Mapping the College Audition: College Deep Dive

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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  ...

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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...