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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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
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Five Towns College with David Krasner
In this College Deep Dive, David Krasner from Five Towns College and MTCA Director, Charlie Murphy discuss: The unique classes at Five Towns such as- “Cabaret Ensemble”, Competitive training for the third of the price, Students taking professional work while in school, How to display intelligence through the work in an audition, What should you do after you audition?
56 min
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Merri Sugarman (Tara Rubin Casting) on Building...
In this Artist Exploration, Merri from Tara Rubin Casting and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss: The Relationship a Casting Director has with Producer, How do build a relationship with a Casting Director, What makes a Casting Director bring an actor into the room, How to become a reader
63 min
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Marymount Manhattan College with Michael Mendez
In this College Deep Dive, Charlie and Michael discuss: How Marymount Manhattan cultivates curious community artists, The unique classes such as the Seminar Class, Dance Share and Ensemble Class, The urge to over analyze what happened in the room after an audition,How waitlist movement works at Marymount Manhattan College
52 min
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Jimmy Nicholas (NBC’s Chicago Fire) on Relentle...
In this Artist Exploration, Jimmy Nicholas from NBC’s Chicago Fire and MTCA Director, Charlie Murphy discuss: Advocating for yourself in an educational setting, Capitalizing on auditions in your early career, The importance of never burning bridges, Chicago Fire, & Engaging with your Alumni Community
96 min
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University of Michigan (Act 2!) with Michael Mc...
In this College Deep Dive, Michael and Charlie discuss: Support systems that shaped and aided his early career, New direction and initiatives of University of Michigan, Changes Michigan is implementing to prepare their students for the business, How Michigans evaluates auditions and prescreens
59 min
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Brandon Victor Dixon (Broadway’s Color Purple) ...
In this Artist Exploration, Brandon and Charlie discuss: Why he chose a liberal arts education over conservatory training, differences between live performances and live TV musicals, juggling producing and performing responsibilities, dissonance between arts and commerce, and Advocacy through art.
59 min
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Carnegie Mellon University (Act 2!) with Don Wa...
In this College Deep Dive, Don and Charlie discuss: How he developed his skills as a dialect coach What is a Voice and Speech class? Differences between a dialect and a voice coach Don’s suggestions for a Carnegie Mellon audition Voice Overs
72 min
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Jordan Parente (Agent w/ Stewart Talent) gives ...
In this Artist Exploration, Jordan and Charlie discuss: How do you even become an agent? What attracts Jordan to a client? What are some ways you get an agent? What should a potential client prepare for a meeting? Ways to cultivate a successful agent-actor relationship Self Tape tips!
64 min
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University of Utah with David Schmidt
In this College Deep Dive, David and Charlie discuss: Dedication to the work and talent, The benefits of a Research 1 University, The Black Friday Event of Showcase, David emphasizes the importance of telling a story in your audition
41 min
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2022 A Year in Review
Another calendar year in the books! Settle down with your Eggnog or Lacroix to celebrate 2022 with Meghan and Charlie. We answer listener questions in our mailbag segment and of course play some silly games.
73 min
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Marcia Debonis (Casting Director/Actor) on Cast...
In this Artist Exploration, Marcia and Charlie discuss: How she became an actor who is also a casting director, Marcia explains the real role of a casting director, Type and how networks should cast real people, The Differences between TV vs Theater, Things to keep in mind going into an casting room & The dos and don'ts of self tape
90 min
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Elon University with Alexandra Warren
In this College Deep Dive, Alexandra and Charlie discuss: Getting conservatory style training in a liberal arts degree, Study abroad option in London, What the dance program offers, Student organization that Elon students can participate in, What Alexandra looks for in an audition
48 min
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Ray Mercer (Broadway’s Lion King) on Being a Ve...
In this Artist Exploration, Ray and Charlie discuss: How he had his first dance class at 17 years old The Lion King audition experience Maintaining a dual career as Performer and Choreographer The experience of being with a show for 20 years
50 min
120
Institute of the Arts Barcelona with Nick Holla...
In this College Deep Dive, Nick and Charlie discuss: The tight community that is made at an international school, Differences of Singing Extension vs. Dance Extension, How IAB cultivates connections with the US industry and other markets around the world, Nick speaks to his research on Transgender Vocal Development and Musical Theatre training for a global market
63 min
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James Jackson Jr. (Broadway’s A Strange Loop) o...
In this Artist Exploration, Charlie and James discuss: Balancing survival jobs to increase auditions Finding solace in a Cabaret setting The Impact of Type A Strange Loop
88 min
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Indiana University with Richard Roland + DJ Gray
In this College Deep Dive, Richard, DJ and Charlie discuss their intimate BFA program within a large university, the importance of getting jobs at their school, how to be fiscally responsible as an artist and practicality of careers. Rich and DJ give some advice on what to wear, and give the advice to go to the source!
69 min
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Geoffrey Soffer (Manager) on Navigating Represe...
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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Carthage College with Matthew Hougland
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
63 min
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Susan Blackwell (Broadway’s Title of Show) and ...
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