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NYMT/BYMT 2024!

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Biscuitsneeded · 27/10/2023 14:20

Seeing as NYMT have announced their shows, it feels like a good time to start a thread for anyone with DC planning on auditioning for 2024 for either NYMT or BYMT - as performers or musicians, or as assistant creatives. Please come and say hi and tell us a bit about your DC. There are lots of experienced parents of DC who have been part of both organisations, and these threads are always genuinely supportive and helpful.
I'll invite some previous thread participants below - please come and say hi!

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Operasingerkath · 18/02/2024 10:23

That totally makes sense @Biscuitsneeded. Thankfully we’re moving again !

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Biscuitsneeded · 18/02/2024 10:18

@Operasingerkath Oh dear, that sounds stressful. I hope you're moving soon. Or could you bail and head for the nearest station that DOES have trains running to London??
I think who goes in what session is random to some extent, but also they don't want loads of similar 17 year old boys in the same session because then they've got to do the same part over and over with almost nobody suitable to read the other parts. So I suspect they are allocated to different sessions to achieve a balance. But I'm totally sure there's no hierarchy or significance to when you are called.

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Operasingerkath · 18/02/2024 09:57

Thanks @Biscuitsneeded , that’s kind of what I thought! It must have been a nightmare trying to move people around last year. We had to drive down in the end and we’re currently stuck in traffic on the M40 so fingers crossed it won’t be for too long.

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Biscuitsneeded · 18/02/2024 09:57

And in fact Break a Leg to all the DC recalling today!

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Biscuitsneeded · 18/02/2024 09:54

@Operasingerkath I'm fairly sure it's random. I suspect they didn't want everyone emailing and asking to switch slots because of the administrative headache it must cause. Hope you've managed to get there, and break a leg to your DS!

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Operasingerkath · 18/02/2024 08:56

Hope the DC auditioning yesterday had a good day and everyone else is ready for today. Just being curious, does anyone know how the slots have been decided this year? Curious because last year we could choose a slot and this year it was just given, but my DS is not in the same slot as some he auditioned with in the first round. Also it helped us last year to be able to select a Saturday rather than Sunday because of train issues!

LibbyRuncie · 17/02/2024 22:30

@Youarenotseriouspeople yes James cordon was there! Everyone was very good and left him alone and in peace! He was collecting someone! Very exciting!

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Biscuitsneeded · 17/02/2024 21:49

@Youarenotseriouspeople Haha yes, James Corden was an added bonus. Hope your DD's debrief is good when you speak to her, and her audition goes well on Monday.

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Biscuitsneeded · 17/02/2024 21:46

@LibbyRuncie I'm so glad your DD enjoyed it and it was worth the long journey to West London. You are clearly a very kind parent to add that deviation to your journey to Scotland, but I'm sure she's very grateful! Fingers crossed now!

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Youarenotseriouspeople · 17/02/2024 21:32

My DD is still in London because she has a uni audition on Monday. She is currently in Nando's and says she will ring me later - all i have got out of her is that she saw James Cordon 😂
I would be grateful for any feedback you lovely lot may have??

Montimom · 17/02/2024 21:25

Ah glad that’s all done!! Pass the biscuits and good luck to all those auditioning tomorrow

LibbyRuncie · 17/02/2024 20:36

I mean DD!!

LibbyRuncie · 17/02/2024 20:35

Dad came out of arts Ed buzzing! This has been a fantastic experience for her! She loved it!!! For those tomorrow have an awesome time!

yodaforpresident · 17/02/2024 19:04

I know; I have seen other people include it. It’s not even allowed to be listed in training.

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Biscuitsneeded · 17/02/2024 18:52

@yodaforpresident I guess every agent will have their own rules. But I know that when some of then are graduating from drama school they put their graduate shows and their NYMT shows on their spotlight.

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yodaforpresident · 17/02/2024 18:46

Biscuitsneeded · 16/02/2024 15:32

@Melwingingit it goes up to age 23 so she has time! Some of the post 18 colleges don't let their students take part (I'm looking at you, Arts Ed and Mountview!) but fortunately, most do. In fact it's the one non- professional credit they can put on a spotlight CV beside their college grad shows.

That’s interesting @biscuitsneeded as DD’s agent does not allow credits from BYMT or NYMT on her spotlight profile. They will only allow professional credits.

LibbyRuncie · 17/02/2024 17:53

We are here now and waiting for DD we are parked in the street behind the art Ed and it’s mon-Fri 9-5 permit only so all good to park and there have been plenty of spaces and free! We went off and walked around Chiswick gardens which was lovely!

Mumster40 · 17/02/2024 16:31

It depends on the parking bays… some are Mon - Sat and some are 7 days…. I know Flanders Rd (behind Arts Ed) is free on Sunday. But. No guarantee of a space….

NCMO2G · 17/02/2024 15:40

@Mumster40 do you know if it’s residents parking on a Sunday? Wondering if I should also book a space for tomorrow? Thankyou!

NCMO2G · 17/02/2024 14:36

@Mcmumager @Biscuitsneeded thanks for the advice re colds and performing! - she’s starting to feel better now so that’s good! - the miming tip and ginger shots were helpful! - @Melwingingit sorry to hear about your daughters ankle- I really hope it’s on the mend enough for to do her call back session. - I hope everyone’s call backs go well today and tommmrow - thanks so much for all the brilliant advice and support on here - very grateful! ☺️

wonderfullife123 · 17/02/2024 12:37

Break a leg to all the DCs for their recalls!

Mumster40 · 17/02/2024 09:34

@LibbyRuncie Turnham Green is a 1 minute walk from Arts Ed. Perfect for dogs. Parking will be your biggest issue. I recommend booking a space via a parking app before you leave. It’s residents parking everywhere….. I actually attended Arts Ed many moons ago…! There are hundreds of cafes and coffee places nearby. Walk up Turnham Green Terrace and turn right onto Chiswick High Road for a wide selection. Good luck to everyone today!

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Biscuitsneeded · 17/02/2024 08:58

@LibbyRuncie PS leggings and a comfortable top is fine!

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Biscuitsneeded · 17/02/2024 08:57

From what I remember from when I worked in Chiswick many moons ago, Arts Ed isn't too far from Chiswick House which has a biggish park. And there's a green near the tube station and the school. It's not far at all to Chiswick High Road which will have loads of cafes, shops and restaurants. Break a leg to your DD!

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LibbyRuncie · 17/02/2024 08:33

Getting ready for the this afternoon! Car is packed DD just trying to decide what to wear! 🙄 anyone been to the school of arts before? This is our first time DD is only 12 so first year trying! But we’ll need to walk a dog and find food for afterwards that’s easy to eat and take in the car as off to Scotland tonight after the call back slot! Any tips on the area or places for good takeaway food nearby please!?