CCM alumni create thrills and chills in ‘Gone Girl’ movie

Two University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music alumni have roles in the hit film "Gone Girl." Dawn Swiderski (BFA Theatre Design & Production, 1989) was the film’s art director, and actor Cooper Thornton (MFA Dramatic Performance, 1992) played the role of Dr. Benson.

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While “Gone Girl” movie audiences were gasping for the last few weekends, two University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music alumni were grinning. Dawn Swiderski (BFA Theatre Design & Production, 1989) was the film’s art director, and actor Cooper Thornton (MFA Dramatic Performance, 1992) played the role of Dr. Benson. Read more.

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