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October 30 – November 8, 2020
wwww.eightoclocktheatre.com
Written And Composed By Jason
Robert Brown Scan
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Now More Than Ever
Reaching for the Stars
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Email address_________________________________________________ The Last Five Years 11/20
Eight O’Clock Theatre
presents
Written and Composed by JASON ROBERT BROWN
Originally Produced for the New York Stage by
ARIELLE TEPPER and MARTY BELL
Originally Produced by Northlight Theatre: Chicago, Illinois
Director Musical Director
Derek Baxter Jason Tucker
Lighting Designer Set Designer Sound Designer
Dalton Hamilton Dalton Hamilton Austin Roberts
Stage Manager Costume Designer Properties
Nick Giallourakis Debbi Lastinger Erin McLarty
Produced under special arrangement with Music Theatre International
Season Sponsors:
Kate Tiedemann & Elllen Cotton
Show sponsor:
The Central Park Performing Arts FoundationPRODUCTION STAFF
Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Derek Baxter Production Manager. . . . . . James Grenelle
Musical Director. . . . . . . . . Jason Tucker Dressers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David O’Brien
Stage Manager. . . . . . . Nick Giallourakis Karisa Steagall
Asst. Stage Manager. . . . . . . . Bri Fallahee Crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Bowen
Scenic, Lighting, and Projection Design by Julia Estep
Dalton Hamilton Savannah Moore
Master Electrician. . . . . . Dalton Hamilton Tegan Steagall
Scenic Builder/Artist. . . . Dalton Hamilton Headshot Photographer . . . Jason Roberts
Costume Designer . . . . . Debbi Lastinger Production Photographer . . . . Picture This
Sound Designer . . . . . . . . Austin Roberts. Public Relations. . . . . . . . . . Sarah Roehm
Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erin McLarty Business Manager. . . . . . . . . . Betsy Byrd
Light Board. . . . . . . . . . . Robert Lastinger Costume & Props Coord. . . . Ronnie Farley
Follow Spots. . . . . . . . . . Kortney Steagall Graphic Designer. . . . . . . . Julie Johnston
Brenna Miller
ORCHESTRA
Keyboard/Conductor. . . . . . . . Jason Tucker Cello. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nathan Mock
Bass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Kalosky RJ Lawson
Guitar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eve Goldstein Violin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caroline Goldstein
VERY SPECIAL THANKS
Chika Barnhizer, Mike Billings, Greg Bowen, David Collins, Tony DiGiorgio,
Julie Johnston, David O’Brien, Karisa Steagall, Kierstan Steagall, Kortney Steagall,
JThor Productions, Satin and Lace Bridal Boutique
A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR
When looking for musical theatre work to perform in a pandemic, The Last Five Years is a perfect
choice. Small cast, socially distanced blocking, one act, and an amazing journey that is told so
theatrically and well. It really is at the summit for small musical theatre. I am excited to be sharing
this journey with you. This musical stems from something so simple as literally the last five years of
the composer’s life at that time. He had just experienced a whirlwind romance and decided to capture
it all in a musical. I could go on and on about the symbolism and narrative techniques used within this
piece, but I will let you figure it all out for yourselves. That is part of the journey.
Please sit back, relax, and enjoy this musical we have all worked so hard to bring to life. This cast
and crew and production team have really brought their best, and have amazed and wowed me every
step of the process. Sometimes in life, you are just lucky to even be a part of something like this. And
I am beyond lucky to get to be at the table with these designers, a participant with this crew, and a
spectator at every rehearsal to this entire team working at the top of their craft. Tonight, you will get
to witness the art these humans create that I have had the immense joy of working with. Thank you
for joining us and supporting the arts, especially local art during these unprecedented times.
~ Derek BaxterTHE CAST
Cathy Hiatt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Megan Hoxie
Jamie Wellerstein. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Tait
Thank you to our understudies, without whom we could not have dared mount a two-person show.
Understudy for Cathy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bri Fallahee
Understudy for Jamie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamey Feshold
JAMIE
2015 2020
CATHY
SCENE SYNOPSIS
The entire action takes place between the years 2015-2020.
While Jamie’s story moves forward, Cathy’s story moves in reverse.
–––––––– This performance will last 90 minutes with no intermission ––––––––
Scene 1: Still Hurting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cathy
Scene 2: Shiksa Goddess. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamie
Scene 3: See I’m Smiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cathy
Scene 4: Moving Too Fast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamie
Scene 5: I’m a Part of That. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cathy
Scene 6: The Schmuel Song. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamie
Scene 7: A Summer in Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cathy
Scene 8: The Next Ten Minutes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamie & Cathy
Scene 9: A Miracle Would Happen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamie
Scene 10: Climbing Uphill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cathy
Scene 11: If I Didn’t Believe in You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamie
Scene 12: I Can Do Better Than That. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cathy
Scene 13: Nobody Needs to Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamie
Scene 14: Goodbye Until Tomorrow/I Could Never Rescue You. . . . . . . . . . Cathy & Jamie
For your safety, Eight O’Clock Theatre asks that you observe CDC safety precautions.
Video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.WHO’S WHO Megan Hoxie (Cathy) is a New York based actress, delighted to return to her Florida roots here at Eight O’Clock Theatre. Select credits: Footloose (Ariel Moore, NCL), Legally Blonde Nat’l Tour (Brooke Wyndham), Grease (U/S Sandy, RCL). B.A. Marymount Manhattan College. All her gratitude and glory to God, her family, and the amazing L5Y team. Robert Tait (Jamie) was born and raised right here in Florida. He went on to study voice at USF’s School of Music while performing as a singer and stilt walker at Busch Gardens. His next opportunity was singing on Norwegian Cruise Lines where he traveled to more than 60 countries. Most recently, he was in NYC living his best life until that one pandemic thing happened... But, it’s fine, it’s fine, its fine, it’s not a problem, it’s just a challenge! Bri Fallahee (U/S Cathy/ASM) is over the moon to be in this dream show with this sensational team! She was most recently seen on the EOT stage as Marcy Park in …Spelling Bee. She’d like to thank Derek, Nick, Jason, and the entire cast for the wonderful memories, creating her favorite thing: theatre. actorsfund.org/donate Jamey Feshold (U/S Jamie) is so excited to join his first Eight O’Clock Theatre production. After two years of crashing motorcycles, getting lit on fire, and drifting cars, he is ready to return to his first love, the theatre. He really thinks you’re going to like this show, he’s pretty sure it doesn’t suck. Derek Baxter (Director) is thrilled to be directing his third production for EOT after Avenue Q and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. You also may have seen him on the EOT stage in The Full Monty, 1776, or Evita. Derek has been directing professionally for about 20 years, and performing for over 30. He has toured with Feld Entertainment, The Aerial Angels Circus, and Forbidden Broadway after spending his teens on Nickelodeon’s All That and The Kenan & Kel Show. He would like to thank the ’rents, his friends, and the cast and crew of L5Y for making this show such an easy joy to direct. Jason Tucker (Music Director) is pleased to be back at EOT for this unique production in this unique time. Jason has directed, music-directed, and conducted many EOT productions. He conducted for South Pacific (2000), Shrek, The Addams Family, Mame, Nunsense II, and Jekyll & Hyde. He music-directed Chicago, The Sound of Music, West Side Story (1999), Pippin, Tintypes, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, and Six Guns and Sasparilla (which he composed). He directed Spring Awakening, Footloose, Lost at Sea (which he wrote with his partner, Amanda Elend), Beauty and the Beast, Into the Woods, The Fantasticks, Bye Bye Birdie, My Favorite Year, and Urinetown. Jason just moved back to Florida after years spent in NYC, LA, and Nashville. His favorite productions are Mixon (7) and Mercer (4). Nick Giallourakis (Stage Manager) is thrilled to be stage managing his fifth production with EOT, where he is thankful to call home. Nick is pursuing a B.F.A. (with a focus in stage management) at Florida Atlantic University. Big thanks to Derek, Jason, Bri, Erin, and the rest of this amazing production team and incredible cast. He is supported by an amazing group of family & friends. Remember to please vote, wear your mask, and enjoy the show!
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS EOT STAFF
Judith Hall President Betsy Byrd Managing Director
John Toppe Vice President James Grenelle Asst. Managing Director
Melanie Toppe Treasurer Ronnie Farley Costumes/Props Coord
Karen Johnston Secretary Dalton Hamilton Director of Production Ops
Travis Moore Sarah Roehm Public Relations
Rocco Morabito Julie Johnston Graphic Designer
Aaron Fodiman Honorary Vicki Flores Volunteer Coordinator
Margaret Word Burnside Honorary Lona Hensley Volunteer Coordinator
Central Park Performing Arts Center Staff
Donna Seaman Operations Manager Scott Dempster Tech Asst
Rob Mondora Artistic Supervisor Chris Coon Event Asst
Mary Mullan Office Specialist Savanna Mullins Event Asst
Joe Ingrao Technical Supervisor Jim Taylor Event Asst
Dino Pinto Marketing Barbara Volkmann Event Asst
Shannon Hurst Box Office Supervisor
Central Park Performing Arts Foundation
Daniel Lehan President Kim Feaster
Margaret Coupe Vice President Marya Flurnoy
John Toppe Past President Jennifer Greacen-Crawford
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Three More Musicals in Our
Revised Smaller-Cast Safer Season
March 5-21, 2021 May 14-23, 2021 August 6-15, 2021
Sponsored by Ronnie Farley Sponsored by Judy Hall, Sponsored by
and Mike & Debbi Hugill John & Melanie Toppe Karen Johnston
and Travis Moore
BUT WAIT,
THERE’S MORE!
Two More Revues in Addition to
Our Season of Musicals:
Co-produced with the
Central Park Performing Arts Center January 8-10, 2021 April 16-18, 2021
SEASON SPONSOR: Kate Tiedemann & Ellen Cotton
ASL Interpreters provided at selected performances. Call the box office for reservations
We’ve Missed You!
EOT and the Central Park Performing Arts Center are making the best and safest possible plan for our upcoming shows.
Rehearsing in large numbers would remove the possibility of maintaining social distancing and increase risk. We’ve made
some VERY exciting changes in our lineup and trust that you will be equally excited about our “small” shows!
Also, the Center has made the decision to maintain the cabaret-style seating plan for the entire season making
audience social distancing possible. If you have renewed your season tickets, the box office will call to discuss cabaret-
seating arrangements. If you would still like to renew, please call the box office (727-587-6793) as soon as possible. All
seating choices from last season will be held for you next season, when we hopefully resume normal theatre-style seating.You can also read
