The Best Audition Songs for The Lightning Thief – By Character

If you’re looking for audition songs for The Lightning Thief, it’s best to choose a pop/rock song from contemporary musical 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 The Lightning Thief premiered in 2014, 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 ballad, something uptempo, etc.). Make sure to select a song that’s appropriate for your specific casting call.

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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 Lightning Thief.

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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.

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Annabeth Chase

“Alyssa Greene” – The Prom

“Home” – Beetlejuice

“I See Stars” – Mean Girls

“Superboy and the Invisible Girl” – Next to Normal

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Grover Underwood

“Loser Geek Whatever” – Be More Chill

“Michael in the Bathroom” – Be More Chill

“Purpose” – Avenue Q

“World’s Greatest Dad” – Elf

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Percy Jackson

“Aftershocks” – Next to Normal

“Freeze Your Brain” – Heathers

“I’m Alive” – Next to Normal

“There’s a World” – Next to Normal

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Ensemble (Altos)

“Didn’t I See This Movie?” – Next to Normal

“On Monday” – 35mm: A Musical Exhibition

“Parents Lie” – Freaky Friday

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Ensemble (Baritones)

“Hold On” – Lysistrata Jones

“Vows” – Freaky Friday

“Whatsername” – Green Day/American Idiot

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Ensemble (Basses)

“Something About Her” – Pretty Woman

“This Is Not An Exit” – American Psycho

“We Look to You” – The Prom

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Ensemble (Contras)

“Bouncing Off the Walls” – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark

“Step One” – Kinky Boots

“Turn Off the Dark” – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark

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Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!

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Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)

“I Can’t Go Back” – Pretty Woman

“Requiem” – Dear Evan Hansen

“The Lamest Place in the World” – 13

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Ensemble (Tenors)

“He’s Not Here” – Next to Normal

“The Seraph” – 35mm: A Musical Exhibition

“You Tore My Heart Out” – The Toxic Avenger

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Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for The Lightning Thief:

• “Heir Apparently Not” in Kids’ Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny➝

• “Ismene” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝

• “Moon Man Walk” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝

• “The Face of God” in Audition Arsenal for Men in Their 20s➝

• “Thoughts” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝

• “Trolling 101” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝

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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!

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The Lightning Thief Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in The Lightning Thief, 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.

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Act 1:

“Prologue” / “The Day I Got Expelled” – Percy, Mr. Brunner, Mrs. Dodds, Grover, Company

“Strong” – Sally, Percy

“The Weirdest Dream” – Percy, Ensemble

“Another Terrible Day” – Mr. D

“Their Sign” – Chiron, Percy, Luke

“Put You in Your Place” – Clarisse, Annabeth, Percy, Ensemble

“The Campfire Song” – Luke, Annabeth, Percy, Grover, Katie, Silena, Chiron

“The Oracle” – Oracle, Ensemble

“Good Kid” – Percy, Ensemble

“Killer Quest!” – Percy, Grover, Annabeth, Company

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Act 2:

“Lost!” – Percy, Annabeth, Grover

“My Grand Plan” – Annabeth

“Drive” – Grover, Annabeth, Percy, Ares, Ensemble

“The Weirdest Dream (Reprise)” – Percy, Kronos, Luke

“The Tree on the Hill” – Grover, Thalia, Annabeth, Luke, Percy, Ensemble

“D.O.A.” – Charon, Ensemble

“Son of Poseidon” – Percy, Ares, Annabeth, Grover, Sally, Ensemble

“The Last Day of Summer” – Percy, Luke, Ensemble

“Bring on the Monsters” – Percy, Annabeth, Grover, Clarisse, Chiron, Silena, Luke

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Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!

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Which of these audition songs for The Lightning Thief 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.

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