, Company
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.
