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Well, I guess I didn't realise that West and Central London private schools were on such a different schedule. Maybe we start back up earlier in August? Anyway- in these parts, end of July feels like the middle of the holiday for us. As for missing school, I quite agree about that, but - there are a...

Well, that's right- the real audition process is in September. This is just a quick screening to decrease the numbers- all the more reason to have done it on sensible dates. Oh well, far too remote to change vacation plans I think. I look forward to hearing how the process is from those who can make...

I was thinking of emailing too. Just to let them know that they are cutting out a great many children who would have a lot to offer to this project. Frankly, they could have held some auditions earlier in July, or at the end of August which would have made much more sense. Not sure they would really...

Most private schools in London finish quite early. My son finishes on july 3rd and my daughter on july 11- these are pretty normal in West London and Central London private schools.

We, too, received the email today which was very disappointing as we will be away on holiday. It wasn't really a surprise, as I had posted earlier, I was told when I called them recently that the auditions would be at the end of July- they were timed to coincide with the completion of the summer ter...

Netty,

I very much doubt 'fair' will come into their decisions. But- it's a nice thought! I'm really sad about this one because I think it could be such a high quality experience.

Ok- I was being cynical when I said no one was reading my emails- well I got a very nice reply from someone at the Globe - BUT- it looks as if they won't have auditions until late July. They have apparently timed the auditions to coincide with the end of term for the Southwark students. That tells m...

I agree that leaving the casting to July cuts out so many potential candidates. I called them ages ago and got the response that they were busy with other castings (adults) and hadn't worked out when they would start to look at the 'Young Players'. At the time, anticipating this, I said- 'well, does...

Thank you for all this- very informative! I'm sure we all feel the same- that since we are dealing with our children who are so precious to us, it really helps to be understand how this industry functions.

thanks again !

Hello,

I'm wondering if someone can explain to me the benefit of being listed on Starnow. My daughter has an agent who has asked her to be listed in Spotlight which we have don. Does Starnow add anything to your visibility to casting directors? Can anyone explain? thanks.