Audition Songs for Spring Awakening – By Character
Last Updated: January, 2026
When considering audition songs for Spring Awakening, it’s fitting to choose a pop/rock 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 Spring Awakening premiered in 2006, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals 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 pop/rock song, 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 Spring Awakening.
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 whether you’d prefer to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. 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
Hänschen Rilow
“He’s Not Here” – Next to Normal
“Role of a Lifetime” – Bare
“Run Away” – Ben Platt [2010s/non-theatre]
“Words Fail” – Dear Evan Hansen
Ilse Neumann
“If The World Should End” – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
“If You Want Me” – Once
“Some Things Fall Away” – Alice by Heart
“Winter Song” – Sara Bareilles [2000s/non-theatre]
Martha Bessell
“All Grown Up” – Bare
“I Say No” – Heathers
“I’m Done” – Rocky
“Winter Blooms” – Alice by Heart
Melchior Gabor
“Dreamer in Disguise” – Carrie
“Freeze Your Brain” – Heathers
“There’s a World” – Next to Normal
“Wicked Little Town” – Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Moritz Stiefel
“I’m Alive” – Next to Normal
“I’m Not That Guy” – Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
“Second Nature” – Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
“She Runs Away” – Duncan Sheik [1990s/non-theatre]
Wendla Bergmann
“A Girl Before” – American Psycho
“A Quiet Night At Home” – Bare
“Portrait of a Girl” – Bare
“Run to You” – Lea Michele [2010s/non-theatre]
Ensemble (Altos)
“Bluebird” – Sara Bareilles [2010s/non-theatre]
“Lifeboat” – Heathers
“The Girl Who Drove Away” – The Mad Ones
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Loser Geek Whatever” – Be More Chill
“My Manhattan” – Daddy Long Legs
“You Will Never Know” – Theory of Relativity
Ensemble (Basses)
“Aftershocks” – Next to Normal
“Night Will Come” – Groundhog Day
“This Is Not An Exit” – American Psycho
Ensemble (Contras)
“Bouncing Off the Walls” – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
“It Means Beautiful” – Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
“You Don’t Know” – Next to Normal
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“Remember Me” – Little Fish
“Requiem” – Dear Evan Hansen
“Superboy and the Invisible Girl” – Next to Normal
Ensemble (Tenors)
“In Case You Don’t Live for Forever” – Ben Platt [2010s/non-theatre]
“Run Away With Me” – The Mad Ones
“Serena” – Duncan Sheik [1990/non-theatre]
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Spring Awakening:
• “Bernhardt/Hamlet (#1)” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Blue Stockings” in Contemporary Monologues for Teenagers: Female➝
• “I Can’t Trust Anything➝” from Watson Intelligence (Eliza)
• “Moon Man Walk” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Rooms” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
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!
Spring Awakening Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Spring Awakening, 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:
“Mama Who Bore Me” – Wendla
“Mama Who Bore Me (Reprise)” – Ensemble
“All That’s Known” – Melchior, Ensemble
“The B*tch of Living” – Moritz, Ensemble
“My Junk” – Ensemble
“Touch Me” – Ensemble
“The Word of Your Body” – Wendla, Melchior
“The Dark I Know Well” – Martha, Ilse
“And Then There Were None” – Frau Gabor, Moritz, Ensemble
“The Mirror-Blue Night” – Melchior, Ensemble
“I Believe” – Ensemble
Act 2:
“Don’t Do Sadness” / “Blue Wind” – Moritz, Ilse
“The Guilty Ones” – Wendla, Melchior, Ensemble
“Left Behind” – Melchior, Ensemble
“Totally F***ed” – Melchior, Ensemble
“The Word of Your Body (Reprise)” – Hänschen, Ernst, Ensemble
“Whispering” – Wendla
“Those You’ve Known” – Moritz, Wendla, Melchior
“The Song of Purple Summer” – Ilse, 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.
