An Introduction to CCM Musical Theatre

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College-Conservatory of Music University of Cincinnati

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Current and former students discuss the Musical Theatre program at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). The first and oldest program of its kind in the United States, CCM Musical Theatre's four-year bachelor of fine arts (BFA) program provided the model used by the National Association of Schools of Theatre to formulate guidelines for the accreditation of Musical Theatre programs nationwide.
The program provides professional conservatory training designed to help singers, dancers and actors become accomplished musical theatre performers. Students participate in a number of productions while in residence and create freshman and senior showcases, the latter functioning as their New York debut for agents and casting directors. In addition, students undertake courses in English, history, psychology, dramatic literature, social and ethical issues and the humanities.
CCM Musical Theatre is widely recognized for its "triple-threat" approach to training, and many of its graduates are pursuing careers as performers and creative artists in every facet of the entertainment industry. Alumni are working on Broadway and throughout the nation in such productions as 'The Book of Mormon,' 'Pippin,' 'Wicked,' 'Jersey Boys,' 'Les Miserables,' 'Kinky Boots,' 'Big Fish,' 'Newsies' and 'The Lion King.' Students represent CCM in national and international touring productions, in dinner theatres and theme parks, on cruise ships, on television, in talent agencies, as producers and in many other related entertainment fields.
For the past 27 years, Professor Aubrey Berg, PhD, has headed the program as the Patricia A. Corbett Distinguished Chair of Musical Theatre at CCM. At the time of its establishment in 1991, this position was the only academic chair of its kind in the United States; it is the American equivalent of the Cameron Mackintosh Chair of Contemporary Theatre founded a year earlier at Oxford University and first awarded to Stephen Sondheim.
Learn more by visiting ccm.uc.edu/thea....
Video Producers: Tim Young, Cameron Hill and Nick Pelaccio.
Production Assistance: Elliot Feltner, Arielle Kruger and Caitlyn Short.
Special thanks to CCM faculty members Aubrey Berg, Diane Lala, Bob Pavlovich, Patti James, Steve Bierens, k. Jenny Jones, Pat Linhart, Karen Lykes, Joe Laccaro, Roger Grodsky, Kelly Yurko and Vince DeGeorge.
Featuring CCM students and alumni Ben Biggers, Ciara Harris, Donelvan Thigpen, Christopher Morrissey, Taylor Alexander, Tom Meglio, Gina Sanrare, Kimberly Pine, Alec Cohen and Lawson Young.