Audition Songs for Bat Boy – By Character
When considering audition songs for Bat Boy, it’s fitting to choose a dark or comedic song from 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 Bat Boy premiered in 1997, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1990s and 2010s. 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.
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 Bat Boy.
Step 3: Pick an Audition Song
Based on your personality and vocal type, decide whether you’d like to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Just know that if you audition for a specific character, you still might not be chosen for that particular role.
Be sure to indicate that you’re open to the ensemble or other roles. You’ll gain valuable experience no matter where you’re placed. And remember, even if you audition for the ensemble, you could still be cast in a leading or supporting role.
To summarize, keep an open mind and have fun with this! And when you’re ready, choose the song that you feel most comfortable with from the list below.
The Audition Songs
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
“Evil Is Hot” – The Toxic Avenger
“If The World Should End” – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
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)
“I Dreamed a Dance” – Next to Normal
“Playing Nancy” – Groundhog Day
“Someday” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“Choose Me, Oprah!” – The Toxic Avenger
“Dead Mom” – Beetlejuice
“Home” – Beetlejuice
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: 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!
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
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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.
