The Best Audition Songs for Violet – by Character
Do you have an upcoming audition for Violet? 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 Violet, broken down by character.
Since Violet is a 1990s musical, the following songs are from shows between the 1980s-2010s. In addition, there are lots of country and soul vibes below in order to match the style of the show.
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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: Get to know the show
In casting calls, they often ask for you to be “familiar with the show”. And even if it’s not requested, it’s generally assumed. One way to do this is to read through the synopsis while listening to the Violet cast album➝.
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 (and not a specific character), there’s always a chance you might get chosen for a leading/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 and 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
“That’s What You Call a Dream” – Bonnie & Clyde
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Be the Hero” – Big Fish
“Disappear” – The Burnt Part Boys
“Time” – Tuck Everlasting
Ensemble (Basses)
“Father How Long?” – The Civil War
“Never Met a Man I Didn’t Like” – The Will Rogers Follies
“Temporarily Lost” – The Bridges of Madison County
Ensemble (Contras)
“Dusty Plays the Saw” – The Burnt Part Boys
“Mr. Hopalong Heartbreak” – Urban Cowboy
“When I Go” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“How Bout a Dance?” – Bonnie & Clyde
“I’m Gone” – Hands on a Hardbody
“When He Sees Me” – Waitress
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: 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!
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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.
Act 1:
“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
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.
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 has a TESOL drama certificate, a BA in theatre, and has worked and interned with Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.