The Best Audition Songs for A Killer Party – By Character

If you’re looking for audition songs for A Killer Party, it’s best to choose an upbeat or pop/rock song from contemporary musical theatre repertoire that matches the show’s tone and suits your vocal type. Be sure to check your audition notice for any specific song 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 by a musical theatre professional to ensure fit and audition readiness.

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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.

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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 about A Killer Party.

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Step 3: Pick an Audition Song

Next, based on your personality and vocal type, decide whether you’d like to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Just keep in mind that if you audition for a specific character, you still might not be chosen for that particular role.

There’s usually a spot on the audition form asking if you are open to being in the ensemble or accepting a different role. I would suggest ticking that box and taking whatever you are offered. Every role is important, and you will earn valuable experience in a show.

And on that same note, even if you audition for the ensemble (rather than a specific character), there’s always a chance of being cast in a leading or supporting role!

To summarize, keep an open mind and try not to take the process too seriously. When you’re ready, decide which character you’d like to audition for. And finally, choose a suitable song from the list below!

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Cameron Mitchelljohn

“God, I Hate Shakespeare” – Something Rotten!

“Jeff Sums It Up” – Tootsie

“Soul of a Man” – Kinky Boots

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Clarke Staples

“Gotta Get Out” – Ordinary Days

“Unstoppable” – Tootsie

“Whaddya Do” – Tootsie

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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

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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

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Joan McArthur

“Friki-Friki” – Honeymoon in Vegas

“Independently Owned” – Shucked

“Waiting” – The Addams Family

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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

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Lily Wright

“I Can’t Go Back” – Pretty Woman

“I’m Alive” – Tootsie

“Second Hand White Baby Grand” – Smash

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Shea Crescendo

“All About That Bass” – Meghan Trainor [2010s/non-theatre]

“Brand New Me” – Alicia Keys [2010s/non-theatre]

“Pawn It All” – Hell’s Kitchen

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Varther / Arthur McArthur

“Boundaries” – A Strange Loop

“Hold Me In Your Heart” – Kinky Boots

“They Don’t Make Glass Slippers” – Soho Cinders

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Vivika Orsonwelles

“Heart of Stone” – Six

“On and On and On” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore

“On the Edge” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore

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Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for A Killer Party:

• “Fun House Mirror” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝

• “Queer Theory” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝

• “Some People Are Bizarre” in Magnificent Monologues for Teens➝

• “The Bold, the Young, and the Murdered” in Audition Monologues for Young Men➝

• “The Dead Deportee” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝

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Final Step: Audition Prep

Once you’ve chosen your song, it’s time to start preparing! Grab your FREE Audition Prep Checklist and Stamp Cards to stay organized and motivated for your upcoming auditions!

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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! The following is more intended to be used for character research purposes.

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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

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Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!

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Which of these audition songs for A Killer Party did you choose?

And what role are you auditioning for? We would love to hear all about it in the comments! And in the meantime, you can check out our database of best audition songs for other musicals.

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