Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA Podcast

In this Artist Exploration, Bryce and Charlie discuss the intricacies of Clowning, continue our discussion on the “Traps of Type”, talk about Bryce’s unique pandemic experience, and take a long hot bath in discomfort, as we learn to get comfortable with the uncomfortable.  If you would like to hear more from Bryce, check him out @thebrycecapades on Instagram. If you have any questions about the co...

In this College Deep Dive, Mark and Charlie discuss Montclair’s Triple-Training structure, the Importance of being Present in your Auditions and how students are the best emissaries for their Schools If you would like to hear more from Mark or Montclair visit the following places:  @montclairstatemt https://www.montclair.edu/theatre-and-dance/  If you have any questions about the college audition...

In this Artist Exploration, Joey and Charlie discuss finding community, the advantages of a songwriter having acting training, Joey’s Songwriting process, and what goes into creating a musical.  If you would like to hear more from Joey, check him out in the following places! @Joeycontreras on all socials https://www.joeycontreras.com If you have any questions about the college audition process, fe...

In this College Deep Dive, Kate and Charlie discuss the flexibility that a Bachelor of Arts allows, double majoring, their non-prescreen video auditions and loving your material  Want to hear more about JMU or Kate visit the following places:  @Jmumusicaltheatre on Instagram Website: https://www.jmu.edu  Email: arecchkm@jmu.edu  If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel fr...

In this Artist Exploration, Gavin and Charlie discuss weighing admission decisions, type, Gavin’s song writing process and his relationship with social media. Charlie and Gavin also play a rousing game of Creel or No-Creel.  If you would like to hear more from Gavin check him out here:  @realgavincreel https://www.gavincreel.com  Walk on Through  If you have any questions about the college auditio...

In this College Deep Dive, Ricky and Charlie discuss how the acting program and music theater program learn in tandem, professional partnership such as Hartford Stage, Goodspeed, and study abroad programs  To learn more about Hartt visit the following places:  @harttmtat22 on Instagram  @harttmtat2023 on Instagram  @theharttschool on Instagram @harttmtat2025 on Instagram  Hartt Theater Audition  I...

In this Artist Exploration, Joel and Charlie discuss revisiting a show after the pandemic, navigating imposter syndrome, and learning to advocate for yourself.  We revisit Joel’s victory on $100,000 Pyramid by recreating his Winner’s Circle Round  If you would like to hear more from Joel, you can follow him here:  @joelwaggoner on Instagram  @adventcarolndar on Instagram  @joelcappella on Instagra...

In this College Deep Dive, Lara and Charlie discuss the actor first mentality of Webster, getting to know the students in the audition room versus the essence of a student and red flags to stay away from while auditioning.  If you would like to learn more about Webster University, check out the following places:  Webster University Music Theater Page  @web.co on Instagram  Sargent Conservatory of...

In this Artist Exploration, Annaleigh and Charlie discuss the importance of juggling your life and schedule, experiencing rejection, being creative in spirit and her thoughts on comedy vs. magic Annaleigh and Charlie also play a Trivia-style game called 6 Degrees of Annaleigh Ashford.  If you would like to keep up with Annaleigh’s upcoming projects visit:  @annaleighashford on Instagram  American...

In this College Dive Dive, Christine and Charlie discuss the Page to Stage program, swing and understudying training, the flexibility Nazareth has in their course requirement and the benefit of tailoring artistic class selections from student to student. Christine recommends to limit how many times you record your materials  If you want to hear more about Nazareth College or Christine check out th...

In this Artist Exploration, we welcome our first MTCA Alum on the pod! Ashley and Charlie discuss the double-edge sword of her impulsivity, going to school abroad, what it is to “be seen” on stage and tv/film and creating, changing, and expanding your creative team.  If you would like to hear more from Ashley, check her out in the following places!  @reyesashleyreyes on Instagram  Season Two of CW...

In this College Deep Dive, Zeva and Charlie discuss the supportive ambition of Point Park students, the triple threat model of training, Point Park’s vertical campus and the environment Pittsburgh provides.  If you want to learn more about Point Park, visit the following places:  Point Park Music Theater Website @ppumusicaltheatre on Instagram  Email: zbarzell@pointpark.edu  Point Park University...

In this Artist Exploration, Dakin and Charlie discuss Dakin’s journey from the Roman Catholic Seminary to Broadway, his TV and Film career, Dramaturgy and his Shakespeare philosophy. Dakin reminds us to not treat Shakespeare as literature, it is meant to be performed and viewed! Dakin even treats us to a mini lesson on text analysis!  Charlie and Dakin also play a Shakespearean Title Game, taking...

In this College Deep Dive, Eric and Charlie discuss the entrepreneurial spirit of Emerson students, the specific curricular differences of Emerson’s degrees, finding your role in the arts and if High School resumes really matter!   If you want to hear more about Emerson, visit the following places:  https://www.emerson.edu Emerson stage  pa_artisticreview@emerson.edu  @emersoncollege on Instagram ...

In this Artist Exploration, Jonathan and Charlie discuss exercising your creativity muscle, bravery, YouTube’s trap of emulation, and The Performing Arts Project (TPAP). Jonathan encourages students to divorce themselves from "shoulds".  See if you can beat Jonathan in Charlie’s rendition of a favorite TPAP game, Jonathan Learnstein If you want to join Charlie and Jonathan this summer, AUDITIONS F...

In this College Deep Dive, Robert and Charlie discuss being inspired by your community rather than threatened, the quintessential university experience and affordable tuition Missouri State University offers. Robert encourages students to research the faculty you are auditioning for and to really talk to your scene partner.  If you would like to hear more about Missouri State University, visit the...

In this Artist Exploration, Ann and Charlie discuss the value of community you gain from school, the way she networked her way through NYC, having to turn down jobs in hopes of Avenue Q being a success and her TV-Film-Musical Life.   Ann is a great sport and humors Charlie in a Muppet/Puppet Trivia Game. If you want to hear more from Ann please check her out in the following places and be sure to...

In this College Deep Dive, Eric and Charlie discuss parallel passions, how CCM has moved from a Triple-Threat model to a multi-hyphenate model, and how CCM is a one stop shop for Theater, Music, Art passions while being held within a major university. Eric reminds students where you are supposed to be is where you are and to not aim for perfection and  If you would like to hear more from Eric or l...

In this Artist Exploration, Ilda and Charlie discuss her abstract idea of what a Music Theater would be like in the USA, Ilda’s process of getting a Visa, the audition process for Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story, and the Art of being a Swing. Ilda tells the international students to ask all the questions and to obtain legal guidance. Charlie also challenges Ilda’s knowledge of West Side Story a...

In this College Deep Dive, Robin and Charlie discuss Rider's mentality of “Free to Roam”, how Rider teaches their students to swing a show, and how they learn choreography from current broadway shows. Robin explains that Rider Music Theatre students are often double majors and double minors. Robin also suggests for students to have their special skills or tricks prepared to present on the spot or...

In this Holiday Episode, Charlie and Meghan take a look back on their first calendar year of podcasting. Charlie is challenged to a Trivia Game about his very own podcast and Meghan is challenged to the College Flashback Round. Who will come out on top? Be sure to tune in to hear highlights from a few of this year's episodes.  If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free...

In the Artist Exploration, Sam and Charlie discuss Sam’s path for readiness in the business, being motivated to learn versus the obligation to learn and Sam’s online fitness program, Pridefit.  Charlie and Sam also play a trivia game on Famous Artist/Fitness/Wellness people.  If you want to hear more from Sam or want to checkout his fitness programming visit the following places:  @leichtning on I...

In this College Deep Dive, Danny and Charlie discuss acting styles you will study while at University of Arizona, the integration and distinctions of their Acting/MT program, and The University of Arizona’s digital showcases and reels. Danny reminds students to find softer moments in their auditions.  If you would like to hear more from Danny or University of Arizona check out the following places...

In this Artist Exploration, Josh and Charlie discuss competition within the arts, having an awareness of the industry while in school, envisioning the trajectory of your career and developing a support system. Josh reminds us to really learn your craft and to not get caught up in the nonsense  To honor their NYC Basketball League days, Josh and Charlie play an Orlando Magic/Comic Book Character/No...

In this College Deep Dive, Bill and Charlie discuss Ball State’s multiple showcases, cultivating adaptable artists, having a proactive mindset and the balance of having grace and rigor. Bill reminds us that the student is interviewing the school just as much as the school is interviewing the student.  If you would like to learn more about Ball State or hear more from Bill, visit the following plac...