- *Lakeland Civic Theatre Seeks an experienced* *Lighting Designer for* *The Last Five Years* *This is a paid position. You will be able also to hire a Head Electrician* 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. *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. Will work around vacations. * For more information please feel free to contact me, Martin Friedman at martinfriedman98@gmail.com or at 216/233-5441.