CCM MUSICAL THEATRE SERIES Presents
Featuring the Class of 2026
March 13-14, 2026, Patricia Corbett Theater
*CCM Student
The MT Class of 2026 would like to thank: Dean Pete Jutras, CCMpower Board and membership, Curt Whitacre, Becky Butts, Mikki Graff, Rebecca Bromels, Deborah Neiheisel-DeZarn, Jen Lampson, Elaine M. Cox, Annie Bloemer, Lucia Walker, Zander Bryant, Jessica Lucas and Ray Dobson and their team in the CCM Performance Management Office, Vincent DeGeorge, Eric Byrd, Julie Spangler, Ian Axness, Sarah Folsom, Diane Lala, Rachel M. Stevens, Jessica Harris, Mary Southworth Shaffer, CCM MT Faculty, CCM Voice Faculty, all CCM Faculty who taught the seniors over the last four years, and all of the seniors’ parents, family and friends who supported them over the last four years.
In loving memory of our teacher, mentor, colleague and friend Dr. Keyona Willis. “Inhale. Ground. Go.”
Andy Bakun (he/him)
Originally from the beautiful and friendly Beaverton, Oregon, Andy is a multi-faceted artist. Some of his credits include Davey in Newsies (MTWichita), Boy in The Shards of An Honor Code Junkie (CCM), Alfred Hallam in Alice By Heart (Mosaic Theatre Ensemble) and Noel Gruber in Ride the Cyclone (Mosaic Theatre Ensemble).
Grace Capeless (she/her)
Originally from Teaneck, New Jersey, Grace is a singer, actor and dancer. Some of her credits include The Lost Boys OBC, Matilda on Broadway, The Lion King on Broadway, A Christmas Story OBC, Kimberly Akimbo First Nat. Tour.
Monique Churchill (she/her)
Originally from Stockton, California, Monique is an enthusiastic performer who continuously leads with love. Some of her credits include Sandy Dumbrowski in Grease (The Carnegie), Kathy Selden in Singin' in the Rain (Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre), Hope Harcourt in Anything Goes (CCM), Gertrude McFuzz in Seussical (CCM), and Alice Spencer in Alice By Heart (Mosaic Theatre Ensemble).
Josh Devine (he/him)
Originally from Palmetto, Florida. Some of his favorite credits include swing in Mythic (Cincinnati Playhouse), Billy Crocker in Anything Goes (The Carnegie), Kenickie in Grease (Wagon Wheel), Wickersham 1/The Grinch in Seussical (The Carnegie) and Tribe (u/s Berger) in Hair (CCM).
Hannah Grace Ervin (she/her)
Originally from Minneapolis, MN, Hannah is a singer, actor, dancer, writer and cat mom. Some of her credits include Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar (Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts), Zaneeta Shinn in The Music Man (Chanhassen Dinner Theatres), US Tusia/Linka/Nina in the world premiere of RUTKA: A New Musical at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Sheila Franklin in HAIR (CCM) and Woman 6/Dance Captain in The World Goes Round (CCM). She is looking forward to playing Zoe Murphy in Dear Evan Hansen at The Carnegie this summer!
Nick Gundrum (he/him)
Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Nick is a musical theater performer and musician. Some of his credits include Anthony Hope in Sweeney Todd (CCM), Soloist in The World Goes ‘Round (CCM), Ensemble and Asst. Dance Captain in Mamma Mia! (Theatre Aspen), Mr. Mayor/Wickersham in Seussical (CCM/The Carnegie), The Wreck and Dance Captain in Wonderful Town (CCM), Billy Crocker in Anything Goes (Black Rock Theatre), and Ensemble and Dance Captain in Fiddler on the Roof (The Lexington Theatre Company).
Annika Jonker (she/her)
Originally from Fairfield, Connecticut, Annika is a passionate singer, dancer, actor and writer. Some recent credits include: Susan & Others in Tick…Tick…BOOM! (The Carnegie), Ensemble, u/s Janet in The Rocky Horror Show (The Carnegie), Swing in Ride the Cyclone (UC Mosaic), Clarisse, Mrs. Dodds, Ens., u/s Annabeth in The Lightning Thief (CCM) and Rosie, Ens., u/s Ursula in Sweet Charity (CCM).
Peyton Kern (she/her)
Originally from Cooksville, Maryland, Peyton is an actor, singer, dancer and jazz artist. Some of her credits include Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd (CCM), Mouth in In the Green (CCM), Marmee in Little Women (CCM) and a swing in Escape to Margaritaville (Toby's Dinner Theatre).
Amelia Lamb (she/her)
Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Amelia is an active musical theatre performer. Some of her credits include Mrs. Wade in Wonderful Town (CCM), ensemble & u/s Jeanie in HAIR (CCM), u/s Mrs. Lovett & ensemble in Sweeney Todd (CCM), ensemble in Ragtime in Concert (Cincinnati Symphony), swing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (CCM), The Witch in Into the Woods (Mad Theater), Vivienne Kensington in Legally Blonde (Sandstone Theater)
Chloë Lezotte
From Bend, Oregon, Chloë is a vocalist, actor and artist. Some of her Credits include Jutta in In The Green (CCM), Beggar Woman in Sweeney Todd (CCM), Cosette in Les Miserables (Summit Theatre) and Ilse in Spring Awakening (TMF).
Indya Lincicome (she/her)
Originally from Tallahassee, Florida, Indya is a playful and heartfelt performer, bringing stories to life with energy and passion. Some of her credits include Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes (CCM), Mama Euralie in Once on This Island (CCM), Rizzo in Grease (The Carnegie) and Jovie in Elf the Musical (The Children’s Theatre).
Anargha Pal (he/him)
Originally from Alpharetta, Georgia, Anargha is an active actor, musician and artist. Some of his credits include Ted Hinton in Bonnie & Clyde (Bay Street Theater), Sundeep/Nikos in Legally Blonde (Theater Aspen), Sweeney Todd in Sweeney Todd (CCM), and as Tonton Julian in Once On This Island (CCM).
Declan Smith (he/him)
Originally from West Hartford, Connecticut, Declan is an active actor and director. Some of his credits include Melchior in Spring Awakening (CCM), Robert Baker in Wonderful Town (CCM), Ensemble in Bandstand (Playhouse on Park) and Lord Clapham in Something Rotten (CCM).
Sam Yousuf (he/him)
Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Sam is a singer, actor, and musician. Some of his credits include Seaweed in Hairspray (Theatre By The Sea), Claude in Hair (CCM), Mitch Mahoney in Spelling Bee (CCM), Grover in The Lightning Thief (CCM), Ensemble U/S Gator in Memphis (The Lex), and Ensemble U/S Papa Ge in Once On This Island (CCM).
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September 14, 2026
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music has once again been named as one of Playbill’s Top 10 most represented schools on Broadway.
September 14, 2026
UC’s College-Conservatory of Music will welcome a variety of new faculty and staff members to its roster of distinguished performing and media arts experts, researchers and educators this fall.
September 11, 2026
UC College-Conservatory of Music's BFA Musical Theatre students received advice and words of wisdom from one of the most influential composer and lyricists in America in a master class on Thursday, Sept. 10. From Broadway's Wicked, Godspell and Pippin to Disney's Pocahontas and The Hunchback of Notre Dame (and many, many more), Schwartz's work has moved generations of music and theatre lovers. Dozens of CCM students got to learn from his mentorship up close in a 2-hour workshop and Q&A in Cohen Family Studio Theater.
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