Audition Songs for Bright Star the Musical by Character

Written by: Jocelyn Bertram

April 2, 2020

“Whoa, Mama!” Are you struggling with selecting the perfect song for your upcoming audition for Bright StarLet us get you started with the suggestions below. Break a leg!

Audition for Alice Murphy (Mezzo/Belter)


At 16: adventurous and untamed, searching for the world beyond her small town.

At 36: professional and intelligent, reserved due to secrets in her past.

“Shine Like The Sun” from Nine to Five



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“Everything Changes” from Waitress


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Audition for Billy Crane (Tenor)


Aspiring author returning from World War II, optimistic, naive, charming.

“You Matter to Me” from Waitress


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“Moving Too Fast” from The Last Five Years



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Audition for Margo Crawford (Soprano)


Billy’s childhood sweetheart, kind and supportive.

“A Part of That” from The Last Five Years


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“Mary’s Song (Oh My, My, My)” by Taylor Swift


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Audition for Jimmy Ray Dobbs (Tenor)


At 18: A bit of a rebel, fighting against standards set by his parents. Charming and passionate.

At 38: The rebellious teen is still there, but now carries a strong sense of responsibility. 

“It All Fades Away” from The Bridges of Madison County



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“Run Away With Me” from The Mad Ones


Audition for Lucy Grant (Soprano)


Ambitious ‘1940’s Career Woman’. Bold, witty, and intelligent.

“Change It” from Nine to Five 



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“Another Life” from The Bridges of Madison County


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Audition for Mamma Murphy (Mezzo-Soprano)


Alice’s mother. Hardworking, warm and nurturing.

“Lay Down Your Head” from Violet


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“I Miss The Mountains” from Next to Normal 


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Audition for Daddy Murphy (Baritone)


Alice’s father. Proud farmer, devoutly religious and very strict.

“That’s What I Could Do” from Violet


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“Something From A Dream” From The Bridges of Madison County


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Audition for Mayor Josiah Dobbs (Baritone)


Jimmy Ray’s father. Mayor of Zebulon. Distinguished upperclassman who wants the best for his son by whatever means necessary. 

“I’ll Never Pass This Way Again” from Civil War


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“Gonna Be Another Hot Day” from 110 In The Shade


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Audition for Ensemble (all vocal types)


Ensemble roles with extreme range and skill to fill the environment with various relatives, maids, and townspeople of all social classes. May also understudy leading and supporting roles.

Soprano:

“Dyin’ Ain’t So Bad” from Bonnie and Clyde


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“Mine” by Taylor Swift


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Mezzo-Soprano:

“Get Out And Stay Out” from Nine to Five


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“On My Way” from Violet


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Alto:

“Jolene” by Dolly Parton


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“Nothin’ Up” from The Robber Bridegroom

Tenor:

“Temporarily Lost” from The Bridges of Madison County


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“Let Love Grow” from Nine to Five


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Baritone:

“Mamma Says” from Footloose

“Gold” from Once


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Jocelyn is a musical theatre performer based in Toronto, Ontario. When she is not onstage, she enjoys teaching, writing, and creating.