THE LAST FIVE YEARS Directed by Jeffrey Alan Smith Musical Direction by Andrew Belsaas

Closed Auditions: November 16, 2015 at 6:30pm Closed Auditions: November 17, 2015 at 6:30pm Callbacks: November 18, 2015 at 6:30pm

What to Prepare: 32-bars of contemporary musical theatre; memorized. No selections from The Last Five Years; however, other Jason Robert Brown selections are encouraged! An accompanist will be provided; please no recorded karaoke tracks.

Arrive at the Studio Theater to fill out an audition form, turn in a resume (optional) and sign-up for a time-slot for that evening. Closed auditions will begin shortly after 6:30pm. You may be asked to read a selection from the script immediately following closed auditions. Callbacks will consist of selections from The Last Five Years and that material will be individually e-mailed prior to callbacks on Wednesday, November 18th.

PRODUCTION TIMELINE Rehearsals Sunday through Thursday, 6:30pm – 9:30pm Subject to change, depending on availability.

Music with Andrew Belsaas begins early December (scheduled as needed) No rehearsals the week of Christmas (December 21 – 26, 2015) Blocking with JAS begins on Dec. 27, 2015 Performances February 11 – 14 and 17 – 21, 2016

CHARACTER INFORMATION This modern musical ingeniously chronicles the five year life of a marriage, from meeting to break-up (Jamie) and from break-up to meeting (Catherine). A very conceptual and artistic take on this uniquely crafted musical that showcases trained singers. Set in New York City and Ohio, present day. “Suggested” age range for both characters is 25 – 35 years old.

Catherine “Cathy” Hiatt (Mezzo-Soprano; F3–D#5) – An optimistic actress from Ohio, struggling to find work in New York City. Arcs from a woman stunned by a betrayal and a divorce that she is only beginning to understand to an ambitious, fresh-faced girl in a new relationship.

Jamie Wellerstein (Tenor; A2–Bb4) – A charming Jewish writer that has plenty of experience with women. Arcs from an ambitious guy on a promising first date with a dazzling writing career to someone who is blinded by success and ego. He is very lovable, yet makes unintentional choices that sabotages his own happiness.

Questions? Contact JAS [email protected]