NYMT/BYMT 2024!

Hi, just in regards to the non residential skills course - we have actually done something like it with them. We did it before auditioning, to kind of try them out I guess! So this is a few years ago.

I can tell you it was what got my kid hooked. It was very well run and secure (mine was young, that was important to me!) and it always ran to time too. From that very first time they met my kid, every one of them knew him by name - even on not seeing each other for several years! I appreciate that kind of personal touch personally. Every concert, audition and random passing in the canteen since, he's been greeted by name.
In our case it was a 3 day thing - you could book the days separately or all at once and anyone could go so it's not the same as this, but there will be aspects I'm sure. For some sessions he had to prepare a song and bring the sheet music. Great prep for auditions and for the kid of training my kid now does all the time - builds your repertoire too! They had lots of different creatives in, and even a famous NYMT alumni (Jenna Russell - but remember this was an advertised day course) - all fabulous and great at answering questions too. The kind of training that didn't come up for us (way up in the north) and I really think was worth it.

I booked a nearby premier inn and while they were training, I was out scouting for cheap last minute theatre tickets, which is where we spent our evenings, so even more learned there.

Hope that helps a little bit! They were pretty good at non res courses, even then.

@Melwingingit we live way down west, but have family in london, so I’m hoping we can stay with them , or I can send dd on her own for a few days in the middle as also have her sister to look after/ ferry round to her commitments! - it will be a juggle as always!

@NCMO2G aah it’s our first time too my DD is 16 - are you close to Waterloo - will you be booking accommodation?

@Melwingingit no this is all new to us - my dd is only 12 so first time auditioning. - it would be good to know a bit more about the Workshop week!

@NCMO2G oh great. Have you done it before- any tips? Will have to find accommodation is the only issue as we are up North.

@Melwingingit thats the same course my dd was offered 😊 great news! 🙌

Yes it’s a gorgeous show, we feel very attached to it Dd3 workshopped it first time round, Dd1 performed in it last year, and now DS will be workshopping it this year ❤️ it’s such a special story

@Montimom thats great news!

@Alakazam8 yes ❤️

Are they doing another workshop of armchair?

Huge congratulations to everyone! Sounds like some great opportunities

Oh that’s great, @Melwingingit! This sounds really exciting.

@Youarenotseriouspeople @Biscuitsneeded @Operasingerkath
Just an update - considering we had to miss last weekends casting audition, we have received an offer today for a Non Residential - The STEP BY STEP course

recommended we offer you a place on our STEP BY STEP course. This opportunity is only being made available to a small number of Young Company Members who auditioned for us this year. It will not be advertised externally and will provide an industry standard experience, led by our highly experienced creative team.
Monday 29 July – Friday 2 August - (Non-Residential)

How lucky is my DC, feeling grateful to still be a part of this years NYMT in some way.

🙏🏼🥳

Congratulations everyone and hope that everyone is happy tonight. We are all very excited and relieved that all offered something this year. Platform, Workshop of Armchair, and two for Crescendo. Can’t believe it, feeling very proud of them all ❤️

Wow that was quick! My dd has been offered the workshop week, which she is happy with as a good intro to what it’s all about. - only thing is it makes life a little more complicated for me as is non residential and have other commitments with her older sister. So will have to figure out if we can make it work! - I gather from this thread that it’s all a bit different this year - but if anyone can shed any light on what the workshop week might be like I would be grateful! Congratulations to everyone’s offers of shows and workshops etc!

Congratulations to everyone - these all sound really exciting opportunities. My DS has been offered a week’s workshop for a new musical which sounds great, although I think he too would have liked to have longer!

@Operasingerkath mine definitely felt that 😂Especially the year after a show (remember our first one was cancelled by covid so first experience was a full on 3 week 'bubble' show which was the absolute time of their life! So one week only the following year, and everyone else off rehearsing at easter etc...)

But it was a great experience, some great links built with fantastic creatives - learned so much too! Brilliant process to be part of, enjoy every moment! It might put you in a great position when that show is staged the following year, remember...

Thanks for that, @allhailthebrain , that really helps put it in perspective! Every single person taking part in those recalls is super talented and to me it seems like a great preparation for what is hopefully a future professional career! The main thing my DS is disappointed with is that his workshop only for a week 😂

Congratulations to everyone who has been cast! And virtual biscuits/wine to anyone feeling disappointed. It's nice that this new way of doing things mean they get something offered that the general public can't get access to. Before, anyone could join those and now it's for selected people who were recalled only! Well done to everyone!

Have had a brief call with mine, who is in tech today, to let them know they've been cast in Catastrophe Bay! Very happy to be playing the Southwark Playhouse this August!

And to be clear - NYMT changes and evolves every year. My kid has been offered workshop, show, workshop, workshop, show in the 5 years we've been trying. It really comes down to your suitability to the roles in that year's particular shows (vs. other applicants of course). We also know plenty who've had a no (before the new scheme this year where you might get offered skills workshops rather than a no) or even a no recall when they've previously been in a show. So never ever be put off giving it a go - or another go. We know someone from a previous show who got a no last year - and this year they've been cast. So keep at it, because I'm sure similar applies to BYMT. Biscuits to those still in the virtual waiting room for BYMT x

Lottie has been cast in Catastrophe Bay! Let the planning begin! She is only 12 but as @Kittykat57 says everyone has been so so lovely and supportive! I am not at all worried! She will have an amazing experience! Sooooo excited! Looking forward to hopefully seeing other CB cast members!

Hey all - DD not cast but offered an advanced skills residential course (or something like that I can't remember exact wording) which sounds really good, so actually not a bad result once the initial disappointment wears off! Well done to those who have been cast in a production & everyone else. Thanks @Biscuitsneeded for the thread / advice & the supportive atmosphere from all!

Mine has been offered a residential advanced step by step course in August. It’s being offered to a select group of company members apparently… All new this year! Well done to everyone who have secured places and I’m sorry for everyone that hasn’t been offered what they wanted this time. It’s very tough x

My DS has been offered ensemble for into the woods. He is delighted as he was blown away by the talent in the casting room. Am really impressed with the organisation of NYMT, at 12 I thought he would be intimidated by auditioning with 21 year olds but he said they were all really friendly and inclusive. Fingers crossed for all your DC.

DD was offered a non residential "step by step" course in London in July-Aug. She will be disappointed as she loves the residential side of it. But she still is a NYMT 2024 participant so that's all good experience for her.