Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA Podcast

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  🔴 The future of Viterbo  If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeauditi...

In this Artist Episode, Cara Rose DiPietro from TikTok and CBS’ Elsbeth chats with MTCA Direction Charlie Murphy about: Envisioning your ideal daily life in your college search  Choosing recovering  How social media can be a highlight reel  Embracing imperfection and reframing confidence  Watch Cara’s TedTalk HERE. If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach ou...

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  Fill out your FAFSA, even if you do not like you will qualify  Authenticity versus strategy  Multi-hyphenates NYU cultivates  Visit @thefund4collegeaudition to learn about the Fund and relief efforts.  If you have any q...

In this artist exploration In this artist exploration, Justin Lee Miller from Interlochen Art Academy and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss: 🔴 Interlochen’s expert faculty  🔴The different artistic paths in the academy  🔴Interlochen’s gap year program  🔴The pros and cons of a performing arts high school  If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at...

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: @mappingthecollegeaudition YouTube: @MTCA (Musical...

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 journey, please check us out at mtcollegeauditions.com, or on Instagram or Facebook.  Follow Us!  Instagram: @mappingthecollege...

In this College Deep Dive, Dr. Grace Edgar from Midwestern State University chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about:  Non-audition BFA program  Small individualized program   What am I looking for now and where do I want to be in five years?  Tailoring their interest to production aspects of theater  If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mail...

In this Artist Exploration, we welcome Mitch Zoll, father of Anderson Zoll, who is an MTCA Alum from the class of 2023, and currently a Sophomore MT at the University of Michigan. MTCA Director Charlie Murphy and Mitch discuss:  Finding your role as a theater parent, the mindset of being available and not in control How to make strategic adjustments throughout the audition season  Successful ways...

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  Taking in the UArts Students  Check out our MEET MTCA Workshop HERE! If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach...

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: 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 Findi...

In 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 mai...

In 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! ...

In 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, f...

In 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...

In 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 C...

In 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 rea...

In 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...

In 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 MTC...

In 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...

In 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 ques...

In 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 questio...

In 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...

In 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 c...

In 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 a...

In this Artist Exploration, Danny Mefford, a Broadway Choreographer, and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:  A path of an aspiring choreographer What is a choreographer looking for in an audition  Are you taking up space in a humble way? When is your voice helpful in a room?  Come Meet MTCA for Free! Or join us for some MTCA Events!  Subscribe to our separate feeds!  College Deep Dive on Spotif...