The Best Audition Songs for Bat Boy – by Character
Do you have an upcoming audition for Bat Boy? Well unless you have specifically been asked to sing a song from the show that you’re auditioning for, it’s generally best not to. That said, you should still show off similar vocals and personality. So here’s our list of audition songs for Bat Boy, broken down by character.
Bat Boy premiered in the late 1990s. Because of that, most of the songs below are also from the 1990s-early 2010s. In addition, there is a dark and/or humorous vibe to many of the following in order to match the style of the show.
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Step 1: Read your audition details
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: Get to know the show
In casting calls, they often ask for you to be “familiar with the show”. And even if it’s not requested, it’s generally assumed. One way to do this is to read through the synopsis or libretto for Bat Boy➝ while listening to the Bat Boy cast album➝.
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. And when you’re ready, choose the song that you feel most comfortable with from the list below.
Bat Boy
“Heaven’s Light” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“Made of Stone” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“Why Does She Love Me?” – Love Never Dies
“You Tore My Heart Out” – The Toxic Avenger
Meredith Parker
“Days and Days” – Fun Home
“Just a Housewife” – Working
“Holding to the Ground” – Falsettos
“Woman” – The Pirate Queen
Shelley Parker
“Easy to Say” – Zombie Prom
“Pulled” – The Addams Family
“Safer” – First Date
“Why Not Me?” – Carrie
Thomas Parker (Dr. Parker)
“No Moon” – Titanic
“She Was There” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
“Sibella” – A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
“This Is the Moment” – Jekyll & Hyde
Ensemble (Altos)
“All Grown Up” – Bare
“I Dreamed a Dance” – Next to Normal
“Lifeboat” – Heathers
Ensemble (Baritones)
“I’ll Begin Again” – Scrooge!
“It Must Be Believed to Be Seen” – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
“Look at the Sky” – Urinetown
Ensemble (Basses)
“If I Can’t Love Her (Reprise)” – Beauty and the Beast
“Please Send Me Someone” – Young Frankenstein
“Where’s the Girl?” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
Ensemble (Contras)
“Evil Is Hot” – The Toxic Avenger
“Someday” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“Thank God She’s Blind” – The Toxic Avenger
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Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“Choose Me, Oprah!” – The Toxic Avenger
“Home” – Beetlejuice
“If The World Should End” – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Before the Summer Ends” – Dracula
“Dreamer in Disguise” – Carrie
“The Moon and Me” – The Addams Family
Step 4: Select a monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Bat Boy:
• “Fun House Mirror” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝
• “I Want You to Meet Harvey➝” from Harvey➝ (Elwood)
• “MacKenzie #1” in Audition Arsenal for Men in Their 20s➝
• “Shadow” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
• “Spirit” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
Final Step: Prepare for your audition
After collecting your materials and getting familiar with the show, it’s time to move forward with the actual preparation. If you’re in need of some guidance on this step, you can always go through this FREE audition prep checklist!
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Bat Boy Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Bat Boy 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.
Act 1:
“Hold Me, Bat Boy” – Company
“Christian Charity” – Sheriff, Shelley, Meredith
“Ugly Boy” – Shelley, Meredith
“Whatcha Wanna Do?” – Rick, Shelley
“A Home for You” – Meredith, Bat Boy
“Another Dead Cow” – Bud, Ned, Roy, Lorraine, Maggie
“Dance With Me, Darling” – Parker, Meredith, Ensemble
“Mrs. Taylor’s Lullaby” – Mrs. Taylor, Ruthie, Rick, Ron
“Show You a Thing or Two” – Meredith, Bat Boy, Shelley, Parker
“Christian Charity (Reprise)” – Sheriff, Parker, Ned, Bud, Lorraine, Maggie, Ensemble
“A Home for You (Reprise)” – Bat Boy, Parker
“Comfort and Joy” – Parker, Meredith, Shelley, Bat Boy, Ensemble
Act 2:
“A Joyful Noise” – Hightower, Ned, Bud, Maggie, Lorraine, Ensemble
“Let Me Walk Among You” – Bat Boy
“A Joyful Noise (Reprise)” – Hightower, Bat Boy, Ensemble
“Three Bedroom House” – Meredith, Shelley
“Children, Children” – Pan, Ensemble
“Inside Your Heart” – Shelley, Bat Boy
“Apology to a Cow” – Bat Boy
“Finale: I Imagine You’re Upset” – Bat Boy, Shelley, Meredith, Parker, Ensemble
“Hold Me, Bat Boy (Reprise)” – Shelley, Meredith, Parker, Company
Which of these audition songs for Bat Boy 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.
Need extra help? Just go through this free audition prep checklist!
Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip, author of The Thespian’s Bucket List, and creator of The Cast Album List. She holds a BA in theatre, a TESOL drama certificate, and has worked and interned with Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.