WATCH: Mini documentary explores how CCM students bring a musical to the stage
Theatre Design and Production students put their education into action with "Sweet Charity"
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the work that goes into CCM performances courtesy of our Backstage at CCM documentary series.
As the largest single source of performing arts events in Ohio, UC's College-Conservatory of Music presents nearly 1,000 major public performances each year. CCM students are involved in each step of the process from planning to performing, both on stage and behind-the-scenes.
In a new short film created by CCM's Production Master Class, viewers can peek backstage to see how the September 2023 production of the musical rom-com Sweet Charity was designed and run by a team of students from throughout the college's Theatre Design and Production Department.
Current CCM students Kali Ashurst, Baron Leon, Clara Cavins and Claire Bonnette, along with alumni guest artist Joshua E. Gallagher, discuss how they put their education into action while creating this acclaimed production.
CCM’s production of Sweet Charity struck a sweet chord with critics, with Scott Cain’s review for Talkin’ Broadway declaring, “This cast, along with superb design and a traditional staging of the show (including a lovely re-creation of Bob Fosse's iconic dances), makes this a must-see musical this fall in Cincinnati.”
About CCM Theatre Design and Production
CCM’s world-class Department of Theatre Design and Production (TD&P) offers Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degrees with specialization in the following areas:
- Costume Design and Technology (BFA and MFA)
- Lighting Design and Technology (BFA and MFA)
- Make-up & Wig Design (MFA)
- Sound Design (BFA and MFA)
- Stage Design, Props and Scenic Art (BFA)
- Stage Design (MFA)
- Stage Properties (MFA)
- Stage Management (BFA and MFA)
- Technical Production (BFA)
[CCM] not only turns out professional-caliber performers ... it is also a training ground where aspiring theatre designers and technicians gain top-quality experience.
Talkin' Broadway
Described as "a training ground where aspiring theatre designers and technicians gain top-quality experience" by Talkin' Broadway, CCM's TD&P program features cutting-edge facilities and technology. The program provides opportunities for students to apply their design and production skills in multiple acting, dance, musical theatre and opera productions each year. Learn more by visiting ccm.uc.edu/tdp
Produced by UC students as part of the Production Master Class offered by CCM's Media Production Division.
Camera, Sound, and Editing
- Davison Black
- Brandon Britton
- Ryan Dull
- Priya Jenkins
- Vinny Meehan
- Essaye Tekia
Online Editor
- Ryan Dull
Producer/Instructor
- Melissa Godoy
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Watch recent CCM performances on demand by visiting our website.
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Featured image at the top: Senior Musical Theatre major Grace Marie Rusnica has her stage make-up applied by Make-Up and Wig Design graduate student Claire Bonnette in a scene from CCM's "The Making of Sweet Charity" mini documentary.
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buttsrl@ucmail.uc.edu | 513-556-2675
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