Audition Notice: DIVIDED
The Center for Performing Arts presents
Music by: Kristen Lee Rosenfeld
Book and Lyrics by: Luanne Aronen Rosenfeld
Directed by: Tor Campbell
Musical Direction by: Sharon Mason
Self-Tape Audition Submission: December 1, 2025 - January 30th, 2026
In-Person Audition/Callback Date: February 28, 2026, from 10 am-6 pm.
Performance Dates: April 29-30, 2026
(One public show and one Arts in Education show at The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University)
ABOUT THE PLAY:
Set around the Civil War, the daughter of a wealthy Jewish merchant helps a young African American woman escape slavery, sparking events that change their lives. In a nation divided by race, religion, and politics, Eleanor and Hanna face war, loss, and betrayal in their quest for freedom.
ABOUT THE PRODUCTION:
This is a workshop production in front of an audience in The Center for Performing Arts. All rehearsals will be held on the Governors State University campus.
Pay varies based on the role.
- $500 stipend for lead roles*.
- $250 for ensemble roles^.
This is a non-equity workshop production.
CASTING:
- Eleanor* (a Caucasian woman 18 and 35)
- Hanna* (an African American woman 16 and 33)
- Connor^ (Caucasian man 20s)
- Joshua^ (African American man 20-30)
- Papa/Paddy^ (Caucasian man 40-50)
- Mama^ (Caucasian woman 50)
- Kathleen^ (Caucasian woman 20 and 40)
- Maude^ (Caucasian woman 40s)
- Jacob^ (Caucasian man 20s)
- Daniel/Hugh^ (Caucasian man 20s)
- Bridget^ (Caucasian woman of 18)
- Finley^ (Caucasian man 40 and 60)
- Ensemble^ (Caucasian and African American)
PREPARATION:
Auditionees are asked to either submit a self-tape or attend the in-person auditions and complete the audition form.
Self-Tape: Auditioners will need to submit an audition self-tape that is no longer than 3 minutes in length and complete the DIVIDED audition form. Self tapes are to include the following:
- 16-32 bars of a standard musical song
- Monologue
All self-tapes are to be sent to Production Manager, Staci Corum by January 30, 2026 by 11:59pm.
Auditionees submitting self-tapes will be expected to attend callbacks.
In-Person Auditions: Auditionees should prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of musical theatre or pop, whatever best shows their voice and storytelling.
Callbacks: Auditionees should expect to cold-read sides from the show and learn and perform about 23 bars of music from DIVIDED.
CONTACT:
For further information or to submit your self-tape, contact production manager, Staci Corum.
