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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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
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Jessie Mueller (Tony Award Winner, Beautiful: T...
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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Slippery Rock University with Aaron Galligan-St...
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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Celia Keenan-Bolger (Tony Award Winner To Kill ...
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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Ohio Northern University with David Coolidge
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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Dan Weschler (PigPen Theatre Co.) on Collaborat...
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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Rutgers University with Cameron Knight
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
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Sean Allan Krill (Broadway’s Parade) on Generos...
In this Artist Exploration, Sean and Charlie discuss: Staring out in the Chicago Theater scene, Experiencing your spouse's Broadway Debut as a castmate, What it means to be generosity on stage
89 min
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Manhattan School of Music with Liza Gennaro
In this College Deep Dive, Charlie and Liza discuss: Exploring other musical interests as a music theater major, MSM Disney Collaboration Opportunities, The different ways that MSM students network, What MSM is looking for in an audition
50 min
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Shereen Pimentel (Broadway’s Revival of West Si...
In this Artist Exploration, Charlie and Shereen discuss: Life as a child actor while staying in public school, Navigating having an equity card at a young age, The benefits of having a music degree with quick turnaround auditions, Honing free lance artist skills
82 min
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University of Miami with David Williams
In this College Deep Dive, Charlie and David discuss: What is style and why it’s important, Taking caution with Chat Boards, The willingness to be “wrong” when given an adjustment, Audition Advice for Parents!
70 min
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Leo Ash Evens (MTCA Director) on Passion, Purpo...
Happy 100th Episode! In this celebratory Artist Exploration, Leo and Charlie discuss: How Leo fell in love with the grind of auditioning, Ways to approach the same role in different productions, What motivates Leo’s artistic and business careers, Advice for voice overs actors
52 min
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The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) w...
In this College Deep Dive, John and Charlie discuss: Musical theater training with an emphasis on TV/Film acting, Working within a budding TV/Film hub and a casting office that is on campus, The possibility of double Majoring and Double Minoring, Full ride opportunity for excellent singers with good transcripts
48 min
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Chris McCarrell (Broadway’s Lightning Thief) on...
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
102 min
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Cornish College of the Arts with Timothy McCuen...
In this College Deep Dive, Timothy and Charlie discuss: The different degree paths of Cornish College, The reason for varying class sizes, How are the additional and supplemental videos are used in their admission process
45 min
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Talia Suskauer (Broadway’s Wicked) on Putting Y...
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
51 min