No theater major? No problem. UC’s Bravo Bearcats are making the stage accessible to all

The University of Cincinnati’s student-body has no shortage of theater productions to enjoy during the academic year – from the main stage performances put on by the school’s College-Conservatory of Music, to those produced by smaller, less official troupes. One organization that’s gained particular prominence is a drama club called Bravo Bearcats, who are preparing to put on their 11th show next weekend. Ben Anticoli, one of the Bravo Bearcats’ student PR managers and a fourth year DAAP student, told CityBeat, “It’s a great, casual experience for anybody who’s been doing theater for a long time, or if you want to try out different positions to dip your toes in. It can be as high commitment or low commitment as people want.” The group started three years ago, after members noticed what Anticoli described as a “deficit of outlets” for non-Conservatory majors to engage in the performing arts. Taking inspiration from other theater clubs like Indiana University’s University Players