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NYMT / BYMT 2021

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 01/02/2021 11:09

Starting a new thread for NYMT / BYMT hopefuls in 2021.

DD13 is auditioning for NYMT for the second time as stage performer and as musician. We just received an invite to the next round (online workshops).

She was gutted that Covid put a stop to her show (Imaginary) last year so we are keeping everything crossed that she gets another shot.

We've also booked a BYMT audition and she's already in the musician pool there so hopefully a show of some sort this year if we get some kind of normality back again...

Anyone else out there?

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 02/04/2021 09:34

Solids!? Skills!!

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 02/04/2021 09:34

@Notaclue08 we also have zoom refusal now. DD has done several of the NYMT solids workshops this past year and really enjoyed them, but I could not persuade her to do the ones next week. She's just done with zoom...

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Notaclue08 · 02/04/2021 09:24

So sorry for those that have had a no so far. It’s been a rubbish time for them. I agree that I think they are better in the room. In my heart I think we are expecting a no. DD is so over doing anything on zoom etc and just wants to get out there x

aplo · 01/04/2021 22:12

Sending hugs to all those who didn’t make it this year, no news here at all yet.

DalekFan · 01/04/2021 21:40

So sorry to hear about the no’s, very tough, and even more so for those who had got in last year 😣.

Belshels · 01/04/2021 21:34

Good luck everyone.
Do you think they are doing it in workshop order?? Ours was 22nd Feb

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 01/04/2021 21:32

Echoing the commiserations and virtual hugs to everyone hearing a no this evening, and especially minimits DS. So hard.

No news here yet. Feeling quite sick....

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Alakazam8 · 01/04/2021 21:29

Sorry to hear more no’s. Hope the dc have other opportunities this summer that will help them after a hard year like this.

Yr10mom · 01/04/2021 21:26

so sorry to hear of the no’s; and extra esp
for those who missed their given places last year. x

Biscuitsneeded · 01/04/2021 21:24

Really sorry to hear about the nos, especially for Minimits' poor DS. It is such a tough thing to take on the chin, especially this year on top of all the disappointment of missing out on other things. Really hope everyone is OK and that fate will move in mysterious ways to make people's summers come together nicely despite this news. Maybe all our kids will meet at vocational training auditions or on a stage one day!

minimits · 01/04/2021 21:24

So sorry @Belshels and @chuffedtolittlemintballs and thank you for kind words.

chuffedtolittlemintballs · 01/04/2021 21:12

@minimits so sorry for your DS. I especially hoped that all the young people that were offered parts last year but couldn’t do them would be given another opportunity this year. It must be really tough for him.

@Belshels sorry for your DD too. I’m glad she has a BYMT opportunity to look forward to.

Belshels · 01/04/2021 21:07

Aw no guys so sorry, it's very tough especially as the format is so different this year. Some people including my dd I think are better in a room. Lots of hugs xx
We just had a no too, which was expected as we told them already that she had other commitments with BYMT and would only be available for 1 show with NYMT. I may have scuppered her chances, but I wanted to be honest as last year we didn't tell them she wasn't available the show she was recalled for, and so was put in the workshop instead.

minimits · 01/04/2021 21:01

No for DS. To say he is absolutely gutted would be an understatement. Makes not getting to do Kiss me Kate last year when he did actually get in even harder. He’s floored :(

chuffedtolittlemintballs · 01/04/2021 21:00

Thanks all. It was definitely a valuable experience and an enjoyable afternoon for him. @Thewaitingistorture, yes - his audition was on the very first day, I think, so it could well be in order of auditions and maybe the nos first?

chaperonemum · 01/04/2021 20:43

Sorry that it was a no for your son this time @chuffedtolittlemintballs I hope it doesn't put him off trying again next year

Thewaitingistorture · 01/04/2021 20:30

Sorry its a no for your DS chuffedtolittlemintballs. Hope it was valuable experience for him. I am not getting my hopes up for my DD to be honest but she enjoyed the audition anyway. Did you audition quite early on? I am just wondering if they are letting people know in audition order? Hope your DS tries again another year. Xx

Alakazam8 · 01/04/2021 20:27

@chuffedtolittlemintballs- sorry to hear that but at least your ds isn’t too disappointed. Hope to go to Hunchback either way too!
At least you know now I suppose

chuffedtolittlemintballs · 01/04/2021 20:08

Just had an email from NYMT. It’s a no for us, which we were expecting, so DS is fine with that (I think he’d totally put it out of his mind!) Very best of luck to the rest of you - I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you all. We are in the North so may try and get tickets to Hunchback as that sounds like it will be epic! Thanks for your company in the waiting room!

Alakazam8 · 01/04/2021 17:31

Great @chaperonemum- should make the waiting more interesting!

chaperonemum · 01/04/2021 15:52

Good idea @Alakazam8 I'll go with 9th

Alakazam8 · 01/04/2021 15:31

How long do you all think shortly might be....??
We should start a waiting room results day sweepstake- I’ll go for Weds 7th!!

Mcmumager · 01/04/2021 12:24

@nearlyhomealone

I think the NYMT folk may be reading this thread! They've just posted on Twitter *@NYMTuk*

AUDITION RESULTS... We just want to send a huge apology to all those who auditioned for the time it is taking to get recall results back to you. It's been a very new and difficult way of working this year but we're nearly there. Please hold tight and you'll hear from us shortly.

I’m not sure if it’s my fault- I asked the question to Kylie on Twitter about 30 minutes before they made the post!
DalekFan · 01/04/2021 12:06

Think BYMT has joined in April Fools Day just in time with their latest tweet! A musical with real cats 😂😂

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 01/04/2021 11:34

jeez, I hope they aren't as I'm completely identifiable!!! Hmm But glad that they have put something out. Good luck everyone x

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