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I’m Henry Neff, I’m a multimedia artist and I had the great pleasure of designing the poster for this year’s performance, The Music Man! YATS has been a huge part of my life since I was twelve when I joined the cast of Annie Jr., the very first musical YATS ever put on. From the very beginning I loved the culture of passionate individuals working together to put on a great show in a fun and creative environment. Since then, I have performed in 10 shows and volunteered backstage in 2 more, and I’m thrilled that I’m able to keep participating in ways such as designing the poster for this upcoming show. I particularly enjoyed the challenge of creating a poster design for this year’s show; The…

First came our pre-audition workshops, where 70 local young performers joined us to practice singing and acting as well as learn the audition dance routine and harmonies for The Music Man. A few days later, 18 kids took part in our audition masterclass, working on their songs and performance skills before dancing their socks off once again. Then came audition weekend itself, with 90 young performers singing, acting and dancing in front of our jury, all hoping to win a place in the cast of this Autumn’s show. This week, some were invited back for call-backs to audition for specific parts, and we’re now almost ready to announce who’s playing who in the show (but not just yet). Behind the scenes, we’ve also been working…

Our Young Actors had an extraordinary weekend on stage with three sold-out performances of Working, a show that gave each of our talented performers a chance to step into the spotlight to show us what they could do. We laughed, we cried, and we cheered the flawless acting, singing, and dancing. You could tell everyone had been putting their heart and soul into rehearsing since the workshop began, back in December. The hard graft was worth it in the end. The applause, a just reward! A huge thank you to everyone who came along and supported our young performers, as well as the stupendous people behind the scenes. Next up: our pre-audition workshops (this weekend) to help prepare you for your audition for The Music…

On April 30, YATS’ talented young performers took to the stage as part of the celebrations marking the 160th anniversary of the U.S. Consulate in Strasbourg, in the presence of long time supporter of YATS Consul General Yvonne Gonzales, as well as other local dignitaries. Performing “Oom-Pah-Pah” from Oliver!, our actors delivered a lively, confident, and polished performance that held its own among an impressive lineup. The evening featured a range of high-caliber acts, including break-dancers, the U.S. Army Rock Band (stationed in Germany), as well as dynamic high school drummers and cheerleaders from Stuttgart. Despite such distinguished company, our young cast stood out with their trademark energy, precision, and unmistakable stage presence. It was, quite simply, as good as ever, and a proud reminder…

Tickets for all three performances of our Spring Workshop production of Working are selling fast! If you’ve been thinking about coming along but haven’t booked yet, now’s the time. Demand has been incredible, and the final performance is already close to selling out. We’d hate for you to miss your chance to see this fantastic show brought to life by our talented cast of Young Actors. Secure your seats before it’s too late! In the meantime, you can catch sneak peek of how rehearsals are going on our Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok pages, for a taster of what’s to come!

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…

Tickets are now on sale for the 3 performances of WORKING – A Musical on May 9–10 at the European School of Strasbourg. This vibrant and uplifting show, performed entirely in English by our talented cast of Young Actors, brings together real stories from people in all kinds of jobs, for a fast-paced, funny, and genuinely moving musical. From energetic ensemble numbers to intimate personal moments, WORKING is full of heart, humour, and songs that stick with you long after the curtain falls. You’ll laugh, you’ll think, and you might even see a bit of yourself in these stories of everyday work. We’ve poured our energy, creativity, and love of theatre into this production, and we can’t wait to share it with you. It’s fun,…

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: 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.