Surefire way to completely blow a vocal audition is to learn that "perfect audition song" two days before the audition.... C'mon, people, seriously....
If the audition is about getting all the right words in the right order or hitting the high note or not falling over, then have at it. Good luck. Working performers - most of 'em, anyway - know better. There's no reason for them to compete with people who "just learned a song." Working performers are there to audition against other working performers who show up just as well prepared. So "Let the battle begin!"
At minimum, you should have five songs in your backpocket that you know inside out, upside down and can use for virtually anything (unless it's Gilbert & Sullivan - that's kind of specific).
The five songs should represent the length and breadth of roles you can play in musical theatre; whether character or leading man, character or leading lady. If you're a kid, have five songs that were sung by kids in shows. Be honest about your age and type, then start hunting down uptempo songs that are positive, exciting, and full of energy. Don't pick uptempo songs that are angry or negative or explain what a loser you are. We're trying to put together a hit show. We really don't want to hire angry, negative losers.
In other words, sing material that says "I can!" not "I can't!"
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