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This podcast is an exploration of the daunting College Theater (+ Musical Theater) Audition process led by an expert in the field, as well as an exploration of the paths to success from college to beyond. We talk with Colleges about their training programs and Artists about their unique careers fostered by their training. Join Charlie Murphy, actor & Director of Musical Theatre College Auditions (MTCA) as he chats with Broadway performers, college faculty members and industry pros about navigating the college audition process, earning a performing arts degree, and the role education plays in pursuing a career in the arts. Charlie will provide bonus tips and insights from 17+ years of expertise in this niche of the industry. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to us at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com . If you want to learn more about MTCA, you can check us out at mtca.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThis podcast is an exploration of the daunting College Theater (+ Musical Theater) Audition process led by an expert in the field, as well as an exploration of the paths to success from college to beyond. We talk with Colleges about their training programs and Artists about their unique careers fostered by their training.
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Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 66 minutes across 270 episodes.
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Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA Podcast
Another live pod from Pittsburgh Unified Auditions weekend! MTCA Director Charlie Murphy Interviews 13 more schools! If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at...
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA Podcast
In this special episode, MTCA Director Charlie Murphy interviews representatives from 23 different schools in a fast-paced, “speed dating” style format! If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel...
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA Podcast
In this Artist Exploration Andrew Hovelson (Broadway’s Stranger Things) and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy Discuss: Andrew’s journey with education through college and after What a sustainable career in acting can...
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA Podcast
In this College Deep Dive, Drama faculty member Kathleen McNenny from The Juilliard School and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss: What makes Juilliard unique compared to other acting programs The importance of...
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA Podcast
In this Artist Episode the Greenway family and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss; How the Greenway’s made the decision to go through the college audition process a second time The importance of finding college...
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA Podcast
In this Artist Exploration, composer, lyricist, and writer Ryan Scott Oliver and Tony Award winner Lindsay Mendez join MTCA Director Charlie Murphy for a conversation about: Rejections and how it can lead them to NYC...
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA Podcast
In this College Deep Dive, Harry Castle the Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre at Boston University chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about: The similarity and differences between the Acting BFA and BFA...
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA Podcast
In this MTCA Parent Pod episode, MTCA Director Charlie Murphy sits down with Lisa and Steven Frohlich, parents of Mia Frohlich, who is headed to USC for Musical Theatre! They dive into their family’s experience...
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA Podcast
In this College Deep Dive, Lisa Brescia the Chair of Performance at Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about: How to be your own manager by building...
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA Podcast
In this Artist Exploration, Emma Flynn, an MTCA Alum and Glinda in Wicked chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about: Be yourself, trust your type, and bring your whole person into the room Grieve the setbacks, then...
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA Podcast
In this Artist Exploration, we welcome Ali Louis Bourzgui an MTCA Alum, Ithaca Alum and the titular role of the upcoming revival of The Who’s Tommy. MTCA Director, Charlie Murphy and Ali discuss: Expectations of family...
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA Podcast
Tune in to the final audio blog of our summer break series! You can read the written blog on our website HERE! If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at...
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA Podcast
Summer break is here! Listen as Charlie Murphy read one of his insightful blogs: Why Do I Even NEED Coaching? Can’t I do this on my own? Find written blog HERE! If you have any questions about the college audition...
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA Podcast
It's Summer Break!!! In this episode Charlie Murphy reads one of his blogs; Sharing, Not Hiding. Read Blog HERE ***** If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at...
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA Podcast
In this special summer break episode MTCA Director Charlie Murphy reads his audio blog: A Tip to Chunk up your Process and Avoid Burnout: Start Where you Are, Use What You Have, Do What you Can! You can find the...
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA Podcast
In this College Deep Dive Ithaca’s Associate Dean Gavin Mayer and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss; What makes Ithaca’s program special What type of student thrives at Ithaca The training structure as well as the...
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA Podcast
In this special episode MTCA Director Charlie Murphy makes the trek to attend NMU's senior showcase and gives us a behind the scenes look! If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach...
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA Podcast
In this College Deep Dive the Head of Musical Theater at West Virginia University, Ryan Scoble and MTCA Director, Charlie Murphy Discuss: What kind of student WVU is looking for in an audition Life of a student on and...
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA Podcast
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 preparation for...
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA Podcast
In this College Deep Dive Director of Musical Theater Studies, Beth Burrier, and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss: What it means to be a Manhattanville student and what they look for in applicants The advantages of...
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