DIVIDED - The Center for Performing Arts Non Equity Auditions

The Center for Performing Arts presents
DIVIDED

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.