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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(*Special Episode*): Unifieds Greenroom Intervi...
88 min
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Millikin University with Rachel Barnett
In this College Deep Dive, Rachel Barnett the Director/Associate Professor of the School of Theatre and Dance at Millikin University and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
69 min
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Tom Kitt (Next to Normal) on the Confidence to ...
In this Artist Exploration, Tom Kitt the Pulitzer Prize winner for his music in Next to Normal and MTCA Diretor Charlie Murphy discuss:
65 min
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Longwood University with RJ Magee
In this College Deep Dive, RJ Magee the Visiting Assistant Professor of Acting at Longwood University and Charlie Murphy the Director of MTCA discuss:
65 min
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John Cariani (Playwright of Almost, Maine) on P...
In this Artist Exploration, John Cariani the Playwright of Almost, Maine and Charlie Murphy the Director of MTCA discuss:
89 min
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Circle in the Square with Jeanne Slater
In this College Deep Dive, Jeanne Slater the Artistic Director of Circle in the Square and Director of MTCA Charlie Murphy discuss:
68 min
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Ian Harding (Pretty Little Liars) on Vision and...
In this Artist Exploration Episode, Ian Harding from Pretty Little Liars and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
99 min
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The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts with Danny...
In the College Deep Dive Episode, Danny George President of The Norwalk Conservatory and Charlie Murphy MTCA Director discuss:
51 min
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Alli Mauzey (Kimberly Akimbo) on the Quirkiness...
In this Artist Exploration, Alli Mauzey from Kimberly Akimbo on Broadway and MTCA Director MTCA Director Charlie Murphy is:
51 min
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Howard University with Michael McElroy
In this College Deep Dive, we welcome back Michael McElroy to talk about Howard University. Michael and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
66 min
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Kerry Butler (Breaking Broadway x Mapping The C...
In this Artist Exploration, we welcome Broadway Star and fellow BPN podcast host, Kerry Butler. Kerry and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
64 min
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American University with Carl Menninger
In this College Deep Dive, Carl Menninger from American University and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
53 min
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Matt Scott (An American In Paris) on the Value ...
In this Artist Exploration, Matthew Scott from An American In Paris and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
106 min
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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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Jenna Pastuszek (MTCA Vocal Tech Coach) the Tru...
In this Artist Exploration, MTCA Vocal Tech Coach, Jenna Pastuszek, and MTCA Director, Charlie Murphy, discuss:
80 min
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Ohio University with Steven Strafford
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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Kate Hamill (Playwright) on the Process of Maki...
In this Artist Exploration, Charlie and Kate discuss:
76 min
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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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Danny Feldman (Pasadena Playhouse) on Future of...
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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Chico State with Matthew Teague Miller
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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Alex Brightman (Broadway’s Beetlejuice) on Tria...
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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Florida State University with Alisa Hauser
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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John Behlmann (Broadway’s SHUCKED) on BA to MFA...
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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University of Evansville with Sharla Cowden
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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Lauren Patten (Tony Award Winner, Jagged Little...
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