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NYMT/BYMT 2021 (2)

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 21/04/2021 07:14

Continuation of the NYMT/BYMT 2021 thread because the other one got full!!!

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Biscuitsneeded · 04/11/2021 22:06

@Mcmumager at least where you're based you should have a few options for venues and therefore dates.

Biscuitsneeded · 04/11/2021 21:51

Yes mine also has a show that weekend. If he's lucky enough to get a recall he'll have to ask for the Sunday and hope he's not too tired.

Mcmumager · 04/11/2021 21:49

@Biscuitsneeded we are Derbyshire so can do various venues. It’s just he has a show in feb with weekend rehearsals in the new year. He did the London recall sessions 2020 and I’ve just realised the weekend is when he is in a show on the Sat!

Biscuitsneeded · 04/11/2021 21:28

@Mcmumager I have no insider knowledge at all I'm afraid, but I don't think it will be too long now as they must hopefully be booking the venues. Roughly where are you based? There's always plenty of choice of dates for London, but if you're elsewhere I agree it would be helpful to have the dates. Unless things change the recalls (should one be so lucky) are usually the weekend at the end of the Feb half term, which I think is 19/20 Feb.

Mcmumager · 04/11/2021 12:31

Anyone have any inside info on when NYMT will release their audition dates. Website says autumn. Diary is already booking up for next year so it would be good to know.

minimits · 28/10/2021 17:38

Hi DalekFan-what usually happens is the cast members rehearse together during the day-usually they do two-three songs from their show but I am aware there are more shows this year so format might not be the same. They then rehearse a couple of xmas songs which all the casts sing together at the end. In between each cast’s songs there is usually a brief video of their musical.
Hope that makes sense!

DalekFan · 28/10/2021 16:27

Can anyone advise on the format of Let It Snow?

DalekFan · 28/10/2021 08:42

@Mcmumager

Are the BYMT casts doing the let it snow show in December? Just hope things go ahead with the rising cases.
And Paintyed Pigeon! 😄
Mcmumager · 27/10/2021 22:03

As will hook Smile

Lonecatwithkitten · 27/10/2021 21:51

@Mcmumager

Are the BYMT casts doing the let it snow show in December? Just hope things go ahead with the rising cases.
Tinkerbell and Peter will be at Let it Snow.
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doesanybodyhaveamap · 27/10/2021 20:26

@chaperonemum NYMT was a lot more structured which worked better for her and as a musician with NYMT she felt like a core part of the company, whereas with BYMT she felt a bit on the outside. That's not to say she'd never do it again- for musicians, once you are in the musician pool you stay in with BYMT so there'll always be a show if she wants one. But she isn't so keen to audition as actor for them whereas for NYMT she will try any and all avenues to get back in!! Hunchback was an extraordinary experience though. It's set the bar pretty high...

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chaperonemum · 27/10/2021 20:14

@doesanybodyhaveamap what did your DD prefer about NYMT?

Mcmumager · 26/10/2021 14:09

Are the BYMT casts doing the let it snow show in December? Just hope things go ahead with the rising cases.

Mcmumager · 26/10/2021 13:32

My ds will audition for both. He had the time of his life at BYMT last year but think still feels he wants a go at NYMT after not getting to do his show with them in 2020. He wants to do live auditions. Not sure if dd will audition as she is going to a summer school postponed from 2020!

Biscuitsneeded · 26/10/2021 13:07

Waiting for NYMT to announce auditions here. I'm sure DS will want to audition if he can.

Lonecatwithkitten · 26/10/2021 12:10

We would n't be doing either this year as DD is auditioning for the degree courses and just feel that with all that prep BYMT/NYMT would just be too much.
What I would say for others interest is that her college principal and other staff at college have encouraged her to include a lot about BYMT on her personal statement.

Yr10mom · 25/10/2021 19:50

@doesanybodyhaveamap DD too!

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 25/10/2021 19:49

Hi @chaperonemum !! Waiting on NYMT audition info here - having done both last year DD has decided to put all her eggs in the NYMT basket this year. Can't wait to hear about what they have planned for 2022!!

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chaperonemum · 25/10/2021 19:17

Who's already booked their DCs next audition?

Biscuitsneeded · 29/08/2021 21:18

Congratulations to all on very successful 2021 seasons against all the odds! I am sure the White Bear company will do an amazing job next Easter. I think it is testament to both companies that they were determined to go ahead this year, and they dealt so well with the inevitable setbacks. I'm feeling quite emotional about it all today having seen NYMT's final show last night! No doubt there will be news later in the Autumn about the shows for the 2022 season - looking forward to finding out. I think DS will be praying for in person auditions!

Mcmumager · 29/08/2021 10:36

We will be needing a new thread for 2022 auditions soon!!

Is anyone going to do the BYMT online auditions this year? My ds would rather hold off for face to face for both NYMT and BYMT if they are happening.

Newgirls · 29/08/2021 10:13

It was an older cast by the looks of the pics of the other shows - appropriate for the parts I think

Great to think it’s worth doing right up into your 20s at college or whatever

Lonecatwithkitten · 29/08/2021 06:11

@Newgirls

Yes the dancing was very strong - by all of them. I did wonder if they were chosen for their dance ability. Wonderful singing too
He was originally on why the whales came, but couldn't make the dates. So difficult to know.
Newgirls · 28/08/2021 21:38

Yes the dancing was very strong - by all of them. I did wonder if they were chosen for their dance ability. Wonderful singing too

Lonecatwithkitten · 28/08/2021 21:21

@Newgirls

We saw The last day of the war in Margate BYMT - a wonderful show and such a talented cast. Lovely old theatre too.
Just been watching on Insta. One of DD's friends is the young man who played the serviceman jitterbugging and throwing girls around. He is an awesome dancer. It was very sad for the cancelled show, but for those that have gone ahead it has been the most awesome season for both BYMT and NYMT.