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.
Part of the Broadway Podcast Network.
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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
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RE-AIR: John Cariani (Playwright of Almost, Mai...
In this Artist Exploration, John Cariani the Playwright of Almost, Maine and Charlie Murphy the Director of MTCA discuss: Non-linear path as a young adult, making your broadway debut & premiering a play the same year, embracing your actual passions versus your interests, and the impact of status in your career and artistry
90 min
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RE-AIR: Kerry Butler (Breaking Broadway x Mappi...
In this Artist Exploration, we welcome Broadway Star and fellow BPN podcast host, Kerry Butler. Kerry and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss: Kerry almost getting kicked out of her college program, passing on projects for personal pursuits, subjectivity of acting, and college audition advice
65 min
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RE-AIR: Ian Harding (Pretty Little Liars) on Vi...
In this Artist Exploration Episode, Ian Harding from Pretty Little Liars and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss: Vision and purpose vs. control in an artistic career, cultivating skill over selling in social media, building a team, and transferable skills from stage and TV/Film technique
100 min
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RE-AIR: Alex Brightman (Broadway’s Beetlejuice)...
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 within a show, not typing yourself out of an opportunity, and trial and errors of the rehearsal process
69 min
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CCM (Act 2!) with Rachel Stevens
In this College Deep Dive, Rachel Stevens CCM’s Visiting Assistant Professor of Acting in Musical Theatre and Former MTCA Coach chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about:
87 min
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Andrew Rannells (Broadway's Book of Mormon) on ...
In the Artist Exploration, Andrew Rannells from Broadway’s Book of Mormon and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
53 min
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LIU Post with David Hugo and Valerie Clayman-Pye
In this College Deep Dive, David Hugo and Valerie Clayman-Pye the Directors of Musical Theater at LIU Post discuss with MTCA Director, Charlie Murphy:
83 min
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Corey Cott (Broadway’s Newsies) on Imperfection
In this Artist Exploration, Corey Cott from Broadway’s Newsies and Bandstand and MTCA Director discuss:
79 min
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IAMT with Michael Minarik
In this College Deep Dive, Michael Minarik, the sole owner and director of the Institute for American Musical Theater (IAMT) and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
92 min