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“Ambition is a dream with a V8 engine.” Audition Song Ideas for All Shook Up by Character

Written by Tiffany Wilkie

August 7, 2018

If you’re auditioning for All Shook Up soon, take a look at these audition numbers perfect for every role!

Auditioning for Natalie Haller/Ed (Alto with a strong belt)

A mechanic and small-town tomboy who daydreams of more. Desires Chad, so she dresses up as ‘Ed’ to get closer to Chad.

1. “Steamroller Blues” by James Taylor

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2. “Are You Lonesome Tonight” by Roy Turk

Auditioning for Chad (Rock Baritone with a solid F and a few A flat’s)

The ‘Elvis’ character. A great-looking, motorcycle-riding, guitar-strumming, leather-jacket-wearing, bad-boy.

3. “I Love You Because” by Leon Payne

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4. “Do That Again” from Cry Baby

Auditioning for Jim Haller (Baritone up to E flat)

Widowed and down-to-earth father of Natalie.

5. “Such a Night” by Lincoln Chase

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6. “Kids” from Bye, Bye Birdie

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Auditioning for Sylvia (Strong belter to B flat with a gospel riff to high G)

The no-nonsense, owner of SYLVIA’S HONKY-TONK BAR.

7. “Love Will Stand When All Else Falls” from Memphis

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8. “Up the Ladder to the Roof” from Everyday Rapture

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Auditioning for Lorraine (Mezzo belt to C, gospel mix to high F)

A hopeless romantic; Sylvia’s sassy, smart and sweet 16-year-old daughter.

9. “Ain’t Nothin’ But A Kiss” from Memphis

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10. “Tell Mama” by Clarence Carter

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Auditioning for Dennis (Tenor to B flat)

Natalie’s best friend and secret admirer. A wide-eyed, socially-awkward, hopeful dentist.

11. “Cry for Me” from Jersey Boys

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12. “Grow for Me” from Little Shop of Horrors

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Auditioning for Miss Sandra (Alto E3 to E4)

The sultry and intelligent caretaker of the town’s museum of culture. She is in love with ‘Ed’.

13. “Kiss Me Quick” by Doc Pomus

14. “Surrender” by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman

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Auditioning for Mayor Matilda Hyde (Alto with a strong belt C3 – G4)

The town’s niminy-piminy, conservative mayor.

15. “Misery, Agony, Helplessness, Hopelessness, Heartache and Woe (Reprise)” from Cry-Baby

16. “Miss Baltimore Crabs” from Hairspray

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Auditioning for Dean Hyde (Tenor, sings up to B sharp)

Mayor Matilda’s 16-year-old son. A military boarding school student; who never disobeys his mother.

17. “Oh What a Night” from Jersey Boys

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18. “Alone at the Drive-In Theater” from Grease

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Auditioning for Sherrif Earl (Baritone sings up to E flat)

The Sheriff who secretly loves Mayor Matilda. He is a poker-faced man of few words.