Dear young actors, members, and friends of YATS, We hope that this YATS Spotlight finds you well. Here’s our latest news!
June workshop presentations – we hope to see you there!
Don’t miss the YATS year-end workshop presentations, which showcase the acting and singing talents of our young actors! Parents and all YATS friends will be welcome at Gymnase Jean Sturm, 18 Place du Temple Neuf, Strasbourg. The dates and times are:
Level 3 Intermediate Acting – Saturday, June 3 (20:30)
Level 4 Advanced Acting – Sunday, June 11 (19:30)
YATS Chorus – Sunday, June 18 (13h)
Sunday Afternoons – Sunday, June 18 (15h)
Level 2 Intermediate Acting – Monday, June 19 (20h)
June 16, 17, 18: workshop production of The Humans
Join us for this Stephen Karam play, which explores the themes of connection and disappointment as the Blake family meet in Brigid and Richard’s new Manhattan apartment to celebrate Thanksgiving. YATS Director, Victor Benedetti, has announced three performances on June 16 (20h), 17 (20h), and 18 (17h) at Gymnase Jean Sturm, 18 Place du Temple Neuf, Strasbourg (Please note: recommended for ages 15+ due to adult content). Tickets are free; register for a seat at the YATS website.
June 17: Entry-level actors perform The Tempest
Come and see the Entry-level Actors Workshop members act, sing and dance an abridged and adapted version of Shakespeare’s The Tempest on Saturday, June 17 (at 14h and at 16h) at Gymnase Jean Sturm, 18 Place du Temple Neuf, Strasbourg. YATS’ own Véronique Zentz tells us that the performances will be “surprising and original and will allow you, your family and friends to discover the actors’ talents and wonderful teamwork. Be prepared! But – shhh – that’s all we can say!”
YATS alumni in the Spotlight: Iris Grimsmo
Where is she now?
Iris tells us, “Last year I graduated from London College of Fashion with a Bachelor’s degree in fashion communication, specializing in journalism. During my studies I interned for a fashion brand and I worked in any acting jobs that I could find. Now, since graduating, I am mainly focusing on acting! It is my full-time occupation and I am taking classes in London as well as acting professionally. I mainly work on TV and film, and I will be pursuing acting in London and working in the industry for the foreseeable future.”
Iris recalls, “YATS played a big part in helping me find my passion for acting. It helped me overcome a lot of the shyness and stage fright that I still struggle with today! It also taught me a lot about the effort and work it takes to create an amazing show, and how important it is to work as a team. I met some of my closest friends in YATS shows, whom I still see and keep in contact with today! Now that I am a bit older, I love to go watch the shows YATS is producing and to see everyone who was a part of it again!”
October 2023: fall musical, Fiddler on the Roof
Mark your calendar! The YATS fall musical, Fiddler on the Roof, will run for five performances, on October 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22 at Point d’Eau, Ostwald. Fiddler has long been considered one of the greatest pieces of musical theater, with a score that is instantly recognizable and the story of family that is both funny and touching. Audiences around the world connect with Fiddler because it seems to tell their story.
Fiddler auditions – a new YATS record!
YATS had a record-breaking 90+ young enthusiasts sign up for the pre-audition workshops and Fiddler on the Roof auditions. The atmosphere was electric! A big thanks to each and every parent who volunteered their time to help organize the workshop and audition weekends.
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Our friends at Broadway Theater International have opened registration for their week-long, intensive musical theater camps. This summer they are offering two camps: one week in the Vosges (July 8-14) and one week in Perpignan (July 16-22). Programs are for kids from ages 8 to 18. Find more information here.