Above: Cast of The Last Five Years: Amanda Kouri, Desmond Anthony and Christy Waymouth
The New York Times calls Jason Robert Brown's cutting-edge musical “smart, witty, moving, [and] musically complex.” Another critic raved, “the show captures some of the most heartbreaking and universally felt moments of modern romance." With a cast of only two performers, The Last Five Years is a love story uniquely told. At the beginning of the show a woman travels backwards in time—from divorce to first passing an enticing stranger on the street. At the same time, the man moves forward—beginning with the excitement of a new love and ending in heartache. Watch as some of our finest young performers rise to the challenge of this theatrical tour de force.
New York stage director Amy Jones brings this haunting, contemporary story to life in the intimate setting of the black box theatre at the Fine and Performing Arts Center. See for yourself what the critics are raving about!
Amy Jones - Director
Amy Elizabeth Jones is excited to be directing The Last Five Years, her first project at WCU! Amy resides in New York City, directing, choreographing, and musical directing as well as teaching at Western Connecticut State University in the theatre department. Recent projects include Girls Night: The Musical (Musical Director), Songs for a New World (Director/Choreographer) and the upcoming Alice: An Absurdist Musical (Director). Amy has also served as the resident Vocal Director/Choreographer at Flat Rock Playhouse during their summer season for the last several years, getting to know many WCU students in the process. Thanks to Brad for the opportunity!