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NYMT-2019

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Lonecatwithkitten · 19/10/2018 03:26

Just booked DD(14)'s audition, her first year. Very nervous for her and there are three months to go.

She has done well as the big fish in a small pond and had really good NODA reports, comments on Lamda exams and in local competitions. Now it is time for her to put herself out there in the big wide world.
We know the odds are against her and we talk about the experience being good.

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Biscuitsneeded · 17/02/2019 22:08

Hello NotEnough

Glad to hear your DS enjoyed last year's NYMT experience, and I hope it went well for him yesterday. Keep us posted!

EvilTwins · 17/02/2019 23:32

Recalls this weekend. My old student is coming to see me to go through the material for Parade this week. That made me smile - he’s at LIPA now but still wanted a helping hand from his bog-standard school teacher Smile

Biscuitsneeded · 18/02/2019 09:12

Yep. DS is also needing help. Times like this I wish I could play the piano!

EvilTwins · 18/02/2019 13:35

Shame you’re not closer biscuits

minimits · 18/02/2019 13:54

Evil twins Can I smuggle DS into your house?! Going through Parade songs on Spotify and with my ancient grade 1 piano ability is ‘interesting’ Confused Biscuits I feel your pain!

Biscuitsneeded · 18/02/2019 14:15

Ah that's a nice thing to say EvilTwins (not as evil as your monicker, clearly). We went to see a a singing teacher this morning so DS feeling quite a bit better aout it. It still needs work but at least he knows what he's aiming for now!

EvilTwins · 18/02/2019 22:11

biscuits it’s my twins who are evil, not me Grin

Biscuitsneeded · 18/02/2019 22:50

😁😁 I'm sure your student will find your help invaluable. I hope all the DC on this thread get something this year....

Biscuitsneeded · 18/02/2019 22:52

Those were supposed to be smiley faces but they've come out looking like someone grimacing!

NotEnoughTime · 19/02/2019 21:34

Thank you biscuits

Unfortunately it is a no for my DS Sad

He is very disappointed especially as he took part last year. I have explained to him until I'm blue in the face that just because you are picked one year it doesn't mean you will be picked the following year. I understand it is hard to let go of a dream though.

I have no doubt he will try again next year. In the words of Ol' Blue Eyes 'Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again'.

I will pop in here from time to time to see how everyone is getting on.

Good luck all.

NET x

Biscuitsneeded · 19/02/2019 22:27

Oh gosh NET, I'm sorry to read that. I have heard of that happening to a few others this year - really talented young people who have been successfully cast before and some of whom have West End credentials. I can only think that they just don't match any of the parts available. I also think that by the last couple of weekends of the audition process the teams have a very clear idea of what they want, so if you're not what's needed this time they don't waste your time bringing you back to recalls only to give you a no next week. It must be such a big blow though. I hope your DS, although doubtless very disappointed, will realise this and not take it too hard - and fingers crossed he'll be back next year stronger than ever. Thinking of him, and you - it's tough being a parent of a bitterly disappointed child (have been there and am mentally psyching up in case in same position next week!). xx

NotEnoughTime · 20/02/2019 10:00

You are very kind Biscuits I will show him your post.

I also agree with you that it is very hard as a parent going through the ups and downs with your DC. It can be a brutal industry.

Thanks again.

NET x

Biscuitsneeded · 22/02/2019 11:42

A quick good luck to all the DC going this weekend. Fingers crossed!

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Lonecatwithkitten · 22/02/2019 12:53

Good luck for the recalls this weekend.
DD is going to a BYMT audition tomorrow.

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Biscuitsneeded · 22/02/2019 14:02

Good luck to your DD Lonecat. xx

minimits · 22/02/2019 17:07

Good luck lonecat-I’m sure your DS will enjoy the audition! And good luck to everyone else with auditions/recalls this weekend!

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Lonecatwithkitten · 24/02/2019 09:37

@janinlondon DD really enjoyed the BYMT audition, in particular that you performed your song/ monologue and then were directed to perform again with a different emotion or style.
We do like the look of their summer schools so if she doesn't get in a production I think she will probably do one of them. The summer is very long if you do performing arts so it would be a good way to break it up.
She had also done an audition prep course at Read earlier in the week and that definitely helped. The moment they called the children through I saw her snap on the super smiley confident face -the fake it till you make it advice she was given.
What ever happens I am so proud of her.

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minimits · 24/02/2019 10:23

I’m so pleased she enjoyed it Lonecat-she has a very good chance of getting in, she has certainly put the work in! And if she does do the summer course they get asked to come back for the Xmas concert in London along with all the cast from the shows so they are certainly made to feel just as valued which I think is lovely! Good luck! At least it’s not long to wait now...ish...Just left a very nervous DS at recalls so can’t wait for it all to be over!

Antaresisastar · 24/02/2019 16:05

May I join you? Dd had a recall for Anything Goes yesterday morning. It's her first time. Does anyone know how quickly they hear? Thank you.

Biscuitsneeded · 24/02/2019 16:49

Of course Antares! Hope your DD enjoyed her recall. Usually they hear within a few days. In our experience it's been either late Wednesday or during Thursday, but I think they had to video some auditions this time as not all creatives could be there, so I guess they might need a bit more time while they watch those and respond... I would think it's likely they would get back in touch by the weekend. The first residential starts in 6 weeks so they can't leave it too long!

Antaresisastar · 24/02/2019 17:34

Biscuits, she loved it. I have to declare that she is 21 and in full time training which I know won't be appreciated by everyone.
This is a precarious business, any chance you have needs to be taken.
Good luck to all waiting to hear.

Biscuitsneeded · 24/02/2019 18:21

I don't have a problem with that Antares! It's for everyone up to the age of 23. Lots of older ones at NYMT are in full-time training and it's wonderful because the can pass on their experiences and tips to the younger ones coming up. NYMT has trained some of the most successful MT performers in the industry. In fact, stand on Shaftesbury Avenue (or outside Hamilton!), chuck a rock and you'll probably hit an NYMT alumnus!

Antaresisastar · 24/02/2019 18:28

Thank you Biscuits, I'd be very happy to chuck a rock at dd under those circumstances!

janinlondon · 25/02/2019 08:44

Antares was your DD the one who was asked to stay behind after the recall???!

Biscuitsneeded · 25/02/2019 09:47

How did your DD get on Jan?

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