Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA Podcast

In this College Deep Dive MTCA Director, Charlie Murphy, Assistant Professor of Theater, Jacob Ben Widmar and Head of Musical Theater, Danny Gurwin Discuss; 🔴Oakland’s new direction  🔴A student’s relationship with teachers and a program as a whole 🔴Seeing a student’s true self in an audition room  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.nyc], 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 with 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]

In this Artist Exploration, Isaac Powell and MTCA Director, Charlie Murphy discuss:  🔴 UNCSA’s Program 🔴 Preparation for graduation 🔴 Education after college 🔴 Harnessing your adrenaline Sign up for the Meet MTCA Workshop at mtca.com [http://mtca.com]! 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.nyc], 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]

In this College Deep Dive, MTCA Director sits down with Jay Berkow, Director of Music Theatre Performance at Western Michigan University, and Joan Herrington, Director of the School of Theatre and Dance at WMU. Together, they explore and discuss: 🔴Summer stocks audition opportunities at school who come directly to your class!  🔴Collaborative rehearsal process  🔴Student centered campus  🔴Expanding options and not limiting yourself  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.nyc], 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]

This week Charlie is SOLO on the Spring Break Pod. Tune in for several takeaways and tidbits! Topics include:  🔴 Know Who You're Listening To 🔴 Pick the Right Time to Visit Schools 🔴 Watch Out for the Hype 🔴 Let Your Student Take the Wheel 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.nyc], 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]

In this special episode, MTCA College Advisor and two-time MTCA parent Amy Breslow joins MTCA Director Charlie Murphy and discusses:  🔴Amy’s personal experiences with the college audition process 🔴How parents can show up throughout this journey 🔴Weighing school decisions  🔴Staying open minded early on in the process 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.nyc], 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]