Mapping the College Audition: College Deep Dive

In this College Deep Dive episode, Molly and Charlie discuss: NYU Students as Multi-Hyphenate Artists with Rigorous Academics How the NYU Studio Placement System works And how to approach that darn “All Studios” box for MT Hopefuls Industry exposure for NYU students  how it’s different from a Showcase model And what NYU is looking for in their “Conversations” (their Interview process) If you have...

In this College Deep Dive episode, Kikau and Charlie discuss UArts’ Curricular focus on New Work, the realities of going to school in the middle of Philadelphia, and the importance of having a Human Experience in your auditions.  If you want to learn more, check out:  @kikautown Follow Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Kikau and Matty on Instagram: @carefullytaughtpodcast @university...

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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...

In this College Deep Dive, Michelle and Charlie discuss how BoCo students are sponges, strong actors and storytellers. Michelle encourages students to get out of the mirror and throw their energy to the dance audition panel. Michelle and Charlie explore how physically connecting to your character can change your overall performance. If you would like to hear more from Michelle or Boston Conservato...

In this College Deep Dive, Courtney and Charlie discuss new standards for working theater moms, how triple threats should be named “triple celebrations”, and how Ithaca trains their performers to be actors first. Charlie and Courntey also get into the Ithaca prescreen process.  If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition...

In this College Deep Dive, Stephen and Charlie discuss how CCPA is all about the training and becoming artist-citizens, what type of performer pursues the BFA MT vs. BFA MT Dance track, and the myth that an audition is all about singing. Stephen reminds us that intention informs everything, do not apologize in your dance videos and that we are all a work in progress.  If you are interested in lear...

In this College Deep Dive, Thom and Charlie discuss getting conservatory style training in a liberal arts college, unlocking your inner clown and Syracuse University’s partnership with Syracuse Stage. Thom also encourages auditioners to check in with where you are and speak from there and instead of trying to get it right, try to get it honest. If you would like to learn more about Syracuse Univer...

In this College Deep Dive, McCaela and Charlie discuss adding tools to your tool box, the difference between a callback and a first audition, and how students can choose between BFA Theater Performance and BFA Acting in their first year.  If you would like to hear more about Boston University check out: @buarts on Instagram , Twitter, Facebook @butheatre on Instagram  @mycfa on Snapchat  @butheatr...

In this College Deep Dive, Neil and Charlie discuss what makes Texas State unique, what Neil looks for in an audition, equity and the future of virtual auditions. To learn more about Texas State BFA Acting program visit the following places:  Texas State Website @txsttheatreanddance on Instagram  @txsttheatreanddance on Facebook     If you have any questions about the college audition process, fee...

In this College Deep Dive, Quin and Charlie discuss being immersed in an artist's environment, integrating film training throughout four years, wanting to see multiple sides of you in the audition room, the cheap tuition UNCSA can offer, and how UNCSA uses a school of methods. If you would like to learn more about UNCSA, check them out at:  @uncsadrama on Instagram  UNCSA- School of Drama Website ...

In this College Deep Dive, Kenneth discusses being an artist with a disability and how he was not seen in the business. Charlie and Kenneth discuss how USC strives to change the face of musical theater, celebrate unique identities, and train the artist for today, tomorrow and the future. Kenneth urges applicants to talk to a variety of students at any program.   If you would like to learn more abo...

In this College Deep Dive, John and Charlie discuss being in the right swimming pool but the wrong lane, curious artists and their point of view on the world, utopian collegiate experience Penn State can offer, young artists as young athletes, and building the bridge from academia to the professional world. John reminds us to do material that excites you.  If you want to learn more about Penn Stat...

On this College Deep Dive, we have a jam packed Carnegie Mellon episode. First, we welcome MTCA Director, Leo Ash Evens, on the pod to discuss MTCA’s Virtual College Fair and Summer Faculty Masterclass. Secondly, Charlie gets to chat with his former teacher Catherine Moore to discuss individuality, being immersed in talent, simply telling the story, & the connection of sports and theater If you wo...

In this College Deep Dive, Mark and Charlie discuss the academics at Michigan, their legacy in the business, the classic college experience, just being yourself, the value of a full life outside of the theater and how social media is not a playground. If you would like to learn more about University of Michigan, visit the following places:  University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance ...