Carson Mehlbauer
actor | accompanist | composer
In his time at the College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), Carson has trained in classical acting styles while expanding his practice as an accompanist and composer. He is relocating to New York in the fall of 2026.
recently...
at the Cincy Fringe Festival 2026
Early Bird
Nathan Bird is the first to return to his Kentucky hometown for the Bird family reunion, where he must attend to his frustrating but charming family while hiding his queerness. Blending traditional theatre, audience participation, and puppetry, Early Bird reminds us that despite our differences, all people are intrinsically good.
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Cincy Fringe Festival runs May 29 - June 13.
recently...
CCM Acting's new adaptation of
Rope
Amy Berryman and Brant Russell adapted Patrick Hamilton's thrilling 1929 play, reimagining Brandon and Granillo as undergrad students at Northwestern University in 2000. The world-premiere production ran February 12-14, 2026 in CCM's Patricia Corbett Theatre.