Your Moment Starts Here.
Auditions are held at various times during the year depending on the needs of each production. Auditions are usually in a group-style format and by appointment only. Please note that auditions are closed to parents and family members. Only auditionees are permitted in the space.
Unless otherwise specified, those auditioning should prepare 16-32 bars of an appropriate song in the style of the show that showcases your full vocal range. Bring accompaniment recorded without vocals or sheet music to your audition. Do not plan to sing a capella.
Bring the completed audition form to auditions and come prepared to dance.
AUDITION NOTICE
Casting students ages 10-18
Performance Dates:
October 23 - November 1, 2026
Tentative Rehearsal Schedule:
August 24, 2026 - October 22, 2026
Mondays - Thursdays 6:00-9:00
Saturdays 9:00-12:00
*Not all cast members will be called to every rehearsal.
Director Ashley Bugg Brown
Music Director Tammy Holt
Choreographer Jennifer Douglas
Audition Dates:
Saturday, August 15, 2026
9:00 – 12:00 | 2:00 – 5:00
Callbacks, by invitation only:
Monday, August 17, 2026
6:00 – 9:00
Audition Information
Prepare 16 bars of a song in the style of the show. Songs from the show are strongly encouraged.
Please bring an accompaniment track without vocals or sheet music. A link to a karaoke track is also acceptable.
There will be a dance call following vocal auditions. Please bring appropriate attire for movement.
Auditions will be at New Day Children's Theatre
454 W. Poplar Ave., Suite 210, Collierville, TN 38017
Performances will be at the Harrell Theatre:
440 W. Powell Rd, Collierville, TN 38017
Auditioning for
the first time?
Try some of the suggested songs or others like them. These are just ideas of the type of songs the panel will want to hear you sing.
IF required vocal cuts are not provided, any musical theatre song that showcases your vocal range is appropriate. The latest pop songs and current hits are NOT recommended for audition pieces.
Audition Tips
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Smile!
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Introduce yourself and tell the panel what you are singing.
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Be polite.
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Stand proud and sing loud.
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Enunciate.
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Memorize your song.
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Give it your best shot.
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Be on time.
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Be yourself.
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Have fun!
Song Suggestions
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Castle on a Cloud- Les Misèrables
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Comedy Tonight – A Funny Thing Happened…..
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Consider Yourself – Oliver
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Cruella de Vil – 101 Dalmatians
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Do-Re-Mi – Sound of Music
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Ev’rybody Wants to Be a Cat – Aristocats
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Gary, Indiana – The Music Man
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Get me to the Church on Time – My Fair Lady
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Goodnight My Someone – The Music Man
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I Don’t Need Anything but You – Annie
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I Got the Sun in the Morning – Annie Get Your Gun
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I’d do Anything – Oliver
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If I Only had a Brain/Heart/Nerve – Wizard of Oz
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It’s the Hard Knock Life – Annie
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Luck Be a Lady – Guys & Dolls
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Maybe – Annie
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My Favorite Things – Sound of Music
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Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’ – Oklahoma
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Over the Rainbow – Wizard of Oz
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Put on a Happy Face – Bye Bye Birdie
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The Candy Man – Willy Wonka
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The Work Song- Cinderella
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Under the Sea – Little Mermaid
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We’re Off to See the Wizard – Wizard of Oz
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When You Wish upon a Star – Pinocchio
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Yankee Doodle
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You’ve Got a Friend in Me – Toy Story
NOT INTO PERFORMING? JOIN OUR CREW.
The stage is only part of the magic. New Day's productions rely on students working behind the scenes building sets, running lights and sound, managing props, and helping backstage during shows.
No audition required, just a willingness to learn and be part of the team.
Interested in joining the crew for our next production?
Reach out to info@newdaytheatre.org