CCM student-created new works hit the stage in Transmigration 2025
Performances are free, but ticket reservations are encouraged
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music presents six new works in Transmigration 2025 at 7 p.m. on April 16-18 at CCM Village. Tickets are FREE, but reservations through the CCM Box Office are encouraged.
Named for “the transition from one state of being to another,” Transmigration has been the home of the next generation of theater’s ideas for the past 15 years. Constructed by teams of CCM Acting students, each year’s festival sees CCM students produce six original 30-minute shows. With performances happening simultaneously throughout CCM, Transmigration attendees will have opportunities to view a personally curated program of their choosing. More information about each student-created work is below. The event is produced by faculty members Brant Russell and Samuel Stricklen.
Student-designed promotional graphic for "What's Behind the Curtain?"
What is Behind that Curtain?
Wouldn’t You Like to Know?
We all have secrets. We all tell lies. What stays in the dark, must come to light.
- Group Members: Gabi Adams, Jahmiya Quarrels, Hannah Toronto, Jordyn Hill, Lilia Villaflor, Lauren Grammer, Katie Reeser, Miranda Myers
- Location: Room 3650
- Performance times: 7 p.m., 7:45 p.m.
Student-designed promotional graphic for "Love's Inferno."
Love’s Inferno
Almost everyone belongs with someone.
One selfish a**hole. A spirit who seeks to set him straight.
Dark new visions will appear
Of star crossed loves from yester-year
From present, future, all, t’is true!
If change will come, it must from you!
Time for the journey! Excited to go?
Enter the caverns of LOVE’S INFERNO
- Group Members: Cassandra C. Reeves, Nico Graves, Joysoline Ivory-Smith, Peggie Dona, Nik Gray, Amanda Sant, Victor Brame, Sam Hopper, Sydnee Metzinger
- Location: Room 3650
- Performance times: 8:30 p.m., 9:15 p.m.
Student-designed promotional graphic for "Are We There Yet?"
Are We Then Yet?
DO NOT OPEN UNTIL 2037
Picture this: You’re in a box underground. It’s dark, there’s a dead bug, and you’re stuck with the same weirdos for 25 years. What do you do when you have nothing but time? How do you stay grounded when you’re already in the ground?
- Group Members: Becca G Anderson, Palini Sunkara, Wyatt Toloczko, Kiki Hellerman, Dash Green, Gavin Elbert, Alaya Rhett, Trace Henderson, Dylann Williams-Sanford
- Location: Room 4735
- Performance times: 7 p.m., 9:15 p.m.
Student-designed promotional graphic for "Business Casual(ty)."
Business Casual(ty)
Some deadlines are non-negotiable.
Poof! You’ve reached Poof Bubbles and Co. Press 1 to attend a corporate party. Press 2 to fire the receptionist. Press 3 to break water. Press 4 to acquire fame and fortune. If this is an emergency, please call 911.
- Group Members: Erin Lynch, Gavin Duffy, Madi Burnett, Mallory Bolser, Adrian Graff, Kathuure Miriti, Makena Tingle
- Location: Room 4735
- Performance times: 7:45 p.m., 8:30 p.m.
Student-designed promotional graphic for "Throw Whatever in There and Fry that &h*t Up."
Throw Whatever in There and Fry that $h!t Up
You’re gonna eat it and you’re gonna like it
All your favorite food groups coming together for one evening of fun, exploitation and greed! Om Nom Nom!
- Group Members: J.J. Sanchez, Bryce Nevison, Emily Mallendick, Dinithi Fernando, Patrick Comunale, Sophie Stockton, Skyler Rivera
- Location: Room 4755
- Performance times: 7 p.m., 8:30 p.m.
Student-designed promotional graphic for "Bottled Up."
Bottled Up
100% Organic. Locally Sourced.
In a hyper-efficient utopia, human feelings are extracted and sold to a numb society. What happens when a secret about the harvest is revealed? Feelings are a luxury after all…
- Group Members: Debra Najor, Brandon Cook, Evan Kupersmith, Maria Leigh, Carson Mehlbauer, Iris Shipley, Maeve Gillespie, Ryan Miller
- Location: Room 4755
- Performance times: 7:45 p.m., 9:15 p.m.
Performance Times
- 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 16
- 7 p.m. Thursday, April 17
- 7 p.m. Friday, April 18
Location
Reserving Tickets
Tickets are FREE, but reservations are encouraged. Tickets can be reserved online, in-person at the CCM Box Office or over the phone at 513-556-4183.
CCM’s Box Office hours are 1-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, and one hour prior to curtain for ticketed performances. Hours subject to change based on the University of Cincinnati calendar. Our Box Office staff is always ready to answer your questions by phone at 513-556-4183 or email at boxoff@uc.edu.
Directions and Parking
CCM is located on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. For detailed driving directions, visit ccm.uc.edu/directions.
Parking is available in UC's CCM Garage (located at the base of Corry Boulevard off Jefferson Avenue) and additional garages throughout the UC campus. Effective July 1, 2023, all University of Cincinnati Parking Services locations are cashless. Pay for parking securely with your credit/debit card. All major credit cards accepted.
CCM OnStage patrons can add pre-paid parking to their checkout carts when purchasing tickets. Pre-paid parking is date/performance specific. CCM Garage parking rates for a performance or special event is usually available for $10-15. Learn more about parking at UC's CCM Garage.
For additional information on parking at UC, please visit uc.edu/about/parking.
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