The Best Audition Songs for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas – by Character
Do you have an upcoming audition for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas? Well unless you have specifically been asked to sing a song from the show that you’re auditioning for, it’s generally best not to. That said, you should still show off similar vocals and personality. So here’s our list of audition songs for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, broken down by character.
Since The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is a 1970s musical, the following songs are from the 1960s – 1990s. There are also lots of country songs below to match the musical’s style.
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Step 1: Read your audition details
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 a cast album is a great way to do that. Here’s where you can learn about The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.
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.
And on that same note, even if you audition for the ensemble (rather than a specific character), there’s always a chance of being cast in a leading or supporting role!
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.
Bandleader
“Mamaw” – Pump Boys and Dinettes
“Never Met a Man I Didn’t Like” – The Will Rogers Follies
“The Night Dolly Parton Was Almost Mine” – Pump Boys and Dinettes
Doatsy Mae
“Every Time You Smiled at Me” – Nunsense Jamboree
“It’s an Art” – Working
“The Best Man” – Pump Boys and Dinettes
Jewel Mosley
“Cleanin’ Women” – Working
“I Got Love” – Purlie
“Set Those Sails” – In Trousers
Miss Mona Stangley
“A Carnival Christmas” – Nuncrackers
“Play a Country Enut” – Nunsense Jamboree
“Santa Ain’t Comin’ to Our House” – Nuncrackers
Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd
“Fathers and Sons” – Working
“Look Around” – The Will Rogers Follies
“Worlds Apart” – Big River
The Governor of Texas
“Big Fish, Little Fish” – Purlie
“Out There” – Barnum
“The Prince of Humbug” – Barnum
Ensemble (Altos)
“I Could’ve Gone to Nashville” – Nunsense
“Lay Down Your Head” – Violet
“The Deadwood Stage” – Calamity Jane
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Guv’ment” – Big River
“Hand for the Hog” – Big River
“Tell My Father” – The Civil War
Ensemble (Basses)
“See You in the Funny Papers” – Woman of the Year
“The Colors of My Life” – Barnum
“Waitin’ For The Light to Shine” – Big River
Ensemble (Contras)
“Nobody Tells Me How” – Working
“Seven A.M. in Phoenix” – Nunsense Jamboree
“Millwork” – Working
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“Every Day of the Week is a Saturday” – Nunsense Jamboree
“I Ain’t Down Yet” – The Unsinkable Molly Brown
“On My Way” – Violet
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Bigger Isn’t Better” – Barnum
“One More Angel in Heaven” – Joseph
“The Only Home I Know” – Shenandoah
Step 4: Select a monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas:
• “Green Pepper➝” from Cocktails at Pam’s (Estelle)
• “Jugger’s Rain #2” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝
• “Lone Star Grace” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝
• “What I’m Talking About➝” from 9 to 5 (Hart)
• “Wilderness of Mirrors” in Audition Arsenal for Men in Their 20s➝
Final Step: Prepare for your audition
After collecting your materials and getting familiar with the show, it’s time to move forward with the actual preparation. If you’re in need of some guidance on this step, you can always go through this FREE audition prep checklist!
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, 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:
“20 Fans” – Bandleader, Ensemble
“A Lil’ Ole Bitty Pissant Country Place” – Mona Stangley, Ensemble
“Girl, You’re a Woman” – Mona Stangley, Jewel, Ensemble
“Texas Has a Whorehouse in It” – Melvin P. Thorpe, Ensemble
“Twenty Four Hours of Lovin’” – Jewel, Ensemble
“Doatsy Mae” – Doatsy Mae
“The Angelette March” – Ensemble
“The Aggie Song” – Ensemble
“The Bus from Amarillo” – Mona Stangley
Act 2:
“The Sidestep” – The Governor of Texas, Ensemble
“No Lies” – Mona Stangley, Jewel, Ensemble
“Good Old Girl” – Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd, Ensemble
“Hard Candy Christmas” – Ensemble
“Finale” – Company
Which of these audition songs for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas 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.
Need extra help? Just go through this free audition prep checklist!
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, a TESOL drama certificate, and has worked and interned with Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.