Ithaca College

Jason Robert Brown’s heart-wrenching musical, "The Last Five Years" is set to take the Earl McCarroll Studio Theatre stage in Ithaca College’s Dillingham Center. Performances will be held on Saturday, December 3rd at 8 pm, Sunday, December 4th at 2 pm and 8 pm, and Monday, December 5th at 8 pm. This production is directed by Adam Lee Secor ‘17 and music directed by Jacob Kerzner ‘19. Tickets are free and can be reserved here. Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be advised that demand for tickets to this show is anticipated to be very high.

"The Last Five Years" recounts Jamie and Cathy’s love story from beginning to end. This story is told from the two characters’ perspectives as well as two perceptions of time; Jamie’s side of the story moves from from beginning to end, whereas Cathy’s side moves from the end to the beginning. Director Secor says, “In the production, we explore the night Jamie returns to confront Cathy, who has been trapped at the beginning of their relationship.”

"The Last Five Years" holds a special connection to composer Jason Robert Brown as it is an artistic retelling of his relationship with his first wife and was written during the couple’s divorce. When Jason Robert Brown visited Ithaca College years ago, he showcased some songs from the show while he was still writing it. This autobiographical musical is now a sensation among contemporary musical theatre fans.

The cast of "The Last Five Years" includes, Danny Hayward ‘18, Kelsey Seaman ‘18, Joshua Altenburg ‘19, and Juliana Betancur ‘19. The creative team includes Emma Rothstein ‘19, Jessica Murray ‘17, Isaac Van Curen ‘17, Emily Weisbecker ‘17, Shane Hennessy ‘19, Sean Woods ‘18, Stella Bowles ’17, and Vanessa Reyes ‘18.

A nationally recognized professional theatre-training program, the Department of Theatre Arts attracts students from across the globe. Throughout the school year, undergraduate students present all aspects of theatre in a professional model. Visit www.ithaca.edu/hs/depts/theatre/ for further information

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Dillingham Center proudly accommodates all patrons. Individuals with special needs are asked to contact 607-274-3224 or email icstudio2tam@gmail.com to request accommodations as soon as possible.

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