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Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA Podcast — 247 episodes
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
EButler 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
EElon 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
ECCM 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
EBall 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
EIthaca 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!