NYT

[Jon T]

Hey, I have got an audition for the NYT coming up soon and was just wondering if anybody had been to one of the interviews and what the intervie consists of? I have been on the site but it doesnt say

 

any help would be good

cheers

jon

[Stu]

Moderation: Moved to Training and Qualifications, 25/01/04

 

Stu

[Guest lightnix]

Have a look at the Theatre School interview technique thread, pinned at the top of this forum. A lot of the advice in there will be valid for your interview.

 

Good luck :** laughs out loud **:

[steven]

I am assuming that this is for a technical position. When I went for my interview's a couple of years ago they basically just asked what things I'd done before and just had an informal chat where they told me what happens in the NYT. However one thing that was mentioned that is they generally end up not getting many of the younger people in for technical areas, as they get those that have been in previous years to come back, as it is easier to insure those over 18.

[Rob]

I'm sure there was a recent discussion about NYT if you do a search.

 

However one thing that was mentioned that is they generally end up not getting many of the younger people in for technical areas, as they get those that have been in previous years to come back, as it is easier to insure those over 18.

 

The majority of technical members over the last three years that I have been involved with NYT have been under 18 - Don't be deterred by being young!

[Jon T]

Thanx guys, u have given me a bit more of an insite into the interview.

 

cheers

jon

[Rob]

If you get in to NYT, you'll work on one of the productions over the summer. They usually take two shows to the Lyric in Hammersmith, and possibly some other projects. You'll get to work on the productions, building electrical props and preparing equipment, doing the fit-ups and running the shows.

 

Its all a good laugh and you'll get to meet some cool people as well as learning a lot. Just rememember that its as much about the people as the theatre when you go for your interview.

 

You also need to be prepared that once the shows are in the venues you may have to take a back seat sometimes. As in the big wide world, you can expect some long periods without any work to do and too many people to do the little that there is to go round. It is worth it, just hang in there.

 

PS: If you want to have even more fun, don't bother with LX, go for the scenic workshop. Spend hours bashing bits of wood and metal together and building big, funky stuff. You'll work much harder than the LX guys, but the staff are are pretty cool blokes and its one heck of an experience. (*cough* Guys, you know who you are - and you know where to send the cheques :blink: *cough*) Oh and did I mention the usual male to female ratio in the workshop... :** laughs out loud **:

[Dazzler]

Hey Jon,

 

What department are you interviewing for??

 

I know some of the people who go to the nyt.

 

What Rob said about doing the workshop rather than Lx isn't strictly true. It really depends on what the shows are, where they are, and what the designers come up with. Last year the Lx team worked really hard on the productions they got put on.

 

Dazzler

[Jon T]

I'm going for an interview for sound and lighting. Nah, I think I mite pass on the set building workshop thing, lighting is my passion and thats what I am going to persue.** laughs out loud **.

 

cheers

jon

[Dazzler]

Well. Good on you for sticking to your guns. When I went to drama school I thought I wanted to do Lx but after the first term I changed my mind completely. I'm not suggesting you should change your mind, just that you should be open to other things.

 

When and where is your interview for NYT.

 

Dazzler

[Jon T]

My interview is in London and I am not sure when the date is yet. Still waiting for my next letter with more info,** laughs out loud **. The date is in february sometime I think. What kind of people will be interviewing me? directors, technicians??

 

cheers

jon

[Dazzler]

The people who normally do the interviews in London are the Production Manager and the Chief Electrician.

[Jon T]

Kool, arnt you the production manager? and how long does the interview normally last?

 

cheers

jon

[Dazzler]

I am indeed the Production Manager.

 

The Interview will take at least fifteen minutes, however if it is going well then it wil normally take longer. Last year Aaron (the chief Lx) and I were about an hour behind after the first four interviews of the day. If you come along with some examples of your work and anything else you think may be useful then the interview could last up to forty minutes. We're not looking for people who can list every type of lighting board and lantern off the top of their head, we want people who are keen, willing to work as a team and who want to work hard and have a fair amount of fun.

 

We are often heavily oversubscribed in the Lx department. We normally interveiw about ten people for every place so competition is hard. if you don't get an offer straight away that doesn't mean you will not get in. Some people who get offered places can't do the season for whatever reason so we always have a short list of people who didn't quite make it first time. Sometimes we offer people a place in a different department if we need extra people on board. This is what Rob did, and I think he enjoyed it.

 

I'm not sure exactly when the interviews will be as I'm only employed during the nyt seasons, however, good luck with it.

 

Dazzler

[Jon T]

Thanks for all the info. I'm really looking forward to it now!! :blink:

 

cheers

jon