Show Synopsis:
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The Last Five Years is a two-person musical that traces a five-year relationship between aspiring actress Cathy and rising novelist Jamie. The story is told in a unique structure: Cathy’s journey moves backward in time, starting at the end of their marriage, while Jamie’s moves forward, beginning when they first fall in love. Their timelines only intersect once—at their wedding.
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Character Descriptions:
Cathy Hiatt – (23-28)
Cathy is an aspiring actress navigating rejection, self-doubt, and the slow grind of trying to “make it” in New York. Her storyline moves backward in time, starting at the end of the marriage and ending at the hopeful beginning. She’s funny, expressive, and deeply vulnerable—but also increasingly insecure as Jamie’s success grows. Cathy struggles with feeling left behind, both professionally and emotionally.
Jamie Wellerstein – (23-28)
Jamie is a rising novelist whose career takes off quickly, bringing him recognition, confidence—and eventually ego. His storyline moves forward in time, from the beginning of the relationship to its collapse. He’s charismatic, ambitious, and genuinely in love with Cathy at first. But as success comes easily to him, he becomes more self-centered and disconnected.
Audition Cuts:
Cathy:
Audition Selections: I Can Do Better Than That, Audition Sequence
Callback Selections: Still Hurting, See I’m Smiling
There will be cold readings from the script
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Jamie:
Audition Selections: Moving Too Fast, The Schmuel Song
Callback Selections: If I Didn’t Believe in You, Nobody Needs to Know, Shiksa Goddess
There will be cold readings from the script
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Things to Know:
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Please familiarize yourself with the entire score. You may be asked to sing something not listed at callbacks.
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Ages listed are that of the character not of the actors we are looking for. However you must be able to comfortably play the age range given. Auditionees must be 18+.
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Contact Music Director Matt Horn at matthorn248@gmail.com for audition cuts
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Contact Director Jamie Richards at jamrich2@gmail.com with any questions you might have.
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Please have all conflicts clearly indicated on your audition form.
Director’s Message:
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The Last Five Years is almost completely sung through, so we will be looking for very strong vocalists. But we will also be looking for strong actors who can convey the shift of time and circumstances through song. So, make sure to show this through your song interpretation.
Production Team:
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Jamie Richards – Director
Matt Horn – Musical Director
Kathy Brooks – Producer
Eric Franz - Stage Manager