Top 10 Character-y Male Audition Cuts
Written by Andrea Canny
March 6, 2017
Hey, guys! Are you looking for a piece with character to blow them away at your audition? We’ve got 10 character-y audition cuts from our collection that are perfect for you!
“What’s Up Duloc?” from Shrek
Farquaad expresses his narcissistic love for his kingdom, accompanied by his cheerful Duloc Dancers.
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“I Am Aldolpho” from The Drowsy Chaperone
The Chaperone pretends to be Janet and Aldolpho tries to seduce the willing Chaperone.
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“Telly” from Matilda
Mr. Wormwood sings a song about the joys of watching television programs and how much better they are than books.
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“The Hammer” from Matilda
Miss Trunchbull hates children and insists that they must be treated with nothing but rules, punishment, discipline, and cardio.
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“The Smell of Rebellion” from Matilda
Miss Trunchbull forces Miss Honey’s class to go through a grueling physical education lesson to try to find anyone plotting against her.
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“Never Ever Getting Rid Of Me” from Waitress
Dawn begs Ogie to leave her alone, but he refuses. He’s insistent on getting to know her and to be her friend.
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“Buddy’s Blues” from Follies
Buddy sings about his blues of having relationship woes. A strong character piece.
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“Here For You” from 9 to 5
What a fun ‘bad guy’ character to play! Show your playful nature with this great solo.
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“It Ain’t Necessarily So” from Porgy and Bess
Sportin’ Life presents everyone with his cynical views on the Bible.
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“Don’t Let Me Go” from Shrek
Donkey insists on joining Shrek on his journey to Duloc, and will not leave him alone.
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