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AUDITION DATES

September 8th and 9th, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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We encourage auditionees to attend the first night of auditions if possible, although not required, and will not affect casting.​​

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Video submissions will be accepted through September 9th at 7:00 PM. Please send videos highlighting your vocals to ben@verobeachtheatreguild.com.

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REHEARSALS

Rehearsals begin September 29th at 7:00 PM. Rehearsals will be held 2-3 days weekly until tech week which begins on November 2nd. A rough rehearsal schedule is linked here.

 

Please note that the rehearsal process will be fast and because the show is only performed with two people many rehearsals will be one on one.

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PERFORMANCE DATES

November 6, 7, 8 & 13, 14, 15, all shows at 8:00 PM​​​​

 

ELIGIBILITY

Auditionees must be 18 years or older due to adult language and themes in the show.

 

SYNOPSIS

The Last Five Years, winner of the Drama Desk Award, is a contemporary song-cycle musical by Jason Robert Brown. It chronicles the five-year arc of a marriage from two perspectives: Cathy’s story is told in reverse chronological order, starting at the end of the relationship, while Jamie’s is told chronologically, beginning with their first meeting. The characters only directly interact during a wedding song at the midpoint. This deeply personal narrative explores the complexities of love, ambition, and heartbreak.

 

MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT

The production will be performed with a live band including piano, cello, violin, and bass.

 

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Prepare 32 bars of a song either from The Last Five Years or a piece with a similar style. If performing a song from the show, please use the original score in its original key. Sheet music is preferred, as an accompanist will be provided. Backing tracks are allowed but we encourage auditions with live accompaniment.

 

During auditions, you will also be asked to sing selections from the show, both solos and duets, with the accompanist. Please review the materials linked at the button below. ​

 

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Note that there is minimal spoken dialogue in this show, so strong vocal ability and storytelling through song are essential.

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CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

• Cathy

Female, any ethnicity, age range; ability to play late 20s to late 30s. Cathy’s character moves backward through time—from a woman grappling with betrayal and divorce to an ambitious young woman beginning a new relationship. Vocal range: Alto to mezzosoprano with the ability to belt (F3–Eb5). She has seven solos and two duets.

 

• Jamie

Male, any ethnicity, age range; ability to play late 20s to late 30s. Jamie’s character moves forward in time—from an eager young man at the start of a promising relationship to someone blinded by success and ego. He is charming but makes decisions that ultimately undermine his happiness. Vocal range: Tenor (A2–Ab4). He has six solos and two duets. ​

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INCLUSIVITY & ACCESSIBILITY
Vero Beach Theatre Guild is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive space for all artists. We encourage performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, body types, abilities, and backgrounds to audition. If you require any accommodations to make your audition process more accessible—such as wheelchair access, additional time, a reader, or alternative formats—please let us know. We are happy to work with you to ensure you can share your talents in a supportive environment.