We are excited to launch our legendary poster design competition once more, from right here in River City (aka Strasbourg), for this year’s Fall production of The Music Man.

We want you to create an original poster design that captures the spirit of the show to lead all our promotional materials. Any style or technique is welcome, as long as it is entirely your own original work. The competition is open to absolutely anyone, anywhere, of any age, nationality, or species. You don’t need to be a YATS member, a professional designer, nor a traveling musical instrument salesman to qualify.

As always, the winning design will be selected anonymously by the YATS team, and the winner will not only see their design become the official poster for the production, but will also receive 4 free tickets to see the show!

We can’t wait to see your designs (designs with a capital “D” and that rhymes with “P” and that stands for posters)!

Designs should be sent by e-mail to comms@yatstrasbourg.com before 10 May 2026. Please read the Competition Rules for more information.

Yes, registration is now officially open for auditions for our Fall 2026 production of The Music Man. If you’ve been dreaming of stepping onto the stage with YATS Strasbourg, this is your moment. Audition Dates: May 23–24, 2026 | Available Slots: 108 audition time-slots across the two days. Each year, we typically welcome around 90 talented young actors auditioning for a limited number of roles—so competition is real. If you want to be part of this production, preparation is key.

How to give yourself the best chance of being cast for The Music Man:

1. Sign up for a (Free) Pre-Audition Workshop : We are offering two free workshops on May 16 and May 17 designed to help you feel confident and ready. These sessions are a fantastic way to understand what we’re looking for and to refine your performance skills before audition day.
2. Practice & Prepare: Make sure you carefully follow the audition guidelines. This includes selecting and preparing a song, understanding the audition format, and knowing what to expect on the day. (NB: a new dance routine will be a required element; instructional videos will be available soon.)
3. Proficiency Matters: All of our productions are performed in English, so you need a very good level in order to join the cast.

Whether you’re a returning performer or auditioning for the first time, we can’t wait to see what you bring to the stage. Sign up now to secure your preferred audition slot.

If you have been lucky enough to get tickets to see this amazing show, in the heart of Strasbourg, then you will perhaps have recognized a couple of YATS faces on stage? Yes, our very own Ross MacRea, who played the title role in Shrek and Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof has found time in his busy study schedule at the University of Strasbourg to perform in 7 shows a week since Feb 28.

But wait, that’s not all – the face of Malik Hamdi should also be familiar! Malik is one of our regular YATS volunteers who you may have met checking tickets at le Point d’Eau, and father of YATS star Maud who you will have seen most recently in Bye Bye Birdie.

Terra Alsatia has one week left to run – so if you haven’t seen it yet, you have until March 29 to get your hands on some tickets!

Broadway Theater International (BTI) has opened registration for its 2026 summer camps. As with last year, there will be two back-to-back weeks in the Vosges. Campers are invited to sign up for either one week or both, as there will be different programs each week (July 5-11 and/or July 12-18). The camps are a great opportunity to spend a week doing theater, music and dance and to increase your skills and confidence. Each session culminates in a public performance in a real theater.

Along with the artistic team from YATS, instructors from the UK and Paris will join the team to provide a rich and varied experience for all campers. More information is available on BroadwayTheaterInternational.com. (They offer a payment schedule, sibling discount and accept Chèques-Vacances.)

Spaces are limited – so book now to avoid disappointment!

Announcing our Alumni show 2026!

YATS is excited to invite alumni to take part in an intensive musical theater project this Summer (like Assassins, Into the Woods, and Spring Awakening). This project is open to YATS alumni who will have graduated high school by July 2026 and who have been involved in a previous YATS show within the past 7 years. 

Dates are 19 July- 2 August 2026 (performances included). Rehearsals will take place every day in the afternoons and evenings in Strasbourg. Because of the short rehearsal period, participants must arrive at the first rehearsal fully memorized. 

We will select the show based on who is available. The show will have a smaller cast size, so, depending on the level of interest, everyone may not be cast. If you are interested or have questions, please email Victor directly at vicbene@aol.com by 15 April. 

We’re genuinely pleased to finally share our agenda for the rest of the year with you! On the bill are dates of performances, special workshops, big-show auditions, and rehearsals. So, save these dates:

Working

Saturday 9 May & Sunday 10 May (to be confirmed) YATS presents a Musical Theater Workshop Production of WORKING (the musical). Based on the book by Studs Terkel, adapted by Stephen Schwartz and Nina Faso. Performance location and times will be announced soon. Tickets go on sale 13 April

Free Pre-audition Workshops

Saturday 16 May & Sunday 17 May, 14h–17h. Signup for a free Pre-Audition Workshop for THE MUSIC MAN. Prepare your audition with the artistic team; learn a song, work on a harmony, learn a dance routine, and hone your acting skills. Each Workshop covers the same material, so you only need to sign up for one. Location: European School of Strasbourg. Registration opens 20 April

Auditions

Saturday 23 May & Sunday 24 May, 13h–17h. Auditions for THE MUSIC MAN. Open to young actors aged 11–18 with a good level of English. Perform a memorized song, sing in harmony, act a little and show us your dance moves. Location: European School of Strasbourg. Audition registrations open 20 April

Rehearsals

Saturday 6 June & Sunday 7 June mark the first rehearsals for the cast selected to star in our 2026 Fall spectacular: THE MUSIC MAN. Location: European School of Strasbourg. More rehearsal dates will be announced in the run up to the five performances on 10, 11, 16, 17, & 18 October 2026 at Le Point d’Eau, Ostwald.

On Sunday, 29 March at 10h00, we’re thrilled to invite all cast, crew, creatives and behind-the-scenes heroes of OLIVER! to a very special cinema screening of our YATS production. This is your moment to sit back, relax, and relive the magic you helped create — from the first rehearsal to the final curtain call. Every song, every scene change, every costume quick-fix and lighting cue came together because of your hard work, dedication and talent. Now it’s time to see the full picture and celebrate what we achieved as a team. Join us for this one-off screening and share the pride, laughter and memories all over again. For more information and to reserve your (free) tickets, click HERE — we can’t wait to see you there!

YATS is thrilled to announce that this year’s Fall Musical will be The Music Man. One of Broadway’s most beloved classics, The Music Man tells the story of fast-talking salesman Harold Hill, who arrives in small-town Iowa determined to swindle the locals by selling them band instruments and uniforms for a band he has no intention of forming. His plans are complicated when he falls for Marian, the town’s sharp-witted librarian. Packed with unforgettable songs such as “Seventy-Six Trombones,” “Trouble,” and “Till There Was You,” this heartwarming show celebrates community spirit, romance, and the transformative power of music.

We are delighted to return to Le Point d’Eau in Ostwald. This wonderful venue has been home to many of our most memorable productions, and we can’t wait to bring this Broadway favorite to its stage once again. There will be five performances only, on 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18 October. A total of 2,500 tickets will go on sale in August. With just five shows, we expect high demand, so be sure to mark your calendars.

As always, The Music Man will be produced to YATS’ usual high professional standards, with a full creative team, dynamic choreography and high-quality production design. Our cast will be made up of talented local young actors, who will be selected following auditions on 23–24 May. We’ll share more information very soon. If you’ve ever dreamed of taking the stage with YATS, stay tuned; The Music Man adventure is only just beginning!

Finally, congratulations to the winners of our Guess the Musical competition: 1. Twink Collector, 2. Mme Forbes, 3. Mme Althuser. Thank you to everyone who took part and well done to our sharp-eyed musical theater fans.

Lycée Pontonniers’ annual Talent Show promises to be extra special this year! This time, the event will take place at the Salle Marcel Marceau in Strasbourg, on March 18, 2026, at 19h30. Once again, proceeds will go towards the PONTOLINKFORLIFE charity.

Students from the Lycée International des Pontonniers will showcase their abilities in belly dancing, singing, rock music, poetry, and many other surprising talents. As ever, YATS talents are sure to be on the billing!

All funds raised during the Show will be donated to PONTOLINKFORLIFE who help support local pediatric services and education for young people around the world. In 2025, the funds raised were donated to the Sokomar charity in Cambodia to finance the purchase of uniforms and scooters for young orphan students, and to ESQUIF, Strasbourg, the mental health center for teens. Both worthy causes, you will agree!

Tickets cost €10 and can be purchased on the night or reserved in advance by sending an email to josiane_woods@hotmail.com!

We hope to see you there!