Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA Podcast

ABOUT

How do you get to Broadway? Practice, practice, practice. For many professional theater artists, college is an important training ground… but everyone’s path to acceptance day is different. That is where our podcast begins. 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 15+ years of helping theatre students conquer the college audition process. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. If you want to learn more about MTCA, you can check us out at mtcollegeauditions.com.

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EPISODES

Ep. 91 (CDD): University of Michigan (Act 2) with Michael McElroy

In this College Deep Dive, Michael McElroy from University of Michigan and MTCA Director, Charlie Murphy discuss: Support systems that shaped and aided his early career New direction and initiatives of University of Michigan Changes Michigan is implementing to prepare their students for the business How Michigan evaluates ...

February 1, 2023

Ep. 90 (AE): Brandon Victor Dixon (Broadway’s Color Purple) on Arts, Advocacy, and Commerce

In this Artist Exploration, Brandon and Charlie discuss: Why he chose a liberal arts education over conservatory training Differences between live performances and live TV musicals Juggling Producing and Performing responsibilities Dissonance between arts and commerce Advocacy through art If you would like to hear more from Brandon, ...

January 25, 2023

Ep. 89 (CDD): Carnegie Mellon University (Act 2!) with Don Wadsworth (+ Voice/Speech Deep Dive)

In this College Deep Dive, Don and Charlie discuss: How he developed his skills as a dialect coach What is a Voice and Speech class? Differences between a dialect and a voice coach Don’s suggestions for a Carnegie Mellon audition Voice Overs If you would like to hear ...

January 18, 2023

Ep. 88 (AE): Jordan Parente (Agent w/ Stewart Talent) gives an Agent’s Advice

In this Artist Exploration, Jordan and Charlie discuss: How do you even become an agent? What attracts Jordan to a client What are some ways you get an agent? What should a potential client prepare for a meeting Ways to cultivate a successful agent-actor relationship Self Tape tips! ...

January 11, 2023

Ep.87 (CDD): University of Utah with David Schmidt

In this College Deep Dive, David and Charlie discuss: Dedication to the work and talent The benefits of a Research 1 University The Black Friday Event of Showcase David emphasizes the importance of telling a story in your audition If you would like to hear more about University ...

January 4, 2023

Ep. 86: 2022 A Year in Review

Another calendar year in the books! Settle down with your Eggnog or Lacroix to celebrate 2022 with Meghan and Charlie. We answer listener questions in our mailbag segment and of course play some silly games. If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to ...

December 28, 2022

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