Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA Podcast

In 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 hal...

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 qu...

In this Special Episode, Charlie does some “man on the street” style interviews in the MTCA Green Rooms in NYC, Chicago, and LA! These are all interviews with Students and Parents with MTCA Alumni in the class of 2023 (all recorded last year!). This episode features: Jack Gemmell (Montclair State MT) Jae Francis (Webster MT) Carina Purdy (Utah MT) Kyler Huyse (Texas State MT) Mitch [Dad] and Ander...

In 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  Che...

In 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...

In 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 Process If you have any questions about th...

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 Beltbox! MTC...

In 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 pro...

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 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...

In 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 MT...

In 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 Inst...

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 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...

In this Artist Exploration, Matthew Scott, Tony Nominated in Grand Horizons and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:  Deciding what a tuition is worth  Benefits for actors reading reviews   Swinging Jersey Boys  When to go to school and when to jump into the business  Check out Matt on instagram @m.a.t.t.h.e.w_s.c.o.t.t Join us for Junior Workshop: Nov 8th at 8pm Eastern: HERE or the MTCA Mocks H...

In 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/acti...

In 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...

In 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.edu Join us...

In 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 adaptations Be sure to check out @katastic29 on Instagram  If you have any...

In 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 hav...

In 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 @pasadenaplayhouse If you have any questions about the college audition process, f...

In 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...

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, 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...

In 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 fre...