NYMT 2020

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Thought I'd start a thread now that the shows have been revealed. Who's got a DC or student applying? I have a feeling in my bones it won't be my DS's year this time - he's nearly 15, voice not broken but not reliable either, and apart from the one show we don't know I can't see anything he could obviously do! But he'll give it best shot and if no luck we'll still watch the shows. Good luck to all!

@Oakmaiden, he's 14, nearly 15. I don't imagine they will want many younger ones for Ragtime but he's very happy to get a recall. Do you know yet what day your DD is going? There will be several groups each day so paths may or may not cross. Loads of luck to your DD.

DD is going on Sunday afternoon, I think. She is 16. Do you know how many children they call back for casting? Just wondering if it is dozens or hundreds!

we will be going on Sunday @Oakmaiden - although for a different show I believe they are all in together, at least for some of the time?? Good luck to your DD!

In other news over here, DD thoroughly enjoyed her BYMT audition yesterday and has come away feeling very positive (I hope it's not misplaced!). She did her musician audition after the performer audition and said they were asking her which she'd rather do, actor or musician, and then went on to talk about specific shows. So sounds positive, but you never can tell!

Starting to dare to hope that she might get something from one or the other...

I think they probably see around 250 over the course of the recall weekend, but bear in mind they need a cast of about 28 each for the 3 summer shows and about 40 for the touring show, plus a group for the workshop, I would say they have about a 1 in 2-3 ish chance at this stage of getting something. That's only based on numbers I have guessed at over previous years though! They are all recalled for specific shows, so although they may have the same time slots as someone else with a different show, they will be taken off to different sessions from registration and will only be seen by the creative teams from the show they are recalled for. It's all very well organised and they keep pretty much to time usually as they will have another group coming in.

Just to add that parents can go in to help then register if they're young but there's not really any parental hanging around. There's a big Pret round the corner where parents tend to lurk but it's also only a short walk down to Tate Britain if you fancy seeing some art while you're there!

BYMT audition three from the MT group I help run including DD and one friends DD. DD reports she felt all of my 'team' did well.

She's got NYT tomorrow.
Busy weekend of auditions.

DD has decided not to audition for BYMT this time - she has a clash with a casting session with a West End casting agent,and whilst she could just about have done both, has decided to focus on just one of them. She won't get a part (they are mostly casting Matilda and School of Rock, and she is too old for them. Although rumour has it they are looking for teens for Thirteen too) but it is good experience to see how it works.

Oooh is there a production of 13 coming?? DD absolutely LOVES that show and is desperate to see it. She's also the perfect age... we looked at BTA because they are doing it this season and I even booked an audition but thought better and cancelled because it would have to happen the same weekend as NYMT call back and she just needs to focus on that. Plus BTA logistics would be tricky...

DD has been really poorly this week, after her BYMT audition the cough really took hold so she's not been able to sing at all this week. On the mend now, but still not really able to sing properly. Getting a bit nervy about prepping for next weekend!!!

Good luck to your DD Lonecat. Wishing all recalled for NYMT no coughs and sneezes by the weekend!

Oooh is there a production of 13 coming

So rumour has it... Unfortunately, though, dd wasn't well enough to go to the session - I think she has blocked ear and sinuses, because every time she bends forward she gets very dizzy. She decided that she would rather not go and make no impression,that to try and make a bad impression. Hey ho.

She has a casting tomorrow for the 4 O'clock Club, which at least isn't dancing or singing so makes her I've-had-this-cold-all-winter cold less important. And then most of a week off before we are up to London.

Just popping in to say best of luck to all those with re-calls this weekend! Xx

Indeed - loads of luck to all, be brave and most of all, ENJOY! We've had tears of frustration here today as the voice is not behaving - all normal for teenage boys but the timing isn't great. But he's decided to be brave and see what happens.
See you all on the other side!

How did he get on today, @Biscuitsneeded? Hope his voice held up? My DS seems completely unconcerned about tomorrow so hopefully his bravado will hold him in good stead... I'm not looking forward to the long wait for news again though!

DS really enjoyed his day. We had some last minute wobbles as his voice just refused to behave at all yesterday but he got through the singing today without total disaster and really loved the acting and movement. Met loads of nice people too. Loads of luck to your DS @manicmumsday. I hope he has a fabulous time.

So glad he had a good day @Biscuitsneeded. My DS is bouncing round the house singing and buzzing with excitement so whatever happens, I think he’ll enjoy the afternoon.

Looking forward to updates from those who are there today - hope they all have a great time!

One very happy girl here, very buzzy and thoroughly enjoyed her re-call experience. Whatever the outcome she's had a great time.

Good luck everyone x

So glad to read these positive experiences. Obviously we'll all be nervous wrecks by mid-week but at least for now the kids are happy and can feel proud of what they achieved.

Same here, @folkmamma, my DS also had a really fun afternoon and came out buzzing. He loved the acting and singing and said the dancing was less of a disaster than last time. So whatever happens, it’s been a great experience for him.

Hello.
I just stumbled across this thread by googling NYMT 2020!

I’m desperate to know!
He had recalls on Saturday for Kiss me Kate, Ragtime and the summer workshop.

I’m fairly clueless as DS has never auditioned for these things before.
He’s done Panto and various local productions but this has been a first.

He has an audition for NYT in a week or so but if he is fortunate enough to get into NYMT then presumably there’s no point going to the NYT audition? 🤔

Although I guess I’ve paid and it’ll still be good experience.

Hi Triflefan, welcome! Congrats to your DS - a recall is a big achievement. How old is your DS? Did he enjoy the recalls? I can highly recommend NYMT which your DS, if lucky enough to be selected, will love.
My DS is also keen to audition for NYT but I haven't booked it yet. If he doesn't get NYMT this time (voice breaking so likely to be an issue) we may well grab one of the last remaining NYT audition slots if he still wants to have a go. But as you've paid, your DS may as well go - if he's got into NYMT then that will give him confidence and if he hasn't, well then NYT might cheer him up! Depending on finances, if cast in Ragtime your DS might be able to do both. The NYT summer course finishes on the day the Ragtime summer residential starts (and yes they do have laundry facilities at the NYMT venue, haha, anticipating what would be one of my first questions!!). So with a few negotiations that might be possible. Glad you've found us, and good luck to your DS.

Thanks Biscuitsneeded 😊

Fingers crossed at your end too!

Useful to know that there’s a possibility of both although as he’s in GCSE year that might be disastrous for his results!
MT is most definitely his passion so he’s applying himself to dance now. He can move but it’s not something he has any formal qualifications for.

I’m not sure why he hasn’t asked to get involved before but the Mayflower in Southampton have a summer youth project which he loves so he’s kind of just stuck with that.

He’s 16 (15 for auditions!) and has loved the process so far.
He seemed to be in a really nice group for auditions and then for recalls he said everyone was nice too but I think he had been hoping to see some familiar faces.
His previous group pretty much all had Sunday recalls but I’d asked (if possible) for Saturday.
That was a shame really.
Did anyone else on here have a Saturday slot?
Glad to hear there are laundry facilities!
Do they all generally enjoy the down time do you know?

@Triflefan, Yes, my DS was there on Saturday for Henrietta and Ragtime, but may not have been in the same Ragtime session as your DS as they run them throughout the day.

Down time... well there isn't much of it! They rehearse from 9 - 9 every day with breaks for meals. Sometimes if they're not needed for a scene or a music call they can chill outside with the pastoral staff or pop into town depending on age. It is all the most fun DS has ever had (both the performing and the social side of things) as he feels it's such a privilege to live among and work with other young people who are like him, share his interests, some of whom are crazily talented etc. He has learned so much form NYMT and made wonderful friends. They look after them very well.

That’s great to hear!
DS is never happier than when involved in a production. He definitely suffers from post show blues.
We had a 10-3:30 slot.
If you were a 10 o’clocker, did you see the slightly alarming man dancing outside as they went in? He was not part of the team!!
I was actually a bit worried about the way he was watching them all.
Anyway, he was cleared away.

I guess we find out by Wednesday then?
🤞🏻🤞🏻
I’m keen for him to get in but also keen to go on holiday! 😆
It’ll be one or the other!

Quick question for the NYMT gurus on here - does everyone who attended recalls usually get news on the same day?