"The Last Five Years gets major kudos for taking chances,
and for its sly knowledge of the entertainment business. And director Martin
Friedman wisely lets his actors take charge of the stage," Christine Howey Rave and Pan
Lakeland Civic Theatre presents
The Last Five Years
Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Directed by Martin Friedman
Musical Direction by Jordan Cooper
Featuring
NEELY GEVAART and JASON LEUPOLD
"Gevaart immediately wins over the audience upon uttering her first lines of
lament over the failed marriage. The lyric “Jamie is over and Jamie is
gone/Jamie’s decided it’s time to move on” is profoundly heart-wrenching and
beautiful when executed by this gifted singer. She has remarkable vocal control
and though she does devastation well, Gevaart handles elation even better. Her
rendition of “I Can Do Better Than That” is delightful." Bob Abelman. The Cleveland Jewish News
Sound Designed by Eric Simna
Lighting Designed by Christina Pierce
Costume Designed by Jordan Cooper
Production Stage Manager Reagan Hernon
"Fortunately
for Lakeland audiences, Jason Leupold (Jamie) and Neely Gevaart (Cathy) are not
only wonderful vocalists, but are talented actors. Without their
abilities, the production could have been a disaster. . . Bravo to Leupold and
Gevaart!" Roy Berko
Production Dates:
Friday, September 30 @
7:30pm Saturday,
October 1 @ 7:30pm
Tickets:
$15 for adults, $13 for
seniors and $7 for all students. For ticket reservations and information call 440-525-7134 or contact Martin Friedman at martinfriedman98@gmail.com.