The Best Audition Songs for Heathers – By Character

When considering audition songs for Heathers, it’s fitting to choose a 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 Heathers premiered in 2010, 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.

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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.

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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 more about Heathers.

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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 whether to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Whatever 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.

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Audition Songs for Heathers

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Heather Chandler

“Opportunity” – 13

“Someone Gets Hurt” – Mean Girls

“The Mad Hatter” – Wonderland

“World Burn” – Mean Girls

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Heather Duke

“Change the World” – Lysistrata Jones

“I Didn’t Plan It” – Waitress

“Isn’t It a Trial?” – Alice by Heart

“What You Got” – Freaky Friday

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Heather McNamara

“A Quiet Night At Home” – Bare

“All Grown Up” – Bare

“If The World Should End” – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark

“One Perfect Moment” – Bring It On

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Jason “J.D.” Dean

“Aftershocks” – Next to Normal

“I’m Alive” – Next to Normal

“Raise a Little Hell” – Bonnie & Clyde

“There’s a World” – Next to Normal

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Kurt Kelly & Ram Sweeney

“Caralee” – 35mm: A Musical Exhibition

“Lay Low” – Lysistrata Jones

“The Squip Song” – Be More Chill

“Women and Sandwiches” – Freaky Friday

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Martha Dunnstock

“A Way Back to Then” – [title of show]

“Lost in the Brass” – Band Geeks

“Pretty Funny” – Dogfight

“What It Means to Be a Friend” – 13

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Ms. Fleming

“I’m Alive” – Tootsie

“Didn’t I See This Movie?” – Next to Normal

“I Miss the Mountains” – Next to Normal

“The Lady’s Improving” – The Prom

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Ram’s Dad & Kurt’s Dad

“Be the Hero” – Big Fish

“Fight the Dragons” – Big Fish

“The Pants Song” – Be More Chill

“Vows” – Freaky Friday

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Veronica Sawyer

“Everything Else” – Next to Normal

“I’d Rather Be Me” – Mean Girls

“Safer” – First Date

“Superboy and the Invisible Girl” – Next to Normal

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Ensemble (Altos)

“Invisible” – Beetlejuice

“Parents Lie” – Freaky Friday

“Predator” – Jagged Little Pill

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Ensemble (Baritones/Basses)

“Hold On” – Lysistrata Jones

“Loser Geek Whatever” – Be More Chill

“Michael in the Bathroom” – Be More Chill

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Ensemble (Contras)

“It Means Beautiful” – Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

“Just Breathe” – The Prom

“Portrait of a Girl” – Bare

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Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)

“Home” – Beetlejuice

“Killer Instinct” – Bring It On

“Requiem” – Dear Evan Hansen

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Ensemble (Tenors)

“Enjoy the Trip” – Bring It On

“The Wall in My Head” – Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

“When She Smiles” – Lysistrata Jones

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Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Heathers:

• “Antimatter” from Punk Rock

• “Basketball” from The Tall Girls

• “Hi God” from The Winter Guard Play

• “My Memories” from She Kills Monsters

• “Since November” from John Proctor Is the Villain

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Heathers Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Heathers, 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.

* That said, if you’ve specifically been asked to sing a song from the show, you can find the sheet music for the best possible audition songs below.

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Act 1:

“Beautiful” – Veronica, Chandler, McNamara, Duke, Kurt, Ram, Martha, Ms. Fleming, Ensemble

“Candy Store” – Chandler, McNamara, Duke

“Fight for Me” – Veronica, Ensemble

“Freeze Your Brain” – J.D.

“Big Fun” – Ram, Kurt, Veronica, Chandler, McNamara, Duke, Ensemble

“Dead Girl Walking” – Veronica, J.D.

“The Me Inside of Me” – Chandler, Veronica, J.D., Ms. Fleming, Ensemble

“You’re Welcome” – Ram, Kurt, Veronica

“Our Love is God” – J.D., Veronica, Ram, Kurt, Company

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Act 2:

“Prom or Hell?” – Veronica

“My Dead Gay Son” – Ram’s Dad, Kurt’s Dad, Ensemble

“Seventeen” – Veronica, J.D.

“Shine a Light” – Ms. Fleming, Ensemble

“Lifeboat” – McNamara

“Shine a Light (Reprise)” – Duke, Ensemble

“I Say No” – Veronica, Ensemble

“Hey Yo, Westerburg” – McNamara, Ensemble

“Kindergarten Boyfriend” – Martha

“Yo Girl” – Chandler, Ram, Kurt, Veronica

“Meant to Be Yours” – J.D., Ensemble

“Dead Girl Walking (Reprise)” – Veronica, J.D., Ms. Fleming, Ensemble

“I Am Damaged” – J.D., Veronica

“Seventeen (Reprise)” – Veronica, Martha, Company

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