The College Audition Pros Podcast

Welcome to the College Audition Pros Podcast! You're looking for a college that will help train you for the professional world of theatre without breaking the bank? You're in the right place. With the guidance of founder Drew Boudreau & his guests from college theatre programs around the world, you'll maximize your admissions without losing your marbles. Pop in your earbuds and learn the tools that's helped students into acting & musical theatre programs including Syracuse, Boston Conservatory, Texas State, Baldwin Wallace, Missouri State, and many many more!

Carla Strickler 04/17/2025

Carla Strickler 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 /episode/index/show/collegeauditionpros/id/36199080

Open House 03/06/2025

Open House 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 /episode/index/show/collegeauditionpros/id/35563115

Elon University 03/04/2025

Elon University 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! /episode/index/show/collegeauditionpros/id/35391495

Five Towns College 02/17/2025

Five Towns College 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. /episode/index/show/collegeauditionpros/id/35295995

Oklahoma City University with D. Lance Marsh 01/21/2025

Oklahoma City University with D. Lance Marsh We had the immense pleasure to have a chat with D. Lance Marsh, the head of Performance at Oklahoma City University. Before coming to OCU, Lance taught at the Professional Actor Training Program at the University of Arizona, as well as at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and at the University of Wisconsin-Baraboo/Sauk County. Oklahoma City University combines the best of conservatory/studio training with the breadth of the general education requirements that have made it one of the best small universities in the U.S. Is this the right school for you? Listen for more! Have questions? Email us at /episode/index/show/collegeauditionpros/id/34602695

Oberlin College with Victoria Bussert 01/07/2025

Oberlin College with Victoria Bussert We had the immense pleasure to have a chat with Victoria Bussert, the head of the Musical Theatre Program at Oberlin College. Victoria has been the head of the *incredible* musical theatre program at Baldwin Wallace for years, as their students have enjoyed immense success in the professional world. Now she's heading the MT program at Oberlin and you get a sneak peek at what's in store. Is this the right school for you? Listen for more! Have questions? Email us at /episode/index/show/collegeauditionpros/id/34602405

Quick Tip Tuesday: Dance Calls 12/24/2024

Quick Tip Tuesday: Dance Calls Today we are talking about dance calls. Ooh! Scary! To a non-dancer, dance calls can be pretty intimidating. But that’s alright! Let’s discuss how we can approach them on today's episode of College Audition Pros /episode/index/show/collegeauditionpros/id/34317835

Quick Tip Tuesday *Bonus Episode*: Senior Consultations 12/10/2024

Quick Tip Tuesday *Bonus Episode*: Senior Consultations You are done with your college auditions. You got into your schools. Now what? Now it is time for a Senior Consultation! Here at CAP, we offer meetings to discuss your options and help you decide which school is the perfect fit for you. Anyone can ask for a Senior Consultation and they are FREE. Learn more about Senior Consultations in this episode of College Audition Pros /episode/index/show/collegeauditionpros/id/34317700

Quick Tip Tuesday: Voice Teachers 05/14/2024

Quick Tip Tuesday: Voice Teachers 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 /episode/index/show/collegeauditionpros/id/31278452

Quick Tip Tuesday: Audition Etiquette 04/15/2024

Quick Tip Tuesday: Audition Etiquette 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 /episode/index/show/collegeauditionpros/id/30782268

Quick Tip Tuesday: Academic Coaches vs. Artistic Coaches 03/26/2024

Quick Tip Tuesday: Academic Coaches vs. Artistic Coaches 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 . #musicaltheater #acting #collegeauditions #college #auditioncoaches #academiccoaches /episode/index/show/collegeauditionpros/id/30519308

Quick Tip Tuesday: How to Pick an Audition Coach 03/19/2024

Quick Tip Tuesday: How to Pick an Audition Coach 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 , today! #musicaltheater #acting #collegeauditions #college /episode/index/show/collegeauditionpros/id/30429573

Quick Tip Tuesday: Audition Anxiety 03/12/2024

Quick Tip Tuesday: Audition Anxiety 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 /episode/index/show/collegeauditionpros/id/30297473

The Institute for American Musical Theatre: With Michael Minarik [REMASTERED] 02/27/2024

The Institute for American Musical Theatre: With Michael Minarik [REMASTERED] 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 #musicaltheater #acting #collegeauditions #college #theinstituteforamericanmusicaltheatre /episode/index/show/collegeauditionpros/id/30099713

Quick Tip Tuesday: "Traditional" vs. "Urban" Campuses 02/26/2024

Quick Tip Tuesday: "Traditional" vs. "Urban" Campuses 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 /episode/index/show/collegeauditionpros/id/30041948

Quick Tip Tuesday: "Urban" Campuses 02/20/2024

Quick Tip Tuesday: "Urban" Campuses /episode/index/show/collegeauditionpros/id/30015953

Arizona State University [REMASTERED] 02/13/2024

Arizona State University [REMASTERED] 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 ! #musicaltheater #acting #collegeauditions #college #collegauditionpros /episode/index/show/collegeauditionpros/id/29922403

Longwood University [REMASTERED] 01/30/2024

Longwood University [REMASTERED] 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 ! #musicaltheater #acting #collegeauditions #college #collegeauditionpros /episode/index/show/collegeauditionpros/id/29667978

CSUF [REMASTERED] 01/30/2024

CSUF [REMASTERED] 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 [email protected], 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 /episode/index/show/collegeauditionpros/id/29564988

Toby Yatso : Musical Theater Department, Arizona State University 01/09/2024

Toby Yatso : Musical Theater Department, Arizona State University 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 /episode/index/show/collegeauditionpros/id/29349078

Cal State Fullerton 12/12/2023

Cal State Fullerton 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 [email protected], 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. /episode/index/show/collegeauditionpros/id/28976938

REPLAY: Chico State 07/26/2023

REPLAY: Chico State 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 [email protected], 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. /episode/index/show/collegeauditionpros/id/27537819

REPLAY: Top Ten Most Affordable Schools 07/12/2023

REPLAY: Top Ten Most Affordable Schools 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 , or visit our website at collegeauditionpros.com. /episode/index/show/collegeauditionpros/id/27426981

REPLAY: San Diego State 06/28/2023

REPLAY: San Diego State 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. /episode/index/show/collegeauditionpros/id/27283761

Mindset Reset with Kaitlin Hopkins 06/21/2023

Mindset Reset with Kaitlin Hopkins 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 [email protected], visit our website at collegeauditionpros.com. /episode/index/show/collegeauditionpros/id/26983386

University of Michigan 06/14/2023

University of Michigan 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 [email protected], visit our website at collegeauditionpros.com. /episode/index/show/collegeauditionpros/id/26983032

Chapman University 06/07/2023

Chapman University 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 [email protected], visit our website at collegeauditionpros.com. /episode/index/show/collegeauditionpros/id/26983008

Quick Tip Tuesday: Campus Visits (Part 2) 06/06/2023

Quick Tip Tuesday: Campus Visits (Part 2) 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 [email protected], or visit our website at collegeauditionpros.com. /episode/index/show/collegeauditionpros/id/26861811

SUNY Cortland 05/31/2023

SUNY Cortland 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 [email protected], visit our website at collegeauditionpros.com. /episode/index/show/collegeauditionpros/id/26982930

Quick Tip Tuesday: Campus Visits (Part 1) 05/30/2023

Quick Tip Tuesday: Campus Visits (Part 1) 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 [email protected], or visit our website at collegeauditionpros.com. /episode/index/show/collegeauditionpros/id/26861784

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