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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1
Isaac Powell (Broadway's Tony in West Side Stor...
72 min
2
Western Michigan University with Joan Herringto...
65 min
3
Spring Break Solo Pod
53 min
4
Amy Breslow (MTCA College Advisor and MTCA Pare...
82 min
5
University of Colorado Boulder with Matthew Wre...
79 min
6
L Morgan Lee (Tony Award Nominated for A Strang...
77 min
7
University of Florida with Andrew Cao
84 min
8
Dan Amboyer (Darren Star’s Younger) on Building...
57 min
9
Oklahoma City University with David Herendeen
84 min
10
*Special 200th Episode*: Unifieds Greenroom Int...
117 min
11
Aaron Todd Douglas on University of Minnesota
79 min
12
Mary Mitchell Campbell (The Prom) on Music Dire...
Mary Mitchell Campbell (The Prom) on Music Directing and Holistic Success
82 min
13
Florida State University Act II with Lauren Hau...
In this College Deep Dive, Lauren Haughton, BFA Director at FSU and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy Discuss: FSU’s strong dance focus, the importance of research and preparation, and the intersection of community and professionalism
70 min
14
Erika Strasburg (MTCA Wellness Coach) on how to...
Erika Strasburg (MTCA Wellness Coach) on how to find your Zhuzh and Sparkle
83 min
15
Viterbo University with Rick Walters
In this College Deep Dive Rick Walters, the Executive Artistic Director for Viterbo University and Charlie Murphy, MTCA Director discuss: Viterbo’s dedication to preparing their students for the business, the experience of going to a smaller school, and the future of Viterbo
64 min
16
Cara Rose DiPietro (TikTok and CBS’ Elsbeth) on...
84 min
17
NYU Tisch (Act II) with Robert Hoyt
In this College Deep Dive Robert Hoyt the Director of Admissions & Recruitment for NYU Tisch Drama and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy chat about: Early decisions submission strategy, to fill out your FAFSA, even if you do not think you will qualify, authenticity versus strategy, and the multi-hyphenates NYU cultivates
110 min
18
Justin Lee Miller (Interlochen Arts Academy) on...
In this artist exploration, Justin Lee Miller from Interlochen Arts Academy and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss; Interlochen’s expert faculty , the different artistic paths in the academy, Interlochen’s gap year program and the pros and cons of a performing arts high school
68 min
19
Western Connecticut State University with Tim H...
Western Connecticut State University with Tim Howard
55 min
20
Holiday Mailbag Episode
In this Holiday episode, Charlie answers some listener questions and we take a look back on the year we have had here at Mapping The College Audition.
46 min
21
Midwestern State University with Dr. Grace Edgar
Midwestern State University with Dr. Grace Edgar
58 min
22
Mitch Zoll (MTCA Parent) on the Methodology of ...
Mitch Zoll (MTCA Parent) on the methodology of overseeing
76 min
23
Temple University with Peter Reynolds
In this college deep dive Peter Reynolds, the Head of Musical Theater at Temple University and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss; the diversity at Temple University, performance opportunities outside of school , the importance of Wild Card videos and taking in the UArts Students
53 min
24
Thanksgiving Tips and Takeaways
In this Special Thanksgiving Episode, MTCA Director Charlie Murphy takes on a SOLO adventure (spurred by your listener requests!) to bring you some summations of previous episode takeaways. Some themes/takeaways include:
77 min
25
Sarah Meahl (Broadway Dancer, Death Becomes Her...
In this Artist Exploration, Sarah Meahl a Broadway Dancer in Death Becomes Her chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about:
74 min