Musical-Specific Audition Songs

The Best Audition Songs for The Story of My Life

If you’re looking for audition songs for The Story of My Life, it’s best to choose a heartfelt 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 Story of My Life premiered in 2006, 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.


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 Story of My Life.


Step 3: Pick an Audition Song

Next, based on your personality and vocal type, decide which character you’d like to audition for. And finally, choose a suitable song from the list below!


Thomas Weaver

As Good As I Get” – Next Thing You Know

I’m Allergic to Cats” – The Theory of Relativity

I’m Not Falling for That” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore

Morning After Omelet” – Next Thing You Know

Nobody Needs to Know” – The Last Five Years

Talent” – Road Show

What Would You Do?” – If/Then


Alvin Kelby

Danny & Andrew” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore

Favorite Places” – Ordinary Days

Footprint” – The Theory of Relativity

I Think I Like Her” – Summer of ’42

Thin Air” – Amélie

Whatever” – It Shoulda Been You

You Will Never Know” – Theory of Relativity [first half]


Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for The Story of My Life:

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

• “Mom, Dad and a Bad Idea (#1)” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝

• “Rooms” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝

• “Star Trek Convention➝” in Heart of Hearing➝  (Josh)

• “That’s All I Got➝” from Other Desert Cities  (Trip)


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 Story of My Life Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in The Story of My Life, 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.


Write What You Know” – Thomas

Mrs. Remington” – Alvin

“The Greatest Gift” – Alvin, Thomas

1876” – Thomas

“Normal” – Thomas, Alvin

People Carry On” – Alvin

The Butterfly” – Thomas

“Saying Goodbye (Part 1)” – Thomas, Alvin

“Here’s Where It Begins” – Thomas, Alvin

“Saying Goodbye (Part 2)” – Thomas, Alvin

“Independence Day” – Alvin

“Saying Goodbye (Part 3)” – Thomas, Alvin

I Like It Here” – Thomas

“You’re Amazing, Tom” – Alvin

“Nothing There” – Thomas, Alvin

“I Didn’t See Alvin” – Thomas

“This Is It” – Alvin Kelby, Thomas

“Angels in the Snow” – Alvin, Thomas


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Which of these audition songs for The Story of My Life 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.


Author: Stacy Karyn

Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip, author of The Thespian’s Bucket List, and creator of The Cast Album ListShe holds a BA in theatre and a TESOL drama certificate, with experience working and interning in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.

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