Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA Podcast

Read the blog 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 journey, please check us out at  mtca.com, or on Instagram or Facebook.  Follow Us!  Instagram: @mappingthecollegeaudition YouTube: @MTCA (...

Read the written blog 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 journey, please check us out at mtca.com, or on Instagram or Facebook.  Follow Us!  Instagram: @mappingthecollegeaudition YouTube:...

In this Summer Break episode, Charlie shares an audio version of his blog post, Hitting Your Home Runs. You can also find the written piece on our website at mtca.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...

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 mtca.com, or on Instagram or Facebook.  Follow Us!  Instagram: @mappingthecollegeaudition YouTube: @MTCA (Musical Theater Colle...

In this College Deep Dive, Victoria Bussert, Head of Musical Theater Oberlin College chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about:  Redefining Training for the Modern Stage: A ground-up program led by a top-tier director, with handpicked faculty at the forefront of the art form. Not just a new program — a transformative relationship. Artist Meets Athlete: Ballet Bootcamp + Football Team Workouts...

In this Artist Exploration Curtis Holland (Broadway’s The Great Gatsby) and Director of MTCA, Charlie Murphy discuss; 🔴Curtis’s early start in the business 🔴How his outlook on the industry was an asset 🔴Performing in a new musical 🔴The importance of doing the work so you can “twirl”  If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecolle...

In this College Deep Dive, MTCA Charlie Murphy chats with Jessica Boevers Bogart and Sydney Morton from University of Michigan. They chat about:  Showcase as human-first, not performance-perfect The myth of “best” auditions – it’s all about breathing and presence Ego vs. confidence: What happens when you come from a big-name program Working faculty – the pros, cons, and what consistency really mea...

In this Artist Exploration, Class of 2025 MTCA Alumni Parent Colleen Kessler and Director of MTCA Charlie Murphy discuss;  🔴A fresh perspective on the Musical Theater College Auditions Experience  🔴How to enjoy this time with your student  🔴Raising Gifted children  🔴How homeschooling impacts the college audition process  You can learn more about Colleen and Raising Lifelong Learners HERE! If y...

In this College Deep Dive, MTCA Director Charlie Murphy sits down with Bradley Willcuts, Associate Professor of Musical Theatre and Choreography at Michigan State University, for a conversation about:  Historic campus of Michigan State  How an actor first program is looking for you to adjust within the audition  The Power of entrepreneurial spirit in theatre Leaning on your community to collaborat...

In this Artist Exploration, MTCA Director Charlie Murphy chats with Built for the Stage Founder, Joe Rosko on:  Is it possible to be a D1 Athlete and get a BFA in musical theater? Point of obsession and striving for excellence  How to build a business on passions  When is it time to pursue other passions?  How to delegate tasks  If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel fr...

In this College Deep Dive MTCA Director, Charlie Murphy, Assistant Professor of Theater, Jacob Ben Widmar and Head of Musical Theater, Danny Gurwin Discuss; 🔴Oakland’s new direction  🔴A student’s relationship with teachers and a program as a whole 🔴Seeing a student’s true self in an audition room  If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@ma...

In this Artist Exploration, Isaac Powell and MTCA Director, Charlie Murphy discuss:  🔴 UNCSA’s Program 🔴 Preparation for graduation 🔴 Education after college 🔴 Harnessing your adrenaline Sign up for the Meet MTCA Workshop at mtca.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 wi...

In this College Deep Dive, MTCA Director sits down with Jay Berkow, Director of Music Theatre Performance at Western Michigan University, and Joan Herrington, Director of the School of Theatre and Dance at WMU. Together, they explore and discuss: 🔴Summer stocks audition opportunities at school who come directly to your class!  🔴Collaborative rehearsal process  🔴Student centered campus  🔴Expand...

This week Charlie is SOLO on the Spring Break Pod. Tune in for several takeaways and tidbits! Topics include:  🔴 Know Who You're Listening To 🔴 Pick the Right Time to Visit Schools 🔴 Watch Out for the Hype 🔴 Let Your Student Take the Wheel 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...

In this special episode, MTCA College Advisor and two-time MTCA parent Amy Breslow joins MTCA Director Charlie Murphy and discusses:  🔴Amy’s personal experiences with the college audition process 🔴How parents can show up throughout this journey 🔴Weighing school decisions  🔴Staying open minded early on in the process If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to rea...

In this College Deep Dive, Matthew Wren Chellis the Associate Professor of Voice and Director of the Musical Theater Program at CU Boulder chats with MTCA Director, Charlie Murphy about 🔴Faculty Influence on Program Quality 🔴Demonstrating Interest in Schools 🔴Genuine Curiosity over Showiness For info email: matthew.chellis@colorado.edu and visit CU Boulder Website    If you have any questions a...

In this Artist Exploration, L Morgan Lee from A Strange Loop and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:  L Morgan Lee's time at UArts  Building A Strange Loop Her experience as a trans artist  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 prepa...

In this College Deep Dive, Senior Lecturer of Musical Theater and Dance of University of Florida, Andrew Cao chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about:  Getting a built in Masters of Science in Management  Benefits of a small class size  Can I network to colleges as a high schooler?  Getting to know the business of the business  If you have any questions about the college audition process, fee...

In this Artist Exploration, Dan Amboyer from Darren Star’s Younger and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:  Mentorship with Carnegie Mellon Classmates Building a sustainable life as an actor  Feeding the beast with online and technical consumption   How early career experiences can be like Grad School If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag...

In this College Deep Dive, David Herendeen the Director of Opera and Musical Theater at Oklahoma City University and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:  How is a BM in Music Theater different from BFA training?  Is it valuable to have non-theater majors in your classes?  Can I get a minor at OCU?  What are the theaters and classroom facilities like?  When can I make stylistic choices like riffi...

In this Special Episode, Charlie does some "man on the street" style interviews in the MTCA Greenrooms in NYC, Chicago and LA! 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...

In this College Deep Dive, Aaron Todd Douglas the Director of the University of Minnesota BFA Acting Program chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy on: Do alumni names matter when looking at a school? How to get organized for the audition season. Do I need a new email?  Ways parents can give their child agency to lead What is prescriptive casting  If you have any questions about the college audit...

In the Artist Exploration, Mary Mitchell Campbell (The Prom) chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about: Responsibilities of music director  Questions you should be prepared to answer for a music director  Balancing time and how to manage integrity  Learning how to practice  If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition...

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   🔴The intersection of community and professionalism  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 MT...

In this Artist Exploration, Erika Strasburg (MTCA Wellness Coach) chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy on  Physical ways to put your audition nerves at ease  How to turn adrenaline into excitement  Ways to feel like yourself before walking into the room  How to bottle your own confidence  If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthec...