Chanel Ali & Sarah Cooper on Boldness and the Blurred Lines of Art

LIVE POD at Pittsburgh Unified Auditions: Faculty Q&A Panel

New Episode Alert: MTCA’s second-ever live pod from the Pittsburgh Unified's faculty Q&A — featuring 26 schools across 5 panels! Speed Dating College Edition! * Hear the real people behind the programs — not just the websites. * Remember: You’re auditioning them too. * When it feels rushed, slow down — it’s your time. * Be authentically you — let your quirks shine. * Show genuine interest — a kind follow-up goes a long way. 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]  And for more information on the amazing ladies who run Pittsburgh Unifieds Auditions, check them out at: https://www.pittsburghunifiedsauditions.com 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]

David Loud on Facing the Music

In this Artist Exploration, David Loud, Author of Facing the Music, chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy. Tune in for a conversation about careers, detours, and navigating your ever-changing “Point Z.” 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]

Conrad Ricamora (How to Get Away with Murder) on Identify

In this Artist Exploration, Conrad Ricamora (How to Get Away with Murder) and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:  * From tennis scholarship to stage & screen — mastering the “inner game” of performance * Process over product: Walnut Street Theatre + MFA at UT shaped his craft * Talent is universal, access is not — driving change through representation * Launching The Right To Be There [https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-conrad-ricamora-foster-future-asian-acting-talent?attribution_id=sl:146fa1cb-6251-408f-b6a3-432152a778eb&lang=en_US&ts=1753625026&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&utm_content=amp13_t1&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link] scholarship * Reminder: “Feed clean” — protect your mental health from social media toxins 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]

Chanel Ali & Sarah Cooper on Boldness and the Blurred Lines of Art

In this Artist Exploration,  comedians Chanel Ali & Sarah Cooper chat with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about: * Comedy, acting & social media: where the lines blur * Sarah’s “contract with herself” at 16 * Chanel on authenticity & true voice * Bold risks + following your creative pull Check out Chanel in her off-Broadway debut in Relative Stranger at Soho Playhouse  [https://www.sohoplayhouse.com/see-a-show/chanel-ali-relative-stranger] 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]

Gerianne Perez (Broadway’s In Transit) on Balancing Hustle and Heart in the Industry

In this Artist Exploration, Gerianne Perez from Broadway’s In Transit chat with MTCA Director Charlie about:  * The importance of staying active + connected with your agent * Balancing a side job while pursuing your craft * How early exposure in NYC shapes your path * Growing authentically + organically to find the right school fit 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]