Musical-Specific Audition Songs

The Best Audition Songs for The Lightning Thief – by Character

Do you have an upcoming audition for The Lightning Thief? 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 Lightning Thief, broken down by character.

Since The Lightning Thief is a 2010s musical, the following songs are from between the 2000s – 2020s. There are also lots of pop/rock selections 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 the cast album is a great way to do that. Here’s where you can learn more about The Lightning Thief.


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.


Annabeth Chase

Alyssa Greene” – The Prom

Home” – Beetlejuice

I See Stars” – Mean Girls

Superboy and the Invisible Girl” – Next to Normal


Grover Underwood

Loser Geek Whatever” – Be More Chill

Michael in the Bathroom” – Be More Chill

Purpose” – Avenue Q

World’s Greatest Dad” – Elf


Percy Jackson

Aftershocks” – Next to Normal

Freeze Your Brain” – Heathers

I’m Alive” – Next to Normal

There’s a World” – Next to Normal


Ensemble (Altos)

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

On Monday” – 35mm: A Musical Exhibition

Parents Lie” – Freaky Friday


Ensemble (Baritones)

Hold On” – Lysistrata Jones

Vows” – Freaky Friday

Whatsername” – Green Day/American Idiot


Ensemble (Basses)

Something About Her” – Pretty Woman

This Is Not An Exit” – American Psycho

We Look to You” – The Prom


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


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


Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)

I Can’t Go Back” – Pretty Woman

Requiem” – Dear Evan Hansen

The Lamest Place in the World” – 13


Ensemble (Tenors)

He’s Not Here” – Next to Normal

The Seraph” – 35mm: A Musical Exhibition

You Tore My Heart Out” – The Toxic Avenger


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➝


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!


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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.


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


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


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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Stacy Karyn, Author of Audition Songs for The Lightning Thief.
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.


 

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