Auditions

The Last 5 Years By Jason Robert Brown

Directed by Julian Floriano. Musical Directed by Hugh Humphreys.

Audition Date: Tuesday 15th April with callbacks Thursday 17 April
Arrive: 7.30pm doors open for an 7:45pm start

Location: The Pavilion Theatre, Doran Drive, Castle Hill

Audition Form

The Story

Jason Robert Brown’s award winning musical follows two young New Yorkers, filled with ambition, develop a powerful relationship full of love, laughter, and eventually heartache. This modern musical ingeniously chronicles the five-year life of a marriage, from meeting to break-up and from break-up to meeting.

Cathy, moving backwards in time, is a talented, yet struggling actress with a vibrant personality and deep passion for her craft whose perspective on love is deeply affected by her career and desire for affirmation. Jamie, moving forward in time, is a charismatic and ambitious writer whose early success sometimes leads him to make choices that strain those around him.

The Cast

Catherine (Cathy) Hiatt – an ambitious, fresh-faced girl in a new relationship to a woman stunned by a betrayal and a divorce that she is only beginning to understand.

  • Gender: Female
  • Age: 25 to 35
  • Vocal range top: D#5
  • Vocal range bottom: F3

Jamie Wellerstein – an ambitious guy on a promising first date with a dazzling career to someone who is blinded by success and ego. He is very lovable, yet makes choices that sabotages his own happiness.

  • Gender: Male
  • Age: 25 to 35
  • Vocal range top: Bb4
  • Vocal range bottom: A2

    Do not uncast yourself! This is merely a guide. See casting in notes.

    The Auditions

    • Prepare a 2 min max monologue (no need to learn it, you have script in hand) with an American accent and showcasing your acting.
    • Sing a 2 min max selection from one of the songs from the show – e.g Cathy – Still Hurting or I Can Do Better Than That. Jamie – Moving Too Fast or Schmuel Song.
      • A backing track is preferred however, our musical director can accompany. If so, please bring sheet music in your key.

    Notes

    • The aim is to double cast both Cathy and Jamie, meaning the two actors will share each role during the run of the show.
    • Please be familiar with the script/score! It helps you know how the story is told and the character arcs (both in the show but also in their time). Contact me or fill in the audition form and I can arrange a copy.
    • Commitments for the production:
      • Rehearsals commence Thursday 8th May
      • Monday and Thursday rehearsals from 7:00-10:00pm
      • Weekend contribution for set building and decoration
      • Two weekend rehearsals in final lead up to Opening Night. Another TBA depending on progress during rehearsals.
      • Previews (2) – Monday 21 and Wednesday 23 July, 7:30pm
      • Performances (14) – Friday 25 July – Saturday 16 Aug
        • Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays – 8pm. Sundays – 4:30pm
        • If double cast, specific performance dates will be determined in the rehearsal period
      • Bump out – Sunday 17 Aug

    If you have any questions about the characters, the story or would like to read the play please contact me at julian.floriano@hotmail.com, 0404 711 488 or fill in the audition form.

    I am looking forward to bringing this beautiful musical to the Pavilion Theatre.

    Julian

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