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NYMT / BYMT 2021

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 01/02/2021 11:09

Starting a new thread for NYMT / BYMT hopefuls in 2021.

DD13 is auditioning for NYMT for the second time as stage performer and as musician. We just received an invite to the next round (online workshops).

She was gutted that Covid put a stop to her show (Imaginary) last year so we are keeping everything crossed that she gets another shot.

We've also booked a BYMT audition and she's already in the musician pool there so hopefully a show of some sort this year if we get some kind of normality back again...

Anyone else out there?

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Mcmumager · 07/04/2021 12:12

Son is ok- I don’t think he felt as excited for the shows as he did for kiss me Kate last year so didn’t have his heart set on one in particular. He’s got a couple of screen things that might come to something so crossing fingers.

chaperonemum · 07/04/2021 12:26

For anyone who got offered a show in the past from either BYMT or NYMT. What was the furthest away from where you live and how did you manage that?

Biscuitsneeded · 07/04/2021 12:44

@chaperonemum the accommodation is all included in the fees, for both.

chaperonemum · 07/04/2021 12:46

@Biscuitsneeded I was thinking more the getting them there and picking them up again.

minimits · 07/04/2021 12:48

I’m afraid it was long drives, child care for little brother and hotels for us! We made it into mini holidays though which was actually a good way of exploring parts of England we hadn’t before.

Biscuitsneeded · 07/04/2021 12:50

BYMT has lots of different venues. For NYMT it is usally residential rehearsals in Kent not too far from M25 and then production week this year in London or Manchester.

Belshels · 07/04/2021 13:04

Flights and long drives to drop off and collect dd each time. Air Bnb's or hotels to stay when dropping off, watching the show, and collecting.

Janet25 · 07/04/2021 13:20

Just had an email back from NYMT to say they hope to get musician results out very soon. It’s a huge task and they’re anxious to take the greatest care.

Hopefully not much longer

Yr10mom · 07/04/2021 13:40

Janet25 - had you asked them as no email here?

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 07/04/2021 13:47

Thanks for asking @Janet25. I wonder what 'very soon' means?

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Janet25 · 07/04/2021 14:02

Yeah I dropped them an email asking for an update and that was their reply.
I’m too keen to know what very soon means x

Katherine3 · 07/04/2021 16:28

@biscuitsneeded. Committed now so no point in doing recall sadly,

Newgirls · 07/04/2021 16:57

We’ve got a recall for nyt now so that also throws a spanner in the works. Anyone else still got a kid in running for that?

Biscuitsneeded · 07/04/2021 17:13

DS got a no from NYT. Not unexpected as they had viewed his video exactly once! Guess they were very sure...Wink. He's fine.

Newgirls · 07/04/2021 17:26

Ah sorry biscuits - sounds like he will be focusing on MT etc this summer anyway.

Just reading the thread - it’s all very late for yeses isn’t it? Is anyone still waiting? Just musicians now I think?

We have booked up holidays anyway as it seems tough to get into nyt or musicians so can’t put life on hold any more.

Biscuitsneeded · 07/04/2021 17:58

@Newgirls that's brilliant for your DD to get a recall though - well done to her. It's a big achievement. I wouldn't dismiss her chances just yet!

Operagirl1 · 07/04/2021 18:30

We haven't heard from BYMT. Don't know whether that's good or bad.

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 07/04/2021 18:52

Don't worry @Operagirl1 I've actually spoken to them on the phone today. Need some certainty on SOMETHING as going to lose deposits / places on music courses if we don't pay up soon... the person I spoke to was amazingly helpful and kind. Completely understanding as to why I was ringing and not at all judgy or impatient. Current situation with performers is that they are still working their way through castings but should have it all done within 2 weeks. Frances in the office is also away this week which has impacted things a bit. DD still very much in the mix for performer but hadn't been cast yet. Also was able to tell me the show she will be offered as musician - Goblin Market. This has made her happy as it was the one she was due to do last year pre-Covid but when they rescheduled to Easter we had to pull out due to other commitments but of course, then everything got moved again...

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Operagirl1 · 07/04/2021 19:17

Thank you @doesanybodyhaveamap. The waiting is painful!! My DD is doing National Youth Choir this week, which is keeping her busy, but I'm on tenderhooks the whole time checking my emails!!!

Yr10mom · 07/04/2021 19:35

am so glad they could tell you the show and we’re so understanding. yes we are ready to book some sort of break too

Pianoprincess · 07/04/2021 20:50

We still haven’t heard anything from NYMT even after I emailed this morning! Think I’ll call tomorrow as maybe problem with email?

Belusha · 07/04/2021 21:04

Congratulations to all those with recalls. I fear we are in the no news is bad news group too Sad

Operagirl1 · 07/04/2021 21:08

@belusha which organisation did your child audition for?

Belusha · 07/04/2021 21:17

Oh yes sorry it was NYMT. Audition was early Feb. My DD heard from some friends who got no’s after their audition so understandably has got her hopes up. After discovering and reading this thread I’ve now sent an email and feel sick knowing what the answer is probably going to be now.

Operagirl1 · 07/04/2021 21:42

I do hope all of those who are still waiting get good news.

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