The Best Audition Songs for The Theory of Relativity – by Vocal Type
Do you have an upcoming audition for The Theory of Relativity? 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 Theory of Relativity, broken down by vocal type.
Since The Theory of Relativity is a 2010s musical, the following songs are from the 2000s – 2020s. There are also lots of pop selections included 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 Theory of Relativity.
Step 3: Pick an audition song
Next, based on your personality and vocal type, choose a suitable song from the list below!
Altos
“Annie’s Party” – Fugitive Songs
“Say the Word” – The Mad Ones
“Spring Cleaning” – Fugitive Songs
“The Girl Who Drove Away” – The Mad Ones
“This Time” – Now. Here. This.
Baritones
“Danny & Andrew” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore
“Favorite Places” – Ordinary Days
“I Think I Like Her” – Summer of ’42
“It Just Wasn’t Meant to Happen” – Calvin Berger
“Seeing You” – Groundhog Day
Basses
“Adrian” – Rocky
“Mrs. Remington” – The Story of My Life
“Something About Her” – Pretty Woman
“What Would You Do?” – If/Then
“We Look to You” – The Prom
Contras
“Don’t Wanna Be Here” – Ordinary Days
“Grow” – The Great British Bake Off Musical
“It Means Beautiful” – Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
“Let Things Go” – Ordinary Days
“On the Edge” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Mezzos/Sopranos
“Don’t Say Another Word” – Next Thing You Know
“I Could Go Back” – Fugitive Songs
“Losing Track of Time” – Summer of ’42
“On and On and On” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore
“Remember This” – The Mad Ones
Tenors
“Archer” – Now. Here. This.
“As Good As I Get” – Next Thing You Know
“Caralee” – 35mm: A Musical Exhibition
“Enjoy the Trip” – Bring It On
“You Never Know” – If/Then
Step 4: Select a monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for The Theory of Relativity:
• “It’s Best➝” from Elsewhere➝
• “Mom, Dad and a Bad Idea (#1)” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Star Trek Convention➝” in Heart of Hearing➝ (Josh)
• “That’s All I Got➝” from Other Desert Cities (Trip)
• “The Whiz” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝
Final Step: Audition Prep
Once you’ve gathered your materials and studied the show, it’s time to focus on the preparation. Need guidance? Download this FREE audition prep checklist to stay on track!
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!
The Theory of Relativity Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in The Theory of Relativity. 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 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.
“Person A”
“Relativity”
“Pi (Part 1)”
“The End of the Line”
“Great Expectations”
“Relativity (Reprise 1)”
“Pi (Part 2)”
“Lipstick”
“Apples & Oranges”
“Me & Ricky”
“Pi (Part 3)” / “Relativity (Reprise 2)”
“Relative Pitch”
“Person A (Reprise)”
“Nothing Without You”
Which of these audition songs for The Theory of Relativity did you choose?
And how did your audition go? 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 and a TESOL drama certificate, with experience working and interning in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
Excellent Blog, Thanks!