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Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastSummer Break for the Podcast! Charlie Talks Through Episode "Toppers" and Summer Audio BlogsIf you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtca.com, or on Instagram or Facebook.
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Musical Theater College Auditions (MTCA) is the leader in coaching acting and musical theater students through the college audition...
2025-07-0217 min
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastThanksgiving Tips and TakeawaysIn 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:
How the College Process is like Dating
Viewing College Curricula like a Budget
School Reputations as Stocks
Why you shouldn't limit yourself with TYPE in the College Process
Finding your Game Tape Mentality
Connecting to your Joy in this Process
...plus a few Bonus NEW takeaways!
For families who are new to MTCA, don't forget to check out our MEET MTCA Workshop...
2024-11-271h 21
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastSarah Meahl (Broadway Dancer, Death Becomes Her) Raw Talent vs. PolishIn this Artist Exploration, Sarah Meahl a Broadway Dancer in Death Becomes Her chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about:
How technique can set you free
Establishing yourself as an ensemble member
Advice for when you step into your next dance call
Dancing for the Soul
Check out our MTCA Events HERE! If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journe...
2024-11-201h 16
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastUCLA with Jeremy MannIn this College Deep Dive Jeremy Mann the Director of Singing for the Ray Bolger Musical Theater Program at UCLA and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
Unique audition requirements for UCLA’s BA based program
Balancing the responsibilities of double majors
Producing your class’ showcase
Squeaky wheel in creating your own schedule and pursuing your education
Check out our MTCA Events HERE! If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interest...
2024-11-131h 15
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastRoderick Hill (50+ National Commercials) on the Middle Class ActorIn the Artist Exploration, Roderick Hill from (50+ National Commercials) chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about:
Why the “biggest and best” agency may not be the best choice for you
Economics being an actor
How to transition from Shakespeare to on TV work
Changing pay scale of commercials
Check out our MTCA Events HERE! If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation fo...
2024-11-061h 14
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastNYU Steinhardt with Errik HoodIn this College Deep DIve, Errik Hood the Assistant Professor of Vocal Performance and Director, Program in Vocal Performance at NYU Steinhardt chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about:
Misconceptions of the “letters” of the degree
What is the difference between NYU Tisch or NYU Steinhardt
How is NYU Steinhardt preparing students for the business?
Financial Initiatives
Vocal expertise of NYU’s professors
Check out our MTCA Events HERE! If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecol...
2024-10-301h 35
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastCalvin Leon Smith (MTCA Coach and Broadway's Cabaret) on Skill vs. Innate AbilityIn this Artist Exploration, Calvin Leon Smith, an MTCA Monologue Coach and Clifford Bradshaw in Broadway’s Cabaret, chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about:
How an advertising student becomes a Juilliard graduate with a MFA in Acting
Strategizing with your representation
Auditioning for Cabaret as an actor first
How to balance introducing yourself as an artist and auditioning for a role
Check out our MTCA Events HERE! If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in worki...
2024-10-231h 43
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastBrenau Uniersity with Ste CloughIn this College Deep Dive, Ste Clough the Assistant Professor and the Director of Musical Theatre at Brenau University and Charlie Murphy, MTCA Director discuss: 🔴 Redefining Brenau’s program 🔴 The nonverbal language in an audition🔴 The differentiation of acting in other countries Check out our MTCA Events HERE! If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for y...
2024-10-161h 05
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastMarcus M. Martin (Broadway’s Aladdin) on GratitudeIn this Artist Exploration, Marcus M Martin, from Broadway’s Aladdin, and Charlie Murphy, MTCA Director discuss:
Learning the business of the business at BW
Graduating in the pandemic
How the Genie is played differently on broadway vs. tour
How learning disabilities are accommodated in school and the professional world
Check out our MTCA Events HERE! If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your ind...
2024-10-091h 20
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastRick Edinger on Carnegie Mellon UniversityIn this College Deep Dive, Rick Edinger the Associate Professor of Music Theater and the Area Chair of Acting and Music Theater at Carnegie Mellon University and Charlie Murphy, the Director of MTCA discuss:
How CMU has evolved under new leadership
How important are academics at CMU
What of the application package do faculties actually look at? Do they watch to the very end?
Check out our MTCA Events HERE! If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailba...
2024-10-021h 22
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastElizabeth Stanley Act II (Tony Award Nominee, Jagged Little Pill) on DriveIn this Artist Exploration, we welcome back Elizabeth Stanley, Tony Award Nominee for Jagged Little Pill and Charlie Murphy, MTCA Director discusses:
Being a leader a company
Secrets of self tapes
How can I play a wide range of roles?
Showing your humanity
Artistic superpowers to pass down
Check out our MTCA Events HERE! If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized prepara...
2024-09-251h 31
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastOtterbein University with Lori Kay HarveyIn this College Deep Dive, Lori Kay Harvey the associate professor for the department of music at Otterbein University discusses with MTCA director Charlie Murphy:
The importance of dance skills
Internships and building relationships with industry professionals
How your joy of performing shines through in an audition
Athletes vs. performers
Check out our MTCA Events HERE! If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your in...
2024-09-181h 08
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastMindy Catron (MT Mom/Broadway Actress) on guiding your child through the College Audition ProcessIn this Artist Exploration, Mindy Catron, an MTCA Mom and /Broadway Actress, chats with Charlie Murphy, MTCA Director, about:
What is your role as parent during the college audition process?
Gameplaning ahead vs. living in the part of the process
Online Mania! How to use parent groups effectively.
Finding an edge in your audition strategy
Check out our MTCA Events HERE! If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help wi...
2024-09-111h 43
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastUniversity of Alabama Birmingham with Valerie AccettaIn this College Deep Dive, Valerie Accetta the Head of Musical Theatre & Associate Professor at University of Alabama Birmingham discusses with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy:
Creative ways of structuring and generating interest for showcase
The spectrum of Liberal Arts vs. Conservatory
Is your Wildcard sharing more of YOU?
Partnerships with nearby professional theaters
Check out our MTCA Events HERE! If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your i...
2024-09-041h 06
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastHelen J Shen (Broadway’s Maybe Happy Ending) on Auditioning the SchoolsIn this Artist Exploration, Helen J Shen from Broadway’s New Musical Maybe Happy Ending and MTCA Alum chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about:
What Helen would have done differently in their college audition process
Auditioning the school
Taking ownership in your education
Helen’s routines that set them up for success
Check out our MTCA Events HERE! If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your indivi...
2024-08-281h 18
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastUniversity of Wisconsin-Stevens-Point with Mark HansonIn this College Deep Dive, Mark Hanson a Professor of Musical Theater and the Program Coordinator at University of Wisconsin-Stevens-Point and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
What kind of location will you thrive in?
Do letters of recommendations matter?
Timing of Scholarships
Developing a point of view as an actor
Check out our Webinars and MTCA Events HERE! If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individ...
2024-08-211h 24
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastMuhlenberg College with Jim VanValenIn this College Deep Dive, Jim VanValen the Director of Theater at Muhlenberg College and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
Multiple perspectives can expand our art
How are the credit hours spent as a Muhlenberg Student
The different levels of presence
If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtcollegeauditions.com, or on Instagram or Facebook. Follow Us!
2024-08-071h 27
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastRE-AIR: Kerry Butler (Breaking Broadway x Mapping The College Audition Crossover!)In this Artist Exploration, we welcome Broadway Star and fellow BPN podcast host, Kerry Butler. Kerry and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
Kerry almost getting kicked out of her college program
Passing on projects for personal pursuits
Subjectivity of acting
College audition advice
Check out Kerry and her many handles at:
@Kerrybutler1 on Instagram
@Kerrybutlercoach on Instagram
@Kerrybutlernyc on TikTok
@Breaking Broadway
If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help wit...
2024-07-171h 08
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastRE-AIR: Ian Harding (Pretty Little Liars) on Vision and PurposeIn this Artist Exploration Episode, Ian Harding from Pretty Little Liars and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
Vision and purpose versus control in an artistic career
Cultivating skill over selling in social media
Building a team
Transferable skills from stage and TV/Film technique
If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtcollegeauditions.com, or on Instag...
2024-07-101h 43
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastAlex Brightman (Broadway’s Beetlejuice) on Trial and Error of ProcessIn 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
Be sure to check out The Wizard of Friendship (Original Cast Recording) If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College...
2024-07-031h 11
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastCCM (Act 2!) with Rachel StevensIn this College Deep Dive, Rachel Stevens CCM’s Visiting Assistant Professor of Acting in Musical Theatre and Former MTCA Coach chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about:
Collaboration between classes
Curriculum shifts in CCM
Common audition mistakes
Culture of the school and how that affects training
Be sure to check out CCM Act 1 with Eric Santagata If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your...
2024-06-261h 30
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastAndrew Rannells (Broadway's Book of Mormon) on the Nature of ComedyIn the Artist Exploration, Andrew Rannells from Broadway’s Book of Mormon and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
Financial strain and choice of leaving school
Building a team with momentum
Nature of Comedy
Where can you get objective feedback of talent?
Be sure to check out the cast album of Gutenberg! The Musical! If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtc...
2024-06-1956 min
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastLIU Post with David Hugo and Valerie Clayman-PyeIn this College Deep Dive, David Hugo and Valerie Clayman-Pye the Directors of Musical Theater at LIU Post discuss with MTCA Director, Charlie Murphy:
Brave spaces
Curiosity of play
Handling yourself outside the audition room
The stock you have in your program
For anyone dealing directly with the sudden closure of UArts MTCA wants to offer you 50% off consult time to help strategize next steps. Reach out via admin@mtcollegeauditions.co, and copy in leoashevens@yahoo.com If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to rea...
2024-06-121h 26
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastCorey Cott (Broadway’s Newsies) on ImperfectionIn this Artist Exploration, Corey Cott from Broadway’s Newsies and Bandstand and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
College Rejections
Finding Artistry in a commercial environment
Capitalizing on the buzz of being a fresh graduate
Booking Newsies
Go see Corey Cott in The Heart of Rock and Roll! Join us for an MTCA Junior Workshop! For anyone dealing directly with the sudden closure of UArts MTCA wants to offer you 50% off consult time to help strategize next steps. Reach out via admin@mtcollegeauditions.co, and copy in leoashevens@yahoo.com
2024-06-051h 21
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastIAMT with Michael MinarikIn this College Deep Dive, Michael Minarik, the sole owner and director of the Institute for American Musical Theater (IAMT) and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
A school built by actors
Being a financially savvy performer
What is the value of a program
How do I become a producer?
Come Join us for Junior Workshop! If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individu...
2024-05-291h 36
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastEric Tucker (Bedlam Theater Company) on DirectingIn this Artist Exploration, Eric Tucker the Artistic Director of the Bedlam Theater Company and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
How a director should approach giving notes
Different ways to approach the rehearsal room
Financial realities of the business
Striving for wrong and specific rather than neutral and safe
Join us for the MTCA Junior Workshop! If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for yo...
2024-05-221h 11
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastBrigham Young University with Korianne Orton-JohnsonIn this College Deep Dive, Korianne Orton-Johnson the Assistant Professor and Head of Music Dance Theatre at BYU and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
Why BYU uses MDT for their Music Theater students
How mormon ideals impacts artistic training
The strong dance training
Telsey relationship’s with BYU
If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtcolleg...
2024-05-151h 16
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastDerek Klena (Anastasia) on the Sports of TheaterIn this Artist Exploration, Derek Klena from Broadway’s Anastasia and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
Originally playing baseball in college
Defining his pathway for success
Pursuing career opportunities or finishing school
The pressure of Social Media
If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtcollegeauditions.com, or on Instagram or Facebook. Follow Us! Instagr...
2024-05-081h 20
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastBrandon Gardner (UCB/Peacock's In the Know) on Improv and Sketch ComedyIn this Artist Exploration, Brandon Gardner from UCB and Peacock's In the Know discusses with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about:
Training for yourself, not training for the grade
Playing comedy truthfully
Being a writer or teacher of comedy
Stretching yourself
Be sure to check Brandon out at @brandonjgardner and Peacocks’s In the Know If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Au...
2024-04-241h 22
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastBoston Conservatory (Act 2!) with Tim EspinosaIn this College Deep DIve, Tim Espinosa the Chair of Theater at Boston Conservatory and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
The next generation of Leadership at BOCO
Are the top ten school lists something to pay attention to?
What class size is right for me?
Listen HERE for Michelle Chasse Episode! Join us for MTCA Events HERE!If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working...
2024-04-171h 30
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastBrian Belding (The White Rose/MTCA Alumni Father) on Changing Paths and Supporting DreamsIn this Artist Exploration, we welcome Brian Belding the Writer/Lyricist of White Rose: The Musical and MTCA Alumni Father. Brian and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
A High School history teacher turned Off Broadway Writer/Lyricist
White Rose: The Musical’s Journey to Off Broadway
Parent perspective of the Music Theater admission process
How to guide your child through the audition process
Check out the White Rose: The Musical Cast Recording and Samantha Belding in the National Tour of Little Women. Join us for MTCA Events...
2024-04-101h 32
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastFordham University with May AdralesIn this College Deep Dive, May Adrales Program Director of Fordham University Theater Program and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
Double major capabilities
Exploring different acting techniques
How Fordham declares the focus of their major
How to utilize your multi-hyphenate education to be a holistic and employable artist
Check out Fordham’s Blog, Instagram and Student Productions. If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your...
2024-04-031h 05
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastGrey Henson on Freedom within a FrameworkIn this Artist Exploration, Grey Henson from Mean Girls and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
Experience you gain in pre-college programs
Freedom within a framework
How Type applies within a “machine” of a show
The work of Comedy
Join MTCA at our events! If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtcollegeaudi...
2024-03-271h 42
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastWagner College with Michele PawkIn this College Deep Dive, Michele Pawk an Associate Professor of Performing Arts at Wagner College and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
Having a family and being in the business
The uniqueness of a BA program
The benefits of being located in Staten Island
The Jigsaw of scheduling auditions
Join MTCA at our events! If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please...
2024-03-2051 min
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastElysia Jordan (First National Tour Company Revival) on The Joy of TeachingIn this Artist Exploration, Elysia Jordan from the First National Tour Company revival and MTCA Song Coach chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about:
Finding your People vs Curriculum
Supportive Dialogue with your family
What is tour like on Company vs. School of Rock
The Joy of Teaching
If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtcolleg...
2024-03-131h 29
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastMissouri State University with Josh YoungIn this College Deep Dive, Josh Young, the Coordinator of Musical Theatre Program at Missouri State and Director of MTCA Charlie Murphy discuss:
Changes Josh is making to the Musical Theatre curriculum
Alignment of goals and mission statements
“Yes Anding” yourself into opportunities
Shame free healthy ambition
Song selection suggestions
Self filming tips
If you are interested in hearing our first interview with Missouri State with the previous Department Head, Robert Westenberg listen here! Join us for the Webinar? If you have any questions about the college audition proc...
2024-03-061h 12
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastNew York Film Academy with Joey Zangardi-Dixon and Kristy CatesIn this College Deep Dive, Joey Zangardi-Dixon, the Director of Musical Theater Recruitment, Kristy Cates, the Chair of Musical Theater, and Charlie Murphy, the Director of MTCA discuss:
Having a casting director and a voice over artist’s guidance
Diversifying your portfolio
Transfering credits to campuses across the country from NYC to LA
What training looks like in a media-centric program
Check out NYFA at their website. If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested...
2024-02-211h 17
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastA Crossover Episode with Ashley Ha from Broadway CornerIn this Artist Exploration, we have a special crossover episode with MTCA Alum, current BoCo MT, and the host of Broadway Corner Podcast, Ashley Ha! Ashley and Charlie discuss:
Summer Programs and the insight they can provide towards collegiate life
Parental support through the audition experience
How to narrow down acceptance
What is BoCo like from a current student?
Tune into the second half of the interview to hear a flip in roles, where Charlie becomes the interviewee!Check out Ashley at:
@broadway_corner
@broadwaycornerwithashleyha
LinkTree
If you ha...
2024-02-141h 44
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastNorthwestern University with K.O.In this College Deep Dive, K.O. Associate Professor from Northwestern University and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
Clarity about the supplemental videos
What is changing with the MT certificate program at Northwestern
Benefits of the flexibility of the MT Certificate and Small Class Size
For more information about Northwestern, visit here. To follow KO, visit here! If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparat...
2024-02-071h 15
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastMillikin University with Rachel BarnettIn this College Deep Dive, Rachel Barnett the Director/Associate Professor of the School of Theatre and Dance at Millikin University and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
Multi-fascinated students at Millikin
Having s showcase outside of NYC and LA
Engaging with fellow theater makers outside of your degree who can become future collaborators
Millikin’s streamlined application process
Check out MTCA Events! Want to hear more about Milikin? Check them out at: @millikinu If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mai...
2024-01-241h 11
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastTom Kitt (Next to Normal) on the Confidence to Share Your ArtistryIn this Artist Exploration, Tom Kitt the Pulitzer Prize winner for his music in Next to Normal and MTCA Diretor Charlie Murphy discuss:
How to diversify your skillset as a music theater musician
Creative process of arranging mainstream songs for theater
Arranging music or a play versus a musical
Check out upcoming MTCA Events! If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized prepara...
2024-01-171h 07
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastLongwood University with RJ MageeIn this College Deep Dive, RJ Magee the Visiting Assistant Professor of Acting at Longwood University and Charlie Murphy the Director of MTCA discuss:
Why you should go to a boutique school
An casting director/manager perspective on collegiate training
Breaking into the business advice
Check out upcoming MTCA Events! Launching Your College Audition ProcessIf you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparat...
2024-01-101h 08
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastCircle in the Square with Jeanne SlaterIn this College Deep Dive, Jeanne Slater the Artistic Director of Circle in the Square and Director of MTCA Charlie Murphy discuss:
Flexibility with a 2 year certificate or 4 year BFA in NYC and Florida
Creating and maintaining relationships with industry professionals
Training that is applicable to the current landscape of the business
If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check...
2023-12-201h 11
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastIan Harding (Pretty Little Liars) on Vision and PurposeIn this Artist Exploration Episode, Ian Harding from Pretty Little Liars and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
Vision and purpose versus control in an artistic career
Cultivating skill over selling in social media
Building a team
Transferable skills from stage and TV/Film technique
If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtcollegeauditions.com, or on Instagram or Facebook.
2023-12-131h 41
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastThe Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts with Danny Loftus GeorgeIn the College Deep Dive Episode, Danny George President of The Norwalk Conservatory and Charlie Murphy MTCA Director discuss:
What is missing from a four year program university
Immediate collaboration with working professionals in the business
Urgency of obtaining work for students
Curriculum focus on TV/Film and Dance
For more information about The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts visit the following places:
@thenorwalkconservatory on Instagram
https://www.thenorwalkconservatory.org/
Be sure to check out little Solveig in Waitress! If you have any questions about t...
2023-12-0653 min
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastAlli Mauzey (Kimberly Akimbo) on the Quirkiness of Character DevelopmentIn this Artist Exploration, Alli Mauzey from Kimberly Akimbo on Broadway and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
Unconventional journeys and early rejections
How Alli’s athletic background informs her art
Unpacking Quirkiness
Using family and friends as inspiration for character choices
Be sure to check out Alli at:
https://www.allimauzey.com/
@alli_mauzey on Instagram
Don’t miss out on MTCA Events! Check out more HERE! If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthec...
2023-11-2954 min
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastHoward University with Michael McElroyIn this College Deep Dive, we welcome back Michael McElroy to talk about Howard University. Michael and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
What Michael is bringing to Howard
What a HBCU offers a prospective student
What it means to be an artist in a safe environment
YoungArts
Be sure to check out more information about Howard University at:
finearts.howard.edu
@howardmusicaltheatre on Instagram
Join us for Junior Workshop on Saturday December 2nd and Sunday December 3rd online or LIve in NYCIf you have...
2023-11-221h 08
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastKerry Butler (Breaking Broadway x Mapping The College Audition Crossover!)In this Artist Exploration, we welcome Broadway Star and fellow BPN podcast host, Kerry Butler. Kerry and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
Kerry almost getting kicked out of her college program
Passing on projects for personal pursuits
Subjectivity of acting
College audition advice
Check out Kerry and her many handles at:
@Kerrybutler1 on Instagram
@Kerrybutlercoach on Instagram
@Kerrybutlernyc on TikTok
Breaking Broadway
Join us for Junior Weekend Saturday, December 2 & Sunday, December 3, 2023 online or live in NYCIf you have any questions about the college audition p...
2023-11-151h 07
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastAmerican University with Carl MenningerIn this College Deep Dive, Carl Menninger from American University and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
The differences in a BA Program
The possibilities for blending Arts and Social Justice
The difference between enjoying acting and doing it for a career
The shifting tide of more multi-hyphenate artists
The different timing options for American’s auditions
If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, plea...
2023-11-0855 min
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastSUNY Purchase with Liam JoyntIn this College Deep Dive, Liam Joynt from SUNY Purchase and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
Habits as a human that serves your acting
Different ways to utilize your voice to convey a point of view
Professional actor training at a affordable price
Creative, empathetic, and driven artists
For more information about SUNY Purchase:
@purchasecollege
https://www.purchase.edu/academics/acting/
Join us for Junior Workshop: Nov 8th at 8pm Eastern: HEREIf you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach...
2023-10-2558 min
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastJenna Pastuszek (MTCA Vocal Tech Coach) the Truth About Voice TeachersIn this Artist Exploration, MTCA Vocal Tech Coach, Jenna Pastuszek, and MTCA Director, Charlie Murphy, discuss:
What is vocal tech session?
Different Voice Lessons Universities Offer
What is your voice teacher listening for as you do vocal exercises
Most frequent bad habits young singers
Be sure to check out Jenna @thejennap at or at her swanky website: HERE.Join us for Junior Workshop: Nov 8th at 8pm Eastern: HEREIf you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at ma...
2023-10-181h 23
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastOhio University with Steven StraffordIn 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 Be sure to check out @ohiouniversitymusicaltheater on Instagram and TikTok. Email Steven at Strafford@ohio.eduJoin us for Junior Workshop on Nov 8th at 8pm Eastern: SIGN UP HEREIf you have any questions about the college audition...
2023-10-111h 14
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastKate Hamill (Playwright) on the Process of Making WorkIn this Artist Exploration, Kate Hamill, Wall Street Journal’s Playwright of the Year and MTCA Director, Charlie Murphy discuss: 🔴Opposition of classical acting and feminism 🔴Placing a bet that results in writing your first piece of work 🔴Acting in your own plays and holding on to duality of talents 🔴Playwriting and adaptationsBe sure to check out @katastic29 on Instagram If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaud...
2023-10-041h 19
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastUNC Greensboro with Dominick AmendumIn this College Deep Dive, Dominick Amendum from UNC Greensboro and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:
Cultivating relationships from early auditions
Expressing interest to a program with a smaller class size
Advantages of a newer program
How UNCG thinks about diversity and identity in creating their class
Be sure to check out:
Musicaltheater.uncg.edu
@uncgmt
dcamendu@uncg.edu
If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help...
2023-09-271h 06
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastDanny Feldman (Pasadena Playhouse) on Future of American TheaterIn 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
Be sure to check out https://www.pasadenaplayhouse.org/ and @pasadenaplayhouseIf you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtcolleg...
2023-09-201h 21
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastChico State with Matthew Teague MillerIn 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
Be sure to check out Chico State at:
@chico.state.theatre
https://www.csuchico.edu
If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out...
2023-09-131h 19
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastAlex Brightman (Broadway’s Beetlejuice) on Trial and Error of the Artistic ProcessIn 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
Be sure to check out The Wizard of Friendship (Original Cast Recording) If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualiz...
2023-09-061h 10
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastFlorida State University with Alisa HauserIn 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
If you would like to learn more about FSU, check out the following places:
https://theatre.fsu.edu/
https://music.fsu.edu/
Infographic: Differences between paths at the bottom of the website
ahauser@fsu.edu
If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If yo...
2023-08-301h 06
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastJohn Behlmann (Broadway’s SHUCKED) on BA to MFA routeIn 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
This episode is dedicated to Chris Peluso.If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey...
2023-08-231h 11
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastUniversity of Evansville with Sharla CowdenIn this College Deep Dive, Sharla Cowden from University of Evansville and Unifieds Co-Coordinator chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about:
The BS of Acting
Choosing a degree focus in your 2nd semester
Study Abroad program
Stackable scholarships
Unified Auditions
If you would like to learn more about Evansville, check out the following:
Evansville.edu
@uetheatre on Instagram and Facebook
If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA fo...
2023-08-161h 16
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastLauren Patten (Tony Award Winner, Jagged Little Pill)We are BACK for Season Three of Mapping the College Audition! 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
Charlie and Lauren also play a silly game of “Is that a Musical?” with a bunch of pop stars. If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working wit...
2023-08-091h 27
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastAE: Krysta Rodriguez (Broadway’s The Addams Family) on Expanding your DreamsIn 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
If you would like to hear more from Krysta be sure to check her out at
Broadway Revival of Into The Woods
Her Blog: ChemoCouture.com
@krysta_rod on Instagram
Curated her a full service design business dedicated to spaces for any style and budget.
Did Charlie’s game “I’m a Sur...
2023-06-281h 07
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastCornish College of the Arts with Timothy McCuen PiggeeIn 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
If you would like to hear more about Cornish, check out the following places:
@cornishtheater
https://www.cornish.edu/cornish-programs/theater/
Albert Rubio: arubio@cornish.edu
Andre Williams: awilliams@cornish.edu
If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working wit...
2023-03-1548 min
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastTalia Suskauer (Broadway’s Wicked) on Putting Yourself in PracticeIn 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
If you would like to hear more from Talia, check out the following places:
https://www.goodspeed.org/shows/gypsy
@taliasuskauer on Instagram
If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working...
2023-03-0854 min
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastFive Towns College with David KrasnerIn 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?
If you would like to hear more from David, check out the following places:
https://www.ftc.edu/
@fivetownscollege on Instagram
http://www.davidkrasner.com/
david.krasner@ftc.edu
Cell: (203) 668 6910
If you have a...
2023-03-0158 min
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastMarymount Manhattan College with Michael MendezIn 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
If you would like to hear more about Marymount Manhattan College check out the following places:
@nycmarymount
mmm.edu
@Mmctheaterarts
@mendezzzz
Looking to hear more about MTCA? Join us on February 27th, 2023 from 8pm-9pm for the JUNIOR WORKSHOP, rsvp HE...
2023-02-1555 min
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastUniversity of Michigan (Act 2!) with Michael McElroyIn this College Deep Dive, Michael McElroy from University of Michigan and MTCA Director, Charlie Murphy 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 Michigan evaluates auditions and prescreens
Michael reminds students that they are auditioning the program just as much as Michigan is auditioning them. If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re intere...
2023-02-011h 06
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastCarnegie Mellon University (Act 2!) with Don Wadsworth (+ Voice/Speech Deep Dive)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
If you would like to hear more from Don, check out the following places
Voice of the Bible: New Testament for Watchword Productions
The Chair on Netflix
If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re i...
2023-01-181h 15
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastJordan Parente (Agent w/ Stewart Talent) gives an Agent’s AdviceIn 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!
If you want to hear more from Jordan check him out in the following places:
Stewart Talent Website
IMDB Page
Ep. 47 (CDD): Webster University with Lara Teeter
If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to r...
2023-01-111h 06
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastUniversity of Utah with David SchmidtIn 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
If you would like to hear more about University of Utah check out the following places:
@uofutheatre on Instagram
University Utah Website
In Pieces by Joey Contreas performed by University of Utah
If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re...
2023-01-0447 min
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA Podcast2022 A Year in ReviewAnother 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. If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtcollegeauditions.com, or on Instagram or Facebook. Follow Us! Instagram: @mappi...
2022-12-281h 15
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastMarcia Debonis (Casting Director/Actor) on Casting from the Actor’s Perspective 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 of mediums TV vs T heater
Things to keep in mind going into an casting room
The dos and don'ts of self tape
If you want to hear more from Marcia, check out the following places:
https://www.thetaperoomnyc.com/about If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to...
2022-12-211h 33
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastElon University with Alexandra WarrenIn 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
If you would like to hear more about Elon or Alexandra check out the following spots:
Joyemovement.com
https://alexandrajoye.com
@joyemovement
Elon Music Theater Website
@elonperformingarts
@elonmusictheatre
If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If y...
2022-12-1851 min
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastRay Mercer (Broadway’s Lion King) on Being a Veteran Cast MemberIn 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
If you would like to hear more from Ray, check out the following places:
Ray in costume as the Giraffe
Ray's Website
@raymercer5678
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! @mappingthecollegeauditionIf you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’...
2022-12-0753 min
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastInstitute of the Arts Barcelona with Nick HollambyIn 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
Link to Junior Kickoff event mentioned in the intro! (https://mtcollegeauditions.com/junior-kickoff/)For more information on Institute of the Arts Barcelona visit the following places:
@iabarcelona on Instagram
IAB's Website
...
2022-11-301h 05
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastJames Jackson Jr. (Broadway’s A Strange Loop) on Finding Your CollaboratorsIn 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
James suggests to listeners to find your collaborators. If you would like to hear more from James, check out the following places:
It's Too Late- Performed by James Jackson Jr.
@Jjacksonjr on Instagram
James Jackson Jr. Website
If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help wit...
2022-11-231h 30
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastIndiana University with Richard Roland + DJ GrayIn 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! If you would like to hear more from Rich and DJ, check out the following places:
@iumusicaltheatre
University Website
IU Theatre and Dance & YouTube Videos
Register for the MTCA Webinar HERE.If you have...
2022-11-161h 11
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastGeoffrey Soffer (Manager) on Navigating RepresentationIn 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
For info on our FREE Junior Workshop on November 9th at 8pm ET, click here: MTCA's Launching Your Audition Process Be sure to check out Andy MIentus’ book, Fraternity and follow Geoff at @Geoff_soffer If you have any qu...
2022-11-091h 33
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastSusan Blackwell (Broadway’s Title of Show) and Laura Camien (The Blue Man Group) on Sparking your CreativityOn 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
If you are interested in hearing more about Susan and Laura’s projects, check them out in the following places:
The Spark File
Side by Side
@susanblackwell
@laura.camien
Join us for MTCA's Launching Your Audition Process If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at...
2022-10-261h 24
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastUniversity of Northern Colorado with Shelly GazaIn 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
If you would like to hear more about Northern Colorado visit:
Northern Colorado's Website
Little Theater of the Rockies
UNC School of Theatre Arts & Dance on Facebook
Join us for MTCA Launching Your College Process!
If you have any questions about the coll...
2022-10-1952 min
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastBeth Malone (Broadway’s Fun Home) on Not QuittingIn 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
If you are interested in hearing more from Beth check out the following places:
Pillsbury Commercial ( with Norbert Leo Butz -- discussed in the episode!)
@thebethmalone on Instagram
Look out for STARSTRUCK coming to a Broadway Theater in 2024 (we hope!)
2022-10-121h 14
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastMolloy University/CAP21 with Rebecca OvertonIn 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!
If you are interested in hearing more, learn more about Molloy/CAP21 at:
Molloy/Cap21 Website
Email roverton@molloy.edu
If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your i...
2022-10-051h 34
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastWill Reynolds & Hannah Corneau on Creative CollaborationIn 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
If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us ou...
2022-09-281h 26
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastCSU Fullerton with Josh GrisettiIn 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
If you would like hear more from Josh or CSU Fullerton, check out the following places:
@joshgrissetti on Instagram...
2022-09-211h 29
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastKrysta Rodriguez (Broadway’s The Addams Family) on Expanding your DreamsIn 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
If you would like to hear more from Krysta be sure to check her out at
Broadway Revival of Into The Woods
Her Blog: ChemoCouture.com
@krysta_rod on Instagram
Curated her a full service design business dedicated to spaces for any style and budget.
Did Charlie’s game “I’m a Sur...
2022-09-141h 07
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastPace University with Jesse CarloIn 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-Some great advice for ParentsIf you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please chec...
2022-09-071h 25
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastJJ Niemann (Broadway’s Book of Mormon/MTCA Alum) on putting the “me” in Social MediaIn 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
If you want to hear more from JJ be sure to check out:
TikTok: @jjniemann
Instagram: @jjniemann
If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey...
2022-08-311h 12
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastUniversity of Oklahoma with Ashton ByrumIn this episode, Charlie and Ashton talk about:
Being an 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
If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtcollegeauditions.com, or on Instagram or Facebook. Follow Us!
2022-08-241h 03
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastRE-AIR Gavin Creel (Tony Award Winner, Hello, Dolly!) on the Traps of TypeIn 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. If you would like to hear more from Gavin check him out here:
@realgavincreel
https://www.gavincreel.com
Walk on Through
If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition...
2022-08-101h 28
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastBelmont University with Nancy AllenIn this episode, Charlie and Nancy talk about:
The underlying Christian mission of Belmont
In a Christian University that is far from exclusively Christian
Classical foundations of training at Belmont
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
And the self-exploration needed in this process
The importance of Pitch
If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA f...
2022-06-2249 min
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastSamantha Williams (Bway’s Caroline or Change) on Navigating Booking while in SchoolIn 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
Samantha ages herself by not recognizing “MmBop”
Check Samantha out in LIFE AFTER at the Goodman Theatre, and on Instagram at:
@sawmie
@sammiemakesyummyfood
If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in...
2022-06-151h 13
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastNYU Tisch with Molly HoranIn 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)
If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation f...
2022-06-081h 17
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastCameron Adams (13 Broadway shows) on Thriving in the EnsembleIn 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. If you would like to hear more from Cameron, check her out @cameron.nyc on Instagram or in the documentary we mentioned here: https://www.broadwayondemand.com/series/OfBhoA8swy2p-ensemble-documentary-interviewIf you hav...
2022-06-011h 20
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastUniversity of the Arts with Kikau AlvaroIn 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.
If you want to learn more, check out:
@kikautown
Follow Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Kikau and Matty on Instagram: @carefullytaughtpodcast
@universityofthearts
@thebryndschool
If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized prepara...
2022-05-251h 14
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastBryce Pinkham (Tony Nom for Gentleman’s Guide) on Courting FailureIn 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. If you would like to hear more from Bryce, check him out @thebrycecapades on Instagram.If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your indi...
2022-05-181h 46
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastMontclair State University with Mark HardyIn 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 SchoolsIf you would like to hear more from Mark or Montclair visit the following places:
@montclairstatemt
https://www.montclair.edu/theatre-and-dance/
If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journe...
2022-05-111h 06
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastJoey Contreras (MT/Pop Composer) on the Process of SongwritingIn 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. If you would like to hear more from Joey, check him out in the following places!
@Joeycontreras on all socials
https://www.joeycontreras.com
If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check...
2022-05-041h 18
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastJames Madison University with Kate ArecchiIn 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 Want to hear more about JMU or Kate visit the following places:
@Jmumusicaltheatre on Instagram
Website: https://www.jmu.edu
Email: arecchkm@jmu.edu
If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out...
2022-04-271h 11
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastGavin Creel (Tony Award Winner, Hello, Dolly!) on the Traps of TypeIn 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. If you would like to hear more from Gavin check him out here:
@realgavincreel
https://www.gavincreel.com
Walk on Through
If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition...
2022-04-201h 27
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastAlejandro Rodriguez (Alejo Communication) on Equity, Diversity Belonging & InclusionIn this Artist Exploration, Charlie and Alejandro discuss loving theater but not loving auditioning, safety and identity as it relates to these difficult conversations, art at the center of movement work, trusting your body, the difficulty of monetizing arts and how social media platforms alter messages. Amidst this important conversation, Charlie and Ale play a silly “Celebrity Name Doppelganger” game. Play along and see if you can figure out if we are talking about MTCA’s Charlie F. Murphy, the late Charlie Q. Murphy, Alejandro Rodriguez or Ex-Yankee star Alex Rodriguez. If you have any question...
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