Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA...
This podcast is an exploration of the daunting College Theater (+ Musical Theater) Audition process led by an expert in the field, as well as an exploration of the paths to success from college to beyond. We talk with Colleges about their training programs and Artists about their unique careers fostered by their training. Join Charlie Murphy, actor & Director of Musical Theatre College Auditions (MTCA) as he chats with Broadway performers, college faculty members and industry pros about navigating the college audition process, earning a performing arts degree, and the role education plays in pursuing a career in the arts. Charlie will provide bonus tips and insights from 17+ years of expertise in this niche of the industry. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to us at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you want to learn more about MTCA, you can check us out at mtca.nyc.
Part of the Broadway Podcast Network.
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Ep. 129 (CDD): SUNY Purchase with Liam Joynt
In this College Deep Dive, Liam Joynt from SUNY Purchase and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
55 min
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Ep. 128 (AE): Jenna Pastuszek (MTCA Vocal Tech...
In this Artist Exploration, MTCA Vocal Tech Coach, Jenna Pastuszek, and MTCA Director, Charlie Murphy, discuss:
80 min
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Ep. 127 (CDD): Ohio University with Steven Str...
In this College Deep Dive, Steven Strafford from Ohio University and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss: Celebrating your individual weird, Importance of Ensemble Acting, Exposing students to different locations for theater markets, Balancing bravery and vulnerability
72 min
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Ep. 126 (AE): Kate Hamill (Playwright) on the P...
In this Artist Exploration, Charlie and Kate discuss:
76 min
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Ep 125 (CDD): UNC Greensboro with Dominick Amendum
In this College Deep Dive, Dominick Amendum from UNC Greensboro and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
63 min
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Ep. 124 (AE): Danny Feldman (Pasadena Playhous...
In this Artist Exploration, Danny Feldman from Pasadena Playhouse and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss: Behind the scenes of theater companies, How theaters handle selecting a season, The regional theater movement, “Yes, anding” you into opportunities
78 min
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Ep. 123 (CDD): Chico State with Matthew Teague...
In this College Deep Dive, Matthew Teague Miller from Chico State and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss: Social justice mindset of Chico State, Accessible audition process, Consent based casting, Transferring process
76 min
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Ep. 122 (AE): Alex Brightman (Broadway’s Beetle...
In this Artist Exploration, Alex Brightman, Tony Nominated in Broadway’s Beetlejuice and MTCA Director, Charlie Murphy discuss: Finding specialized ways of learning, Embracing Leadership with in a Show, Not typing yourself out of an opportunity, Trial and errors of the rehearsal process
67 min
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Ep. 121 (CDD): Florida State University with Al...
In this College Deep Dive, Alisa Hauser from Florida State University and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss: Granularity between the BM and BFA Musical Theater tracks, Expressing interest to schools, Vocal Technique Journey, Prescreen Submission Suggestions
64 min
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Ep. 120 (AE): John Behlmann (Broadway’s SHUCKE...
In this Artist Exploration, John Behlmann from Broadway’s SHUCKED and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss: BA to MFA route, How a classical trained actor prepares for a Broadway musical, Meeting the industry expectations of you verses how you play on stage, Cultivating Special Skills
69 min
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Ep. 119 (CDD): University of Evansville with Sh...
In this College Deep Dive, Sharla Cowden from University of Evansville and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:The BS of Acting,Choosing a degree focus in your 2nd semester, Study Abroad program, Stackable scholarships, Unified Auditions
73 min
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Ep. 118 (AE): Lauren Patten (Tony Award Winner,...
In this Artist Exploration, Tony Award Winner, Lauren Patten and MTCA Director, Charlie Murphy discuss: The balance of instincts and training, Transfering schools, Insecurities in your talent, Boundaries with social media during turmoil, Vocal technique
84 min
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RE-AIR Ep. 117 (AE): Celia Keenan-Bolger (Tony ...
In this College Deep Dive, Charlie and Celia discuss: Finding what kind of environments you thrive in, What it is like playing younger, Merging creative self to the personal self, How the practice of vulnerability is the practice of presence, Using performing as a way to process life
92 min
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RE-AIR Ep. 116 (AE): Chris McCarrell (Broadway’...
In this Artist Exploration, Charlie and Chris discuss: Strategically working towards artistic goals while in school, Finessing “flying by the seat of your pants”, The differences when approaching roles like Marcius and Percy Jackson, The secret juice behind Chris’ TikToks
103 min
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RE-AIR Ep. 115 (AE): Talia Suskauer (Broadway’s...
In this Artist Exploration, Talia and Charlie discuss: How she and her family navigated the college audition process, Championing a sibling that attends the same program as you, Why she chose Penn State, Auditioning for Young Arts, Her Pre and Post Pandemic Elphaba experience
52 min
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RE-AIR Ep. 114 (AE): Beth Malone (Broadway’s Fu...
In this Artist Exploration, Beth and Charlie discuss: Closing down her school & Going on tour with a rock band Journey back to finish Undergrad and Grad School Commercial World Her experience with Fun Home How type has affected Beth Writing a musical with an Indigo Girl Beth’s advice to Keep not quitting
73 min
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RE-AIR Ep. 113 (AE): Marcia Debonis (Casting Di...
In this Artist Exploration, Marcia and Charlie discuss: How she became an actor who is also a casting director, Marcia explains the real role of a casting director, Type and how networks should cast real people, The Differences between TV vs Theater, Things to keep in mind going into an casting room & The dos and don'ts of self tape
91 min
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RE-AIR EP. 112 (AE): Krysta Rodriguez (Broadway...
In this Artist Exploration, Charlie and Krysta discuss: The power of “No” in your career, Pilot season auditions in LA, Smash audition experience, Her resilience in fighting breast cancer, Playing Liza Minnelli in Halston, Expanding your dreams into other artistic pursuits
66 min
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RE-AIR Ep. 111 (AE): Brandon Victor Dixon (Broa...
In this Artist Exploration, Brandon and Charlie discuss: Why he chose a liberal arts education over conservatory training, differences between live performances and live TV musicals, juggling producing and performing responsibilities, dissonance between arts and commerce, and Advocacy through art.
60 min
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Ep. 110 (AE): Jessie Mueller (Tony Award Winne...
In this Artist Exploration, Jessie and Charlie discuss: Growing up in the Chicago Theater scene with the family in the business, Stepping into the role of Carole King, Setting future goals and the building blocks of each role, and Unpacking the “it’ factor
61 min
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Ep. 109 (CDD): Slippery Rock University with Aa...
In this College Deep Dive, Charlie and Aaron discuss: Entrepreneurial spirit of Slippery Rock student, The importance of Wellness for the actor, Flexibility to minor with a BFA, Cost effective program, What it means to “just be yourself”
78 min
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Ep. 108 (AE): Celia Keenan-Bolger (Tony Award W...
In this College Deep Dive, Charlie and Celia discuss: Finding what kind of environments you thrive in, What it is like playing younger, Merging creative self to the personal self, How the practice of vulnerability is the practice of presence, Using performing as a way to process life
90 min
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Ep. 107 (CDD): Ohio Northern University with Da...
In this College Deep Dive, Charlie and David discuss: Cultivating a nurturing artistic environment, Exploration of different styles of acting, Taking up space in audition rooms and The care of building and shaping a class
61 min
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Ep. 106 (AE): Dan Weschler (PigPen Theatre Co.)...
In this College Deep Dive, Charlie and Dan discuss: Seeking ways to be present, How PigPen was formed, Ways to navigate the creative process and accolades in a larger group, Imposter syndrome in the writing process
74 min
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Ep. 105 (CDD): Rutgers University with Cameron ...
In this College Deep Dive, Cameron and Charlie discuss: Training opportunities such as Miesner and studying at the Globe Theater in London, Approaching training mindfully and having transparent artist led conversations, When to utilize certain material, Why there is not a Shakespeare requirement in your audition
59 min