The Best Audition Songs for The Mad Ones – By Character
When considering audition songs for The Mad Ones (previously titled The Unauthorized Autobiography of Samantha Brown), it’s fitting to choose a song from contemporary 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 Mad Ones premiered in 2017, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 2000s and 2020s. Each one has been carefully hand-picked and reviewed to ensure it matches the show’s style.
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 Mad Ones.
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 type, decide which character you’d like to audition for. Whatever you choose, try to stay open to other casting possibilities.
When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and style.
Audition Songs for The Mad Ones
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Adam
“Favorite Places” – Ordinary Days
“I’m Not Falling for That” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore
“People Carry On” – The Story of My Life
“When She Smiles” – Lysistrata Jones
“You Will Never Know” – Theory of Relativity [first half]
Beverly Brown
“Maps” – Fun Home
“Never Get Married” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“Smiling” – Jagged Little Pill
“There Was John” – Tootsie
“Uninvited” – Jagged Little Pill
Kelly
“Hand in My Pocket” – Jagged Little Pill
“Julie’s Song” – The Theory of Relativity
“Portrait of a Girl” – Bare
“Requiem” – Dear Evan Hansen
“Safer” – First Date
Samantha Brown
“On the Edge” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore
“No More Fear” – Freaky Friday
“Nothing Stops Another Day” – Ghost
“On and On and On” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore
“Promise Me This” – Theory of Relativity
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for The Mad Ones:
• “Less Air to Breathe” from Almost, Maine
• “Like Anywhere Else” from Almost, Maine
• “Meaning of a Flower” from Everything So Far
• “Northern Lights” from Almost, Maine
• “The Word Beautiful” from Punk Rock
Step 5: Audition Prep
Choosing the right song is just the beginning! Strong preparation helps you walk into the room with confidence and ready to show what you can do.
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The Mad Ones Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in The Mad Ones, 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! This 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.
“The Girl Who Drove Away” – Samantha
“Freedom” – Kelly, Sam
“Ordinary Senior Year” – Sam, Kelly
“My Mom is a Statistician” – Sam, Beverly
“Sam Failed Her Driver’s Test” – Sam, Beverly, Kelly, Adam
“Top Ten” – Kelly, Sam
“Simple as That” – Sam, Adam
“The Proposal” – Adam, Sam, Beverly, Kelly
“There Was a Party” – Kelly, Sam
“The Mad Ones” – Kelly, Sam
“I Know My Girl” – Beverly, Sam, Adam, Kelly
“Miles to Go” – Beverly
“Say the Word” – Sam, Adam
“Go Tonight” – Kelly, Sam
“Run Away With Me” – Adam
“Drive” – Beverly, Sam, Kelly, Adam
“I Didn’t Say Goodbye” – Kelly, Sam
“Remember This” – Sam, Company
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.
