The Best Audition Songs for Violet – By Character
If you’re looking for audition songs for Violet, it’s best to choose a heartfelt or country song from 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 Violet premiered in 1997, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1980s 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 Violet.
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!
Father
“Give a Man Enough Rope” – The Will Rogers Follies
“It’s a Boy” – The Will Rogers Follies
“Look Around” – The Will Rogers Follies
“Mama Says” – Footloose
Flick
“I’ll Be Here” – The Wild Party
“River Jordan” – The Civil War
“Serve Yourself” – Pump Boys and Dinettes
“Use What You Got” – The Life
Monty
“I’ll Never Pass This Way Again” – The Civil War
“Tell My Father” – The Civil War
“Raise a Little Hell” – Bonnie & Clyde
“Stronger” – Hands on a Hardbody
Preacher
“It’s a Sign” – If/Then
“Love Thy Neighbor” – The Prom
“The Devil You Know” – Side Show
“You Can’t Get to Heaven” – The Life
Violet
“Asheville” – Bright Star
“Change It” – 9 to 5
“If You Knew My Story” – Bright Star
“Way Back in the Day” – Bright Star
Young Vi
“Everlasting” – Tuck Everlasting
“Good Girl Winnie Foster” – Tuck Everlasting
“Picture Show” – Bonnie & Clyde [Young Bonnie’s part]
Ensemble (Altos)
“Annie’s Party” – Fugitive Songs
“Are You a Believer?” – Ghost
“You Oughta Be Here With Me” – Big River
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Seeing You” – Groundhog Day
“Temporarily Lost” – The Bridges of Madison County
“Wondering” – The Bridges of Madison County
Ensemble (Basses)
“Father How Long?” – The Civil War
“Never Met a Man I Didn’t Like” – The Will Rogers Follies
“Night Will Come” – Groundhog Day
Ensemble (Contras)
“Dusty Plays the Saw” – The Burnt Part Boys
“Somebody Will” – Shucked
“That’s What You Call a Dream” – Bonnie & Clyde
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“Everything Changes” – Waitress
“How Bout a Dance?” – Bonnie & Clyde
“I’m Gone” – Hands on a Hardbody
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Breeze Off the River” – The Full Monty
“Heartbreaker” – Bright Star
“How Glory Goes” – Floyd Collins
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Violet:
• “Heaven in Your Pocket” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝
• “Jugger’s Rain #1” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝
• “Jugger’s Rain #2” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝
• “Right Place, Right Time #2” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “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!
Violet Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Violet, 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.
“Water in the Well” – Young Vi
“Surprised” – Violet, Ensemble
“On My Way” – Violet, Flick, Young Vi, Ensemble
“M&M’s” – Flick, Father, Monty, Violet, Ensemble
“Luck of the Draw” – Father, Young Vi, Violet, Monty, Flick
“Question ‘n’ Answer” – Monty, Violet
“All to Pieces” – Violet, Monty, Flick
“A Healing Touch” – Preacher, Violet, Ensemble
“Let it Sing” – Flick
“Anyone Would Do” – Flick, Monty, Violet, Ensemble
“Who’ll Be the One (If Not Me)” – Ensemble
“You’re Different” / “Last Time I Came to Memphis” – Monty
“Lonely Stranger” – Ensemble
“Lay Down Your Head” – Violet
“Hard to Say Goodbye” – Flick, Violet
“Promise Me, Violet” – Violet, Flick, Monty
“Raise Me Up” – Preacher, Ensemble
“Down the Mountain” – Young Vi, Violet, Father
“Raise Me Up (Reprise)” – Violet, Preacher
“Look at Me” – Violet, Young Vi
“That’s What I Could Do” – Father
“Surprised (Reprise)” – Violet, Ensemble
“Promise Me, Violet (Reprise)” – Flick, Violet, Young Vi
“Bring Me to Light” – Flick, Violet, Young VI, Company
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!
Which of these audition songs for Violet 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 List. She holds a BA in theatre and a TESOL drama certificate, with experience working and interning in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
