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Hello! I’m Alicia O’Callahan, the choreographer for YATS.For over 12 years, I’ve been proud to help bring this incredible program to life—a vibrant and passionate project that continues to grow each year. YATS gives young people the unique opportunity to explore the exhilarating world of musical theater. The transformation we see is truly inspiring. Through singing, dancing, and acting, kids don’t just learn how to perform—they learn how to communicate, connect, and grow with confidence. So, what does it take to be part of a YATS show?All you need is the desire to create and express yourself. Whether you’re new to the stage or have experience under the spotlight, performing allows you to face fears, discover your voice, and believe in yourself. Yes, it requires…

The stage is set and the spotlight is on! Broadway Theater International has just opened registration for its 2025 Musical Theater Summer Camps, and this year’s program is more exciting than ever. Imagine spending a week immersed in song, dance, and performance in one of the most beautiful regions of France. This summer, BTI is offering not one, but two incredible camp experiences in the beautiful Vosges mountains (July 6–12 and July 13–19), followed by the South of France (August 17–23). Whether you’re a seasoned performer or discovering your passion for the stage, these intensives are your chance to train with top professionals, meet fellow theater lovers, and create unforgettable memories. Spots are limited, so don’t wait—sign up today. Find all the details and registration…

YATS Alumni: Where are they now? Shows: Grease, Annie, Guys & Dolls Hey guys, Callum here! I joined YATS in 2019 for Grease and it was a great experience! I did continue theater for a while after graduating before fully investing in my passion for brand design. I’m now a graphic designer based in Strasbourg currently finishing a degree in Artistic Direction at LISSA (L’Institut Supérieur des Arts Appliqués) Strasbourg. One of my personal projects has been updating the YATS logo; by that I mean – making a few adjustments to brighten the colours and push its vibrancy by replacing the black with purple. I also decided to put the colours in the order of the rainbow for more coherence and updated the typography to…

Register NOW for Oliver! Auditions, Pre-audition Workshops, and the New Audition Training session. Sign-up NOW for your Oliver! audition on 24 & 25 May as well as a free (and essential) pre-audition workshop on the 17 and 18 May and the new Audition Training session on 6 May! Last year we had over 90 young actors try for a part in our Fall spectacular, so don’t delay – grab your slot as soon as you can! AND don’t forget to sign-up for a (completely free) pre-audition workshop – to help you prepare, and hone, your audition song, dance-steps, and acting. Visit our Auditions page for more details about what you need to do at an audition, and to choose your song.

Enter the Young Actors Theater Strasbourg (YATS) poster competition for our 2025 Fall show “Oliver!” In addition to seeing your design posted all over Strasbourg, the lucky winner of the competition will get 4 free tickets to the performance of their choice! Read on to find out more… Participez au concours de YATS pour notre spectacle d’automne 2025 “Oliver !” En plus de voir votre création affichée partout à Strasbourg, l’heureux gagnant du concours recevra 4 places gratuites pour la représentation de son choix ! Lisez la suite pour en savoir plus…

A word from YATS President, Sarah Bachmann On behalf of the entire YATS Executive Board, I wish you happiness, health, and success in 2025! Would you believe that YATS will showcase its 13th autumn musical production this year? Thanks to the dedication of our members and volunteers, combined with the passion of our actors and backstage crew, YATS has become a vibrant community that families are eager to join. Our shows are now a key part of the cultural scene in Strasbourg and our reputation keeps growing stronger. Following the incredible success of Shrek the Musical, we can’t wait to see how many new kids will join us for auditions and workshops in May. We would also be thrilled to see more parents and friends…

Shrek the Musical Thanks You! Welcoming our largest audience ever, 2,200 theater-goers enjoyed the five performances of Shrek the Musical, which not only proved to be a crowd-pleaser for all ages, but allowed YATS to showcase the talents of its 56 young actors cast and backstage crew, the biggest yet. With Shrek came the opportunity to welcome 17 new young actors to the YATS family, and we hope to get to know them better at future YATS workshops and performance events. For the Shrek cast and crew families, friends and numerous volunteers who helped with the shows, the executive board gives you our heartfelt appreciation. Simply put, YATS couldn’t do it without YOU, thank you! Sunday Afternoons caroling at the Strasbourg Christmas market It’s become…