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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Joey Contreras (MT/Pop Composer) on the Process...
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
152
James Madison University with Kate Arecchi
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
153
Gavin Creel (Tony Award Winner, Hello, Dolly!) ...
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.
85 min
154
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
155
Joel Waggoner (Broadway’s School of Rock) on Ad...
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
156
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
157
Annaleigh Ashford (Tony Award Winner, You Can't...
In this Artist Exploration, Annaleigh and Charlie discuss the importance of juggling your life and schedule, experiencing rejection, being creative in spirit and her thoughts on comedy vs. magic Annaleigh and Charlie also play a Trivia-style game called 6 Degrees of Annaleigh Ashford.
70 min
158
Nazareth College with Christine O’Grady Roberts
In this College Dive Dive, Christine and Charlie discuss the Page to Stage program, Swing and understudying training, the flexibility Nazareth has in their course requirements and the benefit of tailoring artistic class selections from student to student. Christine recommends limiting how many times you record your prescreen materials.
55 min
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Ashley Reyes (Hulu’s How I Met Your Father/MTCA...
In this Artist Exploration, we welcome our first MTCA Alum on the pod! Ashley and Charlie discuss the double-edge sword of her impulsivity, going to school abroad, what it is to “be seen” on stage/tv/film and creating, changing, and expanding your creative team.
64 min
160
Point Park University with Zeva Barzell
In this College Deep Dive, Zeva and Charlie discuss the supportive ambition of Point Park students, the triple threat model of training, Point Park’s vertical campus and the environment Pittsburgh provides.
45 min
161
Dakin Matthews (Gilmore Girls) on Shakespeare a...
In this Artist Exploration, Dakin and Charlie discuss Dakin’s journey from the Roman Catholic Seminary to Broadway, his TV and Film career, Dramaturgy and his Shakespeare philosophy. Dakin reminds us to not treat Shakespeare as literature, it is meant to be performed and viewed! Dakin even treats us to a mini lesson on text analysis!
85 min
162
Emerson College with Eric Weiss
In this College Deep Dive, Eric and Charlie discuss the entrepreneurial spirit of Emerson students, the specific curricular differences of Emerson’s degrees, finding your role in the arts and if High School resumes really matter!
60 min
163
Jonathan Bernstein (TPAP) on Creativity & Risk ...
In this Artist Exploration, Jonathan and Charlie discuss exercising your creativity muscle, bravery, how Youtube can be the trap of emulating, and The Performing Arts Project (TPAP). Jonathan encourages students to divorce themselves from shoulds. See if you can beat Jonathan in Charlie’s rendition of a favorite TPAP game, Jonathan Learnstein
96 min
164
Missouri State University with Robert Westenberg
In this College Deep Dive, Robert and Charlie discuss being inspired by your community, the quintessential university experience and affordable tuition Missouri State University offers. Robert encourages students to research the faculty you are auditioning for and to really talk to your scene partner.
70 min
165
Ann Harada (Broadway's Avenue Q) on Building a ...
In this Artist Exploration, Ann and Charlie discuss the value of community you gain from school, the way she networked her way through NYC, having to turn down jobs in hopes of Avenue Q being a success and her TV-Film-Musical Life.
70 min
166
CCM with Eric Santagata
In this College Deep Dive, Eric and Charlie discuss parallel passions, how CCM has moved from a Triple-Threat model to a multi-hyphenate model, and how CCM is a one stop shop for Theater, Music, Art passions while being held within a major university. Eric reminds students where you are supposed to be is where you are and to not aim for perfection.
76 min
167
Ilda Mason (Spielberg’s West Side Story) on Bre...
In this Artist Exploration, Ilda and Charlie discuss her abstract idea of what a Music Theater would be like in the USA, Ilda’s process of getting a Visa, the audition process for Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story, and the Art of being a Swing. Ilda tells the international students to ask all the questions and to obtain legal guidance.
71 min
168
Rider University with Robin Lewis
In this College Deep Dive, Robin and Charlie discuss Rider's mentality of “Free to Roam”, how Rider teaches their students to swing a show, and how they learn choreography from current broadway shows. Robin explains that Rider Music Theatre students are often double majors and double minors. Robin also suggests for students to have their special skills or tricks prepared to present on the spot or in digital format.
53 min
169
2021 A Year in Review
In this Holiday Episode, Charlie and Meghan take a look back on their first calendar year of podcasting. Charlie is challenged to a Trivia Game about his very own podcast and Meghan is challenged to the College Flashback Round. Who will come out on top? Be sure to tune in to hear some special highlights from a number of this year's episodes.
71 min
170
Sam Leicht (Broadway’s The Lightning Thief) on ...
In the Artist Exploration, Sam and Charlie discuss Sam’s path for readiness in the business, being motivated to learn versus the obligation to learn and Sam’s online fitness program, Pridefit.
61 min
171
The University of Arizona with Danny Gurwin
In this College Deep Dive, Danny and Charlie discuss acting styles and acting focuses you will study while at University of Arizona, the integration and distinctions of their Acting/MT program, and The University of Arizona’s digital showcases and reels. Danny reminds students to find softer moments in their auditions.
41 min
172
Josh Segarra (CW’s Arrow) on the Healthy Compet...
In this Artist Exploration, Josh and Charlie discuss competition within the arts, having an awareness of the industry while in school, envisioning the trajectory of your career and developing a support system. Josh reminds us to really learn your craft and to not get caught up in the nonsense To honor their NYC Basketball League days, Josh and Charlie play an Orlando Magic/Comic Book character/Nonsense trivia game.
80 min
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Ball State University with Bill Jenkins
In this College Deep Dive, Bill and Charlie discuss Ball State’s multiple showcases, cultivating adaptable artists, having a proactive mindset and the balance of having grace and rigor. Bill reminds us that the student is interviewing the school much as they are interviewing you.
75 min
174
Shakina Nayfack (NBC’s Connecting) on Blazing Y...
In this Artist Exploration, Shakina and Charlie discuss forging a path around your interests and passions, creating your own work, developing your own ethics and how theater is to agitate. Shakina also encourages us to come from a place of compassion and forgiveness when asking for change.
64 min
175
Boston Conservatory with Michelle Chasse
In this College Deep Dive, Michelle and Charlie discuss how BoCo students are sponges, strong actors and storytellers. Michelle encourages students to get out of the mirror and throw their energy to the dance audition panel. Michelle and Charlie explore how physically connecting to your character can change your overall performance.
45 min