This is one of the most helpful podcasts I’ve ever listened to! So grateful to Charlie, MTCA, and all the college representatives and MT professionals who come on and give so much insight and advice. It is truly such a gift! Thank you!!

If your kid is interested in a career in performing arts, you need to listen to every episode! Charlie asks the questions I want answers to! So informative and a terrific resource as we embark on this journey.

Current MTCA family and this is such added value to the process. Each show gives me extra insight into the path and process. Love hearing all of the really experienced performers and department heads, but my favorite ep might be the most recent parent episode. Super relevant. Thanks Charlie and gang.

I can’t get enough of this podcast. My son is looking at MT college programs and it’s been a treasure trove of information, but also… I just LOVE it! It’s so fun! I’d listen even if we weren’t embarking on this crazy process! The insights from the artists and faculty that Charlie (a CharMur for sure!) interviews are fascinating: the education of artists, and so many different aspects of living the life of a performer. A non-ironic and open-hearted five stars here! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

If you —or your child— are pondering applying to an audition-based performing arts program, or are in the midst of this daunting process and scratching your head about “how” to choose the right colleges to add to your list, look no further than this masterful podcast to gain the right knowledge! Researching BFA programs online can leave you drained, because the information that every college chooses to highlight on their website can be wildly different. My son and I found this podcast enlightening because his knowledgeable host, Charlie Murphy —one of the directors of MTCA, leader in performing arts coaching— knows the right questions to ask the faculty he invites on his show. With debonair and friendly attitude, he extracts vital information on anything from what makes a program unique, to costs and make up of the student body. Every family going through this process creates the famed spreadsheet with the vital info to successfully arrive at the finish line of commitment day; suffice it to say that we added a “podcast notes” column to ours with the insight of Mapping the College Audition on each of my son’s chosen programs. The college deep dive episodes alternate with others where our host interviews theatre and television actors, directors, playwrights. Though not particularly geared towards the college selection process, these episodes are instrumental to give young artists a perspective on how to build a career post-college, and to give parents an idea of how a performing arts degree can channel our children’s creativity into marketable skills. Charlie’s intelligence and humor never fail to bring a smile to my face while I’m listening to his questions and comments. I am always looking forward to the notification buzz that a new episode is ready for me to enjoy, even now that my son has finally committed to his dream MT Conservatory!

We are early in the process of exploring programs for our daughter (high school junior) who is an aspiring MT student. This podcast has given me such great information, and Charlie’s honesty and sincerity brings some peace to an otherwise scary and daunting process for parents & students. I finish every episode with a new tidbit and a different perspective! Many thanks to MTCA!

The content is amazing for anyone interested in the arts and so very helpful to students and families navigating the college audition process!

This podcast is so helpful for providing insight into the auditioning process and what it’s like to work in musical theater. Thank you!

Whether you’re interested in the college experience, a career in the performing arts, or are simply a supportive parent or loved one of an aspiring performer, this is the podcast for you! Each episode is filled with pertinent information, cleverly posed questions and witty banter. The host Charlie’s mid-toned smooth jazz voice brings an air of youthfulness juxtaposed with an endearing rumble of authority (you should really hear his accents). The college deep dive episodes are immensely informative, giving listeners a peek into each college with a litany of topics from auditioning, performances, program successes and unique features. Charlie explores the personal side of the professors as well, letting the listener get a preview of what it might be like to spend 4 years as a student with these fine educators. The artist exploration episodes will help perspective and aspiring performers understand the ins and outs of the college experience, honing their craft and breaking into the business with success and failures as Charlie talks to current artists in the business. Generally each episode has an entertaining silly game between host and guest and, my favorite part, “reflections” by host Charlie and producer Meghan where key take aways are shared and expounded upon. Don’t miss out-give them a listen today!

These podcasts are full of genuine advice from knowledgeable people who really care about the next generation of artists! Listen to all of them and share them with your friends ❤️😊🤩