Audition Songs for Evil Dead – By Character
Last Updated: January, 2026
When considering audition songs for Evil Dead, it’s fitting to choose a comedic or character-driven 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 Evil Dead premiered in 2003, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1980s 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 upbeat, 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 Evil Dead.
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 range, decide whether you’d prefer to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Even if you audition for a specific role, stay open to other casting possibilities.
When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and comfort level.
The Audition Songs
Annie
“I Am Playing Me” – [title of show]
“It’s a Woman’s World” – The Full Monty
“Right in Front of Your Eyes” – The Wedding Singer
“Saturday Night In The City” – The Wedding Singer
Ash
“Dentist!” – Little Shop of Horrors
“Run, Freedom, Run!” – Urinetown
“The Man I Used to Be” – The Count of Monte Cristo
“This Is Not an Exit” – American Psycho
Cheryl
“A Girl Before” – American Psycho
“All Grown Up” – Bare
“If The World Should End” – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
“Lifeboat” – Heathers
Ed
“Grow for Me” – Little Shop of Horrors
“Last One Picked” – Whoop-Dee-Doo!
“Lucky” – Lucky Stiff
“Purpose” – Avenue Q
Jake
“Build a Wall” – Shrek
“Guv’ment” – Big River
“Mama Says” – Footloose
“Never Ever Getting Rid of Me” – Waitress
Linda
“A Note From Linda” – The Wedding Singer
“Choose Me, Oprah!” – The Toxic Avenger
“Die Vampire, Die!” – [title of show]
“This Is My Life” – Pretty Woman
Scott
“I’m Not That Guy” – Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
“Lay Low” – Lysistrata Jones
“Man” – The Full Monty
“Thank God She’s Blind” – The Toxic Avenger
Shelly
“Carrie” – Carrie
“My Big French Boyfriend” – The Toxic Avenger
“Opportunity” – 13
“What You Got” – Freaky Friday
Ensemble (Altos)
“Evil” – The Witches of Eastwick
“Evil Is Hot” – The Toxic Avenger
“World Burn” – Mean Girls
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Don’t Be the Bunny” – Urinetown
“Look At the Sky” – Urinetown
“Midnight Radio” – Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Ensemble (Basses)
“Night Will Come” – Groundhog Day
“Suppertime” – Little Shop of Horrors
“Wicked Little Town” – Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Ensemble (Contras)
“Bouncing Off the Walls” – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
“Rise Above 1” – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
“Turn Off the Dark” – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“It’s a Privilege to Pee” – Urinetown
“Out Here On My Own” – Fame
“Saturday Alone” – Calvin Berger
Ensemble (Tenors)
“The Moon and Me” – The Addams Family
“The Whole ‘Being Dead’ Thing” – Beetlejuice
“You Tore My Heart Out” – The Toxic Avenger
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Evil Dead:
• “MacKenzie #1” in Audition Arsenal for Men in Their 20s➝
• “Mayor of the 85th Floor (Detroit)” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Mayor of the 85th Floor (San Diego)” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Office Hour” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “The Dead Deportee” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝
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!
Evil Dead Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Evil Dead, 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:
“Cabin in the Woods” – Ash, Linda, Scott, Shelly, Cheryl
“Housewares Employee” – Ash, Linda
“It Won’t Let Us Leave” – Cheryl
“Look Who’s Evil Now” – Cheryl, Shelly
“What the F*** Was That?” – Scott, Ash
“Join Us” – Cheryl, Moose, Ensemble
“Good Old Reliable Jake” – Jake, Annie
“Housewares Employee (Reprise)” – Ash, Linda
“I’m Not a Killer” – Ash
Act 2:
“I’m Not a Killer (Reprise)” – Ash
“Bit-Part Demon” – Ed
“All the Men in My Life” – Annie, Ash, Jake
“Ode to an Accidental Stabbing” – Jake, Annie
“Do the Necronomicon” – Scott, Cheryl, Linda, Ed, Jake, Ensemble
“It’s Time” – Ash, Company
“We Will Never Die” – Demons
“Blew That B*tch Away” – Company
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!
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.
