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 Star? Let 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
Audition for Billy Crane (Tenor)
Aspiring author returning from World War II, optimistic, naive, charming.
“You Matter to Me” from Waitress
Audition for Margo Crawford (Soprano)
Billy’s childhood sweetheart, kind and supportive.
“A Part of That” from The Last Five Years
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
“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
Audition for Mamma Murphy (Mezzo-Soprano)
Alice’s mother. Hardworking, warm and nurturing.
“Lay Down Your Head” from Violet
Audition for Daddy Murphy (Baritone)
Alice’s father. Proud farmer, devoutly religious and very strict.
“That’s What I Could Do” from Violet
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
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
“Nothin’ Up” from The Robber Bridegroom
Baritone:
“Mamma Says” from Footloose
“Gold” from Once
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