PROCESSING THE PROCESS - Auditioning for College Musical Theatre Programs, A Parent’s Perspective
by Lisa Thams
Giving insight, from parent’s perspective, to the College Musical Theater Program Audition Process. Small group and one-on-one conversations sharing how we support our children through this exciting and involved process. Having been through it THREE times now with my sons (2014-15, 2018-19 and 2023-24), I know how overwhelming it can be. Hoping to help give you peace of mind and a sense of community. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook and Tick-Tock @processingtheprocessptp or message me with any comments, questions or suggestions of conversation topics you’d like to know more about.
Episodes
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PROCESS COMPLETE ☑️ with Giovanni Thams
Hi friends! This episode is a listen in on my chat with Giovanni about his experience of the college audition process and outcome! Thinking of you all as you take on this special journey with your child! Sending love - Lisa
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THE WAIT! - A chat with Giovanni!
How are you all doing with the wait? If I had to guess your child is processing better than you are, their parent! Let me just tell you, you are in good company! I am a Mamma Bear more than most anything else. When my kids hearts struggle or hurt, it almost takes me out. BUT, it doesn’t actually…
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THINGS TO DO, THINGS NOT TO DO & THINGS TO PREPARE FOR!
Learn from my experiences in this process! Hopefully, what we’ve done wrong and/or right will help you to avoid some things, to do some things and to prepare for some things. I’m publishing this episode just as Giovanni, my auditioning son, is about to go to Chicago Unifieds 2024. So, it’s by the...
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POINTS FOR THE PROCESS
This is much delayed in being published! If your child is auditioning this year, for Fall 2024 admission, these are steps you’ve already taken with them. Nonetheless, if you are anything like me, it is validating to hear that you’ve considered all the points I share. For those of you looking…
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TO DO: GET A VOCAL HEALTH CHECK - ASAP ✔️
Has your student been seen by a Laryngologist - an Ear, Nose & Throat doctor, specializing in Vocal Health, specifically, vocal fold nodules and cysts, laryngeal cancer, spasmodic dysphonia, laryngopharyngeal reflux, papillomas, and voice misuse/abuse/overuse syndromes? This is your reminder to...
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OVERCOMING NERVES & SHOWING YOUR POTENTIAL
This is a response to a question sent to me by a student listener who is aspiring to show her best self at workshop while performing for adjudicaters who will be evaluating and also in front of participating peers. My response is informed by attending workshops and training sessions that...
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EPS. 29 Seizing the Ripe Fruit with Tommy Thams
This episode is an update on my son Tommy Thams and his path to date pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre. Our chat includes honest, open talk about his COVID prompted Gap Year and reflections on his choices, growth, lessons learned, his summer spent training in NYC, the future and many other...
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Eps. 28 An Interview with an Expert - Mark Christine
This episode is jam packed with amazingness! There is so much to benefit from in listening. Mark Christine is an incredible resource and such a nice and genuine person. We focused on sharing his knowledge about the process in three areas - timing, coach -vs- no coach and money. Lots of valuable...
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Eps. 27 - The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same!
For many of you the topics & thoughts shared in this episode will be a familiar now or in your future. I want to do my best to share accurate information. My chat with this mom is current, relevant and, I think, will be helpful. It’s a valuable articulation of the potential overwhelm and...
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Eps. 26 CONNECTIONS with Erin & Michael Vangemert
Erin & Michael met in college as they were both MT students. They’ve journeyed together working in the industry…on ships & land. Today they are using their experiences as actors in interesting ways. I love hearing what life up the road could entail for BFA grads. Throughout this chat you’ll also...
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Eps. 25 “QUE SERA SERA!” with ARTSBRIDGE Founder & President - Halley Shefler and VP - Shaun Ramsay
Meet a heart-driven powerhouse duo, ARTSBIDGE Founder & President - Halley Shefler and Vice President - Shaun Ramsay. They both have extensive experience in college admissions and are expert authorities. If you’ve listened to previous episodes, you’ve heard me speak of Artsbridge Summer program...
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Eps. 24 YOUR OWN PATH with Antonio Cipriano
I’ve thought about recording with Antonio Cipriano for a while and finally reached out to him to recently. I think it’s important to get insight into alternative paths to the same end. Tony’s has been a special journey to the stage and now, TV. He did audition for College Musical Theatre…
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Eps. 23 Parent - Child Relating Through The Process
Continued from Episode 1. This is a fabulously transparent conversation where Laura and Andrew (Mother and Son) share their journey through this process. This captures the nuances of their dynamic. We touch on many, many elements of their experieNce as they reflect back, including: communication,...
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Eps. 22 Do’in It (continued from Ep. - 16) What Happens After Applications and Prescreens are done?
A good listen for more great insider info on the process! Gabriella and her Mom share the journey since they last recorded with me! Listen for tips, foresight, things to consider and much more. Enjoy!
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Eps. 21 After Graduation & First Year Out with Bryn Rivière
What will life after college look like as an MT graduate? It’s hard to truly know. Bryn Rivière shares her own journey from CCM to being an aspiring actress, living the auditioning life in NYC. Lots of practical information and insight to the variable of what this path entails and how she has...
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Eps. 20 Embrace What Makes You Different with Jack Kay
Jack Kay is an aspiring Actor and 2019 Juilliard Graduate. We had a great chat and went a bit deep, talking about challenges and how he’s met those and kept moving forward. I’d say this is quite enlightening and invaluable food for thought as you support your child through this process. Being…
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Eps. 19 Unprecedented Times with Dylan Mulvaney
Dylan Mulvaney is 23 and graduated a year ago from CCM with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Shortly after showcasing in NYC he was cast as Elder White in the Book of Mormon tour. A dream come true! Listen to hear about his journey thus far, including, how the pandemic of COVID19 has affected his work.…
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Eps. 18 YOU HAVE TO REALLY, REALLY WANT IT!
This episode is one I’ve been wanting to do for a while. I think it’s important to consider the journey of deciding NOT to go the route of pursuing an education or career in Musical Theatre. You will be listening to my conversation with Emma, who after much back and forth about it, ultimately…
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Ep. 17 The Journey - Beginning through to Final Decision & The Challenges of Success!
If your child is coming up on 2020 Unifieds, this episode is especially in synch with where you are at with your child in this process. The first part of this podcast is recorded in the lobby of The Palmer House at Chicago Unifieds last year. The background noise is an accurate representation of...
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Eps. 16 - Do’in it!
If you are applying to school for Musical Theatre this year, 2019/20, you are currently in the throws of the process!Gabriella & her Mom, Amy, fall into exactly, that very special group of people! In this episode you will be listening to our chat. Gabriella has been thinking about and…
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Eps. 15 - Great Things Will Come
This is the first time that my oldest son, Frankie, and I , have gone back and talked through his journey to and through the process of applying and auditioning for collegiate Musical Theatre programs. He ended up attending the College Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati and...
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Ep. 14 First Month As A Musical Theatre College Student
A pretty in depth conversation with my son and MT Freshman at Wright State University about how he’s adjusting, a look back on the process from his perspective, what he misses, what’s hard and how he’s managing! Please rate, comment, and share! Enjoy! NOTE: sort of cont’d from Ep. 12
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Episode #13 - A Journey Through Re-auditioning and Transferring
Kevin Chlapecka a graduate of the CCM Musical Theatre program class of 2019, chats with me about his journey to and through being an MT transfer student. Lots of enlightening information about this process in general and a bit of a glimpse of “after graduation” and just getting his career started...
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Ep. 12 - The Rest of the Story.. (continued from Ep. 9)
Continued from Ep. 9. I recount my experience with Tommy as he heard back from the College Musical Theatre programs he applied to and the turn of events leading up to his final decision!! Listen to find out how his process ended!
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Ep. 11 Mid-Process Frustrations
This is another conversation with my friend Barbara. Last conversation was Ep. 8. We are touching base about where our boys are at with hearing back from schools and sharing our frustrations along the way! A great listen for what to look out for if you are looking ahead to supporting your child…
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Episode #10: Helping Your Child Discern Their MT College Options - Words Of Wisdom!
Listen to a parent and I talk about her daughter’s journey, what influenced her, Aha moments, coaching, observations, things to consider and do as you help them decide which college to spend the next four years at and many more interesting points to consider. AND a surprise at the end!! Enjoy!...
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Episode #9: Getting Real About Supporting Our Kids Through the Worst of It!
This is me, being real and raw, as I share my heart after Tommy was notified that he was not accepted to a top choice/reach school, for the second time:( Hoping this helps you prepare or relate as you listen to my true heart at the time! Waiting on decisions is a crazy time! Follow me or comment…
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Episode #8: We’re Done! - One Mom goes from “I had no idea, to...I could write a book!”
I met Barbara at Moonifieds. She also has a son going through the process. Her son loves to sing but otherwise hasn’t had extensive training or experiences other than performing in his High School’s Musicals. At the time of this recording, he had applied and prescreened for 25 schools and was...
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Episode #7: Thinking Out-loud!
“The one thing I know for sure, is that I don’t know much about this process!” If you have a child who is planning to audition for college Musical Theatre programs and you can relate to that statement, you are really going to appreciate listening to this conversation! My guest, Laura, asks a lot…
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Episode #6: You Live, You Learn, You Grow! - A Great Hallway Chat At Chicago Unifieds.
As I was sitting and waiting for Tommy to finish one of his auditions, along with the many, many other parents who are here at Chicago Unifieds with their kids, I starting taking to another Mom, Gina, about her child and this process! No surprise, as it’s the certain common link all of us parents...
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Episode #5: Unifieds ‘19 - New York, Getting The Inside Scoop
I took the opportunity of my friend, Michelle, being on-site at New York Unifieds with her daughter, recently, to get the inside scoop. We’ve never experienced New York Unifieds. Actually, I’m in Chicago at Unifieds as I’m typing this! We had a great chat about NYC Unifieds specifics but lots…
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Episode #4: Did You Know Our Kids Are "Vocal Athletes"! Dr. Adam Rubin shares his expertise.
As performers Vocal Health is so important. Just like any athlete our kids need to keep their voices "fit!" This conversation with Dr. Adam Rubin has a ton of information about how to best go about doing that, as well as lots of great insight to consider as our kids go through the auditioning...
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Tips - Chicago Unifieds
Consider elevator traffic at Chicago Unifieds!
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Episode #3: What We Did For Love!
I chat with another Mom, Christine, who has a son who is a sophomore in an MT College program. So much good stuff in this conversation about getting our boys to and through this process! Enjoy!
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Episode #2: A Different Road to the Same End?
I chat with a parent whose daughter applied to college Musical Theater AND Acting programs. She has really enlightening things to say about the process about faith, financing and challenges along the way!
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Episode #1: Looking Forward & Looking Back
I chat with two parents about the Musical Theatre College Application and Audition Process. One parent has a child who is a Junior in high school and has questions and thoughts about what lies ahead. Myself and another parent answer her questions and share thoughts, looking back on our experiences.
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PROCESSING THE PROCESS - Introduction
Introduction to my podcast that will present parent discussions about their experience of their child’s application to and auditioning for college musical theatre programs.
About this show
Giving insight, from parent’s perspective, to the College Musical Theater Program Audition Process. Small group and one-on-one conversations sharing how we support our children through this exciting and involved process. Having been through it THREE times now with my sons (2014-15, 2018-19 and 2023-24), I know how overwhelming it can be. Hoping to help give you peace of mind and a sense of community. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook and Tick-Tock @processingtheprocessptp or message me with any comments, questions or suggestions of conversation topics you’d like to know more about.
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