Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA Podcast

In 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 int...

In this Artist Exploration, we welcome Ali Louis Bourzgui an MTCA Alum, Ithaca Alum and the titular role of the upcoming revival of The Who’s Tommy. MTCA Director, Charlie Murphy and Ali discuss:  Expectations of family members while auditioning  Embracing the silliness of acting school  Craving critique and finding openness  Graduating during the pandemic  Preparing for The Who’s Tommy  Be sure t...

In this Artist Exploration, John Cariani the Playwright of Almost, Maine and Charlie Murphy the Director of MTCA discuss:  🔴Non-linear path as a young adult  🔴Making your broadway debut & premiering a play the same year  🔴Embracing your actual passions versus your interests  🔴Impact of status in your career and artistry   Just in time for Unifieds: Apply MTCA2024 at checkout for 10% off a Belt...

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  @Kerr...

In 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@mappingthecol...

In 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...

In 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 c...

In 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...

In 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 step...

In 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 UAr...

In 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 t...

In 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 c...

In 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 ma...

In 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’r...

In this College Deep Dive, Matt Edwards Associate Professor of Voice and Musical Theatre at Shenandoah University and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss: Vocal Pedagogy Building repertoire based on a student’s vision board  Holistic evaluation during the audition process  Do I need to be a vocal chameleon?  Check out the following information about Shenandoah and Matt:  https://www.su.edu/conser...

In 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 pro...

In 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,...

In 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 proces...

In 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...

In 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’...

In 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 t...

In 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@mappi...

In 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...

In this Artist Exploration, we welcome Ali Louis Bourzgui an MTCA Alum, Ithaca Alum and the titular role of the upcoming revival of The Who’s Tommy. MTCA Director, Charlie Murphy and Ali discuss:  Expectations of family members while auditioning  Embracing the silliness of acting school  Craving critique and finding openness  Graduating during the pandemic  Preparing for The Who’s Tommy  Be sure t...

In 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  ...