🎭 AUDITION NOTICE: The Last Five Years
PACA is holding auditions for The Last Five Years, the acclaimed two-person musical by Jason Robert Brown that explores the rise and fall of a relationship from two sides of the timeline.
Auditions:
Saturday, November 1: 2–5 PM
Sunday, November 2: 6–9 PM
Callbacks: Wednesday, November 5 from 6–8 PM
📍 Location:
Performing Artists Collective Alliance (PACA)
1505 State Street, 2nd Floor, Erie, PA
🎬 Directed by: Emma Richardson
🎵 Music Direction by: Rhonda Berlin
🗓️ Performance Dates: January 15–24, 2026
Character Descriptions
Jamie Wellerstein (Male-presenting, 20s–30s)
A talented, ambitious novelist on the brink of success. Jamie is charming, funny, and passionate, but his drive and ego can overshadow his compassion. Vocally strong with emotional range and storytelling ability. Baritenor, comfortable up to an A4.
Cathy Hiatt (Female-presenting, 20s–30s)
An aspiring actress navigating the highs and lows of her career and relationship. Cathy is witty, vulnerable, and deeply human, her journey is told in reverse, from heartbreak to first love. Strong mix/belt with power and control, comfortable up to a D5.
Both roles will be double cast. We are seeking performers who bring honesty, chemistry, and nuance to these roles.
🎶 Audition Details
Sides from the show will be provided at auditions. These are specific cuts from the show to show range, both in acting ability and vocally.
To receive the audition cuts, please email
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About the Show
The Last Five Years is a beautifully intimate, emotionally rich musical that tells the story of Jamie and Cathy’s relationship from beginning to end, and end to beginning. One of the most beloved contemporary musicals, it’s a breathtaking exploration of love, ambition, and what it means to grow apart.
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