Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA Podcast

Oklahoma City University with David Herendeen


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In this College Deep Dive, David Herendeen the Director of Opera and Musical Theater at Oklahoma City University and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss: 

  • How is a BM in Music Theater different from BFA training? 
  • Is it valuable to have non-theater majors in your classes? 
  • Can I get a minor at OCU? 
  • What are the theaters and classroom facilities like? 
  • When can I make stylistic choices like riffing in a song?  

  • If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at [email protected]. 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, or on Instagram or Facebook. 


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    Instagram: @mappingthecollegeaudition

    YouTube: @MTCA (Musical Theater College Auditions) 

    TikTok: @mtcollegeauditions 

    Charlie Murphy:@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

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