The Best Audition Songs for A Killer Party – By Character
When considering audition songs for A Killer Party, it’s fitting to choose an upbeat or pop/rock song from contemporary musical theatre repertoire that aligns with the tone of the show and suits your vocal type. Always refer to the audition notice for specific guidelines.
Because A Killer Party premiered in 2020, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 2000s and 2020s. Each one has been carefully hand-picked and reviewed to ensure it matches the show’s style.
Step 1: Review Audition Info
Please read your audition details carefully, as they sometimes specify the type of song they’d like to hear (a ballad, something comedic, etc.). Make sure to select a song that’s appropriate for your specific casting call.
Step 2: Study the Show
Before auditioning, you should get familiar with the show, and listening to the cast album is a great way to do that. Here’s where you can learn more about A Killer Party.
Step 3: Pick an Audition Song
Before choosing a song, find your voice type and range using the Vocal Guide.
Based on your personality and vocal type, decide which character you’d like to audition for. Whoever you choose, try to stay open to other casting possibilities.
When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and style.
Audition Songs for A Killer Party
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Cameron Mitchelljohn
“God, I Hate Shakespeare” – Something Rotten!
“Jeff Sums It Up” – Tootsie
“Soul of a Man” – Kinky Boots
Clarke Staples
“Gotta Get Out” – Ordinary Days
“Unstoppable” – Tootsie
“Whaddya Do” – Tootsie
George Murderer
“Lay Low” – Lysistrata Jones
“When I Climb to the Top of Mount Rock” – School of Rock
“When I Go” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore
Jeremy Jordan
“For Her” – The Great Gatsby
“I’m Not Falling for That” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore
“Past is Catching Up to Me” – The Great Gatsby
Joan McArthur
“Friki-Friki” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“Independently Owned” – Shucked
“Waiting” – The Addams Family
Justine Case / Detective Case
“Maybe It Starts With Me” – Mr. Saturday Night
“There’s a Chance” – Mr. Saturday Night
“Words, Words, Words” – The Witches of Eastwick
Lily Wright
“I Can’t Go Back” – Pretty Woman
“I’m Alive” – Tootsie
“Second Hand White Baby Grand” – Smash
Shea Crescendo
“All About That Bass” – Meghan Trainor (Non-Theatre)
“Brand New Me” – Alicia Keys (Non-Theatre)
“Pawn It All” – Hell’s Kitchen
Varther / Arthur McArthur
“Boundaries” – A Strange Loop
“Hold Me In Your Heart” – Kinky Boots
“They Don’t Make Glass Slippers” – Soho Cinders
Vivika Orsonwelles
“Heart of Stone” – Six
“On and On and On” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore
“On the Edge” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for A Killer Party:
• “A Startling Discovery” from Bat Boy
• “Camden Town” from A Sherlock Carol
• “Drama and Mystery” from The Woman in Black
• “On Tiptoe” from Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville
• “The Formula” from Black Coffee
Step 5: Get Your Free Audition Prep Tools
Choosing the right song is just the beginning! Strong preparation helps you walk into the room with confidence and ready to show what you can do.
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A Killer Party Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in A Killer Party, along with which characters sing in each of them. Unless you have been asked to, do not choose from the below songs for your audition! This is more intended to be used for character research purposes.
Act I:
“Sleuth in Duluth” – Justine Case
“A Killer Party” – Varthur, Ensemble
“Today’s Detective” – Justine
“Stuck” – Ensemble
“Boom! Shout! The Lights Went Out!” – Clarke Staples, Justine
“Circus on the Sea” – Shea
“Breathe” – Cameron
“Songus Interruptus” – Lily, Vivika
“Live Out Loud” – Joan
“Boom! Shout! Reprise!” – Justine
“Wait for My Cue” – Vivika
“Never Miss My Mark” – Vivika, George
“I Did It for You” – George, Vivika
“Big Cat” – Jeremy, Cameron
“Hands Out!” – Justine, Lily, Ensemble
“Shipload of Fools” – Shea
“Process of Elimination” – Justine
“A Killer Party (Reprise)” – Arthur
“Sleuth in Duluth (Reprise)” – Justine / Justine
Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip and the author of The Thespian’s Bucket List. She is also the creator of The Cast Album List. Her background includes a BA in Theatre, a TESOL Drama certificate, and professional experience in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
