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GALLERY: CCM Play Series presents 'Rope' Feb. 12-14

GALLERY: CCM Play Series presents 'Rope' Feb. 12-14

Adapted by CCM alumna Amy Berryman and Prof. Brant Russell, tickets for the thriller are on sale now

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Event Information

Starts: February 12, 2026 Ends: February 14, 2026 Location: Patricia Corbett Theater, CCM Village Ticketing: Buy tickets online

UC College-Conservatory of Music's Play Series continues with Rope, a mystery thriller centered on college classmates who commit the perfect murder "just for fun." Adapted by CCM alumna Amy Berryman (BFA Drama, '10) and Professor Brant Russell, the play runs Feb. 12-14 in Patricia Corbett Theater.

CCM Play Series presents "Rope" on Feb. 12-14 in Patricia Corbett Theater. Photos by Mark Lyons.

Set in a "mcmansion" outside of Columbus in January 2000, the production features a full living room built on stage, with scenic design by Professor Charlie Calvert. After two privileged college classmates decide to commit the perfect murder, they tuck the body of their friend into a wooden trunk and host a party with mutual friends and even the victim's siblings.

But one guest is suspicious of the smug hosts serving drinks on a trunk they refuse to open. As thunder grows outside, the horror and tension build in this mystery thriller. Adapted from the play by Patrick Hamilton from Alfred Hitchcock's 1948 film of the same name, Rope promises an evening of suspense and chills. View our gallery from the final dress rehearsal for a sneak peek at the production; photos by Mark Lyons.

Join CCM for Rope, presented as part of the college's Play Series on Feb. 12-14. Tickets are on sale now through the CCM Box Office.

Content warning: This production contains depictions of murder and violence.

ASL interpreting available during Friday, Feb. 13 performance. ASL viewing seating is available upon request by calling the Box Office at 513-556-4183 or emailing Box Office Manager .

Rope

By Amy Berryman and Brant Russell
Adapted from Patrick Hamilton's Rope

About Amy Berryman right arrow down arrow

CCM alumna BFA Drama, '10

Amy Berryman is playwright, actor, and teaching artist from Seattle by way of West Texas. Her play WALDEN made its world premiere on London's West End, produced by Sonia Friedman and directed by Ian Rickson in 2021, and recently had its off-Broadway premiere at Second Stage directed by Whitney White. WALDEN's off-Broadway production was nominated for the John Gassner Award by the Outer Critics' Circle and for Outstanding Production of a Play by the Drama League. Amy's play ALIEN GIRLS (O'Neill Finalist 2024, Ojai Finalist 2025) will premiere at the Old Globe in April 2026 directed by Jaki Bradley. Other plays include THE TREATMENT, GOD'S FLESH (O'Neill Finalist 2025, MTC/Sloan Commission), THE NEW GALILEOS (O'Neill Finalist 2019), and THREE YEAR SUMMER, among others. In addition to developing work for TV and film in LA, Amy is a Core Writer at the Playwrights Center and a MacDowell Fellow. amy-berryman.com

Creative Team right arrow down arrow
  • Director| Brant Russell
  • Assistant Directors|Kiki Hellerman*, Bryce Nevison*
  • Fight and Intimacy Director| k. Jenny Jones
  • Production Stage Manager | Indy Caramelli*
  • Scenic Designer | Charlie Calvert
  • Lighting Designer | Lucas Inman*
  • Sound Designer | Daniel Massey*
  • Costume Designer | Julia Schillaci*
  • Hair & Make-Up Designer | M O'Donnell*
  • Technical Director| Morgan Terry*
  • Prop Manager | Ruth Wartman

*CCM Student

Cast List right arrow down arrow
  • Ruby | Mallory Bolser
  • Kelly | Jordyn Hill
  • Leila | Maria Leigh
  • Brandon | Carson Mehlbauer
  • Debbie | Lily Villaflor
  • Raglan | Victor Brame
  • Granillo | Gavin Elbert
  • Sabrina | Kathuure Miriti
  • Understudies | Jackson Frazer, Luana Nascimento, Annika Kallstrom

Performance Times

  • 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12
    8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13^
    2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14
    8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14
  • Estimated run time: 1 hour and 30 minutes

^ASL interpreting available during Friday, Feb. 13 performance. ASL viewing seating is available upon request by calling the Box Office at 513-556-4183 or emailing Box Office Manager Matthew Wilson.

Location

Patricia Corbett Theater, CCM Village
University of Cincinnati

Purchasing Tickets

Tickets: $36 adult, $20 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.

Experiencing the magic of CCM OnStage has never been easier! Purchase your tickets:

CCM's Box Office hours are Tue-Fri from 1-5 p.m. 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 [email protected].

UC student, faculty & staff ticket options

Current UC students can purchase up to two tickets for each CCM OnStage concert and show at the discounted rate of just $10 per ticket; the discounted rate for current CCM students is $5 per ticket. Learn more about student tickets.

Current UC faculty and staff can purchase up to two tickets for each CCM OnStage concert or show at discounted rates (prices vary by performance). Learn more on the Box Office website.

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.

Next OnStage

There's more to explore - view our full performance schedule by monthor visit the CCM Box Office websiteto buy tickets.

Stay up to date on CCM news and events by subscribing to our Next OnStage email newsletter, which is published every other Wednesday. Visit ccm.uc.edu/subscribe to sign up for email updates.

Interested in early access to CCM's ticket sales? Join CCMpower and gain advanced access to 2026-27 ticket sales. CCMpower members also receive 10% off general ticket prices for the full year. Learn more about CCMpower membership benefits.

Featured image at the top: CCM's production of "Rope." Photo by Mark Lyons.

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