The Best Audition Songs for Six – By Character
If you’re looking for audition songs for Six, it’s best to choose a pop song from contemporary non-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 Six premiered in 2017, the audition songs below are from 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 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 about Six.
Step 3: Pick an Audition Song
Next, based on your personality and vocal type, decide which character you’d like to audition for. 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 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.
Anna of Cleves
“5 in the Morning” – Charli XCX
“After the Afterparty” – Charli XCX
“Don’t Be So Hard on Yourself” – Jess Glynne
“Fly” – Nicki Minaj
Anne Boleyn
“Foundations” – Kate Nash
“The Fear” – Lily Alle
“We Are Warriors” – Avril Lavigne
“What the Hell” – Avril Lavigne
Catherine of Aragon
“A Woman Like Me” – Beyoncé
“Empire” – Shakira
“It’s My Party” – Jessie J
“Pretty Hurts” – Beyoncé
Catherine Parr
“Blue Lights” – Jorja Smith
“Brand New Me” – Alicia Keys
“Good Job” – Alicia Keys
“The One” – Jorja Smith
Jane Seymour
“Breathing Underwater” – Emeli Sandé
“Courage to Change” – Sia
“Helium” – Sia
“Read All About It” – Emeli Sandé
Katherine Howard
“Dangerous Woman” – Ariana Grande
“Perfume” – Britney Spears
“Piano” – Ariana Grande
“shut up” – Ariana Grande
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Six:
• “How Can You Say That?➝” from Wild Honey (Anna)
• “I Can’t Trust Anything➝” from Watson Intelligence (Eliza)
• “I Intend to Be a Queen➝” from You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Lucy)
• “Ladylike” from Quality Street➝ (Phoebe)
• “The Ideal Man!” from A Woman of No Importance➝ (Mrs. Allonby)
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!
Six Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Six, 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.
“Ex-Wives” – Company
“No Way” – Catherine of Aragon, Company
“Don’t Lose Ur Head” – Anne Boleyn, Company
“Heart of Stone” – Jane Seymour, Company
“Haus of Holbein” – Company
“Get Down” – Anna of Cleves, Company
“All You Wanna Do” – Katherine Howard, Company
“I Don’t Need Your Love” – Catherine Parr, Company
“Six” – Company
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Which of these audition songs for Six 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.
