NYMT / BYMT 2021

@2020again no reference in our invite but we did receive scripts

Yes a script is sent over @2020again

Quick question please. Are scripts definitely sent over for the on line audition workshops?

I have just looked back at the audition invites and it just says you will receive "an email and the link to join the zoom the evening before your allocated audition".

There is nothing about a script to read in advance and in fact it says "There is no preparation required".

Did other people have a reference to the script in their invites?

Thank you.

Break a leg to the DC who have workshops this weekend - I hope they have a great time and feel it all goes well. xx

Ok great thanks @DalekFan

@Alakazam8 we received them at 17.15 the evening before the workshop.

Thanks @aplo that’s reassuring. Could any one give me a rough idea of what time approx do the workshop zoom links get sent?

@Biscuitsneeded I’ll quite happily sit in the corner nearest the gin.
For anyone new who has a recall this weekend all my students and children so far have really enjoyed the recall, all saying it was fun even if it wasn’t the same as being in the room for those who have auditioned before and even those who weren’t possibly as happy with their performance in the audition still had lots of fun! Best of luck to all xxx

@aplo Hello! I think you also deserve your own personal corner of the waiting room near the gin supplies. Having 3 offspring in the mix and also your own students ups the ante somewhat!

@chuffedtolittlemintballs just saw your reply, I'll try to find that on facebook, thankyou.

Thanks @biscuitsneeded and @alakazam8. He has no worries at all about the workshop at all, he's very laid back and almost too relaxed about everything in his life. Good to know there's no singing in the workshops! He's done quite a bit of theatre, mainly straight acting but he just loves singing and musicals so I'm sure he'll enjoy the workshop. He certainly has no expectations of getting through (probably because I'm so very realistic about his singing!!).

So pleased that you are all starting to hear and doesanybodyhaveamap you need a sofa bed bless you. We can’t wait for theatres to open. DD is fit to burst having not been able to perform and now wants to go to a full time performing arts school. 😫

Congrats to everyone who has a recall this weekend - hope your DC all enjoy the experience!

@thebabewiththepower my DS (12) had his workshop right at the beginning. There were 40 auditioning altogether, split into groups of 20. DS was in a group with ages ranging from 10/11 right up to 23, I think (depending on how reliable his recounting of it is!). I don't know if you've seen it but just before the first online workshops, NYMT did a Facebook live with two of the directors of this years shows, where they talked about the auditions and this years shows and also answered some questions. I watched with my DS and I think it was good for him to see how friendly and relaxed NYMT seems and to be familiar with the faces he might see at the workshop. I think it is still available on the Facebook page, if you haven't watched it yet.

Hope it goes really well this weekend!

Hi,

I’m new on here and finding my feet, so glad I found the thread.... really helpful and positive.

Don’t know what to expect regarding workshop, I guess just try and relax and take it all in!!

Oh, yes the workshops this year all ages mixed up but they won't expect the standard from an 11 year old that they would from a 21 year old . They are super nice so your DS should just relax and enjoy and not worry - no singing this round anyway!

Hi @thebabewiththepower . I will try to be helpful! Everything is different this year because of Covid, so the video submisson is new and also the online workshop. It seems a lot of applicants are getting through to the recall workshop but not all, so yes there is some filtering. I suspect a much bigger cull will happen before final recalls as they will presumably want to get them all done in a weekend and not recall unnecessarily. As far as not being am amazing singer goes, I certai ly didnt think my DS was at that age. Perhaps your DS shows potential though? Normally it's just a regional day long workshop in person which anyone can book and go to, and from that they recall to final recalls.

Hi,
My daughter (16) has applied this year for NTMT, loves singing dancing n acting.... for a performing role
Not sure what to expect though, she has a workshop to do this Sat online ... excited for her, and if anything a great experience!!!
Hopes the wifi is going to behave itself 😰 as it’s a good few hours...

Hi @thebabewiththepower don’t know the answers really but thought I’d reply cos my dd is also a first timer with a workshop this weekend. Singing is her strength but she’s not really a dancer, though enjoys it. She’s also 11 so younger end. I know of a few people who didn’t get workshops but not many! Welcome to the waiting room- help yourself to a drink!

Hi all, just found this thread. Just wondered if those who've been through it before may be able to answer some questions. My son applied and has a recall this weekend - does pretty much everyone get a recall to the workshops? He loves musical theatre but his singing is not the strongest (although he tries and loves singing and even started singing lessons to try and get better but he's certainly not a natural) so I was a little surprised that he got through but then wondered if they just invite everyone to this next stage? His acting is his strong point but he would love to be involved. He's only 11 so at the younger end of the age groups - are the workshops all mixed ages? Thank you!

@Triflefan the no singing is so difficult for all. I am teaching on zoom currently and my students have adapted so well, they manage to teach me something new every week. I am really looking forward to getting back to in person teaching whenever that may be!

Thanks @Biscuitsneeded for pointing me this way. Another parent waiting here and I am totally outing myself but I have three children of my own who have all had zoom recalls and four students who have had zoom recalls and one more having hers next weekend.
I have been involved with NYMT as a teacher for almost 10 years and my middle child (age 16) is auditioning for the 6th time and has been lucky to have a show every time so far- she missed out on taking part in the workshop last year, my eldest auditioned unsuccessfully eight years ago and for various reasons didn’t audition again until last year and was offered a part in Henrietta and my youngest was supposed to be in ragtime last year so our plan of a summer in London evaporated with Covid last year.
DS1 was the latest of mine to submit and had his recall last Saturday afternoon and he said that they were told they would hear late March/ early April and recalls would be a song submitted in advance from the recalled show and then a zoom workshop for script and dance/ movement.
My daughter would give her right arm to be involved again this year- she said recently she would be the grass on the ground and lie flat on stage if she could just be there!

My students who have done NYMT before have all adored every minute and one has gone on to be part of the pastoral team for many years and then assistant choreographer on a few shows.

@Triflefan that’s so sad! DS has had to wear a visor for singing since September but luckily has been able to sing. The guidance is so woolly-research seems to suggest singing is no more dangerous than talking so belting is like shouting I guess. But I’m not allowed to sing nursery rhymes even with my Reception Class

@minimits
Keeping everything crossed for him.
DS is only in his first year but they haven’t even been allowed to sing (in college!) due to Covid! Not exactly the MT course I’d imagined :(

And yes, we do need a bar here!