Audition Songs for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Last Updated: January, 2026
When considering audition songs for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, it’s fitting to choose a character-driven song from musical repertoire that aligns with the show’s tone and suits your vocal type. Always refer to the audition notice for specific guidelines.
Because The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee premiered in 2005, the audition songs below are 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 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 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
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
Charlito “Chip” Tolentino
“Silly Old Hat” – Children’s Letters to God
“Top of the World” – Tuck Everlasting
“Women and Sandwiches” – Freaky Friday
Leaf Coneybear
“Beautiful” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
“Look At the Sky” – Urinetown
“Purpose” – Avenue Q
Logainne Schwartzandgrubeniere (Schwartzy)
“Abigail” – Dear Edwina
“Notice Me, Horton” – Seussical
“Watch What Happens” – Newsies
Marcy Park
“My Grand Plan” – The Lightning Thief
“The Lamest Place in the World” – 13
“Time to Play” – School of Rock
Mitch Mahoney
“Don’t Let Me Go” – Shrek
“The Pants Song” – Be More Chill
“Vows” – Freaky Friday
Olive Ostrovsky
“Everlasting” – Tuck Everlasting
“Good Girl Winnie Foster” – Tuck Everlasting
“Naughty” – Matilda
Rona Lisa Peretti
“Better” – Little Women
“I Am Playing Me” – [title of show]
“Pathetic” – Matilda
William Morris Barfée
“How Lucky You Are” – Seussical
“In Summer” – Frozen
“Never Ever Getting Rid of Me” – Waitress
Ensemble (Altos)
“I Love Play Rehearsal” – Be More Chill
“Live Out Loud” – A Little Princess
“Lost in the Brass” – Band Geeks
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Edwina” – Dear Edwina
“I’m Allergic to Cats” – The Theory of Relativity
“Michael in the Bathroom” – Be More Chill
Ensemble (Basses)
“Havin’ a Hunch” – Seussical
“You Can’t Trust a Man” – Tuck Everlasting
“We Look to You” – The Prom
Ensemble (Contras)
“It’s Not About Me” – The Prom
“Let Things Go” – Ordinary Days
“Shine” – Billy Elliot
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“My Party Dress” – Henry and Mudge
“Somewhere in the Dough” – The Great British Bake Off
“What It Means to Be a Friend” – 13
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“Here at Horace Green” – School of Rock
“Saturday Alone” – Calvin Berger
“Sticks & Stones” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Enjoy the Trip” – Bring It On
“Here I Come” – 13
“Seventeen” – Tuck Everlasting
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for The 25th Annual … Spelling Bee:
• “English Language” in 48 Monologues for Kids➝
• “I’ll Never” in Kids’ Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny➝
• “Seven, Eight, Nine” in Kids’ Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny➝
• “The Drama Department” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Trouble in History Class” in Kids’ Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny➝
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!
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Song List
Here are the musical numbers in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee along with which characters sing in them. Unless you have been asked to, do not choose from the below songs for your audition! The following is more intended 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:
“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” – Rona, Chip, Schwartzy, Leaf, Barfée, Marcy, Olive
“The Spelling Rules” / “My Favorite Moment of the Bee” – Panch, Rona, Ensemble
“My Friend, the Dictionary” – Olive, Chip, Leaf, Schwarzy, Rona, Ensemble
“The First Goodbye” – Panch, Ensemble
“Pandemonium” – Panch, Chip, Olive, Schwarzy, Leaf, Barfée, Marcy, Mitch
“I’m Not That Smart” – Leaf, Panch, Ensemble
“The Second Goodbye” – Panch, Ensemble
“Magic Foot” – Barfée, Ensemble
“Pandemonium (Reprise)” – Mitch, Chip, Rona, Ensemble
“Why We Like Spelling” – Ensemble
“Prayer of the Comfort Counselor” – Mitch, Ensemble
Act 2:
“My Unfortunate Erection/Distraction (Chip’s Lament)” – Chip
“Woe Is Me” – Schwarzy, Carl, Dan, Ensemble
“I’m Not That Smart (Reprise)” – Leaf
“I Speak Six Languages” – Marcy, Ensemble
“The I Love You Song” – Olive, Olive’s Mom, Olive’s Dad
“Woe is Me (Reprise)” – Schwarzy, Mitch
“My Favorite Moment of the Bee 3” / “Second” – Rona, Ensemble
“Finale” – Company
“The Last Goodbye” – 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.
