Drama school auditions 2024- Acting/MT

[Mcmumager]

Is anyone starting the journey of drama school auditions and starting to feel the stress? Maybe sending them to drama group was a big mistake lol.

@arbm @71deedee
Quite a few of the DC going to EmilDale! How exciting!
Yes there doesn't seem to be an abundance of rental properties in Letchworth 😬😂

Is everyone sorted now? Any schools still making their minds up?

I know! I’m hoping we get some guidance soon!

i wish they had halls!!!

My DD has just accepted Cert HE at Emil Dale. Would be good to know how to link up with others re sorting accommodation.

Similar for my son & final round central MT two years ago. He was told it would be quick and in the end waited ages. (Didn’t get in - but is very happily doing Acting elsewhere).

Yes, mine too. Glad it worked out for yours as well.

Still waiting from final EDA auditions and GSA foundation. No firm offer yet but 2 wait lists!

I don’t know! Would be so good to get something sorted for them

Anyone auditioned for Oxford School of Drama?

That's where my dd went.

Did she like it? My DD is on a wait list

@Operagirl1 Oh well done to your dd! It's pretty competitive there, so well done and good luck. She did like it. She liked the fact that it's so small so you get a lot of individual attention. The setting is lovely which really helps as it's a very demanding course, as they often are. Lots of use is made of the surrounding countryside which she liked, coming from a rural area herself.
She found it a bit classical-heavy at times but that's a matter of taste. I don't know if yours sings but the voice training is very good. They also encourage you to create your own work and there are opportunities to get involved in all aspects of production during shows.
Second year is particularly tough as they throw loads at them then.
Doing the third term of third year in London is really good too and works nicely as a transition.
We knew nothing about OSD but are really pleased she went there. I'm sure it will be enjoying its moment in the sun after Baby Reindeer!

Has anyone had their NYT result yet? They are due out today

The summer intake course? My dd did it last year. Hope you get good news.

Hi, we waited all day and didn't hear anything at all. It was supposed to be 'results day' for all those who had been recalled. I heard of people getting accepted and rejected but my dd heard nothing

Ok some of dds friends heard yesterday so it might be related to location. The courses are London, Bristol etc?

And I guess you checked spam etc?

I’ve seen on the Student Room that quite a few are still waiting to hear. Results are still coming out this morning apparently. If you don’t hear soon I would contact NYT.

Yes checked everything over and over and nothing

Does anyone know if there is any flexibility over recall dates at OSD?

DS has been invited for a second recall, but has been given a single date/ time and of course it clashes with one of two dates in the next month when he is a lead role in a show!

He's emailed to ask if there are possibly any alternatives (explaining why) but no reply so far and today was the deadline to reply ("to tell us if you can make it")
Now he's worried it's an all or nothing situation!

With recalls it always depends if they have any other dates. One of DD's friends got told when asked a different school - 'if you really want to come here you'll be at this recall'.

Thankfully they came back with a different date and he was able to juggle some things to make it! Phew!

DD was invited to a recall at MV .. on the day of an A level exam. We were told “sorry but we aren’t changing it”. I was surprised any post 18 establishment has recalls during A levels .

The majority of MV students are considerable older than 18 when they starts MV is well known for preferring more mature candidates.