Audition Songs for The Spitfire Grill – By Character
Last Updated: January, 2026
When considering audition songs for The Spitfire Grill, it’s fitting to choose a folk or country song from musical theatre repertoire that aligns with the tone of the show and suits your vocal type. Always refer to the audition notice for specific guidelines.
Because The Spitfire Grill premiered in 2001, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1990s and 2010s. 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.
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
Before choosing a song, find your voice type and range using the Vocal Guide.
Based on your personality and vocal range, decide whether you’d prefer to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Even if you audition for a specific role, stay open to other casting possibilities.
When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and comfort level.
The Audition Songs
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
“Maybe Love” – Shucked
“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
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: 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!
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
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!
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.
