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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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Newgirls · 08/04/2021 09:24

At least with uk holidays we can still go even if kids are otherwise occupied. It is all getting quite booked up out there. Might just miss a day or two for dropping off etc.

Belusha · 08/04/2021 09:30

Gutted that we have a no. We should have heard last Friday but didn’t which NYMT have apologised for. I feel that one or two missed emails can be down to typos but so many seems like quite a big administrative error on their part. We will have a cry and get on with life now. I hope those still waiting have a more positive outcome.

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 08/04/2021 09:34

I'm sorry @Belusha . We truly feel your pain.

Would DD be interested in BYMT? They have just added some additional audition dates, possibly hoping to pick up some of those disappointed by NYMT. x

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Belusha · 08/04/2021 09:44

Thank you @doesanybodyhaveamap I know you do. It’s so hard for these young people......and us!

I’m not sure we can cope with another agonising audition and wait for BYMT so soon after this. I thought the NYMT summer school offer might ease the blow so that might be up for discussion.

Jamsanmum · 08/04/2021 09:48

Everytime i read that someone has got a no I feel my stomach lurch.. We have a recall this time but my DD has, over the last couple of years, been in the very final rounds for almost every West End show requiring children. Has even performed for Cameron Mackintosh 2ce...

But each time has ended up with a no. Every time we get into this process it makes me feel horribly sick – and desperately unfair! But I’ve come round to the thinking that everything is for a reason.. And the industry being what it is, getting a no meeds to be seen as a fantastic opportunity to build resilience - Which of course is as important as talent!
(I read on Twitter that BYMT are still auditioning??)

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 08/04/2021 10:00

Yes, they've opened up a few extra audition dates between now and end of June.

@Belusha DD actually enjoyed the BYMT audition more - found it a little easier. But that could be because she was less invested and didn't actually want to do it really so wasn't expecting to enjoy it as much as she did! Maybe a few days down the line DD will feel ready to think about it.....

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 08/04/2021 10:02

I should add that despite not being keen going in (because it was ALL About NYMT for her this year after getting in last year), DD came out of BYMT audition absolutely buzzing and was really pleased that she did it. She is now keeping her fingers and toes crossed...

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Alakazam8 · 08/04/2021 10:12

Think my dd will be auditioning for BYMT too. Had a chat today and seems keen!

Comefromaway · 08/04/2021 10:33

I'm wondering now whether to see if dd wants to audition for BYMT.

But, she's had recall auditions for drama school Musical Theatre performance MA courses and if she gets in the Postgrad loan won't cover all the fees/living costs so I'm thinking we should be saving her money/concentrating on her getting a summer job to try and finance it.

Mcmumager · 08/04/2021 10:33

My son didn’t seem keen to audition for BYMT- I think maybe unclear on the shows. I also didn’t understand the timing of them e.g if Peter Pan is 4-8 august what dates would the rehearsals be? I couldn’t see this on the website.

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 08/04/2021 10:44

@Mcmumager the rehearsals will be in the weeks directly preceding the show. Some are 2 week projects and some 3 week projects, but granted it's not v clear at the moment.

I had a long general chat on the phone with them yesterday and it sounds like they are still trying to fix down some venues/accommodation (for very genuine covid related reasons) so probably why they haven't published all the exact dates and details yet...

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Mcmumager · 08/04/2021 10:46

Thank you

janinlondon · 08/04/2021 10:59

@Comefromaway we are also grappling with the financial implications of the masters degrees. Some of them are eye watering fees...!

chaperonemum · 08/04/2021 11:00

Good luck to all those going for BYMT. I wonder what this means for those waiting for news. I'm not sure I can take waiting much longer. We have signed up for other auditions just in case.

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 08/04/2021 11:03

I'm assuming they are carrying on as planned with letting us all know outcomes in the next couple of weeks @chaperonemum. That was certainly the case yesterday...

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Comefromaway · 08/04/2021 11:17

[quote janinlondon]@Comefromaway we are also grappling with the financial implications of the masters degrees. Some of them are eye watering fees...![/quote]
I'm still reeling at RAM's audition fee. For an online self tape submission!

janinlondon · 08/04/2021 11:50

@Comefromaway Yes!!!! I don't think we had to pay for the second round RAM auditions though....they missed a trick there, haha! One masters offer (not MT) is for a two year course at £19,200 a year. Tuition. Just tuition. God help us.

Comefromaway · 08/04/2021 12:38

It's £14,500 at the place where dd had an interview this week. But they asked her, due to her age (19 rather than 21) , would she consider doing it over two years rather than one year.

Newgirls · 08/04/2021 12:43

Omg those costs!! I had no idea

Comefromaway · 08/04/2021 13:07

@Newgirls

Omg those costs!! I had no idea
Apologies in advance for de-railing as this should probably be on the main music thread.

For MA course you can apply for a Student Loan but its for just over £11,200 and thats to go towards fees and maintenance. I think most postgrad students also work to support themselves/pay fees but performance courses tend to have much higher contact hours so it is more tricky.

Dh is currently also doing a distance learning MA in vocal pedagogy. Back when he was at conservatoire it was only those from wealthy families who could consider further study after their degree. Not an option for him as his parents never even gave him their parental contribution for maintenance during his degree.

Belusha · 08/04/2021 13:21

@Newgirls neither did I!

@Jamsanmum how equally amazing and agonising for your DD. I admire the resilience you both have.

@doesanybodyhaveamap we have never tried BYMT but will maybe talk about this over the next few days. So far our only experience outside of local theatre has been NYMT. 2019 was DDs first year applying - she was recalled for 2 shows and was so lucky to be offered one. She had the time of her life! 2020 she auditioned and had recalls for 2 shows again and was offered neither. I naively thought that those who were unsuccessful at recalls were offered the summer musical workshop but not so. So this year after not getting a recall she feels she had gone backwards and will never get in again Sad we definitely need to work on that resilience thing!

Biscuitsneeded · 08/04/2021 13:36

@Belusha your poor DD. I'm sure she hasn't gone backwards! DS has LOADS of friends, not kidding, who have done NYMT before, some even had leads, and this year no recall. I think NYMT have been very focused and only recalled small numbers of very suitable people- probably to avoid endless weekends of online recalls! Which show did your DD do in 2019? DS might well know her. He did LT. It's so disappointing when they've had the NYMT experience before, but unless your DD is 22 there will be other chances! I also personally think it's hard for girls in the mid-teens (if that's your DD's age) when they can no longer play child roles but don't yet look mature enough to play adults - but their time will come again.

janinlondon · 08/04/2021 13:37

@Comefromaway she has done well to have a degree already at 19!! I was hopeful that the SLC masters loan would be an annual amount, but sadly it is just a one off regardless of how many years it takes.....sigh....

Comefromaway · 08/04/2021 14:01

[quote janinlondon]@Comefromaway she has done well to have a degree already at 19!! I was hopeful that the SLC masters loan would be an annual amount, but sadly it is just a one off regardless of how many years it takes.....sigh....[/quote]
It's not that uncommon for dancers to start Higher Education 16. She was able to also do 2 academic A levels alongside (there are only a small handful of places that enable this but it was important for her).

Yes, sadly the loan is not an annual amount. Originally an MA was not on the cards for dd but given last year's disruption in training and the state of the industry at the moment she feels its a good option.

Comefromaway · 08/04/2021 14:03

Belusha, I can see how disheartening it might feel but in reality it probably just means that this year and last she just isn't the right height/age etc for the roles they have available.