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.
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Ep. 79 (AE): Geoffrey Soffer (Manager) on Navi...
In this Artist Exploration, Geoff and Charlie discuss, being a Young Child Actor and Navigating College Life, the Identity crisis of being an actor and enjoying being a casting director, what are the roles of your team, what attracts Geoff to a client, what makes you stand out in a management meeting.
91 min
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Ep. 78 (CDD): Carthage College with Matthew Hou...
In this College Deep Dive, Matthew and Charlie discuss having a well rounded education right on Lake Michigan, The transition from BA to BM which includes some interesting classes like a year of pop rock and music theory so you can plunk out new workshop music, Dual Scholarship Opportunities in Merit and Academic scholarships, How Carthage’s audition is different from the traditional format
57 min
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Ep. 77 (AE): Susan Blackwell (Broadway’s Titl...
On this Artist Exploration, Susan, Laura and Charlie discuss: The journey of Title of Show from NYMF to Broadway Accountability buddies Creating more than what you are consuming Changing your choice & transferable skills of a BFA
82 min
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Ep. 76 (CDD): University of Northern Colorado ...
In this College Deep Dive, Shelly and Charlie discuss: The ability to get a minor or get a certificate outside of Theater School Their alumni hubs in Chicago, LA, Denver and NYC Affordable tuition! What is YOUR job versus the Faculty’s Job
50 min
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Ep. 75 (AE): Beth Malone (Broadway’s Fun Home) ...
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
72 min
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Ep. 74 (CDD): Molloy University/CAP21 with Reb...
In this Artist Exploration, Rebecca and Charlie discuss: The history of CAP21 How the accreditations of degrees work A typical schedule of a first year student Commuting between campuses Questions Molloy/CAP21 may ask in the audition room Parental emailing advice!
92 min
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Ep. 73 (AE): Will Reynolds (Off Broadway’s D...
In this Artist Exploration, Will, Hannah and Charlie discuss: Breaking out of a fixed mindset about programs and career Will’s songwriting process in blending his performing and songwriting skills Best practices with Collaboration and Feedback between Composer and Singer Finding openness in the Rehearsal process and working with scene partners
84 min
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Ep. 72 (CDD): CSU Fullerton with Josh Grisetti
In this College Deep Dive, Josh and Charlie discuss: The changes at CSU Fullerton to customize their program Why they shifted the audition and lost the “cut” Creativity with their showcase process Josh shares some bold (and aggregatable!) opinions about the Cost of Training The awesome location with weather, theater companies, beaches, and amusement parks Breaking out of the mindset of only focusing on “top” schools (or only East Coast) Audition Trends to stay away from
87 min
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EP. 71 (AE): Krysta Rodriguez (Broadway’s The A...
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
65 min
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EP. 70 (CDD): Pace University with Jesse Carlo
In this episode, Jesse and Charlie talk about: The New Direction of PACE, PACE’s New Early Decision audition (premiering this Fall), Jesse’s Reaction to the “See Our Truths” Videos, New and Renewed EDI practices at PACE, and Jesse gives some great advice for Parents
83 min
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Ep. 69 (AE): JJ Niemann (Broadway’s Book of Mo...
In this Artist Exploration, JJ and Charlie discuss: His move from Elon to Book of Mormon How JJ’s assistant skills aided him in being a Swing TikTok stardom Building a career around his personality
70 min
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Ep. 68 (CDD): University of Oklahoma with Ashto...
In this episode, Charlie and Ashton talk about: The Intimate program in a Large University, Sports and Greek Life Possibilities, In-state/Out-of-State Tuition Costs, The Danger of Being “Shallacked” in your Preparation, OU’s “Industry Week” vs. a Showcase
61 min
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Ep. 59 (CDD): Belmont University with Nancy Allen
In this episode, Charlie and Nancy talk about: The underlying Christian mission of Belmont, Classical foundations of training, The Strong Emphasis on the Music of Musical Theater, The options of Belmont’s BFA, BM, and BA degrees, The Comfort and Joy of a great audition, The importance of Pitch
47 min
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Ep. 58 (AE): Samantha Williams (Broadway’s Caro...
In this episode, Samantha and Charlie discuss: Learning Grace and Authenticity at Pace, Navigating booking work while in School, The search for Community as a young professional, Samantha’s reaction to “See our Truths”, Navigating institutions as a young BIPOC woman, and Samantha ages herself by not recognizing “MmBop”.
70 min
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Ep. 57 (CDD): NYU Tisch with Molly Horan
In this College Deep Dive episode, Molly and Charlie discuss: NYU Students as Multi-Hyphenate Artists with Rigorous Academics, How the NYU Studio Placement System works, (and how to approach that darn “All Studios” box for MT Hopefuls), Industry exposure for NYU students (how it’s different from a Showcase model), and what NYU is looking for in their “Conversations” (their Interview process)
75 min
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Ep. 56 (AE): Cameron Adams (13 Broadway shows) ...
In this Artist Exploration, Cameron and Charlie discuss the qualities that make a great Ensemble Member, the differences between swings/covers/standbys/understudies, the Commitment it takes to be the Lebron James of Broadway, and we play a game of “Understudies Nightmare” where we test Cameron’s memory of her cues from the past 20 years of performances.
78 min
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Ep. 55 (CDD): University of the Arts with Kikau...
In this College Deep Dive episode, Kikau and Charlie discuss UArts’ Curricular focus on New Work, the realities of going to school in the middle of Philadelphia, and the importance of having a Human Experience in your auditions.
68 min
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Ep. 54 (AE): Bryce Pinkham (Tony Nom for Gentle...
In this Artist Exploration, Bryce and Charlie discuss the intricacies of Clowning, continue our discussion on the “Traps of Type”, talk about Bryce’s unique pandemic experience, and take a long hot bath in discomfort, as we learn to get comfortable with the uncomfortable.
104 min
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Ep. 53 (CDD): Montclair State University with...
In this College Deep Dive, Mark and Charlie discuss Montclair’s Triple-Training structure, the Importance of being Present in your Auditions and how students are the best emissaries for their Schools
61 min
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Ep. 52 (AE): Joey Contreras (MT/Pop Composer) o...
In this Artist Exploration, Joey and Charlie discuss finding community, the advantages of a songwriter having acting training, Joey’s Songwriting process, and what goes into creating a musical.
76 min
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Ep. 51 (CDD): James Madison University with Kat...
In this College Deep Dive, Kate and Charlie discuss the flexibility that a Bachelor of Arts allows, double majoring, their non-prescreen video auditions and loving your material
69 min
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Ep. 50 (AE): Gavin Creel (Tony Award Winner, He...
In this Artist Exploration, Gavin and Charlie discuss weighing admission decisions, type, Gavin’s song writing process and his relationship with social media. Charlie and Gavin also play a rousing game of Creel or No-Creel.
84 min
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Ep.49 (CDD): Hartt with Ricky Oliver
In this College Deep Dive, Ricky and Charlie discuss how the acting program and music theater program learn in tandem, professional partnership such as Hartford Stage, Goodspeed, and study abroad programs
55 min
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Ep. 48 (AE): Joel Waggoner (Broadway’s School o...
In this Artist Exploration, Joel and Charlie discuss revisiting a show after the pandemic, navigating imposter syndrome, and learning to advocate for yourself.
87 min
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Ep. 47 (CDD): Webster University with Lara Teeter
In this College Deep Dive, Lara and Charlie discuss the actor first mentality of Webster, getting to know the students in the audition room versus the essence of a student and red flags to stay away from while auditioning.
65 min