Audition Song Suggestions for Bring It On –  by Character

Written by Leryn Turlington

August 4, 2020

“It’s All Happening!” And we’re here to cheer you on to your musical theatre audition for Bring It On: The Musical!  Let Performer Stuff’s expert musical theatre audition song coaches find your perfect audition song for Bring It On! Our recommendations come with links to purchase sheet music or an audition cut found on PerformerStuff.com. For further study, we provide links to listen to audition songs on both Youtube and a Spotify playlist. Break a leg with your audition for Bring It On: The Musical. Be sure to let us know if the audition song worked for you!

Audition song suggestions for the character Campbell Davis (mezzo)


At Truman High School, Campbell has a picture-perfect life as the captain of the cheerleading squad who is leading her team to National Championship victory. Her world is turned upside down when she is transferred to Jackson High, without her friends and without a cheerleading team. Being the resourceful, determined leader she is, she quickly manages to turn the Jackson High dance squad into a fierce competitor at the National Championship. Her biggest lesson in this play is not winning at all costs, but instead how to support and care for your friends (old and new) so that everyone wins.

“Brave” by Sara Bareilles


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“I’m Not Afraid of Anything” from Songs for a New World


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Audition song suggestions for the character Danielle (mezzo)


Danielle is the head of the Jackson High dance team, who is reluctant to trust people like Campbell who obviously come from a place of privilege and opportunity. She is hard-working, undeterred, and cautious. Over time, Campbell earns Danielle’s trust, and the two join forces to take Jackson’s first cheerleading squad to the National Championship.

“Fabulous, Baby!” from Sister Act


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“Hot Stuff” from Summer: The Donna Summer Musical 

 


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Audition song suggestions for the character Nautica (alto) 


Nautica is a member of the Jackson dance team and a friend of Danielle’s. Her skills in dance far outshine her academic gifts, and she will always speak her mind.

“It Won’t Be Long Now” from In the Heights


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“Nothing” from A Chorus Line


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Audition song suggestions for the character Randall (tenor)


Friends with Danielle and Nautica, La Cienega is also on the dance team at Jackson High. She speaks her mind and although it is sometimes harsh, she is always honest. She is a loyal friend and emanates self-love and acceptance. To be played by a transgender actor.

“When You’re Home” from In the Heights


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“You Shine” from Carrie


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Audition song suggestions for the character La Cienega (alto) 


Mr. Harry MacAfee is the eccentric and excitable lense through which we see all the disruption Conrad Birdie’s arrival causes. As Kim’s father, he must navigate running a smooth household while Kim finds fame as the lucky teen who gets to kiss Conrad and consequently seeks independence. He and his wife Doris go from comically frustrated to cartoonishly exuberant when they realize they will get to go on The Ed Sullivan Show.

“Brand New You” from 13 the Musical


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“The Sex is in the Heel” from Kinky Boots


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Audition song suggestions for the character Eva (soprano) 


Campbell’s neighbor, and the newest member of the Truman High cheer team. At first glance, Eva is a freshman sponge, full of admiration and ready to soak up the glory of cheer like she has dreamed of since she was a girl. We later find out that in order to reach her full potential, she uses beguiling and harmful tactics to climb the ladder of success on the team.

“When Will My Life Begin” from Tangled


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“Fearless” from Mean Girls


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Audition song suggestions for the character Bridget (soprano)


Bridget is transferred from Truman to Jackson just like Campbell, but makes a very different transition. The students at Jackson High are far more accepting and treasure her positive attitude, her size, and her dance skills, all of which were objects of criticism at Truman. She blossoms in this new setting, and even finds a romance in Twig, a student at Jackson.

“Ready to Be Loved” from Edges


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“A Guy That I’d Kinda Be Into” from Be More Chill


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Audition song suggestions for the Ensemble Characters (all vocal types)


Featured roles like Cameron, Steven, Skylar, Kylar, and Twig, as well as ensemble members playing high school students, dance team members, and an announcer.

Audition song suggestions for a Soprano:


“The World According to Chris” from Carrie

 


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“Seriously, You Guys Suck” from Wet Hot American Summer


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Audition song suggestions for a Mezzo:


“Annie’s Party” from Fugitive Songs

 


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“On My Way” from Violet


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Audition song suggestions for an Alto:


“Sexy” from Mean Girls


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“Candy Store” from Heathers


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Audition song suggestions for a Tenor:


“For Forever” from Dear Evan Hansen


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“Take What You Got” from Kinky Boots


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Audition song suggestions for a Baritone:


“Freeze Your Brain” from Heathers


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“More Than Survive” from Be More Chill


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Listen to a Spotify playlist of our audition songs suggestions here:

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Leryn Turlington is a Chicago-based actor, vocalist, and teaching artist who has performed on stages such as Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Paramount Theatre, Marriott Theatre, and more. She is the co-founder of the jazz group Treble on the L, a member of Actor’s Equity, and proud Florida State graduate. @lerynrene