“Slipping Through My Fingers” from Mamma Mia

Audition song suggestions for the character Ellie (mezzo)

Ellie is the teenage daughter of Katherine and older sister to Fletcher. Since her father died five years ago, Katherine has had trouble reaching her. Ellie skips class, refuses to tidy her appearance, and often acts unkind or sarcastic towards her family. Tensions rise the closer it gets to her mother’s wedding to Mike, whom she is reluctant to accept. Ellie and her mother mysteriously switch bodies just in time for the school’s Annual Scavenger Hunt, hosted by her crush, Adam. While her mother goes in her place in Ellie’s body, Ellie (in Katherine’s body) learns how much her mother does for her on a daily basis, and also learns to accept Mike and give her little brother more credit. This actor has the opportunity to show great maturity, embodying a mother’s wisdom in a teenage body. 

“Safer” from First Date

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

Audition song suggestions for the character Fletcher (tenor) 

Fletcher is Ellie’s 10-year-old brother who is optimistic, creative, and light-hearted. He loves puppets, loves his sister, and is excited to get a new stepdad since he has few memories of his father who died five years ago. When Ellie, in his mother’s body, tells him some harsh realities through the lens of grief, Fletcher is hurt and considers running away. Adam, Ellie’s high school crush, has a heart-to-heart with Fletcher and convinces him to stick it out, which he does because he loves his mother and sister more than anything.

“Alone in the Universe” from Seussical

“Proud of Your Boy” from Aladdin

Audition song suggestions for the character Mike Riley (baritone) 

Mike is a contractor who fell in love with Katherine the first day they met. He understands the loss each of the Blakes have felt and he approaches them with the utmost patience and kindness. Fletcher and Katherine can’t wait to make him a part of the family, but he knows it will take Ellie some time to come around. He will do whatever it takes to provide this little family with all the love and acceptance they deserve.

“Marry Me A Little” from Company 

“A Light in the Dark” from Next to Normal 

Audition song suggestions for the character Adam (tenor) 

Adam is the official Listmaster for Grover Cleveland High School’s Annual Scavenger Hunt, and also the object of Ellie’s affection. He is incredibly chill, suave, and respectful to his peers and to the traditions he upholds as Listmaster. When Fletcher considers running away, it is Adam who sits down and gives him the time and consideration that his mother and sister haven’t been able to offer him (since they, you know, unexpectedly swapped bodies).

“Enjoy the Trip” from Bring It On: The Musical 

“Two-Player Game” from Be More Chill 

Audition song suggestions for the character Torrey (mezzo) 

Torrey is the meticulous and hard-working assistant to Katherine and her one-woman catering company. Her workload increases to an absurd amount as the wedding creeps closer, and when Katherine and Ellie switch bodies, she reaches a boiling point. Feeling unappreciated, confused, and slightly abused, Torrey surrenders the chaos and quits her job. She later becomes a couple’s counselor.

“Killer Instinct” from Bring It On: The Musical 

“Lifeboat” from Heathers

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

A small ensemble to play students, teachers, and others in the town. 

Audition song suggestions for a Soprano:

“One Perfect Moment” from Bring It On: The Musical 

“Little Miss Perfect” from Write Out Loud

Audition song suggestions for a Mezzo:

“Fearless” from Mean Girls

“Let’s Play a Love Scene” from FAME

Audition song suggestions for an Alto:

“A Night We’ll Never Forget” from Carrie

“Lost in the Brass” from Band Geeks

Audition song suggestions for a Tenor:

“I’m Alive” from Next to Normal

“Mama Says” from Footloose

Audition song suggestions for a Baritone:

“Those Magic Changes” from Grease

“Freeze Your Brain” from Heathers