# Charlie Murphy

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Andrew Hovelson on being a "useful" actor

In this Artist Exploration Andrew Hovelson (Broadway’s Stranger Things) and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy Discuss:  Andrew’s journey with education through college and after What a sustainable career in acting can look like  The financial reality of being an actor  Self tapes an…

The Greenway Family (MTCA Alumni) on Navigating the College Audition Process Twice

In this Artist Episode the Greenway family and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss; How the Greenway’s made the decision to go through the college audition process a second time The importance of finding college programs that align with a student’s individual goals The difference i…

Lindsay Mendez & Ryan Scott Oliver on Actor Therapy

In this Artist Exploration, composer, lyricist, and writer Ryan Scott Oliver and Tony Award winner Lindsay Mendez join MTCA Director Charlie Murphy for a conversation about: Rejections and how it can lead them to NYC and ultimately to successful careers in theater, education, and TV/film.  …

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

In this MTCA Parent Pod episode, MTCA Director Charlie Murphy sits down with Lisa and Steven Frohlich, parents of Mia Frohlich, who is headed to USC for Musical Theatre! They dive into their family’s experience navigating the college audition process, including: When to step in and when to st…

CCM Act III (Acting) with Brant Russell

In this College Deep Dive Associate Professor of Acting at CCM Brant Russell and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss;  What makes a student the ideal fit for CCM Acting An inside look at CCM’s acting curriculum and the training students receive How CCM prepares students to navigate…

Bert Kreischer and the Fletch Way of Life

Movie Meltdown - Episode 382 This week we welcome our special guest co-host comedian Bert Kreischer. Join us as we talk about getting into comedy, becoming part of the podcast world, being the inspiration for the movie Van Wilder and the Rolling Stone interview that started it all. Then we change g…

Betsy and Stella (MTCA Alumni Student and Parent) on Family Communication and Connection

In this episode, alumni student and parent Betsy and Stella Samuel join MTCA Director Charlie Murphy to discuss: The decision-making process between Acting and Musical Theatre programs Prioritizing fit over the status of a school or program The types of communication that worked bes…

Johnny Depp Attends Ebenezer Premiere Ahead of Release

Johnny Depp stepped onto the red carpet in London on November 9, 2026, for the global premiere of Ebenezer. The new Charles Dickens adaptation stars Depp as Ebenezer Scrooge and arrives in theaters on Friday, November 13. The event at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square brought together Rupert Grint, Tram…

Carlow's proposed hydrogen storage in Rathoe - Councillor Charlie Murphy comments

Carlow County Council is to make a corporate submission to An Coimisiún Pleanála regarding Net Zero Energy's proposed hydrogen storage facility just outside the village of Rathoe. Following a public meeting held in Rathoe on Monday last, the matter came under discussion at the Council's November me…

Nebraska Wesleyan University with Scott Susong

In this College Deep Dive, Associate Professor of Musical Theatre at NWU Scott Susong and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss: The ethos of Nebraska Wesleyan and what sets it apart from other schools The different degree options and how the schedules are structured How mental healt…