Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA Podcast

In 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 Faceboo...

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 po...

In this Artist Exploration, Jessie and Charlie discuss: Growing up in the Chicago Theater scene with the family in the business  Stepping into the role of Carole King  Setting future goals and the building blocks of each role  Unpacking the “it’ factor  Don’t forget to check out Jorge Rivera-Herrans’ new musical My Heart Says Go If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel fr...

In this College Deep Dive, Charlie and Aaron discuss:  Entrepreneurial spirit of Slippery Rock student The importance of Wellness for the actor  Flexibility to minor with a BFA  Cost effective program  What it means to “just be yourself”  For more info about Slippery Rock University, check out the following places:  Instagram srutheatre Facebook: Slippery Rock University Theatre  TikTok: slipperyr...

In this College Deep Dive, Charlie and Celia discuss:  Finding what kind of environments you thrive in  What it is like playing younger  Merging creative self to the personal self  How the practice of vulnerability is the practice of presence  Using performing as a way to process life  If you would like to hear more from Celia check her out at:  @celiakb  Join MTCA for Summer Faculty Masterclass! ...

In this College Deep Dive, Charlie and David discuss:  Cultivating a nurturing artistic environment  Exploration of different styles of acting Taking up space in audition rooms  The care of building and shaping a class  If you would like to hear more about Ohio Northern University, check out the following places:  Onutheatrearts on Instagram  https://www.facebook.com/onutheatre/  Onutheatrearts on...

In this College Deep Dive, Charlie and Dan discuss:  Seeking ways to be present  How PigPen was formed  Ways to navigate the creative process and accolades in a larger group  Imposter syndrome in the writing 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...

In this College Deep Dive, Cameron and Charlie discuss:  Training opportunities such as Miesner and studying at the Globe Theater in London Approaching training mindfully and having transparent artist led conversations   When to utilize certain material  Why there is not a Shakespeare requirement in your audition  If you would like to hear more about Rutgers University, check out the following pla...

In this Artist Exploration, Sean and Charlie discuss:  Staring out in the Chicago Theater scene  Experiencing your spouse's Broadway Debut as a castmate  What it means to be generosity on stage  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 pr...

In this College Deep Dive, Charlie and Liza discuss:  Exploring other musical interests as a music theater major   MSM Disney Collaboration Opportunities!  The different ways that MSM students network  What MSM is looking for in an audition  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...

In this Artist Exploration, Charlie and Shereen discuss:  Life as a child actor while staying in public school  Navigating having an equity card at a young age  The benefits of having a music degree with quick turnaround auditions  Honing free lance artist skills  If you want to hear more from Shereen check her out at:  The secret booking (that is now announced): Evita at ART  https://www.shereenp...

In this College Deep Dive, Charlie and David discuss:  What is style and why it’s important  Taking caution with Chat Boards  The willingness to be “wrong” when given an adjustment  Audition Advice for Parents!  If you would like to hear more from David be sure to check out the following places:  @umiamitheatre on Instagram  Website  dwilliams@miami.edu  Takeaway Glossary:  Texas State Acting with...

Happy 100th Episode! In this celebratory Artist Exploration, Leo and Charlie discuss:  How Leo fell in love with the grind of auditioning   Ways to approach the same role in different productions What motivates Leo’s artistic and business careers  Advice for voice over actors If you would like to hear more from Leo, follow him at @leoashevens on instagram  If you have any questions about the colle...

In this College Deep Dive, John and Charlie discuss:  Musical theater training with an emphasis on TV/Film acting Working within a budding TV/Film hub and a casting office that is on campus  The possibility of double Majoring and Double Minoring  Full ride opportunity for excellent singers with good transcripts If you would like to hear more about SCAD visit the following places:  scad.edu  Admiss...

In this Artist Exploration, Charlie and Chris discuss:  Strategically working towards artistic goals while in school Finessing “flying by the seat of your pants” The differences when approaching roles like Marius and Percy Jackson  The secret juice behind Chris’ TikToks  If you would like to hear more from Chris, check him out in the following places:  @chrismzcarrell on Instagram  Chrismzcarrell...

In 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@cornis...

In 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  @talia...

In 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 mor...

In this Artist Exploration, Merri Sugarman from Tara Rubin Casting and MTCA Director, Charlie Murphy discuss:  How does a Casting Director has with Producer  How do build a relationship with a Casting Director  What makes a Casting Director bring an actor into the room  How to become a reader To purchase Merri’s book visit: From Craft to Career: A Casting Director’s Guide for the Actor- Available...

In 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...

In this Artist Exploration, Jimmy Nicholas from NBC’s Chicago Fire and MTCA Director, Charlie Murphy discuss:  Advocating for yourself in an educational setting  Capitalizing on auditions in your early career  The importance of never burning bridges  Chicago Fire  Engaging with your Alumni Community  If you would like to hear more from Jimmy, check out the following places:  @jimmynicks on Instagr...

In 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 auditi...

In this Artist Exploration, Brandon and Charlie discuss:  Why he chose a liberal arts education over conservatory training  Differences between live performances and live TV musicals  Juggling Producing and Performing responsibilities   Dissonance between arts and commerce  Advocacy through art If you would like to hear more from Brandon, feel free to check out:  https://macgyver.com/about/  @macg...

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 Netfl...

In 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 ...