SYTS v other performing arts schools

[singaporesing]

Hi does anyone have a view on training at SYTS to 6 or going to another vocational school that trains upto 18? DS has huge decision to make but dont know enough about the industry - any one out there child been through SYTS from 10?

[jasmine2]

hiya
my dd was a fulltimer at SY from yr 6 to yr 11 and loved it....brilliant academics as well as vocational..
She had the honour of being Head Girl in her last year too!

We would definitley say GO FOR IT!

[francescasmum]

Jasmine2 did your daughter board or are you in commutable distance?

[jasmine2]

Hello
She commuted as we are only North Herts...train straight to Kings Cross then the tube..she was lucky enough to get a small grant which pretty much covered her fare for the year..

[Tatty t]

My dd has just finished her first year at sy , she loves the school and has done so well , I would def reccomend it

[francescasmum]

If your DC goes to SY do they have to drop their agent and join theirs? How do they decide in a class of performing 10-11 year old which one to put forward for a casting for a 10-11 year old and do the parents get to know that they have been submitted, had an audition, got a job etc before dc gets round to telling you?

[jasmine2]

If you are a full timer you have to be in their agency...
I always found that my dd would ring me to say that she had an audition (sometimes she only knew on the day) or the agency would let you know..
I guess they submit anyone who fits the brief then it is up to the casting director as to who he wants to see..pretty much the same with all agencies

[francescasmum]

Thanks jasmine2, just one more question (sorry), am I right in presuming they chaperone the kids to these auditions (if they are not occuring at the school)?

[singaporesing]

Thanks for info and great to hear that your DD's are enjoying it. DS has to decide soon!

[claret]

My DD has also just finished her 1st year at SY and has loved every minute of it.

[jasmine2]

yes the children are always chapeoned to and from the audition if it is not held at the school..and if they get work, they are always chaperoned with that too...

[francescasmum]

thank you very much jasmine2 and Claret , I love this site, you are all so willing to share your experiences and profound knowledge.