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NYMT/BYMT 2023 thread

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Comefromaway · 11/11/2022 09:20

Ok, I know we technically haven't finished 2022 yet as there is still the Christmas Concert for some (my ds is not taking part due to his conservatoire concert) but NYMT have released details of their 2023 season & auditions here

mailchi.mp/nymt/nymt-2022-season-announcement-5919443?fbclid=IwAR2nM_B-gUzYyvEzUTMDFUt2c4RiuW5ElKjmdxG6qJIgIPS2W6owl8GY7NY

Good luck everyone whose dc are applying this year

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Comefromaway · 16/02/2023 13:44

I can't speak for the workshop but it could well be an issue for the concert. The concert only has 1 week of rehearsals at Easter, then a sitzprobe a few weeks afterwards. Then it's the day of the show. The final day of the Easter rehearsal week last year was a run through of the show (with piano). Missing the first and the last day would be difficult.

With the full show you also get the week rehearsal in the summer as well as Easter.

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Biscuitsneeded · 16/02/2023 14:32

@yodaforpresident I would cross that bridge if you come to it. If she gets workshop, you haven't got a problem. If she gets the concert, I think they would probably be OK with her arriving late on the first day, especially if it's for an actual performance, but leaving early is more likely to be problematic, as the final day would be their only real chance to run the show. It might be better to ask to be late to the choir thing.

Biscuitsneeded · 16/02/2023 14:32

For some reason my phone keeps posting in bold - I don't know why!

Mumster40 · 16/02/2023 18:11

Does anyone have any idea how many they see for the recalls? (Based on previous years). Are there 4 recall groups for each show? One Sat am, one Sat pm, one Sun am and one Sun pm? I’m trying to manage expectations……

Also, do they tell the performers which part they are being considered for?

And last question (I promise!) how long do we have to wait to find out the outcome?!

Good luck to everyone this weekend and thank you to everyone who has offered guidance and advice. It’s been greatly appreciated.

Alakazam8 · 16/02/2023 20:21

In my experience last year they didn’t say which parts they were being considered for,
This year I suppose it depends what show your dc is auditioning for. Showcase concert last year didn’t have parts as such, but of course that could change this year.
How long it takes before results come in, seems like ages! and not sure as obviously the last few years have been quite different!
Someone with more years experience than us could probably help you more.

Alakazam8 · 16/02/2023 20:22

Regarding expectations though, I would say best to go and enjoy and take something from the process itself rather than expecting or hoping for a particular part really…

Biscuitsneeded · 16/02/2023 21:14

There are 3 recall sessions for each show on each weekend day - morning, early pm and late pm. The exception to that might be the showcase concert, as not so many have specific recalls for that, but bear in mind many people recalled for a show might well not get cast in that show but in the showcase instead. There are usually about 15ish people in each recall session, so possibly up to 90 or 100 will be seen for a show that can take 30. BUT, some of those will have double recalls and obviously can't do both, some of those will get showcase (which might be a bigger cast?), some will get workshop and some unfortunately won't be lucky this time. Basically, if you've made it to recalls you've done very well, but nothing's guaranteed. If I had to hazard a guess I would say teh recallees have about a 1 in 2 chance of coming away with something, but it might not be one of the 3 summer shows and could be showcase or workshop. Both of which are great experiences and really worth doing so shouldn't be seen as a consolation prize. The workshop creatives are sometimes at the recalls too (no idea if they will be this year) so they get a say too sometimes.

In terms of results, historically they tended to come out towards the end of the week following the recalls. The pandemic really kiboshed that for various reasons, but this year we seem to be back to hearing fairly swiftly after first rounds, so I would like to hope that the casting results won't be too long following on from the weekend.
The recalls are nice because they are all different ages jumbled up, so it's not at all like they are viewing 15 little girls and only 1 can be Matilda, for example. People may read for different roles or end up cast in a role they didn't read at recall. They won't explicitly say if someone is being considered for a specific role, but a lot of careful discussion goes into recalling people, and I'd be very surprised if they don't have a few strong possibilities to explore at the weekend already.
Hope that helps!

Comefromaway · 16/02/2023 22:39

It’s worth also saying that last year there was some gender swooped casting in shows eg Chess so it’s very difficult to predict who is in mind for certain roles.

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dancingclassicist · 16/02/2023 22:44

@Mumster40 having 6 recalls for each show my DD found quite nice last year, because you can’t see everyone you’re up against, so she had no expectations whatsoever. Because of the storm last year and covid meant some people sent tapes for recalls, so my DD’s Chess recall had maybe only 10 people in it! There were some amazing people in her recall, some brilliant singers, some brilliant dancers and she knew there were 5 other groups of amazing people so she was very surprised when she was cast!

I can’t remember if you told me when your DD’s KMK recall was…? But it’s such a fun day which is an experience in itself, DD has met so many incredible people just from 2 NYMT audition days - getting a show at the end is just a bonus!

Wishing everyone all the best this weekend, looking forward to hearing how everyone gets on! :)

Mumster40 · 16/02/2023 23:02

Thank you all for such sound advice! So helpful for a newcomer. Good luck to all your talented DCs!

NotEvenSlightlyReasonable · 17/02/2023 11:47

Good luck to everyone doing recalls this weekend, I how they all enjoy themselves!

Operagirl1 · 17/02/2023 23:09

Does anyone know if there is parking at Alleyn‘s school and if there are coffee shops nearby? Good luck to all the DCs

yodaforpresident · 17/02/2023 23:26

There is parking on the street just outside the school and plenty of coffee shops on Lordship Lane (about a 5 minute walk away) - I can recommend Boulangerie Jade!

yodaforpresident · 17/02/2023 23:29

Thank you @Comefromaway and @Biscuitsneeded - we shall see what happens - the decision may well be made for DD. She wouldn’t be able to miss the start of her Easter course as they are always really busy and they have their big concert on at the Albert Hall this time too - so I can imagine how much they will be trying to fit in.

minimits · 18/02/2023 08:09

Hope everyone has a brilliant time auditioning this weekend! It’s such a friendly experience 😊

Cherylf123 · 18/02/2023 09:00

Good luck to everyone auditioning this weekend x

Biscuitsneeded · 18/02/2023 09:27

Good luck to all the recallees today. Hope they all have a great time. Looking forward to hearing about it all.

wonderfullife123 · 18/02/2023 11:48

Good luck everyone this weekend. Have DD1 recalling tomorrow afternoon for NYMT and both DDs trying out for BYMT today. Will be busy but fun hopefully.

Mcmumager · 18/02/2023 12:16

Good luck everyone for today and tomorrow. My ds has just arrived ready for the two afternoon sessions. Really hope they all have a great day.

Operagirl1 · 18/02/2023 13:24

Thank you, I’ll look out for it xx

Operagirl1 · 18/02/2023 13:25

yodaforpresident · 17/02/2023 23:26

There is parking on the street just outside the school and plenty of coffee shops on Lordship Lane (about a 5 minute walk away) - I can recommend Boulangerie Jade!

Thank you, I’ll look out for it xx

Triflefan · 18/02/2023 14:00

Good luck to everyone for today.
hope it’s been going well.

Alakazam8 · 18/02/2023 14:46

Yes good luck to all for this weekend. Dd is in atm!

Jamsanmum · 18/02/2023 16:51

Goid luck all- i am in the official waiting room (dd in armchair recall as i type) - such energy before they all went in!!! Fingers crossed that everyone has an amazing experience and that roles are forthcoming!! Xx

dancingclassicist · 18/02/2023 17:14

Hi all,

DD had KMK recall this morning - she’s not too confident….! The dance was very fast apparently but she gave it her best and that’s all that matters!

She also can’t remember if they said when they’d hear by - has anyone’s DC been forthcoming with this info? 🤣

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