Audition Songs for The Spitfire Grill – by Character
Do you have an upcoming audition for The Spitfire Grill? 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 Spitfire Grill, broken down by character.
Since The Spitfire Grill is a 2000s musical, the following songs are from the 1990s – 2010s. There are also lots of folk and country 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 Spitfire Grill.
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, decide which character you’d like to audition for. And finally, choose a suitable song from the list below!
Caleb Thorpe
“Fight From the Heart” – Rocky
“Keep on Standing” – Rocky
“My Nose Ain’t Broken” – Rocky
“Say It To Me Now” – Once
Hannah Ferguson
“Come Down Now” – Passing Strange
“Here Alone” – Little Women
“Stop, Time” – Big
“Way Back in the Day” – Bright Star
Joe Sutter
“Bright Star” – Bright Star
“Disappear” – The Burnt Part Boys
“How Glory Goes” – Floyd Collins
“It All Fades Away” – The Bridges of Madison County
Percy Talbott
“Asheville” – Bright Star
“If You Knew My Story” – Bright Star
“Lay Down Your Head” – Violet
“On My Way” – Violet
Shelby Thorpe
“How Bout a Dance?” – Bonnie & Clyde
“I Just Might” – 9 to 5
“I’m Gone” – Hands on a Hardbody
“Remember Me” – Little Fish
Ensemble (Altos)
“Annie’s Party” – Fugitive Songs
“Dyin’ Ain’t So Bad” – Bonnie & Clyde
“Surprised” – Violet
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Temporarily Lost” – The Bridges of Madison County
“The Wheel” – Tuck Everlasting
“Wondering” – The Bridges of Madison County
Ensemble (Basses)
“Look Around” – The Will Rogers Follies
“Night Will Come” – Groundhog Day
“Sleeping” – Once
Ensemble (Contras)
“Dusty Plays the Saw” – The Burnt Part Boys
“That’s What You Call a Dream” – Bonnie & Clyde
“The Hill” – Once
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“Another Round” – Bright Star
“Everything Changes” – Waitress
“That’ll Never Be Me” – Now. Here. This
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Be the Hero” – Big Fish
“Breeze Off the River” – The Full Monty
“Heartbreaker” – Bright Star
Step 4: Select a monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for The Spitfire Grill:
• “Bridge Partners” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝
• “Fun House Mirror” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝
• “Heaven in Your Pocket” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝
• “Lone Star Grace” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝
• “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 Spitfire Grill Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in The Spitfire Grill, 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.
Act 1:
“A Ring Around the Moon” – Percy
“Something’s Cooking at the Spitfire Grill” – Company
“Out of the Frying Pan” – Percy
“When Hope Goes” – Shelby
“Ice and Snow” – Caleb, Joe, Effy
“The Colors of Paradise” – Percy, Shelby
“Digging Stone” – Caleb
“This Wide Woods” – Joe, Percy
“Forgotten Lullaby” – Hannah
“Shoot the Moon” – Hannah, Company
Act 2:
“Come Alive Again” – Hannah, Company
“Forest for the Trees” – Joe
“Wild Bird” – Shelby
“Shine” – Percy
“Way Back Home” – Hannah
“Finale” – Company
Which of these audition songs for The Spitfire Grill 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.