Mapping the College Audition: College Deep Dive

Baldwin Wallace University with Jennifer Hemphill

In this College Deep Dive, Jennifer Hemphill, the new Music Theater Director at Baldwin Wallace University and Charlie Murphy, Director of MTCA chat about: * How Jennifer’s leadership is shaping a new chapter in the program’s curriculum * Faculty checking social media and your digital footprint  * How BW is focusing on students who value process over product * “Match or Beat” mindset — schools want to work with you, not against you. If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com [mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com]. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtca.com [http://mtca.com], or on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/musicaltheatercollegeauditions/] or Facebook. [https://www.facebook.com/musicaltheatercollegeauditions]  Follow Us!  Instagram: @mappingthecollegeaudition [https://www.instagram.com/mappingthecollegeaudition/] YouTube: @MTCA (Musical Theater College Auditions)  [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTzh7yua_XpxsY5Z2WJX6g] TikTok: @mtcollegeauditions [https://www.tiktok.com/@mtcollegeauditions]  Charlie Murphy:@charmur7  [https://www.instagram.com/charmur7/] About MTCA:  Musical Theater College Auditions (MTCA) is the leader in coaching acting and musical theater students through the college audition process and beyond with superlative results. MTCA has assembled a roster of expert artist-educators who can guide students artistically, organizationally, strategically, and psychologically through the competitive college audition process. MTCA provides the tools, resources, and expertise along with a vast and strong support system. They train the unique individual, empowering the artist to bring their true, authentic self to their work. MTCA believes that by helping students reveal their potential it allows each school to connect with those who are truly right for their programs, which in turn guides each student toward their best college fit.  About Charlie Murphy:  Charlie is a proud graduate of Carnegie Mellon University’s BFA program. As an Actor he has performed with theaters such as: NY Public Theatre’s “Shakespeare in the Park”, The Pearl Theatre Company, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Chautauqua Theatre Company, Kinetic Theatre Company, and the Shakespeare Theatre of DC. With MTCA [Musical Theater College Auditions -- mtca.com], he has been helping prospective theatre students through the college process for over 15 years. As a Teacher and Director, he is able to do a few of his favorite things in life: help students to find their authentic selves as artists, and then help them find their best fit for their collegiate journey. Through this podcast, he hopes to continue that work as well as help demystify this intricate process. This episode was produced by Meghan Cordier, Kelly Prendergast and Socials by Jordan Rice. Episode theme music is created by Will Reynolds with Additional Vocals from Elizabeth Stanley Episode Website Link  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Southern Methodist University with Joel Ferrell

In this College Deep Dive, Joel Ferrell, a Professor of Practice in Theatre and Inaugural Director of the Sexton Institute for Musical Theatre at Southern Methodist University chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy.  * Building a Musical Theater program on top of an already established Acting program * The power of chutzpah: cultivating artists who will challenge with a real point of view. * Confidence over false humility— being an artist means taking risks and embracing mistakes. If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com [mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com]. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtca.com [http://mtca.com/], or on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/musicaltheatercollegeauditions/] or Facebook. [https://www.facebook.com/musicaltheatercollegeauditions]  Follow Us!  Instagram: @mappingthecollegeaudition [https://www.instagram.com/mappingthecollegeaudition/] YouTube: @MTCA (Musical Theater College Auditions)  [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTzh7yua_XpxsY5Z2WJX6g] TikTok: @mtcollegeauditions [https://www.tiktok.com/@mtcollegeauditions]  Charlie Murphy:@charmur7  [https://www.instagram.com/charmur7/] About MTCA:  Musical Theater College Auditions (MTCA) is the leader in coaching acting and musical theater students through the college audition process and beyond with superlative results. MTCA has assembled a roster of expert artist-educators who can guide students artistically, organizationally, strategically, and psychologically through the competitive college audition process. MTCA provides the tools, resources, and expertise along with a vast and strong support system. They train the unique individual, empowering the artist to bring their true, authentic self to their work. MTCA believes that by helping students reveal their potential it allows each school to connect with those who are truly right for their programs, which in turn guides each student toward their best college fit.  About Charlie Murphy:  Charlie is a proud graduate of Carnegie Mellon University’s BFA program. As an Actor he has performed with theaters such as: NY Public Theatre’s “Shakespeare in the Park”, The Pearl Theatre Company, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Chautauqua Theatre Company, Kinetic Theatre Company, and the Shakespeare Theatre of DC. With MTCA [Musical Theater College Auditions -- mtca.com], he has been helping prospective theatre students through the college process for over 15 years. As a Teacher and Director, he is able to do a few of his favorite things in life: help students to find their authentic selves as artists, and then help them find their best fit for their collegiate journey. Through this podcast, he hopes to continue that work as well as help demystify this intricate process. This episode was produced by Meghan Cordier, Kelly Prendergast and Socials by Jordan Rice. Episode theme music is created by Will Reynolds with Additional Vocals from Elizabeth Stanley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

University At Buffalo With James Beaudry

In this College Deep Dive, James Beaudry the Clinical Assistant Professor of Music Theatre, Director of Undergraduate Studies for University At Buffalo’s Dept. of Theatre and Dance and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:  🔴 The growing musical theatre program 🔴 University At Buffalo’s culture  🔴Body and mind connectedness  🔴The importance of a personal statement  If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com [mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com]. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtca.com [http://mtca.com/], or on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/musicaltheatercollegeauditions/] or Facebook. [https://www.facebook.com/musicaltheatercollegeauditions]  Follow Us!  Instagram: @mappingthecollegeaudition [https://www.instagram.com/mappingthecollegeaudition/] YouTube: @MTCA (Musical Theater College Auditions)  [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTzh7yua_XpxsY5Z2WJX6g] TikTok: @mtcollegeauditions [https://www.tiktok.com/@mtcollegeauditions]  Charlie Murphy:@charmur7  [https://www.instagram.com/charmur7/] About MTCA:  Musical Theater College Auditions (MTCA) is the leader in coaching acting and musical theater students through the college audition process and beyond with superlative results. MTCA has assembled a roster of expert artist-educators who can guide students artistically, organizationally, strategically, and psychologically through the competitive college audition process. MTCA provides the tools, resources, and expertise along with a vast and strong support system. They train the unique individual, empowering the artist to bring their true, authentic self to their work. MTCA believes that by helping students reveal their potential it allows each school to connect with those who are truly right for their programs, which in turn guides each student toward their best college fit.  About Charlie Murphy:  Charlie is a proud graduate of Carnegie Mellon University’s BFA program. As an Actor he has performed with theaters such as: NY Public Theatre’s “Shakespeare in the Park”, The Pearl Theatre Company, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Chautauqua Theatre Company, Kinetic Theatre Company, and the Shakespeare Theatre of DC. With MTCA [Musical Theater College Auditions -- mtca.com], he has been helping prospective theatre students through the college process for over 15 years. As a Teacher and Director, he is able to do a few of his favorite things in life: help students to find their authentic selves as artists, and then help them find their best fit for their collegiate journey. Through this podcast, he hopes to continue that work as well as help demystify this intricate process. This episode was produced by Kelly Prendergast and Socials by Jordan Rice. Episode theme music is created by Will Reynolds with Additional Vocals from Elizabeth Stanley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Texas State with Tom Delbello

In this College Deep Dive,  Tom Delbello the Co-head of Musical Theatre: Head of Production and New Works at Texas State and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:  * Shared leadership brings balance and collaboration. * Texas State’s political climate * Affordable tuition + hub auditions = great value  * Even after an early audition, staying in touch builds relationships. If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com [mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com]. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtca.com [http://mtca.com/], or on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/musicaltheatercollegeauditions/] or Facebook. [https://www.facebook.com/musicaltheatercollegeauditions]  Follow Us!  Instagram: @mappingthecollegeaudition [https://www.instagram.com/mappingthecollegeaudition/] YouTube: @MTCA (Musical Theater College Auditions)  [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTzh7yua_XpxsY5Z2WJX6g] TikTok: @mtcollegeauditions [https://www.tiktok.com/@mtcollegeauditions]  Charlie Murphy:@charmur7  [https://www.instagram.com/charmur7/] About MTCA:  Musical Theater College Auditions (MTCA) is the leader in coaching acting and musical theater students through the college audition process and beyond with superlative results. MTCA has assembled a roster of expert artist-educators who can guide students artistically, organizationally, strategically, and psychologically through the competitive college audition process. MTCA provides the tools, resources, and expertise along with a vast and strong support system. They train the unique individual, empowering the artist to bring their true, authentic self to their work. MTCA believes that by helping students reveal their potential it allows each school to connect with those who are truly right for their programs, which in turn guides each student toward their best college fit.  About Charlie Murphy:  Charlie is a proud graduate of Carnegie Mellon University’s BFA program. As an Actor he has performed with theaters such as: NY Public Theatre’s “Shakespeare in the Park”, The Pearl Theatre Company, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Chautauqua Theatre Company, Kinetic Theatre Company, and the Shakespeare Theatre of DC. With MTCA [Musical Theater College Auditions -- mtca.com], he has been helping prospective theatre students through the college process for over 15 years. As a Teacher and Director, he is able to do a few of his favorite things in life: help students to find their authentic selves as artists, and then help them find their best fit for their collegiate journey. Through this podcast, he hopes to continue that work as well as help demystify this intricate process. This episode was produced by Meghan Cordier, Kelly Prendergast and Socials by Jordan Rice. Episode theme music is created by Will Reynolds with Additional Vocals from Elizabeth Stanley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Butler University With Diane Timmerman

In this College Deep Dive Diane Timmerman Professor of Theatre and Department Chair and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:  🔴 Mixing and matching majors at Butler  🔴 Where Butler University excels  🔴 The benefits of being a multi-hyphenate actor  🔴 the desire to be open as an actor  If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com [mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com]. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtca.com [http://mtca.com], or on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/musicaltheatercollegeauditions/] or Facebook. [https://www.facebook.com/musicaltheatercollegeauditions]  Follow Us!  Instagram: @mappingthecollegeaudition [https://www.instagram.com/mappingthecollegeaudition/] YouTube: @MTCA (Musical Theater College Auditions)  [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTzh7yua_XpxsY5Z2WJX6g] TikTok: @mtcollegeauditions [https://www.tiktok.com/@mtcollegeauditions]  Charlie Murphy:@charmur7  [https://www.instagram.com/charmur7/] About MTCA:  Musical Theater College Auditions (MTCA) is the leader in coaching acting and musical theater students through the college audition process and beyond with superlative results. MTCA has assembled a roster of expert artist-educators who can guide students artistically, organizationally, strategically, and psychologically through the competitive college audition process. MTCA provides the tools, resources, and expertise along with a vast and strong support system. They train the unique individual, empowering the artist to bring their true, authentic self to their work. MTCA believes that by helping students reveal their potential it allows each school to connect with those who are truly right for their programs, which in turn guides each student toward their best college fit.  About Charlie Murphy:  Charlie is a proud graduate of Carnegie Mellon University’s BFA program. As an Actor he has performed with theaters such as: NY Public Theatre’s “Shakespeare in the Park”, The Pearl Theatre Company, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Chautauqua Theatre Company, Kinetic Theatre Company, and the Shakespeare Theatre of DC. With MTCA [Musical Theater College Auditions -- mtca.com], he has been helping prospective theatre students through the college process for over 15 years. As a Teacher and Director, he is able to do a few of his favorite things in life: help students to find their authentic selves as artists, and then help them find their best fit for their collegiate journey. Through this podcast, he hopes to continue that work as well as help demystify this intricate process. This episode was produced by Kelly Prendergast and Socials by Jordan Rice. Episode theme music is created by Will Reynolds with Additional Vocals from Elizabeth Stanley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]