PROCESSING THE PROCESS - Auditioning for College Musical Theatre Programs, A Parent’s Perspective

Lisa Thams
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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.

  1. 11/07/2024

    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

    54 min

  2. 03/15/2024

    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, I become a whirlwind of emotions. I definitely plummet, hit the bottom, and come to the surface fighting. Anyone else relate? Each of our children are approaching this differently. Most will have low lows & high highs! Thinking of you and hoping you feel validated by our sharing!

    33 min

  3. 01/25/2024

    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 skin of my teeth. Details shared in this episode, I believe, will be helpful at which ever stage you are at in the process with your child and most helpful to those looking ahead at this with your rising Junior. Man! It can be confusing. Hope this will make it a little less-so after you listen. To your children - BREAK LEGS!

    48 min

  4. 12/23/2023

    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 ahead at the process, these will be helpful points that you’ll want to think ahead about. Hope everyone is staying sane and grounded. Sending my best out to you all!

    28 min

  5. 07/18/2023

    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 have this done ASAP!!!! Seriously, schedule that NOW. Best case scenario is that your child is seen while in optimal vocal health to get a baseline and then checked annually or sooner, as needed for any issues that may arise. Singing through illness and/or over straining vocally can result in vocal cord damage. Untreated, the injury can worsen and can become a path changing obstacle. In this episode I am sharing experiences and thoughts. For more medical perspective go back and listen to Episode 4, where Dr. Rubin, our ENT and author of The Vocal Pitstop: Keeping Your Voice on Track, available on Amazon, chats with me about all thing vocal fitness. Go and get his book. It’s an excellent resource.

    17 min

  6. 05/18/2023 · BONUS

    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 demonstrated strategies to get out of your head and immersed in the character and the story that’s being told. Enjoy listening! And please send me questions, feedback, topic suggestions and comments to lisathams@gmail.com (include “PTP” somewhere in the subject line) or text me at +12485156832. Be well🤗

    9 min

  7. 02/07/2023

    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 miscellaneous insights. A great listen for parents and students. Enjoy!

    58 min

  8. 05/23/2022

    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 information and tips to save you time, stress and money. Please subscribe. Rate my podcast on Apple podcasts and leave comments. Oh! And if you do decide to get a Chase Sapphire Card, please list me as your referral. I’d love the extra points. Be well!

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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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