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NYMT-2019

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Lonecatwithkitten · 19/10/2018 03:26

Just booked DD(14)'s audition, her first year. Very nervous for her and there are three months to go.

She has done well as the big fish in a small pond and had really good NODA reports, comments on Lamda exams and in local competitions. Now it is time for her to put herself out there in the big wide world.
We know the odds are against her and we talk about the experience being good.

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Dodgeitornot · 08/12/2019 09:10

@Biscuitsneeded thanks! I don't mean they aren't open to new comers per say, it just seems that you have to have a lot more experience. For example the audition BYMT you don't need to prepare anything yourself and they teach you a song that you than perform. At NYMT you need to prepare a 2 min song and bring sheet music. That's quite daunting for a child that's not having voice lessons and just goes to their local drama club. Their form also asks what type of voice your child has. Again, unless you are heavily invested in musical theatre outside of school or have voice lessons, that's not something you'd know and it would be something that makes a talented but not experienced kid run from a great opportunity. We found the BYMT website a lot more welcoming and it even says they try to place all young people irrespective of experience.
I'm not saying NYMT is bad, I just think it caters to a different child and I think an audition at NYMT could really knock out DDs confidence to the point she doesn't get again. But that's just what I gathered from their website and reading some post audition reactions, I may be completely wrong.

Biscuitsneeded · 07/12/2019 22:57

@malmontar it really isn't true that NYMT aren't as open to newcomers. It's just that they only do 4 shows and limit the cast sizes so NYMT is more difficult to get into. You can be wonderfully talented and just not be right for the parts on offer. Sometimes incredible people have to try several times before they get cast. But please do believe that they are absolutely not a closed book. They're just looking for the very best fit for the roles they need to cast.

Biscuitsneeded · 07/12/2019 21:21

Just letting you all know that I am going to take the plunge and start an NYMT 2020 thread in Extra-curricular activities, so please post if your DC or students are applying!

malmontar · 30/10/2019 12:51

@Lonecatwithkitten thanks so much, that's really helpful. All the best to your DD.

folkmamma · 29/10/2019 19:51

@Lonecatwithkitten good luck to your DD with the auditions (and GCSE's!!) Smile

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Lonecatwithkitten · 29/10/2019 19:28

@folkmamma after much thought we are not going to do NYMT this year as the Easter rehearsals won't work and with professional training auditions, BYMT and NYT there is not much time left.

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Lonecatwithkitten · 29/10/2019 19:22

The rehearsals/shows are between mid July and early September ( last session finished 1/9 this year) it will depend on where in the country you are as to whether they need to miss school. DD finished the 1/9 and had three DC from Aberdeen on her show who all were considered educated off site for the duration of the rehearsals show.
Some shows have casting days in May or June, but these seem to be Saturdays.

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malmontar · 28/10/2019 18:40

We have just signed up for the London BYMT audition in Feb 2020. DD is 11 and we are just using this as a workshop but we've gone for BYMT as they seem a lot more open to newcomers. Does anyone know if they do the show rehearsals during term time?

Stringchild · 14/10/2019 18:17

Ah we are just musician-ing; let me know when you get your spots and we might even manage coffee at last 😊

folkmamma · 14/10/2019 17:54

Ps she's booked in for both stage performer and musician auditions! Eek!

folkmamma · 14/10/2019 17:46

I expect so @Stringchild - we are auditioning in your neck of the woods!!!

Stringchild · 14/10/2019 17:35

Auditions open - have done DD’s; maybe see you there Folk!

folkmamma · 09/10/2019 06:51

We may see you in Bristol then @Lonecatwithkitten ! My DD is much younger (12) so I think this year may just be for experience. Although she also has a shot at musician with both, so double the chance I guess 😊

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Lonecatwithkitten · 09/10/2019 06:45

@folkmamma DD enjoyed BYMT audition as there were fewer people ( max. 40). Whereas NYMT had over 100. We also went to the London NYMT audition this year and will go to Bristol in the spring.

NYMT is unlikely to work for DD this year as has GCSEs this year so a week at Easter would not be good. She is also going to audition to join NYT company this year.

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folkmamma · 09/10/2019 06:03

Already signed up for BYMT auditions @Lonecatwithkitten ! Going to try both in the hope of getting something 🤞🏻

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Lonecatwithkitten · 08/10/2019 22:48

@folkmamma apologies BYMT auditions are open, NYMT open shortly.
I can heartily recommend BYMT DD got a distinction in Trinity grade 8 musical theatre in production for the show she was in and thoroughly enjoyed herself.

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Lonecatwithkitten · 08/10/2019 22:46

@folkmamma booking for auditions is open for 2020 has been for over a week. Go the auditions section of the website choose your preferred venue and pay your money.

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folkmamma · 07/10/2019 13:07

Hi! Can any NYMT regulars give me a steer on when booking is likely to open. The website just says 'booking opens in October'. DD going for it for the first time this year....

Antaresisastar · 16/08/2019 09:26

Popping back to say that dd and the cast of AG (currently rehearsing in Sevenoaks), went to see Legend Trippers last night. Dd said it was fantastic, were you there Biscuits?

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Lonecatwithkitten · 28/07/2019 08:32

I have come back to see how everyone is getting on. First BYMT shows being next weekend and then NYMT shows start the next week.
My DD's show is not till the very end of August so we still have while to wait. However, through the Facebook group she has already made contact with most of the others going and are chatting away. I am not worried about her, but as a single parent it is going to be very strange not having her for two weeks.

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Biscuitsneeded · 20/04/2019 22:31

Hope all the DC who were lucky enough to get an NYMT place this year had a fabulous time this Easter holiday. DS absolutely loved it. We can't wait to watch all the shows now.

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Lonecatwithkitten · 11/04/2019 16:31

Me neither.

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Lonecatwithkitten · 08/04/2019 16:27

@hilltop78 she loved Read she did their summer school in 2018 and is doing it this year and audition prep course in Feb. She will audition for the MT sixth form, but with only 8 places she will auditioning for Kingsclere and some others too.
Jamie and Helen are lovely both said hello to her when they saw her at Move It.

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