March 2024

Fiddler on the Roof on the Big Screen The YATS Executive Board gives a warm “thank you” to those 250+ audience members – including the YATS young actors, families, partners and friends alike – who attended the showing of Fiddler on the Roof on the big screen at the VOX Cinema on January 21, 2024.  A special round of applause goes to our videographer José Goncalves!  The video is also now available to watch here. October 2024: Announcing Shrek the Musical Save the dates! YATS is proud to announce its newest Fall musical Shrek the Musical. Its 5 performances will be on October 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20, 2024, at Point d’Eau,Ostwald.  Shrek the Musical is based on the DreamWorks film and uses heart…

Shrek the Musical – Poster Competition

Shrek the Musical – Poster Competition

Save the date(s)! Shrek the Musical will be playing at Le Point d’Eau, Strasbourgon the 12, 13, 18, 19 & 20 October 2024! The Young Actors Theater Strasbourg (YATS) association is opening a poster competition for its 2024 Fall show “Shrek the musical”. In addition to seeing their design posted all over Strasbourg to promote the show, the winner of the competition will get 4 free tickets to the performance of their choice! Read on to find out more… Competition Rules RULES OF THE POSTER COMPETITION, YATS 2024 PRODUCTION of SHREK THE MUSICAL. The Young Actors Theater Strasbourg (YATS) association opens a poster competition for its 2024 show “Shrek the musical”. 1. ObjectiveThe competition aims at creating a visual for the promotion of the musical…

Competition: Guess the title of our fall musical 2024

Competition: Guess the title of our fall musical 2024

Annie Jr, Seussical, Beauty and the Beast, Fame Jr, Anything Goes, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Grease, Oklahoma, Annie, Guys and Dolls, Fiddler on the Roof…. and ?????? The first person to correctly guess the title of the next YATS Fall production will win tickets on us, there are 2nd and 3rd prizes too! It’s as easy as tourte: post your guess in the comments section of the corresponding post on our Facebook or Instagram timelines and wait until 29 February to find out if you’ve won!

Winter 2023

Winter 2023

Fiddler on the Roof – viewing at the Vox on January 21 On October 22 Fiddler on the Roof was the most successful fall musical in the ten-year history of YATS. It broke every previous record for tickets sold, audience attendance and fundraising. We hope you were one of the 2000+ audience members who enjoyed this musical classic!  The YATS Executive Board greatly appreciates your dedication and support, whether as an actor, a member of one of our production teams, a parent, a volunteer or a friend or family member attending the show. We couldn’t have done it without you – thank you!  As a gesture of our appreciation, we would like to invite you to come and watch Fiddler on the big screen at…

Women 4 Ukraine

Women 4 Ukraine

Women 4 Ukraine will be present at our performance of Fiddler on the Roof this Friday with a fundraising stall in the lobby of Point d’Eau. They are a charitable organization dedicated to supporting the women and families affected by the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, with a particular focus on empowering women who have been disproportionately affected by the conflict. They are raising much-needed funds to continue their work and provide a glimmer of hope to those in need. As we enjoy the heartwarming and thought-provoking performance of Fiddler on the Roof, which is set in Ukraine, the themes of resilience, tradition, and the pursuit of a better life resonate deeply with the experiences of many Ukrainian families today. By contributing to Women 4 Ukraine…

October 2023

October 2023

Tickets are going fast for Fiddler on the Roof    Fiddler on the Roof ticket sales are breaking records! Tickets for the 5 performances, on October 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22 at Le Point d’Eau, Ostwald, are selling fast. Don’t delay – some performances are nearly sold out.    This show has long been considered one of the greatest pieces of musical theater, with a score that is instantly recognized 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. We hope to see you there! Sunday Afternoons starts in early November Under the direction of YATS Musical Director, Juliana Rambaldi, this advanced, performance-based a cappella choir (by invitation or…

September 2023

A word from new YATS President, Sarah Bachmann Having served as YATS Vice President since 2020, it is with great pride and happiness that I have taken on the role of President! Along with the YATS family, I would like to thank my predecessor, Paul Bikard, for his leadership and dedication over the past 3 years and am happy to report that he will be continuing as YATS Treasurer on our Executive Board.    I have been part of this wonderful project since its creation and have watched many young people and parents grow together in a creative and innovative way. YATS has come a long way and each year we are rewarded with more families knocking on our door. I believe that in a fast-evolving…

Conference

Conference

Fiddler on the Roof, a contemporary story on migration and Ukraine A conference for high-school (lycée) English-speaking students in Strasbourg, members and friends of Young Actors Theater Strasbourg (YATS) With the support of the Embassy of the United States of America, France and the U.S. Consulate General, Strasbourg Wednesday, 20 September 2023, 6:30-7:45 pm Le Cube, Gymnase Jean Sturm, Strasbourg Entry through Place du Temple Neuf Fiddler on the Roof is centered around Tevye, a poor milkman, and his family in the fictional village of Anatevka. It explores the tension between tradition and change as Tevye’s daughters challenge his decisions and the social norms. Fiddler on the Roof also provides a poignant exploration of migration, persecution, and the preservation of cultural identity, making it resonate…