*Lakeland Civic Theatre announces* *Auditions for* *The Last Five Years* Written and Composed by Jason Robert Brown Directed by Martin Friedman Musical Direction by Jordan Cooper Sound Designed by Eric Simna *The Play:* *The Last Five Years* is a musical <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musical_theatre> written by Jason Robert Brown <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Robert_Brown>. It premiered at Chicago's Northlight Theatre in 2001 and was then produced Off-Broadway <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Off-Broadway> in March 2002. The story explores a five-year relationship between Jamie Wellerstein, a rising novelist, and Cathy Hiatt, a struggling actress. The show uses a form of storytelling in which Cathy's story is told in reverse chronological order (beginning the show at the end of the marriage), and Jamie's is told in chronological order (starting just after the couple have first met). The characters do not directly interact except for a wedding song in the middle as their timelines intersect. *Audition Information:* *Auditions will be held on June 6, 7 between 7 and 10pm at Lakeland Community College in Building D. * *Please: One 32 bar cut in the style of the show. A strong command of musical styles and vocal athleticism is greatly needed for this show. * *You need only come to one of the audition dates. YOU DO NOT NEED AN AUDITION TIME. JUST SHOW UP AND WE WILL HAVE YOU SING and then READ. We will have a CALLBACK, if needed, on Wednesday, June 8 between 7:15 and 9:00pm.* *ALL ROLES ARE COMPENSATED. Sorry, no EQUITY contracts for this show. * *The Roles:* *Cathy:* *20 to 25 year old female* *. Range: F3-D#4* *Jamie: **24 to 30 year old male. * *Range: A2-Bb4* *Production and Rehearsal Dates:* *The Last Five Years **will open on Friday, September 16 and run through October 2, 2016. There will be nine (9) shows; that is three (3) weeks of performances. Rehearsals will begin mid-July based upon your schedules. * For more information please feel free to contact me, Martin Friedman at martinfriedman98@gmail.com or at 216/233-5441.