Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA Podcast

By Charlie Murphy & Broadway Podcast Network

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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.com. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network.

Episode Date
Summer Break Audio Blog: Generosity (and How it Applies to College Auditions!)
Jul 28, 2026
Summer Break Audio Blog: Why Do I Even NEED Coaching? Can’t I do this on my own?
Jul 22, 2026
Summer Break Audio Blog: Sharing, Not Hiding
Jul 15, 2026
Summer Break Audio Blog - A Tip to Chunk up your Process and Avoid Burnout: Start Where you Are, Use What You Have, Do What you Can!
Jul 08, 2026
Ithaca College (ACT II) with Gavin Mayer
Jul 01, 2026
Showcasing Showcases - Northern Michigan University
Jun 24, 2026
West Virginia University with Ryan Scoble
Jun 17, 2026
Showcasing Showcases - Wright State University
Jun 10, 2026
Manhattanville University with Beth Burrier
Jun 03, 2026
Showcasing Showcases - Carnegie Mellon University
May 27, 2026
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with Sarah Wigley and Lara Brooks
May 20, 2026
Leenya Rideout (Broadway's War Horse) On Navigating Every Corner of Theater
May 13, 2026
Wright State with Greg Hellems & Ronvé O'Daniel
May 06, 2026
Cast Album Podcast with Adam Gwon, Michelle Noh & Elizabeth Stanley
Apr 29, 2026
Ohio Northern University with Tim McGarrigal
Apr 22, 2026
Spring Break Audio Blog: All I Really Need to Know (about the College Theater Process) I Learned in Kindergarten (Or more specifically, in the process of applying to Kindergartens as a Parent in New York City)
Apr 15, 2026
Texas Tech University with Dean Nolen
Apr 08, 2026
Ally Bonino (Suffs) On "Type" On a Broadway Stage
Apr 01, 2026
SUNY Cortland with Deena J Conley
Mar 25, 2026
Matt Rodin (National Tour of Company) on Authenticity
Mar 18, 2026
Elon University ACT II (Acting) with Kim Shively
Mar 11, 2026
Unifieds Greenroom Interviews 2026
Mar 04, 2026
Drake University with Erin Degner
Feb 25, 2026
Anne Josephson, 3-Time MTCA Alumni Parent on Embracing Your Child’s Individuality
Feb 18, 2026
Florida Southern College with Christianne Roll (Bonus: Charlie’s Unifieds Thoughts!)
Feb 11, 2026
Paul Kwak (Laryngologist) on Overall Vocal Health
Feb 04, 2026
Pace University (Act II) with Amanda Flynn
Jan 28, 2026
Kevin Munhall (Broadway’s Tootsie) on Breath, Stress, and Performance
Jan 21, 2026
Seton Hill with Joseph Domencic
Jan 14, 2026
Marcus Crawford Guy (MTCA Song Coach MTCA & AMC’s “Turn: Washington’s Spies”) on The Actor’s Mindset
Jan 07, 2026
Northern Michigan University with Bill Digneit
Dec 31, 2025
2025 Holiday Episode
Dec 24, 2025
Britney Coleman from the National Tour of Company and Beetlejuice on Bringing Yourself to the Table
Dec 17, 2025
Texas Woman’s University with Julio Agustin Matos
Dec 10, 2025
Emma Flynn Bespolka (MTCA Alum and Broadway's Wicked) on Being Yourself Is “Popular”
Dec 03, 2025
Montclair State University with Ryan Kasparzcak
Nov 26, 2025
Sara Jean Ford (The Phantom of the Opera) on the The Aging Ingenue
Nov 19, 2025
Arcadia University with Jonathan Shandell and Kathryn Petersen
Nov 12, 2025
Point Park with Michael Campayno
Nov 05, 2025
Molly Griggs (MTCA Alum & John Proctor Is The Villain) on Taking Risks
Oct 29, 2025
Baldwin Wallace University with Jennifer Hemphill
Oct 22, 2025
LIVE POD at Pittsburgh Unified Auditions: Faculty Q&A Panel
Oct 15, 2025
Southern Methodist University with Joel Ferrell
Oct 08, 2025
David Loud on Facing the Music
Oct 01, 2025
University At Buffalo With James Beaudry
Sep 24, 2025
Conrad Ricamora (How to Get Away with Murder) on Identify
Sep 17, 2025
Texas State with Tom Delbello
Sep 15, 2025
Chanel Ali & Sarah Cooper on Boldness and the Blurred Lines of Art
Sep 03, 2025
Butler University With Diane Timmerman
Aug 27, 2025
Gerianne Perez (Broadway’s In Transit) on Balancing Hustle and Heart in the Industry
Aug 20, 2025
LIVE Pod Q&A With Steven Telsey (MTCA Alumni & Broadway’s Harmony)
Aug 13, 2025
Texas Christian University with Jennifer Engler
Aug 07, 2025
Summer Break Audio Blog: I Think I Am Ready to Start the College Audition Process: What’s My Ideal Timeline?
Jul 30, 2025
Summer Break Audio Blog: A Secret to Success in the College Audition Process: Process over Product
Jul 23, 2025
Summer Break Audio Blog: The ONE Simple "Trick" You Need to Succeed in Your College Theater Auditions
Jul 16, 2025
Summer Break Audio Blog: Hitting Your Home Runs
Jul 09, 2025
Summer Break for the Podcast! Charlie Talks Through Episode "Toppers" and Summer Audio Blogs
Jul 02, 2025
Oberlin College with Victoria Bussert
Jun 25, 2025
Curtis Holland (Broadway’s The Great Gatsby) on Being True to YOU
Jun 18, 2025
University of Michigan (Act III) with Jessica Boevers Bogart and Sydney Morton
Jun 11, 2025
Colleen Kessler (MTCA Alumni Parent and Host of Raising Lifelong Learners) on Empowering Your Student Through The College Audition Process
Jun 04, 2025
Michigan State University with Bradley Willcuts
May 28, 2025
Joe Rosko (Built for the Stage) on Fitness and Entrepreneurship
May 21, 2025
Oakland University with Jacob Ben Widmar and Danny Gurwin
May 14, 2025
Isaac Powell (Broadway's Tony in West Side Story and Daniel in Once On This Island) on Preparation and Growth
May 07, 2025
Western Michigan University with Joan Herrington and Jay Berkow
Apr 30, 2025
Spring Break Solo Pod
Apr 23, 2025
Amy Breslow (MTCA College Advisor and MTCA Parent) on Parenting Through the College Audition Journey
Apr 16, 2025
University of Colorado Boulder with Matthew Wren Chellis
Apr 09, 2025
L Morgan Lee (Tony Award Nominated for A Strange Loop) on the Transgender and Gender Expansive Lens
Apr 02, 2025
University of Florida with Andrew Cao
Mar 26, 2025
Dan Amboyer (Darren Star’s Younger) on Building a Sustainable Life as an Actor
Mar 19, 2025
Oklahoma City University with David Herendeen
Mar 12, 2025
*Special 200th Episode*: Unifieds Greenroom Interviews
Mar 05, 2025
Aaron Todd Douglas on University of Minnesota
Feb 26, 2025
Mary Mitchell Campbell (The Prom) on Music Directing and Holistic Success
Feb 19, 2025
Florida State University Act II with Lauren Haughton Gillis
Feb 12, 2025
Erika Strasburg (MTCA Wellness Coach) on how to find your Zhuzh and Sparkle
Feb 05, 2025
Viterbo University with Rick Walters
Jan 29, 2025
Cara Rose DiPietro (TikTok and CBS’ Elsbeth) on Embracing Imperfection and Reframing Confidence
Jan 22, 2025
NYU Tisch (Act II) with Robert Hoyt
Jan 15, 2025
Justin Lee Miller (Interlochen Arts Academy) on Performing Arts High Schools
Jan 08, 2025
Western Connecticut State University with Tim Howard
Jan 01, 2025
Holiday Mailbag Episode
Dec 25, 2024
Midwestern State University with Dr. Grace Edgar
Dec 18, 2024
Mitch Zoll (MTCA Parent) on the Methodology of Overseeing
Dec 11, 2024
Temple University with Peter Reynolds
Dec 04, 2024
Thanksgiving Tips and Takeaways
Nov 27, 2024
Sarah Meahl (Broadway Dancer, Death Becomes Her) Raw Talent vs. Polish
Nov 20, 2024
UCLA with Jeremy Mann
Nov 13, 2024
Roderick Hill (50+ National Commercials) on the Middle Class Actor
Nov 06, 2024
NYU Steinhardt with Errik Hood
Oct 30, 2024
Calvin Leon Smith (MTCA Coach and Broadway's Cabaret) on Skill vs. Innate Ability
Oct 23, 2024
Brenau University with Ste Clough
Oct 16, 2024
Marcus M. Martin (Broadway’s Aladdin) on Gratitude
Oct 09, 2024
Rick Edinger on Carnegie Mellon University
Oct 02, 2024
Elizabeth Stanley Act II (Tony Award Nominee, Jagged Little Pill) on Drive
Sep 25, 2024
Otterbein University with Lori Kay Harvey
Sep 18, 2024
Mindy Catron (MT Mom/Broadway Actress) on guiding your child through the College Audition Process
Sep 11, 2024
University of Alabama Birmingham with Valerie Accetta
Sep 04, 2024
Helen J Shen (Broadway’s Maybe Happy Ending) on Auditioning the Schools
Aug 28, 2024
University of Wisconsin-Stevens-Point with Mark Hanson
Aug 21, 2024
Danny Mefford (Broadway’s Kimberly Akimbo) on the Choreographer’s Perspective
Aug 14, 2024
Muhlenberg College with Jim VanValen
Aug 07, 2024
RE-AIR: Ali Louis Bourzgui (The Who’s Tommy) on Craving Critique and Openness
Jul 31, 2024
RE-AIR: John Cariani (Playwright of Almost, Maine) on Passions versus Interests
Jul 24, 2024
RE-AIR: Kerry Butler (Breaking Broadway x Mapping The College Audition Crossover!)
Jul 17, 2024
RE-AIR: Ian Harding (Pretty Little Liars) on Vision and Purpose
Jul 10, 2024
RE-AIR: Alex Brightman (Broadway’s Beetlejuice) on Trial and Error of the Artistic Process
Jul 03, 2024
CCM (Act 2!) with Rachel Stevens
Jun 26, 2024
Andrew Rannells (Broadway's Book of Mormon) on the Nature of Comedy
Jun 19, 2024
LIU Post with David Hugo and Valerie Clayman-Pye
Jun 12, 2024
Corey Cott (Broadway’s Newsies) on Imperfection
Jun 05, 2024
IAMT with Michael Minarik
May 29, 2024
Eric Tucker (Bedlam Theater Company) on Directing
May 22, 2024
Brigham Young University with Korianne Orton-Johnson
May 15, 2024
Derek Klena (Anastasia) on the Sports of Theater
May 08, 2024
Shenandoah University (Act 2!) with Matt Edwards
May 01, 2024
Brandon Gardner (UCB/Peacock's In the Know) on Improv and Sketch Comedy
Apr 24, 2024
Boston Conservatory (Act 2!) with Tim Espinosa
Apr 17, 2024
Brian Belding (The White Rose/MTCA Alumni Father) on Changing Paths and Supporting Dreams
Apr 10, 2024
Fordham University with May Adrales
Apr 03, 2024
Grey Henson on Freedom within a Framework
Mar 27, 2024
Wagner College with Michele Pawk
Mar 20, 2024
Elysia Jordan (First National Tour Company Revival) on The Joy of Teaching
Mar 13, 2024
Missouri State University (Act 2!) with Josh Young
Mar 06, 2024
Ali Louis Bourzgui (The Who’s Tommy) on Craving Critique and Openness
Feb 28, 2024
New York Film Academy with Joey Zangardi-Dixon and Kristy Cates
Feb 21, 2024
A Crossover Episode with Ashley Ha from Broadway Corner
Feb 14, 2024
Northwestern University with Karen Olivo (K.O.)
Feb 07, 2024
(*Special Episode*): Unifieds Greenroom Interviews with MTCA Class of 2023
Jan 31, 2024
Millikin University with Rachel Barnett
Jan 24, 2024
Tom Kitt (Next to Normal) on the Confidence to Share Your Artistry
Jan 17, 2024
Longwood University with RJ Magee
Jan 10, 2024
John Cariani (Playwright of Almost, Maine) on Passions versus Interests
Jan 03, 2024
Circle in the Square with Jeanne Slater
Dec 20, 2023
Ian Harding (Pretty Little Liars) on Vision and Purpose
Dec 13, 2023
The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts with Danny Loftus George
Dec 06, 2023
Alli Mauzey (Kimberly Akimbo) on the Quirkiness of Character Development
Nov 29, 2023
Howard University with Michael McElroy
Nov 22, 2023
Kerry Butler (Breaking Broadway x Mapping The College Audition Crossover!)
Nov 15, 2023
American University with Carl Menninger
Nov 08, 2023
Matt Scott (An American In Paris) on the Value of a Degree
Nov 01, 2023
SUNY Purchase with Liam Joynt
Oct 25, 2023
Jenna Pastuszek (MTCA Vocal Tech Coach) the Truth About Voice Teachers
Oct 18, 2023
Ohio University with Steven Strafford
Oct 11, 2023
Kate Hamill (Playwright) on the Process of Making Work
Oct 04, 2023
UNC Greensboro with Dominick Amendum
Sep 27, 2023
Danny Feldman (Pasadena Playhouse) on Future of American Theater
Sep 20, 2023
Chico State with Matthew Teague Miller
Sep 13, 2023
Alex Brightman (Broadway’s Beetlejuice) on Trial and Error of the Artistic Process
Sep 06, 2023
Florida State University with Alisa Hauser
Aug 30, 2023
John Behlmann (Broadway’s SHUCKED) on BA to MFA route
Aug 23, 2023
University of Evansville with Sharla Cowden
Aug 16, 2023
Lauren Patten (Tony Award Winner, Jagged Little Pill)
Aug 09, 2023
Jessie Mueller (Tony Award Winner, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) on Growing Organically
Jun 14, 2023
Slippery Rock University with Aaron Galligan-Stierle
Jun 07, 2023
Celia Keenan-Bolger (Tony Award Winner To Kill a Mockingbird) on Vulnerability
May 31, 2023
Ohio Northern University with David Coolidge
May 24, 2023
Dan Weschler (PigPen Theatre Co.) on Collaboration Across Disciplines
May 17, 2023
Rutgers University with Cameron Knight
May 10, 2023
Sean Allan Krill (Broadway’s Parade) on Generosity
May 03, 2023
Manhattan School of Music with Liza Gennaro
Apr 26, 2023
Shereen Pimentel (Broadway’s Revival of West Side Story) on Continuing with What Is
Apr 19, 2023
University of Miami with David Williams
Apr 12, 2023
Leo Ash Evens (MTCA Director) on Passion, Purpose and Persistence
Apr 05, 2023
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) with John Prosky
Mar 29, 2023
Chris McCarrell (Broadway’s Lightning Thief) on Embracing the Unpolished
Mar 22, 2023
Cornish College of the Arts with Timothy McCuen Piggee
Mar 15, 2023
Talia Suskauer (Broadway’s Wicked) on Putting Yourself in Practice
Mar 08, 2023
Five Towns College with David Krasner
Mar 01, 2023
Merri Sugarman (Tara Rubin Casting) on Building Rapport with Casting
Feb 22, 2023
Marymount Manhattan College with Michael Mendez
Feb 15, 2023
Jimmy Nicholas (NBC’s Chicago Fire) on Relentless Pursuit
Feb 08, 2023
University of Michigan (Act 2!) with Michael McElroy
Feb 01, 2023
Brandon Victor Dixon (Broadway’s Color Purple) on Arts, Advocacy, and Commerce
Jan 25, 2023
Carnegie Mellon University (Act 2!) with Don Wadsworth (+ Voice/Speech Deep Dive)
Jan 18, 2023
Jordan Parente (Agent w/ Stewart Talent) gives an Agent’s Advice
Jan 11, 2023
University of Utah with David Schmidt
Jan 04, 2023
2022 A Year in Review
Dec 28, 2022
Marcia Debonis (Casting Director/Actor) on Casting from the Actor’s Perspective
Dec 21, 2022
Elon University with Alexandra Warren
Dec 18, 2022
Ray Mercer (Broadway’s Lion King) on Being a Veteran Cast Member
Dec 07, 2022
Institute of the Arts Barcelona with Nick Hollamby
Nov 30, 2022
James Jackson Jr. (Broadway’s A Strange Loop) on Finding Your Collaborators
Nov 23, 2022
Indiana University with Richard Roland + DJ Gray
Nov 16, 2022
Geoffrey Soffer (Manager) on Navigating Representation
Nov 09, 2022
Carthage College with Matthew Hougland
Nov 02, 2022
Susan Blackwell (Broadway’s Title of Show) and Laura Camien (The Blue Man Group) on Sparking your Creativity
Oct 26, 2022
University of Northern Colorado with Shelly Gaza
Oct 19, 2022
Beth Malone (Broadway’s Fun Home) on Not Quitting
Oct 12, 2022
Molloy University/CAP21 with Rebecca Overton
Oct 05, 2022
Will Reynolds (Off Broadway’s Daddy Long Legs) & Hannah Corneau (Broadway’s Wicked) on Creative Collaboration
Sep 28, 2022
CSU Fullerton with Josh Grisetti
Sep 21, 2022
Krysta Rodriguez (Broadway’s The Addams Family) on Expanding your Dreams
Sep 14, 2022
Pace University with Jesse Carlo
Sep 07, 2022
JJ Niemann (Broadway’s Book of Mormon/MTCA Alum) on putting the “me” in Social Media
Aug 31, 2022
University of Oklahoma with Ashton Byrum
Aug 24, 2022
Belmont University with Nancy Allen
Jun 22, 2022
Samantha Williams (Broadway’s Caroline or Change) on Navigating Booking while in School
Jun 15, 2022
NYU Tisch with Molly Horan
Jun 08, 2022
Cameron Adams (13 Broadway shows) on Thriving in the Ensemble
Jun 01, 2022
University of the Arts with Kikau Alvaro
May 25, 2022
Bryce Pinkham (Tony Nom for Gentleman’s Guide) on Courting Failure
May 18, 2022
Montclair State University with Mark Hardy
May 11, 2022
Joey Contreras (MT/Pop Composer) on the Process of Songwriting
May 04, 2022
James Madison University with Kate Arecchi
Apr 27, 2022
Gavin Creel (Tony Award Winner, Hello, Dolly!) on the Traps of Type
Apr 20, 2022
Hartt with Ricky Oliver
Apr 13, 2022
Joel Waggoner (Broadway’s School of Rock) on Advocating for Yourself
Apr 06, 2022
Webster University with Lara Teeter
Mar 30, 2022
Annaleigh Ashford (Tony Award Winner, You Can't Take It with You) on Leaning into the Juggle
Mar 23, 2022
Nazareth College with Christine O’Grady Roberts
Mar 16, 2022
Ashley Reyes (Hulu’s How I Met Your Father/MTCA Alum) on Being Seen
Mar 09, 2022
Point Park University with Zeva Barzell
Mar 02, 2022
Dakin Matthews (Gilmore Girls) on Shakespeare and Performance
Feb 23, 2022
Emerson College with Eric Weiss
Feb 16, 2022
Jonathan Bernstein (TPAP) on Creativity & Risk Taking
Feb 09, 2022
Missouri State University with Robert Westenberg
Feb 02, 2022
Ann Harada (Broadway's Avenue Q) on Building a Sustainable Career
Jan 26, 2022
CCM with Eric Santagata
Jan 19, 2022
Ilda Mason (Spielberg’s West Side Story) on Breaking Into the Business as an International Artist
Jan 12, 2022
Rider University with Robin Lewis
Jan 05, 2022
2021 A Year in Review
Dec 29, 2021
Sam Leicht (Broadway’s The Lightning Thief) on Sustainable Fitness
Dec 22, 2021
The University of Arizona with Danny Gurwin
Dec 15, 2021
Josh Segarra (CW’s Arrow) on the Healthy Competitor
Dec 08, 2021
Ball State University with Bill Jenkins
Dec 01, 2021
Shakina Nayfack (NBC’s Connecting) on Blazing Your Own Trail
Nov 24, 2021
Boston Conservatory with Michelle Chasse
Nov 17, 2021
Alejandro Rodriguez (Alejo Communication) on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
Nov 10, 2021
Ithaca College with Courtney Young
Nov 03, 2021
Sarah Saltzberg (Broadway’s The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) on Enjoying the Journey
Oct 27, 2021
Roosevelt University-CCPA with Stephen Schellhardt
Oct 20, 2021
Carey Anderson (Broadway Performer & Psychotherapist) on Mental Health
Oct 13, 2021
Syracuse University with Thom Miller
Oct 06, 2021
Meghan Picerno (Broadway's Phantom of the Opera) on the Scrappy Path from Opera to MT
Sep 29, 2021
Boston University with McCaela Donovan
Sep 22, 2021
Allison Blackwell (Broadway’s Pretty Woman) on the Journey from a BA to a MM
Sep 15, 2021
Texas State (Acting) with Neil Patrick Stewart
Sep 08, 2021
Ethan Slater (Broadway’s SpongeBob SquarePants) on Learning For Yourself
Sep 01, 2021
UNCSA with Quin Gordon
Aug 25, 2021
Ryan Quinn (Whorl Inside a Loop) on MFAs and Following your Bliss
Aug 18, 2021
USC with Kenneth Noel Mitchell
Aug 11, 2021
Ellen Lettrich (MTCA & TFCA) The College Landscape
Aug 04, 2021
Penn State University with John Simpkins
Jul 28, 2021
Erika Henningsen (Broadway’s Mean Girls) on being a Scholastic Sponge
Jul 21, 2021
Carnegie Mellon University with Catherine Moore
Jul 14, 2021
Anne L. Nathan (Broadway Veteran) on the Discipline it Takes to Grind
Jul 07, 2021
University of Michigan with Mark Madama
Jun 30, 2021
Gabriel Ebert (Tony Award Winner, Matilda) on Feeling Seen in an Audition Room
Jun 23, 2021
Shenandoah University with Kevin Covert
Jun 16, 2021
Elizabeth Stanley (Broadway's Jagged Little Pill) on Building Your Own MT Degree
Jun 09, 2021
Texas State University (MT) with Kaitlin Hopkins
Jun 02, 2021
Devere Rogers (Broadway's Chicken & Biscuits) on Being a Multi-hyphenate Actor-Writer
May 26, 2021
Baldwin Wallace University with Victoria Bussert
May 19, 2021
Telly Leung (Broadway’s Aladdin and Glee) on Boldness in the Age of Technology
May 19, 2021
Preview Episode: Who we are, what we're planning, what's coming next!
Apr 28, 2021