Audition Songs for Ride the Cyclone – By Character
Last Updated: January, 2026
When considering audition songs for Ride the Cyclone, it’s fitting to choose a 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 Ride the Cyclone premiered in 2015, most of 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 uptempo, 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 Ride the Cyclone.
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 which character you’d like to audition for. 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
Constance Blackwood
“All Grown Up” – Bare
“Kindergarten Boyfriend” – Heathers
“Lifeboat” – Heathers
“One Pal” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
Jane Doe
“After Midnight Dies” – The Wild Party
“If The World Should End” – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
“Invisible” – Beetlejuice
“No One Else” – The Great Comet
Mischa Bachinski
“Bailout Song #1” – First Date
“Battle Scars” – Guy Sebastian [2010s/non-theatre]
“Let It Be” – Labrinth [2010s/non-theatre]
“Subway” – Preludes
Noel Gruber
“Gypsy Lovers (The Abduction)” – The Great Comet
“Rise Above 1” – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
“There’s a World” – Next to Normal
“They Don’t Make Glass Slippers” – Soho Cinders
Ricky Potts
“I’m Alive” – Next to Normal
“Rebel Yell” – Billy Joel [1980s/non-theatre]
“Space Oddity” – David Bowie [1960s/non-theatre]
“When I Climb to the Top of Mount Rock” – School of Rock
Ocean O’Connell Rosenberg
“Cool Kid” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
“No Reason” – Beetlejuice
“On the Edge” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore
“Sticks & Stones” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
The Amazing Karnak
* This is a non-singing role. Here are a couple of monologue choices for Karnak:
“A Strange Journey” from The Rocky Horror Show
“Spirit” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Ride the Cyclone:
• “Fun House Mirror” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝
• “Postcards” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝
• “Queer Theory” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Some People Are Bizarre” in Magnificent Monologues for Teens➝
• “The Bold, the Young, and the Murdered” in Audition Monologues for Young Men➝
• “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!
Ride the Cyclone Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Ride the Cyclone, 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.
“Karnak’s Dream of Life” – Jane Doe
“The Uranium Suite” – Ensemble
“Jane Doe’s Entrance” – Jane, Ensemble
“What the World Needs” – Ocean, Ensemble
“Noel’s Lament” – Noel Gruber, Ensemble
“Every Story’s Got a Lesson” – Ocean, Ensemble
“This Song is Awesome” – Mischa, Ensemble
“Talia” – Mischa, Ensemble
“Space Age Bachelor Man” – Ricky, Ensemble
“The Ballad of Jane Doe” – Jane, Ensemble
“The New Birthday Song” – Ensemble
“Sugar Cloud” – Constance, Ensemble
“It’s Not a Game / It’s Just a Ride” – Ocean, Ensemble
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.
