Pointetoes Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Smallest audition DD has done and this was her 7th ! Only 43 BUT the stage and theatre is small so they were only planning a small cast (70 instead of 100) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 That's not a lot then. There's usually over 100 in each audition group, but for a small theatre a smaller cast makes sense. Have they been to Rickmansworth before or is it a new venue for them? So your dd's 7th one then, wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointetoes Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 EYB haven’t been but Miss Lewis has her old company perform there in 1992. It’s a lovely theatre. Yes 7 th audition and will be her 5th time performing with them ( first two auditions were a no but she is resilient) 🙂 I spoke to them before hand and they only planned to take 70 in total but you are correct there is normally 100+ at both auditions. There were some very heart broken Juniors, some were inconsolable, which I hadn’t seen before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewinelake Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 (edited) We were there and DD was selected. First time since Sleeping Beauty in Stevenage. DW thought the overall standard was lower than at SB auditions, although the best ones were pretty good (my money was on 11 to get the full scholarship - unfortunately no bookies would take my bet!)... Edited November 18, 2017 by thewinelake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodle Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Hi there We have paid and applied for Wimbledon audition in Feb but not received an acknowledgement. Has anyone else or am I being impatient ? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margarite Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 17 hours ago, poodle said: Hi there We have paid and applied for Wimbledon audition in Feb but not received an acknowledgement. Has anyone else or am I being impatient ? :-) I would get in touch with them as we got a confirmation email last month - obviously an admin oversight! X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodle Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 23 hours ago, margarite said: I would get in touch with them as we got a confirmation email last month - obviously an admin oversight! X Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewinelake Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 They tend to have periods of relaxation. I know Scott has been ill as well - and said that if you don't reply, they chase you anyway (eventually). I had the same for Rickmansworth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodle Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 8 hours ago, thewinelake said: They tend to have periods of relaxation. I know Scott has been ill as well - and said that if you don't reply, they chase you anyway (eventually). I had the same for Rickmansworth. Thank you. I dropped them an email :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemongirl Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 poodle - do you know when the rehearsals are for Wimbledon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confuddled Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 On 19/12/2017 at 16:23, Lemongirl said: poodle - do you know when the rehearsals are for Wimbledon? I've got the rehearsal dates for Wimbledon, if you still need them: REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE DATES 2017 Wednesday 27th June casting & Photos (After school) Monday 6th – Friday 10th August (5 Days) Monday 13th – Friday 18th August (5 Days) In the Theatre Thurs 23rd August ( Eve Rehearsal 6.00-10.00pm) Friday 24th August Dress Rehearsal/Eve Performance. 2.00- 5.30pm 7.30-10.00pm Saturday 14th April Mat & Eve Performance 2.30 – 5.00, 7.30- 10.00pm What I really want to know is the rehearsal venue - apparently the school they used last time was awful and they didn't want to use it again, but from a logistics point of view I could do with knowing whether it's walking distance / bus-able (which dd can do by herself) or whether if dd got in I'd have to sort out transport for her and (depending on lift-sharing arrangements and space in the car) childcare for my other child. I have to start planning summer childcare pretty much straight after Christmas, as things get so booked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointetoes Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 You won’t know the rehearsals venue until a few weeks before the casting date, so early June - sorry it’s just the way they work. We have casting on either January 30 or 31 but don’t know the venue yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodle Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 On 19/12/2017 at 16:23, Lemongirl said: poodle - do you know when the rehearsals are for Wimbledon? Hi there Sorry Just seen this and glad someone helped you. No idea about rehearsal venue I'm afraid and i don't know Wimbledon very well so no idea where rehearsals are likely to be........ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewinelake Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Am I allowed to ask what numbers you all were in auditions (for RIckmansworth)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointetoes Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 From memory I think DD was No 9 (senior) she was in the scholarship group. What number were you ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewinelake Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 My DD was #10.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointetoes Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 18 hours ago, thewinelake said: My DD was #10.... How funny ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewinelake Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 They're keeping us waiting for casting venue, aren't they? ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointetoes Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 (edited) They usually let us know 2-3 weeks before hand, so hopefully next week. And then we will know where rehearsals will be as they are usually at the same place. Just looked at the info we were given at the audition and it says venue tb confirmed, letter sent by January 12th Edited January 1, 2018 by Pointetoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danceroo Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 My dd was also in the scholarship group but I am afraid I can’t remember her audition no now 😂. Lets hope they secure a venue for rehearsals soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodle Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Hia Question for those that have done lots of EYBs, is it usual to get through subsequent auditions or do many get a “no”? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointetoes Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 For each performance there is only one audition, they take 50% from the juniors and the same from seniors but it does depend on how many are audtioning because the cast is maximum of 100 children. Even if there are low on numbers of children auditioning they will still not take about 20% If you get a no you may still get offered a place because they do offer places off the waiting list. If that doesn’t happen it is definitely worth trying again - DD had 2 no’s before she got a yes and her last two auditions she has found herself in the scholarship group. Hope that helps. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointetoes Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 3 hours ago, Danceroo said: My dd was also in the scholarship group but I am afraid I can’t remember her audition no now 😂. Lets hope they secure a venue for rehearsals soon! Let’s hope so, I am confident they will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodle Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 (edited) Thank you. I don’t want DD to expect to get through again just because she has before and have not read of anyone not getting through subsequent auditions in here. However, I guess you never know .... Edited January 10, 2018 by poodle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointetoes Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 1 hour ago, poodle said: Thank you. I don’t want DD to expect to get through again just because she has before and have not read of anyone not getting through subsequent auditions in here. However, I guess you never know .... Just to add I have seen seniors who have previously got through ( via reserve list) not get through. They were very shocked but having watched them audition I could understand why. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewinelake Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 A pretty good venue indeed - one almost wonders why it took so long... Less than 10 mins walk from the station, so Taxi service of Mum & Dad can have a day or two off! See some of you there on 30th. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemongirl Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Thank you for posting the dates confuddled. So that's pretty much the whole summer holidays I'd also like to know where the rehearsal venue is, the theatre is fine as it's close to the station and there is a direct train from where we live. My oldest dd, who is an experienced EYBer, is desparate to do a production with her little sister. She says she would only do it if little dd got in as well. Oldest dd is away at school so can't attend the audition but Miss Lewis says she will accept a DVD of dd dancing to assess her. That's going to be a pain in itself, I have no idea how to get film onto DVD. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTu Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 On 10/01/2018 at 17:21, poodle said: Hia Question for those that have done lots of EYBs, is it usual to get through subsequent auditions or do many get a “no”? thanks My dd got a no at her first EYB audition & went back next time & got the full scholarship so it's definitely worth trying again even if you have got a no in the past 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodle Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 12 hours ago, TooTu said: My dd got a no at her first EYB audition & went back next time & got the full scholarship so it's definitely worth trying again even if you have got a no in the past Thanks TooTu. Well done your DD for getting the full scholarship ! My DD got in first time round & was offered a place at the audition much to her delight. I Just wondered if it was usual to get through subsequent auditions or whether lots got a "no" 2nd time round. Shes's 10 so doing Junior audition again :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTu Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 1 hour ago, poodle said: Thanks TooTu. Well done your DD for getting the full scholarship ! My DD got in first time round & was offered a place at the audition much to her delight. I Just wondered if it was usual to get through subsequent auditions or whether lots got a "no" 2nd time round. Shes's 10 so doing Junior audition again :-) Sorry I had read your post completely the wrong way round!! I have only heard of a couple of seniors that got in as juniors but didn't get in as seniors. Good luck to your dd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodle Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 2 hours ago, TooTu said: Sorry I had read your post completely the wrong way round!! I have only heard of a couple of seniors that got in as juniors but didn't get in as seniors. Good luck to your dd Thank you I've told her it's all about her performance on the day :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAK Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Ok so I know it's only Monday but as a few large snowflakes start to float around outside the window, with "Beast of the East" weather warnings issued for tomorrow and Wednesday, I'm already feeling slightly nervous about our prospects of making it to Wimbledon for the Swan Lake audition on Weds. Fingers crossed it's not as bad as forecast! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margarite Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 I know - the way it’s looking at the moment we’ll be travelling by sledge rather than train 😩 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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