The university of Cincinnati college-conservatory of music presents

THE CCM ACTING 2022
Senior showcase

Acting Showcase 2022

Senior Showcase

CCM Acting's Class of 2022

  • Noah Buyak
  • AJ Civello
  • Shakoria Davis
  • Emma Fitzgerald
  • Charles Gidney
  • Kristina Hinako
  • Michelle Jardine
  • Rachel J. Jones
  • Neuma Joy
  • Liza Lagerstrom
  • Eli Lucas
  • Jack McElroy
  • Gabriel Nasato
  • Dustin Parsons
  • Isabella Wagner
  • Julianna Weis Palacios

CCM Acting's Class of 2022

A portrait of Noah Buyak.

Noah Buyak

A portrait of AJ Civello

AJ Civello

A portrait of Shakoria Davis.

Shakoria Davis

A portrait of Emma Fitzgerald.

Emma Fitzgerald

A portrait of Charles Gidney.

Charles Gidney

A portrait of Kristina Hinako.

Kristina Hinako

A portrait of Michelle Jardine.

Michelle Jardine

A portrait of Rachel J. Jones.

Rachel J. Jones

A portrait of Neuma Joy.

Neuma Joy

A portrait of Liza Lagerstrom.

Liza Lagerstrom

A portrait of Eli Lucas.

Eli Lucas

A portrait of Jack McElroy.

Jack McElroy

A portrait of Gabriel Nasato.

Gabriel Nasato

A portrait of Dustin Parsons.

Dustin Parsons

A portrait of Isabella Wagner.

Isabella Wagner

A portrait of Julianna Weis Palacios.

Julianna Weis Palacios

CCM ACTING SHOWCASE 2022

‍Directors: D’Arcy Smith and Richard Hess   
Producer: Denton Yockey  
Director of Photography and Editing: Keara Hatton, Jack Bolander, Jonathan Kilberg  
Photographer: Mikki Schaffner 
Teaser Editing Team: Keara Hatton and Jack Bolander

NYC Public Relations: Kimberly Giannelli   
Captioning: Rev.com 
CCM Acting Department Chair: D’Arcy Smith  

CCM Acting delivers a first-rate BFA program in acting.

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CCM ACTING SHOWCASE 2022

We will continue to announce our 2021-22 schedule of public performances in two-month intervals — audiences will learn more about our programming for November and December events in October! Performance information and updates will be shared on the CCM website and in our Next OnStage e-newsletter.

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CCM News

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WATCH: CCM Acting Class of 2026 Senior Showcase

March 23, 2026

UC College-Conservatory of Music's BFA Acting program launches its 2026 Senior Showcase website, featuring performance videos available to watch on demand. Explore the website to watch film scenes and self tapes, listen to voiceover demos and get to know the graduating students: ccm.uc.edu/actingshowcase.

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CCM alumna advances Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition Grand Finals

March 16, 2026

Three UC College-Conservatory of Music alumni and one current student are semifinalists in the 2026 Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition. One of the most prestigious singing competitions in the world, the Laffont Competition's national semifinals take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

Vocal performer sings at a microphone

CCMpower

CCMpower is a volunteer group of fans, advocates and alumni dedicated to empowering students and fueling the future of the arts through scholarship opportunities and more.

The competitive scholarships CCMpower provides help attract and retain the best and brightest students, nurture professional development opportunities and – in turn – continue CCM’s tradition of excellence for the next generation of student-artists. Join or renew your CCMpower membership today to help provide critical scholarship funds.

Join or renew your CCMpower member today to help provide critical scholarship funds. Visit Foundation.uc.edu/ccmpower to learn more.

 


Sponsors

Louise Dieterle Nippert Trust
Scholarship and Resident Artist Supporter
The Corbett Endowment at CCM
Dance Department Supporter
All-Steinway School Supporter
William L. Gasch Endowment Fund for Dance Excellence
Rachelle Bruno & Stephen Bondurant
CCM Dance Department Supporters
J. Brett Offenberger, MD and Mr. Douglas E. Duckett
Dr. & Mrs. Carl G. Fischer 
Greg Mathein 
Jim & Linda Miller 
George & Caroll Roden
Ken and Toni Kanter
Musical Theatre Department Supporters
GLP German Light Products
Upstaging, Inc.
Theater Design & Production Supporter
The Estate of Genevieve Smith
Opera Production Supporter
Rafael and Kimberly de Acha
Opera D’Arte Supporter
The Friedlander Family
Dr. Randolph L. Wadsworth
Judith Schonbach Landgren and Peter Landgren
Mr. & Mrs. Harry H. Santen
Elizabeth C.B. Sittenfeld
Elizabeth Stone
Mrs. Thomas E. Stegman
Mrs. Theodore W. Striker
Mrs. Harry M. Hoffheimer
Ariel Quartet Supporters
The Friedlander Family
Karl Zipser
Chamber Music at CCM
Jan Rogers
Willard and Jean Mulford Charitable Fund of the Cambridge Charitable Foundation
Choral Studies Supporters
Anonymous
Classical Guitar Supporter
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph W. Hirschhorn
Philharmonia Supporters
Dorothy Richard Starling Foundation
Starling Pre-Collegiate Supporter
Starling Strings Supporter
Dr. Timothy E. and Janet L. Johnson
Thom Miles and Roberta Gary
Strader Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Dr. Stephen G. Schaeffer
Organ Department Supporters
Keyboard Club of Cincinnati
L. Ried Schott
Carl Rhodes & Lori Luchtman-Jones
Piano Department Supporters
Kevin and Nancy Rhein
Wind Studies Supporters
Willis Music/ Buddy Rogers Music
LINKS Instrument Donation Supporter

Supporters listed as of Feb. 27, 2026

General Information


Box Office

Located in the CCM Atrium, the Box Office is open Monday through Friday, 12:30-6 p.m.; Saturday, noon-4 p.m.; and one hour prior to curtain for all ticketed performances. MasterCard, Visa and Discover cards are accepted.

  • Location: CCM Atrium Lobby next to Corbett Auditorium
  • Telephone: 513-556-4183
  • Email: boxoff@uc.edu
  • Mail: CCM Box Office, P.O. Box 210003, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0003

Parking

Convenient parking is available in the CCM Garage at the base of Corry Boulevard off of Jefferson Avenue. Additional parking is available in garages throughout the UC campus. Any questions concerning on-campus parking should be directed to UC Parking Services at 513-556-2283.


Tax Credit

If you find that you cannot attend your performance, your tickets may be donated for tax credit as a charitable contribution. Simply notify the Box Office prior to the performance to release your seats, and give your name and address. A tax donation receipt will be mailed to you.