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NYMT/BYMT 2025 (Act Two)

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 23/02/2025 19:11

Starting a new thread as we filled up the old one!

DC 17 is in 6th season with NYMT. Also former BYMTer.

These annual threads have been a source of advice, emotional support and camaraderie for those of us with young performers enjoying everything that these awesome organisations bring.

😁

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yodaforpresident · 07/03/2025 13:25

Thank you @allhailthebrain that really helps. She has a song in mind already that she is comfortable doing with a backing track.

allhailthebrain · 07/03/2025 14:29

No problem @yodaforpresident - it was all online that year but I'm told it's a fairly standard recall for NYT! I think the friend's daughter's other one was to try and keep someone's attention doing her monologue again - and the person on the other end was constantly rolling in and out of the screen on her wheeled chair, so she was meant to do it in a style to draw them in.
I think in general if they want to hear your second piece, it's positive - but not necessarily negative if they don't have time. Hope I'm making sense!

MxPickles · 07/03/2025 18:04

yodaforpresident · 07/03/2025 11:07

Does anyone have any experience of second round NYT and what sort of questions they tend to ask?

Second round ?!? There is a second round?

My kiddo is in next weekend and been told there is a workshop in the morning and then they get a 10 minute slot in the afternoon to present their monologue to panel (is the afternoon slot what you mean by second round?)

I too should like to know the answer to your original question.

yodaforpresident · 07/03/2025 21:28

Thank you @allhailthebrain that’s really helpful!

@MxPickles DD did the video submission audition so they have a second round with a zoom call (first round is a monologue and answering some prepared questions about themselves). I think it works differently to the workshop in person auditions.

allhailthebrain · 08/03/2025 02:02

Yes my kid had the same as @yodaforpresident - in person I presume might be set up differently but probably asked to do similar things? It was not long after covid for us so a lot was still online. We sent a tape and then had a zoom recall. I think some others had an in person recall as there was a base set up (e.g. in a local school) where they saw everyone. We didn't have one near us - or at least, we were just offered the online recall so that's what we did! Judging by their posts there are more in person now.

Don't panic @MxPickles - and good luck to both!

Lionelblair · 08/03/2025 16:32

Quick nymt question. For the shows do the kids stay in their accommodation on the eve following their final show or do they return with you. Is it a Saturday PM or Sunday AM pick up? Thanks!

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 08/03/2025 17:08

@Lionelblair pick up after last performance

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Comefromaway · 08/03/2025 18:03

Quite a few of us booked a Premier Inn for the final night.

MxPickles · 08/03/2025 18:10

allhailthebrain · 08/03/2025 02:02

Yes my kid had the same as @yodaforpresident - in person I presume might be set up differently but probably asked to do similar things? It was not long after covid for us so a lot was still online. We sent a tape and then had a zoom recall. I think some others had an in person recall as there was a base set up (e.g. in a local school) where they saw everyone. We didn't have one near us - or at least, we were just offered the online recall so that's what we did! Judging by their posts there are more in person now.

Don't panic @MxPickles - and good luck to both!

Overthink is like my middle name!

We have been told that the audition is a workshop in the morning and then a panel with a monologue (be prepared for redirects) and a Q&A. Only been asked to bring one piece tho x

MxPickles · 08/03/2025 18:14

yodaforpresident · 07/03/2025 21:28

Thank you @allhailthebrain that’s really helpful!

@MxPickles DD did the video submission audition so they have a second round with a zoom call (first round is a monologue and answering some prepared questions about themselves). I think it works differently to the workshop in person auditions.

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Ok! Thanks. At the in person they redirect your monologue in the 10 minute 121.

This must line up with the recall stage for video submissions. That makes sense to me at least!

Does everyone get their results emailed on the same day?

soolin · 08/03/2025 18:46

Just to say for those who are not getting what they’re after, my daughter auditioned for NYMT…nothing. BYMT possibility of call back still there. Dream is to do a BA musical theatre, got into a course this week!!! Right place right time I guess.

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 08/03/2025 19:50

Comefromaway · 08/03/2025 18:03

Quite a few of us booked a Premier Inn for the final night.

DC is turning 18 on the final day so I think we'll be staying over so they can celebrate with their friends 🤣

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LibbyRuncie · 08/03/2025 20:03

Huge congratulations to all the fabulous musicians!!! So looking forward to seeing the shows!

Truetoself · 08/03/2025 20:43

@soolin congratulations! What course did she get into?

soolin · 08/03/2025 20:45

Truetoself · 08/03/2025 20:43

@soolin congratulations! What course did she get into?

Gamta in Glasgow!! We’re delighted though it’s mostly self funded so we’ll be poverty stricken 😂

MxPickles · 09/03/2025 16:30

Just had an email with the details for Flip! And the creatives.... OMG! Screaming Crying Thowing up.....

Michelle Payne director
Shay Barclay choreographer
Alice Brown musical director
Josh Bird & Giles Fernando writers

Truetoself · 09/03/2025 17:26

Will hopefully get details for Fame soon!

Biscuitsneeded · 09/03/2025 20:21

Hello All! Hope all the DC are looking forward to whatever they are doing this year. I've been on a self-imposed Mumsnet detox because I am mad busy with work - but I missed the chat and the biscuits too much! @Truetoself I think the details on all the creatives for Fame are already available on the NYMT socials, if that's what you were after. If you're more meaning you are looking forward to more general info about the residentials and show week, I'm sure it will be forthcoming very soon.

Truetoself · 09/03/2025 21:33

Yes thank you @Biscuitsneeded , I was after the Easter residential deetd which I have now received

allhailthebrain · 09/03/2025 22:59

MxPickles · 08/03/2025 18:14

Ok! Thanks. At the in person they redirect your monologue in the 10 minute 121.

This must line up with the recall stage for video submissions. That makes sense to me at least!

Does everyone get their results emailed on the same day?

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Yes! There is definitely a proper "results day" - they even ask you to put it on your social media with some hashtag or other. So regardless of when you auditioned and recalled, it's the same day. It was May for us. The wait was forever! My friend's daughter got her no an hour or two before we got our yes.

And we are clearly kindred spirits, I am a professional overthinker...

allhailthebrain · 09/03/2025 23:02

Well done to your daughter @soolin - fantastic!

You're absolutely right. Kate G from NYMT always used to tweet on results day how it's no definition of you or your talent if you don't make it - and that she was turned down and now directs for them - and has hired people who haven't been cast professionally before too! And now look, your daughter has a similar story, well done her!

I know there's a myth for boys that they all get in but I know 3 my kid's age who didn't get recalls even, on multiple attempts. One is now auditioning for degrees and the other two are in highly competitive performing arts colleges (sixth form age). They just weren't right for the shows the year they auditioned.

soolin · 09/03/2025 23:27

allhailthebrain · 09/03/2025 23:02

Well done to your daughter @soolin - fantastic!

You're absolutely right. Kate G from NYMT always used to tweet on results day how it's no definition of you or your talent if you don't make it - and that she was turned down and now directs for them - and has hired people who haven't been cast professionally before too! And now look, your daughter has a similar story, well done her!

I know there's a myth for boys that they all get in but I know 3 my kid's age who didn't get recalls even, on multiple attempts. One is now auditioning for degrees and the other two are in highly competitive performing arts colleges (sixth form age). They just weren't right for the shows the year they auditioned.

Well to be fair I’d rather she’d have gone to uni!! I’ve always done am dram so hubby is blaming me 😂

it’s so random though in the end!!

MxPickles · 10/03/2025 10:34

allhailthebrain · 09/03/2025 22:59

Yes! There is definitely a proper "results day" - they even ask you to put it on your social media with some hashtag or other. So regardless of when you auditioned and recalled, it's the same day. It was May for us. The wait was forever! My friend's daughter got her no an hour or two before we got our yes.

And we are clearly kindred spirits, I am a professional overthinker...

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Colour coded spreadsheet the works here!

We have like zero expection of NYT this year based on the numbers applying and it being DD's first experience. Should be a really great day tho x

allhailthebrain · 12/03/2025 13:19

MxPickles · 10/03/2025 10:34

Colour coded spreadsheet the works here!

We have like zero expection of NYT this year based on the numbers applying and it being DD's first experience. Should be a really great day tho x

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Always the right way to see any of this crazy stuff!

And yet... the bit that makes it so crazy is that someone has to get it! It was 1 in 10 got a place the year mine auditioned - and they got in! I literally had to chase them down on a street corner after school to tell them 😂

They've still yet to do anything with them but that's a different story lol

yodaforpresident · 12/03/2025 15:11

Well done to your DD @soolin - she must be over the moon!

DD is just planning to enjoy the NYT audition experience @allhailthebrain and @MxPickles and is aware of how tough it is to get into. I have managed to book a recall zoom slot so I can tick that off now 😁. I think I may have finally got the admin under control here and the calendar is looking mad.