# Event Details

- **Event Name**: DIVIDED Auditions
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 05:59 am
- **Event Description**: 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) 

Full Character Breakdown here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bvTBo6RA10T-El3lpvY3WYEfm35O8R8eluYOKfOyPOQ/edit?usp=sharing

PREPARATION: Auditionees are asked to either submit a self-tape or attend the in-person auditions and complete the audition form.  
Audition Form: https://forms.gle/bHYazhYnA2TiQt166

Self-Tape: Auditioners will need to submit a self-tape audition 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 (scorum@govst.edu) 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 (scorum@govst.edu).
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/university-park-illinois/divided-auditions/200029556377929
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, performances, workshops, live-music, art, sports, music, theatre, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: University Park, Illinois
- **location**: Online event
- **full address**: Online event, 1 University Dr, University Park, IL 60484, United States, University Park, Illinois

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is DIVIDED Auditions being held?
  - **A:** DIVIDED Auditions takes place on Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 05:59 am at Online event, 1 University Dr, University Park, IL 60484, United States, University Park, Illinois.
- **Q**: Who is organizing DIVIDED Auditions?
  - **A:** DIVIDED Auditions is organized by The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** DIVIDED Auditions is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in University Park, Illinois, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If DIVIDED Auditions sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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