All Episodes

Drew University with John DiResta

Lindsay Mendez & Ryan Scott Oliver on Actor Therapy

Boston University ACT II (Acting) With Harry Castle

Lisa and Steven Frohlich (MTCA Parents) on “Fit-Maxing” your College Process

Stephens College with Lisa Brescia

RE-AIR: Emma Flynn Bespolka (MTCA Alum and Broadway's Wicked) on Being Yourself Is “Popular”

RE-AIR Ali Louis Bourzgui (The Who’s Tommy) on Craving Critique and Openness

Summer Break Audio Blog: Generosity (and How it Applies to College Auditions!)

Summer Break Audio Blog: Why Do I Even NEED Coaching? Can’t I do this on my own?

Summer Break Audio Blog: Sharing, Not Hiding

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!

Ithaca College (ACT II) with Gavin Mayer

Showcasing Showcases - Northern Michigan University

West Virginia University with Ryan Scoble

Showcasing Showcases - Wright State University

Manhattanville University with Beth Burrier

Showcasing Showcases - Carnegie Mellon University

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with Sarah Wigley and Lara Brooks

Leenya Rideout (Broadway's War Horse) On Navigating Every Corner of Theater

Wright State with Greg Hellems & Ronvé O'Daniel

Cast Album Podcast with Adam Gwon, Michelle Noh & Elizabeth Stanley

Ohio Northern University with Tim McGarrigal

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)

Texas Tech University with Dean Nolen

Ally Bonino (Suffs) On "Type" On a Broadway Stage

SUNY Cortland with Deena J Conley

Matt Rodin (National Tour of Company) on Authenticity

Elon University ACT II (Acting) with Kim Shively

Unifieds Greenroom Interviews 2026

Drake University with Erin Degner

Anne Josephson, 3-Time MTCA Alumni Parent on Embracing Your Child’s Individuality

Florida Southern College with Christianne Roll (Bonus: Charlie’s Unifieds Thoughts!)

Paul Kwak (Laryngologist) on Overall Vocal Health

Pace University (Act II) with Amanda Flynn

Kevin Munhall (Broadway’s Tootsie) on Breath, Stress, and Performance

Seton Hill with Joseph Domencic

Marcus Crawford Guy (MTCA Song Coach MTCA & AMC’s “Turn: Washington’s Spies”) on The Actor’s Mindset

Northern Michigan University with Bill Digneit

2025 Holiday Episode

Britney Coleman from the National Tour of Company and Beetlejuice on Bringing Yourself to the Table

Texas Woman’s University with Julio Agustin Matos

Emma Flynn Bespolka (MTCA Alum and Broadway's Wicked) on Being Yourself Is “Popular”

Montclair State University with Ryan Kasparzcak

Sara Jean Ford (The Phantom of the Opera) on the The Aging Ingenue

Arcadia University with Jonathan Shandell and Kathryn Petersen

Point Park with Michael Campayno

Molly Griggs (MTCA Alum & John Proctor Is The Villain) on Taking Risks

Baldwin Wallace University with Jennifer Hemphill

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

Southern Methodist University with Joel Ferrell

David Loud on Facing the Music

University At Buffalo With James Beaudry

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

Texas State with Tom Delbello

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

Butler University With Diane Timmerman

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

LIVE Pod Q&A With Steven Telsey (MTCA Alumni & Broadway’s Harmony)

Texas Christian University with Jennifer Engler

Summer Break Audio Blog: I Think I Am Ready to Start the College Audition Process: What’s My Ideal Timeline?

Summer Break Audio Blog: A Secret to Success in the College Audition Process: Process over Product

Summer Break Audio Blog: The ONE Simple "Trick" You Need to Succeed in Your College Theater Auditions

Summer Break Audio Blog: Hitting Your Home Runs

Summer Break for the Podcast! Charlie Talks Through Episode "Toppers" and Summer Audio Blogs

Oberlin College with Victoria Bussert

Curtis Holland (Broadway’s The Great Gatsby) on Being True to YOU

University of Michigan (Act III) with Jessica Boevers Bogart and Sydney Morton

Colleen Kessler (MTCA Alumni Parent and Host of Raising Lifelong Learners) on Empowering Your Student Through The College Audition Process

Michigan State University with Bradley Willcuts

Joe Rosko (Built for the Stage) on Fitness and Entrepreneurship

Oakland University with Jacob Ben Widmar and Danny Gurwin

Isaac Powell (Broadway's Tony in West Side Story and Daniel in Once On This Island) on Preparation and Growth

Western Michigan University with Joan Herrington and Jay Berkow

Spring Break Solo Pod

Amy Breslow (MTCA College Advisor and MTCA Parent) on Parenting Through the College Audition Journey

University of Colorado Boulder with Matthew Wren Chellis

L Morgan Lee (Tony Award Nominated for A Strange Loop) on the Transgender and Gender Expansive Lens

University of Florida with Andrew Cao

Dan Amboyer (Darren Star’s Younger) on Building a Sustainable Life as an Actor

Oklahoma City University with David Herendeen

*Special 200th Episode*: Unifieds Greenroom Interviews

Aaron Todd Douglas on University of Minnesota

Mary Mitchell Campbell (The Prom) on Music Directing and Holistic Success

Florida State University Act II with Lauren Haughton Gillis

Erika Strasburg (MTCA Wellness Coach) on how to find your Zhuzh and Sparkle

Viterbo University with Rick Walters

Cara Rose DiPietro (TikTok and CBS’ Elsbeth) on Embracing Imperfection and Reframing Confidence

NYU Tisch (Act II) with Robert Hoyt

Justin Lee Miller (Interlochen Arts Academy) on Performing Arts High Schools

Western Connecticut State University with Tim Howard

Holiday Mailbag Episode

Midwestern State University with Dr. Grace Edgar

Mitch Zoll (MTCA Parent) on the Methodology of Overseeing

Temple University with Peter Reynolds

Thanksgiving Tips and Takeaways

Sarah Meahl (Broadway Dancer, Death Becomes Her) Raw Talent vs. Polish

UCLA with Jeremy Mann

Roderick Hill (50+ National Commercials) on the Middle Class Actor

NYU Steinhardt with Errik Hood

Calvin Leon Smith (MTCA Coach and Broadway's Cabaret) on Skill vs. Innate Ability

Brenau University with Ste Clough

Marcus M. Martin (Broadway’s Aladdin) on Gratitude

Rick Edinger on Carnegie Mellon University

Elizabeth Stanley Act II (Tony Award Nominee, Jagged Little Pill) on Drive

Otterbein University with Lori Kay Harvey

Mindy Catron (MT Mom/Broadway Actress) on guiding your child through the College Audition Process

University of Alabama Birmingham with Valerie Accetta

Helen J Shen (Broadway’s Maybe Happy Ending) on Auditioning the Schools

University of Wisconsin-Stevens-Point with Mark Hanson

Danny Mefford (Broadway’s Kimberly Akimbo) on the Choreographer’s Perspective

Muhlenberg College with Jim VanValen

RE-AIR: Ali Louis Bourzgui (The Who’s Tommy) on Craving Critique and Openness

RE-AIR: John Cariani (Playwright of Almost, Maine) on Passions versus Interests

RE-AIR: Kerry Butler (Breaking Broadway x Mapping The College Audition Crossover!)

RE-AIR: Ian Harding (Pretty Little Liars) on Vision and Purpose

RE-AIR: Alex Brightman (Broadway’s Beetlejuice) on Trial and Error of the Artistic Process

CCM (Act 2!) with Rachel Stevens

Andrew Rannells (Broadway's Book of Mormon) on the Nature of Comedy

LIU Post with David Hugo and Valerie Clayman-Pye

Corey Cott (Broadway’s Newsies) on Imperfection

IAMT with Michael Minarik

Eric Tucker (Bedlam Theater Company) on Directing

Brigham Young University with Korianne Orton-Johnson

Derek Klena (Anastasia) on the Sports of Theater

Shenandoah University (Act 2!) with Matt Edwards

Brandon Gardner (UCB/Peacock's In the Know) on Improv and Sketch Comedy

Boston Conservatory (Act 2!) with Tim Espinosa

Brian Belding (The White Rose/MTCA Alumni Father) on Changing Paths and Supporting Dreams

Fordham University with May Adrales

Grey Henson on Freedom within a Framework

Wagner College with Michele Pawk

Elysia Jordan (First National Tour Company Revival) on The Joy of Teaching

Missouri State University (Act 2!) with Josh Young

Ali Louis Bourzgui (The Who’s Tommy) on Craving Critique and Openness

New York Film Academy with Joey Zangardi-Dixon and Kristy Cates

A Crossover Episode with Ashley Ha from Broadway Corner

Northwestern University with Karen Olivo (K.O.)

(*Special Episode*): Unifieds Greenroom Interviews with MTCA Class of 2023

Millikin University with Rachel Barnett

Tom Kitt (Next to Normal) on the Confidence to Share Your Artistry

Longwood University with RJ Magee

John Cariani (Playwright of Almost, Maine) on Passions versus Interests

Circle in the Square with Jeanne Slater

Ian Harding (Pretty Little Liars) on Vision and Purpose

The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts with Danny Loftus George

Alli Mauzey (Kimberly Akimbo) on the Quirkiness of Character Development

Howard University with Michael McElroy

Kerry Butler (Breaking Broadway x Mapping The College Audition Crossover!)

American University with Carl Menninger

Matt Scott (An American In Paris) on the Value of a Degree

SUNY Purchase with Liam Joynt

Jenna Pastuszek (MTCA Vocal Tech Coach) the Truth About Voice Teachers

Ohio University with Steven Strafford

Kate Hamill (Playwright) on the Process of Making Work

UNC Greensboro with Dominick Amendum

Danny Feldman (Pasadena Playhouse) on Future of American Theater

Chico State with Matthew Teague Miller

Alex Brightman (Broadway’s Beetlejuice) on Trial and Error of the Artistic Process

Florida State University with Alisa Hauser

John Behlmann (Broadway’s SHUCKED) on BA to MFA route

University of Evansville with Sharla Cowden

Lauren Patten (Tony Award Winner, Jagged Little Pill)

Jessie Mueller (Tony Award Winner, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) on Growing Organically

Slippery Rock University with Aaron Galligan-Stierle

Celia Keenan-Bolger (Tony Award Winner To Kill a Mockingbird) on Vulnerability

Ohio Northern University with David Coolidge

Dan Weschler (PigPen Theatre Co.) on Collaboration Across Disciplines

Rutgers University with Cameron Knight

Sean Allan Krill (Broadway’s Parade) on Generosity

Manhattan School of Music with Liza Gennaro

Shereen Pimentel (Broadway’s Revival of West Side Story) on Continuing with What Is

University of Miami with David Williams

Leo Ash Evens (MTCA Director) on Passion, Purpose and Persistence

The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) with John Prosky

Chris McCarrell (Broadway’s Lightning Thief) on Embracing the Unpolished

Cornish College of the Arts with Timothy McCuen Piggee

Talia Suskauer (Broadway’s Wicked) on Putting Yourself in Practice

Five Towns College with David Krasner

Merri Sugarman (Tara Rubin Casting) on Building Rapport with Casting

Marymount Manhattan College with Michael Mendez

Jimmy Nicholas (NBC’s Chicago Fire) on Relentless Pursuit

University of Michigan (Act 2!) with Michael McElroy

Brandon Victor Dixon (Broadway’s Color Purple) on Arts, Advocacy, and Commerce

Carnegie Mellon University (Act 2!) with Don Wadsworth (+ Voice/Speech Deep Dive)

Jordan Parente (Agent w/ Stewart Talent) gives an Agent’s Advice

University of Utah with David Schmidt

2022 A Year in Review

Marcia Debonis (Casting Director/Actor) on Casting from the Actor’s Perspective

Elon University with Alexandra Warren

Ray Mercer (Broadway’s Lion King) on Being a Veteran Cast Member

Institute of the Arts Barcelona with Nick Hollamby

James Jackson Jr. (Broadway’s A Strange Loop) on Finding Your Collaborators

Indiana University with Richard Roland + DJ Gray

Geoffrey Soffer (Manager) on Navigating Representation

Carthage College with Matthew Hougland

Susan Blackwell (Broadway’s Title of Show) and Laura Camien (The Blue Man Group) on Sparking your Creativity

University of Northern Colorado with Shelly Gaza

Beth Malone (Broadway’s Fun Home) on Not Quitting

Molloy University/CAP21 with Rebecca Overton

Will Reynolds (Off Broadway’s Daddy Long Legs) & Hannah Corneau (Broadway’s Wicked) on Creative Collaboration

CSU Fullerton with Josh Grisetti

Krysta Rodriguez (Broadway’s The Addams Family) on Expanding your Dreams

Pace University with Jesse Carlo

JJ Niemann (Broadway’s Book of Mormon/MTCA Alum) on putting the “me” in Social Media

University of Oklahoma with Ashton Byrum

Belmont University with Nancy Allen

Samantha Williams (Broadway’s Caroline or Change) on Navigating Booking while in School

NYU Tisch with Molly Horan

Cameron Adams (13 Broadway shows) on Thriving in the Ensemble

University of the Arts with Kikau Alvaro

Bryce Pinkham (Tony Nom for Gentleman’s Guide) on Courting Failure

Montclair State University with Mark Hardy

Joey Contreras (MT/Pop Composer) on the Process of Songwriting

James Madison University with Kate Arecchi

Gavin Creel (Tony Award Winner, Hello, Dolly!) on the Traps of Type

Hartt with Ricky Oliver

Joel Waggoner (Broadway’s School of Rock) on Advocating for Yourself

Webster University with Lara Teeter

Annaleigh Ashford (Tony Award Winner, You Can't Take It with You) on Leaning into the Juggle

Nazareth College with Christine O’Grady Roberts

Ashley Reyes (Hulu’s How I Met Your Father/MTCA Alum) on Being Seen

Point Park University with Zeva Barzell

Dakin Matthews (Gilmore Girls) on Shakespeare and Performance

Emerson College with Eric Weiss

Jonathan Bernstein (TPAP) on Creativity & Risk Taking

Missouri State University with Robert Westenberg

Ann Harada (Broadway's Avenue Q) on Building a Sustainable Career

CCM with Eric Santagata

Ilda Mason (Spielberg’s West Side Story) on Breaking Into the Business as an International Artist

Rider University with Robin Lewis

2021 A Year in Review

Sam Leicht (Broadway’s The Lightning Thief) on Sustainable Fitness

The University of Arizona with Danny Gurwin

Josh Segarra (CW’s Arrow) on the Healthy Competitor

Ball State University with Bill Jenkins

Shakina Nayfack (NBC’s Connecting) on Blazing Your Own Trail

Boston Conservatory with Michelle Chasse

Alejandro Rodriguez (Alejo Communication) on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Ithaca College with Courtney Young

Sarah Saltzberg (Broadway’s The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) on Enjoying the Journey

Roosevelt University-CCPA with Stephen Schellhardt

Carey Anderson (Broadway Performer & Psychotherapist) on Mental Health

Syracuse University with Thom Miller

Meghan Picerno (Broadway's Phantom of the Opera) on the Scrappy Path from Opera to MT

Boston University with McCaela Donovan

Allison Blackwell (Broadway’s Pretty Woman) on the Journey from a BA to a MM

Texas State (Acting) with Neil Patrick Stewart

Ethan Slater (Broadway’s SpongeBob SquarePants) on Learning For Yourself

UNCSA with Quin Gordon

Ryan Quinn (Whorl Inside a Loop) on MFAs and Following your Bliss

USC with Kenneth Noel Mitchell

Ellen Lettrich (MTCA & TFCA) The College Landscape

Penn State University with John Simpkins

Erika Henningsen (Broadway’s Mean Girls) on being a Scholastic Sponge

Carnegie Mellon University with Catherine Moore

Anne L. Nathan (Broadway Veteran) on the Discipline it Takes to Grind

University of Michigan with Mark Madama

Gabriel Ebert (Tony Award Winner, Matilda) on Feeling Seen in an Audition Room

Shenandoah University with Kevin Covert

Elizabeth Stanley (Broadway's Jagged Little Pill) on Building Your Own MT Degree

Texas State University (MT) with Kaitlin Hopkins

Devere Rogers (Broadway's Chicken & Biscuits) on Being a Multi-hyphenate Actor-Writer

Baldwin Wallace University with Victoria Bussert

Telly Leung (Broadway’s Aladdin and Glee) on Boldness in the Age of Technology

Preview Episode: Who we are, what we're planning, what's coming next!