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Today, Whitney Boudreau sat down with Program Director of MT and Classical Voice & Teaching Professor at CCPA at Roosevelt University, Rebecca Schorsch!

Thank you for listening!

Enjoy our conversation with Ronvé O'Daniel, Assistant Professor at Wright State University at the School of Fine and Performing Arts.

ronve.odaniel@wright.edu for questions. 

See you in the next Backstage Pass!

Email cap@collegeauditionpros.com for questions or support with your college audition prep!

In this episode of the College Audition Pros Podcast, Whitney Keater sits down with Elizabeth Davis, Assistant Professor of Costume Design and Theater Arts Coordinator at California State University, Chico, to discuss what makes Chico's theater program such a unique and deeply supportive environment for students interested in technical theater, performance, stage management, and arts leadership.

The conversation dives into Chico State's collaborative culture, emphasis on social justice and ethical artistry, and the program's commitment to preparing students not just for graduation — but for sustainable careers in the entertainment industry. Elizabeth shares how students gain hands-on experience from day one, participate in dozens of productions annually, and develop professional portfolios, leadership skills, and real-world industry confidence before they leave campus.

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Tom Delbello (Assistant Professor of Practice) and Kiira Carper (Assistant Professor) from the highly-acclaimed Texas State University Musical Theatre program.

Discover the unique energy and fulfillment they feel contributing to a program that is truly leading the field. Tom and Kiira will share how things work in their nationally-ranked, conservatory-style BFA, highlighting its holistic and individualized approach that prioritizes artist wellness, integrity, and entrepreneurial skills. Learn how they prepare Broadway-caliber artists for the modern industry, fostering versatile and empowered "change-makers." They will express their immense excitement about their program's mission to reshape musical theatre education, creating an accessible, supportive path to a professional career, and ensuring the next generation of talent is equipped to thrive.

Broadway star Marcus Choi (currently in Maybe Happy Ending) joins us to discuss his incredible journey! We cover his first jobs and his unforgettable experience as a member of the original cast of Wicked (2003). A must-listen for Wicked fans and aspiring Broadway performers! 

From the spotlight to the screen! In this episode, Carla Stickler shares her incredible journey from Broadway's Wicked to becoming a software engineer. Discover how she embraced change, pursued multiple passions, and redefined success on her own terms. #CareerPivot #BroadwayToTech #InspiringJourneys

Missed our Open House? Catch the replay and hear firsthand from CAP alumni and parents about how we helped turn uncertainty into confidence—and dreams into reality. See how we can do the same for you on your college audition journey! #CollegeAuditionPros #CollegeAuditionPrep #AuditionSuccess

Elon University's BFA programs are so cool they're unreal: Acting, MT, Dance/Choreo, Arts Admin & more! In this episode, we sit down with Fred Rubeck, the captain behind the program, to dive into what makes Elon stand out. From its holistic approach to actor training to the incredible opportunities students receive, this is a must-listen for anyone considering Elon. Tune in now on Spotify!

Five Towns College is a small but mighty program less than one hour from New York City. David Krasner, the head of theatre, shares skills taught & immersion for professional entry to entertainment that Five Towns is committed to teaching its students.

Do you need a voice teacher?  👀

How is having one consistently helpful for your short-term and long-term goals as a student and performer? Tune in for answers in this episode of College Audition Pros #quicktiptuesday! #musicaltheater #acting #collegeauditions #college #auditions #voiceteachers #vocalcoaches

Need some solid do's and don'ts for when you're about to dazzle "the room where it happens"? Listen to the full episode for Drew's tips on audition etiquette and how to make a positive, professional and lasting impression from the moment you walk in the door.  #musicaltheater #acting #collegeauditions #college #auditions #auditionetiquette

What are academic coaches and artistic coaches? What do they each do, and how are they different? Do you need one over the other...Do you need either at all? 🤔 Listen to the full episode for Drew's quick tips on the subject! Have more questions? Email us at cap@collegeauditionpros.com. #musicaltheater #acting #collegeauditions #college #auditioncoaches #academiccoaches

Picking a coach can be a tough call. Listen to the full episode for Drew's tips and tricks on how to go about it in a way that will make you feel confident, comfortable and cared for throughout your process! Have questions? Email cap@collegeauditionpros.com, today! #musicaltheater #acting #collegeauditions #college

Audition anxiety...Safe to say we all experience it at one (or a bajillion) point(s) or another. But where does it stem from? And how to we address it head on and still have FUN while showing what we bring to the table? Let's discuss! #quicktiptuesday #collegeauditionpros #musicaltheater #acting #collegeauditions #college

We had the immense pleasure to have a chat with Broadway vet and owner of The Institute for American Musical Theatre, Michael Minarik to talk all things Broadway, how he came to be the force that he is, and what sets The Institute for American Musical Theatre apart. This this institution might be right for you? Listen for more! Have questions? Email us at cap@collegeauditionpros.com #musicaltheater #acting #collegeauditions #college #theinstituteforamericanmusicaltheatre

Finding the perfect campus for you is never a matter of pitting one type of campus over another. It is and will always be about finding what works for your unique personality, needs and preferences....but, it'll be harder to do so without proper insight into the different types of campuses available to you! Listen to this quick tip (a follow up from last week when we defined what an "urban" campus is) for more information! 

#musicaltheater #acting #collegeauditions #college #quicktiptuesday

We heard the clicks..So here's the fix! 

If you missed it the fist go 'round, tune in to hear the incomparable Toby Yatso talk about the amazing offerings at Arizona State University! Think ASU may be the campus for you? Email us at cap@collegeauditionpros.com! #musicaltheater #acting #collegeauditions #college #collegauditionpros

BACK, and with an even fresher sound--we bring you Longwood University! Listen to the full episode to hear more about this school, its many benefits, and more! Think Longwood University might be the right school for you? Email us at cap@collegeauditionpros.com! #musicaltheater #acting #collegeauditions #college #collegeauditionpros 

Meet Josh from Cal State Fullerton!  

This incredible program takes an affordable, and unique approach with its incoming and current students...Listen to find out why CSFU may be the perfect school for you! 

Have a question? Email us at CAP@collegeauditionpros.com, visit our website at collegeauditionpros.com, or leave your question in our weekly Instagram story every Monday for the chance to hear it answered on the podcast. #musicaltheater #acting #collegeauditions #college #calstatefullerton

Buckle up and lean in for this one, folks! We are so thrilled to have sat down with Toby Yatso of Arizona State University to talk about the Musical Theater Department there, what all Toby does with ASU, and more! Think ASU might be the place for you?! Tune in to learn more! 

#collegeauditionpros #musicaltheater #acting #collegeauditions #college #arizonastateuniversity

Meet Josh from Cal State Fullerton!  

This incredible program takes an affordable, and unique approach with its incoming and current students...Listen to find out why CSFU may be the perfect school for you! 

Have a question? Email us at CAP@collegeauditionpros.com, visit our website at collegeauditionpros.com, or leave your question in our weekly Instagram story every Monday for the chance to hear it answered on the podcast. 

Meet Matty Miller from Chico State!

This incredible program offers top teir training with a state school price tag! Listen to find out why Chico State may be the perfect school for you. 

Have a question? Email us at CAP@collegeauditionpros.com, visit our website at collegeauditionpros.com, or leave your question in our weekly instagram story every Monday for the chance to hear it answered on the podcast. 

Let's talk about affordability!

Affordability is a huge component of choosing the right schools for your student(s). But how do you know if the program you are choosing, while affordable, is worth it educationally for your student? Listen to learn about the top 10 most affordable and best training programs you've never heard of!

Have a question? Email us at CAP@collegeauditionpros.com, or visit our website at collegeauditionpros.com.

ICYMI:

Meet Robert Meffe, the chair of the MT Program!

At SD State, you can create-your-own BFA, or be able to double major or even study abroad!
In addition you have the unique opportunity to perform side-by-side with artists with years of professional experience, who are getting their graduate degrees in MT.

Meet Kaitlin Hopkins! 

Kaitlin is an award wining actress, director, and producer. She is also the former head of Musical Theater at Texas State.

Listen to todays episode to hear Kaitlin's advice on mental health during the college audition process. 

Have a question? Email us at CAP@collegeauditionpros.com, visit our website at collegeauditionpros.com.

Meet Michael McElroy from the University of Michigan!

One of the most well known BFA Musical Theater programs in the country, this school offers everything from remarkable training to a classic college campus life. Listen to learn all about the University of Michigan!

Have a question? Email us at CAP@collegeauditionpros.com, visit our website at collegeauditionpros.com.

Meet Tamiko Washington from Chapman University. 

This incredible program offers top teir acting training and a screen acting BFA all in sunny Southern California. Listen to this weeks episode learn all about Chapman University. 

Have a question? Email us at CAP@collegeauditionpros.com, visit our website at collegeauditionpros.com.

Here at CAP we get a lot of questions about Campus Visits. In fact, we get so many that we had to split this episode up into TWO PARTS!  Listen to todays Quick Tip Tuesday to hear the rest of our thoughts on Campus Visits 

Have a question? Email us at CAP@collegeauditionpros.com, or visit our website at collegeauditionpros.com.

Meet Deena Conley and Jacob Carll from SUNY Cortland!

Only a few hours from NYC, this great program offers a beautiful campus and a BFA for HALF the cost of most major programs. Listen to this weeks episode learn all about SUNY Cortand. 

Have a question? Email us at CAP@collegeauditionpros.com, visit our website at collegeauditionpros.com.

Here at CAP we get a lot of questions about Campus Visits. In fact, we get so many that we had to split this episode up into TWO PARTS!  Listen to todays Quick Tip Tuesday to hear our thoughts about Campus Visits. And tune in next week for Part 2! 

Have a question? Email us at CAP@collegeauditionpros.com, or visit our website at collegeauditionpros.com.

Even if you have a PERFECT audition your GPA will still factor into your college accpetances.  Listen to todays Quick Tip Tuesday to hear why may need to consider getting a tutor. 

Have a question? Email us at CAP@collegeauditionpros.com, visit our website at collegeauditionpros.com.

Today we are introducing a new type of Quick Tip Tuesday...VOCAB ALERT!

Our vocab word of the day is "Triple Threat."

Listen to todays episode to learn all you need to know about what it means to be a triple threat. 

Have a word or phrase you'd like us to breakdown on our next VOCAB ALERT? Email us at CAP@collegeauditionpros.com, or visit our website at collegeauditionpros.com.

Meet Andy Lockwood college prep and financhial aid advisor. 

Listen to today's episode to learn what you can do to prepare for the financhial requirements of college. 

Have a question? Email us at CAP@collegeauditionpros.com, visit our website at collegeauditionpros.com for the chance to hear it answered on the podcast. 

Meet Dr. Reena Gupta from the Center for Vocal Health!

College auditions can be stressful and exhausting. Listen to todays episode to learn why it is so important to take care of your voice during this process! 

Have a question? Email us at CAP@collegeauditionpros.com, visit our website at collegeauditionpros.com for the chance to hear it answered on the podcast. 

Letters of Recommendation may sound like they are unrelated to your college auditons, but they actually play a huge role in all of your college applications! Listen to todays Quick Tip Tuesday to hear our top 3 tips on to secure a sparkling letter of rec. 

Have a question? Email us at CAP@collegeauditionpros.com, visit our website at collegeauditionpros.com.

When should you start preparing for your college auditions? How early is too early? Am I too late? Where do I even start!? These are questions we hear time and time again! Listen to todays Quick Tip Tuesday to hear what we think. 

Have a question? Email us at CAP@collegeauditionpros.com, visit our website at collegeauditionpros.com.

Meet Josh Grisetti from Cal State Fullerton!

This stellar program has undergone some incredible changes and is quickly rising up in the ranks. Listen to find out all the news about Cal State Fullerton!

Have a question? Email us at CAP@collegeauditionpros.com, visit our website at collegeauditionpros.com, or leave your question in our weekly instagram story every Monday for the chance to hear it answered on the podcast. 

What is a resume? What should it say? What if my resume is not "impressive"? Listen to today's Quick Tip Tuesday to find out. 

Have a question? Email us at CAP@collegeauditionpros.com, visit our website at collegeauditionpros.com, or leave your question in our weekly instagram story every Monday for the chance to hear it answered on the podcast. 

You did it! You auditioned for all of your schools, you cried for the nos and cheered for the yeses, but what now!? Choosing where you go to college is a big decision! Listen to today's podcast to hear our advice for choosing your final school.

Have a question? Email us at CAP@collegeauditionpros.com, visit our website at collegeauditionpros.com, or leave your question in our weekly instagram story every Monday for the chance to hear it answered on the podcast. 

Meet Aaron Galligan-Stierle from Slippery Rock Unversity!

This newer program is quickly gaining popularity and rising up in the ranks! Listen to find out if Slippery Rock is the school you've been looking for.

Have a question? Email us at CAP@collegeauditionpros.com, visit our website at collegeauditionpros.com, or leave your question in our weekly instagram story every Monday for the chance to hear it answered on the podcast. 

Meet Mark Hardy from Montclair State University!

This excellent program offers in state tuition for all MT majors and is just a quick bus ride from Manhattan! Find out if Montclair is the perfect school for you. 

Have a question? Email us at CAP@collegeauditionpros.com, visit our website at collegeauditionpros.com, or leave your question in our weekly instagram story every Monday for the chance to hear it answered on the podcast. 

The days of black and white glamour shots are over, but what makes the perfect headshot nowadays? Listen to learn what we think. 

Have a question? Email us at CAP@collegeauditionpros.com, visit our website at collegeauditionpros.com, or leave your question in our weekly instagram story every Monday for the chance to hear it answered on the podcast. 

Meet Liza Gennaro from Manhattan School of Music!

This fabulous program offers so much more than just instrumental majors! Listen to hear why Manhattan School of Music may be the school you've been looking for.

Have a question? Email us at CAP@collegeauditionpros.com, visit our website at collegeauditionpros.com, or leave your question in our weekly instagram story every Monday for the chance to hear it answered on the podcast. 

Today's episode is all about thank you notes! When should you send them? What should you write? And who should you send them to? Listen to find out! 

Have a question? Email us at CAP@collegeauditionpros.com, visit our website at collegeauditionpros.com, or leave your question in our weekly instagram story every Monday for the chance to hear it answered on the podcast. 

Listen to today's episosde to learn our top 10 tips for respectful auditon etiquette in this week's Quick Tip Tuesday! 

Have a question? Email us at CAP@collegeauditionpros.com, visit our website at collegeauditionpros.com, or leave your question in our weekly instagram story every Monday for the chance to hear it answered on the podcast. 

Meet Alisa Hauser from Florida State!

This top noch program provieds great training and great weather at an AMAZING cost! Listen to hear why Florida State may be the perfect school for you.

Have a question? Email us at CAP@collegeauditionpros.com, visit our website at collegeauditionpros.com, or leave your question in our weekly instagram story every Monday for the chance to hear it answered on the podcast. 

Worried about choosing the perfect audition song or monologue? Tune in to this weeks QTT for our advice on how to pick the best materials! 

Have a question? Email us at CAP@collegeauditionpros.com, visit our website at collegeauditionpros.com, or leave your question in our weekly instagram story every Monday for the chance to hear it answered on the podcast. 

Meet Kikau Alvaro from the University of the Arts!

This amazing program alows you to be fully immersived in an artistic environment while still earning a fully accredited bachelors degree all in the heart of Philadelphia! Listen to find out why UArts may be the perfect school for you. 

Have a question? Email us at CAP@collegeauditionpros.com, visit our website at collegeauditionpros.com, or leave your question in our weekly instagram story every Monday for the chance to hear it answered on the podcast. 

Learn how to pick YOUR perfect audition attire in this weeks QTT Bonus Episode! 

Have a question? Email us at CAP@collegeauditionpros.com, visit our website at collegeauditionpros.com, or leave your question in our weekly instagram story every Monday for the chance to hear it answered on the podcast.