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 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 Heathers.
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
Heather Chandler
“Opportunity” – 13
“Someone Gets Hurt” – Mean Girls
“The Mad Hatter” – Wonderland
“World Burn” – Mean Girls
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
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
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
Kurt Kelly & Ram Sweeney
“Caralee” – 35mm: A Musical Exhibition
“Lay Low” – Lysistrata Jones
“The Squip Song” – Be More Chill
“Women and Sandwiches” – Freaky Friday
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
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
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
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
Ensemble (Altos)
“Invisible” – Beetlejuice
“Parents Lie” – Freaky Friday
“Predator” – Jagged Little Pill
Ensemble (Baritones/Basses)
“Hold On” – Lysistrata Jones
“Loser Geek Whatever” – Be More Chill
“Michael in the Bathroom” – Be More Chill
Ensemble (Contras)
“It Means Beautiful” – Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
“Just Breathe” – The Prom
“Portrait of a Girl” – Bare
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“Home” – Beetlejuice
“Killer Instinct” – Bring It On
“Requiem” – Dear Evan Hansen
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Enjoy the Trip” – Bring It On
“The Wall in My Head” – Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
“When She Smiles” – Lysistrata Jones
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Heathers:
• “Birth on a Hard Shoulder” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝
• “Office Hour” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “The Day They Shot John Lennon” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝
• “The Fashion Police” in Magnificent Monologues for Teens➝
• “The Pact” in 48 Monologues for Kids➝
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!
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! The following 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.
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
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
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.
