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.nyc. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network.
https://mtcollegeauditions.com/podcast/
Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 7 days 4 hours 48 minutes
episode 18: (CDD): Neil Patrick Stewart (Texas State BFA Acting) on Unconventivity
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.
episode 17: (AE): Ethan Slater (Broadway’s SpongeBob SquarePants) on Learning For Yourself
In this Artist Exploration, Ethan and Charlie discuss having several interests, learning from actors who have more experience, the structure of art, and his new concept album, Edge of the World. Ethan reminds us all to do your reading!
episode 16: (CDD): UNCSA with Quin Gordon
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.
episode 15: (AE): Ryan Quinn (Whorl Inside a Loop) on MFAs and Following your Bliss
Ryan and Charlie chat about getting a MFA and a BA, finding and following bliss, failure, resilience and how access has made the world smaller.
episode 14: (CDD): USC with Kenneth Noel Mitchell
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.
episode 13: (AE): Ellen Lettrich (MTCA & TFCA) The College Landscape
In this Artist Exploration, Ellen and Charlie discuss MTCA’s beginning and the Heart of MTCA, TFCA, and how one can try to positively affect the landscape. Ellen suggests to block out the noise of the internet, peers and that there’s not only one path to pursue.
episode 12: (CDD): Penn State University with John Simpkins
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.
episode 11: (AE): Erika Henningsen from Broadway’s Mean Girls on being a Scholastic Sponge
In this Artist Exploration, Erika and Charlie discuss strategizing your college audition, interacting with non-theater majors at school, being a sponge & being squeezed, the transition to NYC and pulling inspiration from idols.
episode 10: (CDD): Carnegie Mellon University with Catherine Moore
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
episode 9: (AE): Anne L. Nathan (Broadway Veteran) on the Discipline it Takes to Grind
In this Artist Exploration, Anne and Charlie discuss the confidence gleaned from training, the discipline and structure of the grind, compartmentalizing and building community.