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.com.
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NYU Tisch (Act II) with Robert Hoyt
In this College Deep Dive Robert Hoyt the Director of Admissions & Recruitment for NYU Tisch Drama and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy chat about: Early decisions submission strategy, to fill out your FAFSA, even if you do not think you will qualify, authenticity versus strategy, and the multi-hyphenates NYU cultivates
110 min
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Justin Lee Miller (Interlochen Arts Academy) on...
In this artist exploration, Justin Lee Miller from Interlochen Arts Academy and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss; Interlochen’s expert faculty , the different artistic paths in the academy, Interlochen’s gap year program and the pros and cons of a performing arts high school
68 min
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Western Connecticut State University with Tim H...
Western Connecticut State University with Tim Howard
55 min
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Holiday Mailbag Episode
In this Holiday episode, Charlie answers some listener questions and we take a look back on the year we have had here at Mapping The College Audition.
46 min
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Midwestern State University with Dr. Grace Edgar
Midwestern State University with Dr. Grace Edgar
58 min
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Mitch Zoll (MTCA Parent) on the Methodology of ...
Mitch Zoll (MTCA Parent) on the methodology of overseeing
76 min
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Temple University with Peter Reynolds
In this college deep dive Peter Reynolds, the Head of Musical Theater at Temple University and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss; the diversity at Temple University, performance opportunities outside of school , the importance of Wild Card videos and taking in the UArts Students
53 min
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Thanksgiving Tips and Takeaways
In this Special Thanksgiving Episode, MTCA Director Charlie Murphy takes on a SOLO adventure (spurred by your listener requests!) to bring you some summations of previous episode takeaways. Some themes/takeaways include:
77 min
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Sarah Meahl (Broadway Dancer, Death Becomes Her...
In this Artist Exploration, Sarah Meahl a Broadway Dancer in Death Becomes Her chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about:
74 min
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UCLA with Jeremy Mann
73 min
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Roderick Hill (50+ National Commercials) on the...
In the Artist Exploration, Roderick Hill from (50+ National Commercials) chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about:
71 min
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NYU Steinhardt with Errik Hood
In this College Deep DIve, Errik Hood the Assistant Professor of Vocal Performance and Director, Program in Vocal Performance at NYU Steinhardt chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about:
92 min
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Calvin Leon Smith (MTCA Coach and Broadway's Ca...
Calvin Leon Smith (MTCA Coach and Broadway's Cabaret)
100 min
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Brenau University with Ste Clough
In this College Deep Dive, Ste Clough the Assistant Professor and the Director of Musical Theatre at Brenau University and Charlie Murphy, MTCA Director discuss: Redefining Brenau’s program, the nonverbal language in an audition, and the differentiation of acting in other countries
61 min
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Marcus M. Martin (Broadway’s Aladdin) on Gratitude
In this Artist Exploration, Marcus M Martin, from Broadway’s Aladdin, and Charlie Murphy, MTCA Director discuss:
77 min
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Rick Edinger on Carnegie Mellon University
In this College Deep Dive, Rick Edinger the Associate Professor of Music Theater and the Area Chair of Acting and Music Theater at Carnegie Mellon University and Charlie Murphy, the Director of MTCA discuss:
80 min
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Elizabeth Stanley Act II (Tony Award Nominee, J...
In this Artist Exploration, we welcome back Elizabeth Stanley, Tony Award Nominee for Jagged Little Pill and Charlie Murphy, MTCA Director discusses:
87 min
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Otterbein University with Lori Kay Harvey
In this College Deep Dive, Lori Kay Harvey the associate professor for the department of music at Otterbein University discusses with MTCA director Charlie Murphy:
66 min
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Mindy Catron (MT Mom/Broadway Actress) on guidi...
In this Artist Exploration, Mindy Catron, an MTCA Mom and /Broadway Actress, chats with Charlie Murphy, MTCA Director, about:
99 min
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University of Alabama Birmingham with Valerie A...
In this College Deep Dive, Valerie Accetta the Head of Musical Theatre & Associate Professor at University of Alabama Birmingham discusses with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy:
63 min
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Helen J Shen (Broadway’s Maybe Happy Ending) on...
In this Artist Exploration, Helen J Shen from Broadway’s New Musical Maybe Happy Ending and MTCA Alum chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about:
75 min
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University of Wisconsin-Stevens-Point with Mark...
In this College Deep Dive, Mark Hanson a Professor of Musical Theater and the Program Coordinator at University of Wisconsin-Stevens-Point and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
81 min
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Danny Mefford (Broadway’s Kimberly Akimbo) on t...
In this Artist Exploration, Danny Mefford, a Broadway Choreographer, and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
61 min
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Muhlenberg College with Jim VanValen
In this College Deep Dive, Jim VanValen the Director of Theater at Muhlenberg College and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
85 min
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RE-AIR: Ali Louis Bourzgui (The Who’s Tommy) on...
In this Artist Exploration, we welcome Ali Louis Bourzgui an MTCA Alum, Ithaca Alum and the titular role of the upcoming revival of The Who’s Tommy. MTCA Director, Charlie Murphy and Ali discuss: Expectations of family members while auditioning, embracing the silliness of acting school, craving critique and finding openness, graduating during the pandemic, and preparing for The Who’s Tommy
82 min