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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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nearlyhomealone · 01/04/2021 11:31

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.

Mcmumager · 01/04/2021 11:31

Just saw this on Twitter from NYMT- what does shortly mean?

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.

chaperonemum · 01/04/2021 11:07

@doesanybodyhaveamap yes we have a few auditions locally to filter in too. I don't want her to have another year of nothing. It's stressing me out. If it's a no I'd rather hear now and then we can move on to other things. Booking near holiday destinations must be a complete headache.

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 01/04/2021 10:56

oh and let's not forget that if they are successful, that's a big lot of money to find in not a lot of time!

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 01/04/2021 10:49

my head is a melting pot of the following:

  1. We have paid deposits on music courses for both DD's which are running during August. Balances are due imminently. I don't mind risking a deposit, but not several hundred pounds.

  2. Said music courses are in Suffolk. We are not anywhere near Suffolk. There will be logistical considerations of potentially having one child there and one child not.

3)There are a whole load of other things cropping up that we could be applying for - local opportunities and non-auditioned courses. With everyone so desperate to get back to it I'm worried DD will end up missing out if she doesn't get a stage performer role with either BYMT or NYMT and we can't then get her onto anything else because places have all been snapped up.

4)It's been a bloody long time since I've seen my own mum and dad! they live in a very popular tourist area and if we don't' book accommodation soon, we won't get any.

  1. She submitted her video audition on 4th January. That's very nearly 3 months ago.
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chaperonemum · 01/04/2021 10:31

I'm holding off putting in my annual leave request for the summer holidays which is risky. I tried to go through all the different permutations of the shows for both NYMT and BYMT but gave up as it was too difficult and she might not get offered anything. I'll just have to sit tight and figure it out if needed when the emails eventually come

DalekFan · 01/04/2021 10:22

Oh blimey, I was hoping for today! 🤪

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 01/04/2021 10:12

So more waiting for BYMT too. I emailed. "within next two weeks". Sigh.

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Biscuitsneeded · 31/03/2021 23:05

It's certainly odd. I can vouch for 6 years of NYMT being extremely well organised. I can only think that there are some things, maybe Covid-related, that may be out of their hands. I know we all desperately want these shows to happen this summer, and these companies are so brave for deciding to go ahead, and as far as we know the roadmap still looks good, but I can imagine that securing anything this year must be a bit of a logistical and financial nightmare. Perhaps there are a few things that are outside the casting process that still need tying up before they can move on. I'm going to try to forget all about it over Easter and hope for some news next week.

minimits · 31/03/2021 19:55

Awwww @doesanybodyhaveamap I feel your pain!

Alakazam8 · 31/03/2021 18:34

@doesanybodyhaveamap sorry to hear you are having a negative wobble. Thanks for the explanation. It is a hard process anyway and if things are different this year it’s harder. It does seem a long wait and we only did our workshop in March, so goodness knows how it feels if you did your workshop in Jan!!

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 31/03/2021 17:50

Sorry all, feeling very glum and negative today!

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 31/03/2021 17:30

@Alakazam8 normally nymt resuts are out in the week following feb half term, so you'd know about that before bymt offers. Bymt are usually good about switching shows to a accomodate date clashes if you want to / are able to do both.

Its weird this year as bymt outcomes will be known first and nymt won't change shows due to a date clash. I dont know how long bymt will hold an offer before you'd have to accept/pay and whether they would consider a show swap once nymt offers are out.

In all honesty, i think if DD gets a bymt offer we are likely to take it and pull oit of nymt for this yesr. We need to move on with life.

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Alakazam8 · 31/03/2021 17:07

I’m a complete newbie so sorry if this is something I should know already but For those who are applying for both this year, how does that work? Do you accept the first offer or wait to see if you’ve got into both?
I hoped we might have heard something from NYMT by now as the waiting is really hard! Think it might be a few weeks though realistically..will need to top up the gin I think!
Is anyone doing the Easter Course with NYMT next week?

chaperonemum · 31/03/2021 15:31

Did BYMT give a date? I can't remember as my DD came out and burst into tears!

Lonecatwithkitten · 31/03/2021 14:45

BYMT is notoriously running a bit behind every year they give a date and then the results are a bit later than that so hold your nerve.
Once you get your offer they are great and info is good.

Mcmumager · 31/03/2021 14:07

I have been a hol the first and last week. If my son was to be successful he’ll just need to miss holiday number one ( it’s with a few of my school pals and families so he won’t be upset lol. Our holiday at the end would start on the day one of the shows finishes I think so that could be ok too.

Notaclue08 · 31/03/2021 13:51

My husband is desperate to get something booked but I won’t let him until we know. You are welcome to stay at our house however does come with a resident grumpy 19 year old!!

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 31/03/2021 12:45

@Janet25yep. Constantly checking email.. and checking on here to see if anyone else has had email. Gah!!!!!!!

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Janet25 · 31/03/2021 12:05

Constantly checking email today to see if anything comes through from BYMT Smile
Looking forward to hearing everyone’s news as and when notifications start getting sent out x

Biscuitsneeded · 31/03/2021 12:02

Hi @Mcmumager, and welcome. Help yourself to a G&T.

To those waiting for news from BYMT, fingers crossed for you that today is the day and you get the news you hoped for! Please keep us updated!

minimits · 31/03/2021 10:58

Welcome @Mcmumager! Our DS’ would have been together in Kiss Me Kate-fingers crossed they get another shot!

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 31/03/2021 10:46

Hi @Mcmumager! Welcome! Pull up a pew....

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Mcmumager · 31/03/2021 10:43

Hi there- I’m liking your waiting room with the fizz, gin and support system!

Just came across this forum when googling last night to see if any news on NYMT results so I’m feeling all your pain! My son auditioned last year and was selected for kiss me Kate but sadly like so many others didn’t get to take part.
He’s so keen to get on stage and would love to be selected this year but I’m sure there are lots of talented kids and it’s not so easy to stand out over zoom. He’s in the awkward 15 age now so who knows.
Fingers crossed we hear something soon.

Biscuitsneeded · 30/03/2021 13:17

Hahhaha @minimits I pity whoever gets my house. Nice location for an interesting city break, but luxury it ain't. However, I think you might be onto a very good idea there, especially as the very ordinary holiday cottages I looked at wistfully the other day that were still available were going for several thousand £ for one week! Let's all house swap for free! Anyone live anywhere nice for a holiday??

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