Author: bart-n-bob

  • Broadway s’invite au Point d’Eau avec “Oliver !”

    Bybart-n-bob

    Le week-end dernier, la scène du Point d’Eau à Ostwald s’est transformée en Londres du XIXᵉ siècle pour accueillir la comédie musicale Oliver! Adaptée du roman Oliver Twist de Charles Dickens, cette production en anglais a réuni quarante-cinq jeunes artistes âgés de 11 à 18 ans, venus de différents établissements scolaires de Strasbourg et de ses environs. Le spectacle retraçait le parcours du jeune Oliver, orphelin né dans la misère, condamné à travailler dès l’enfance avant de s’enfuir vers Londres. Là, il croisait la route d’une bande d’enfants pickpockets menée par l’ambigu Fagin. Entre aventures, injustice sociale et quête d’identité, la pièce proposait une réflexion toujours actuelle sur la pauvreté et l’exclusion, portée par des chansons cultes et une mise en scène pleine de rythme….

  • Familiar faces

    Bybart-n-bob

    The wait is over — tonight marks the opening night of Oliver! the Musical. Regular YATS fans will spot plenty of familiar faces on stage, including Pierre, who takes on the role of Fagin this year, who you might remember as the comical Pinocchio in last year’s Shrek the Musical. This year, his portrayal of Fagin is set to be another crowd pleaser (no spoilers!) This year’s production also features 19 young performers taking part in their first-ever YATS show — and they’re so good you can be sure it won’t be their last! Even though we’ve already out-sold our 2024 season, there are still tickets available for tonight’s performance. Don’t miss this chance to share opening night with the YATS family.

  • Is this just the beginning?

    Bybart-n-bob

    Tonight, the YATS cast gathers for the final dress rehearsal of Oliver! Months of hard work, laughter, and late-night rehearsals have led to this moment, and the result is shaping up to be something truly special. Those who saw Shrek the Musical last year will remember Flavia from Lycée Pontonniers whose stunning voice and scene-stealing performance as Donkey brought the house down. This year, she takes center stage again, as Nancy, to deliver a performance that promises to be equally unforgettable. You get the feeling that this is perhaps just the beginning of a remarkable career. Oliver! opens tomorrow night at 8pm — don’t miss it!

  • Broadway – direkt hinter der Grenze!

    Bybart-n-bob

    Wer in der Ortenau lebt und schon immer einmal echtes Broadway-Feeling erleben wollte, muss nicht nach New York fliegen – Strassburg ist nur einen Katzensprung entfernt! Im Oktober bringt YATS (Young Actors Theater Strasbourg) das berühmte Musical Oliver! – basierend auf Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist – für fünf Vorstellungen auf die Bühne von Le Point d’Eau in Ostwald. Mit einer talentierten Jugend-Cast, mitreißender Inszenierung und Ohrwürmern wie „Consider Yourself“ bietet diese englischsprachige Produktion alles, was ein großer Musical-Abend braucht – direkt vor eurer Haustür. Ob aus Kehl, Offenburg oder Lahr – der Weg lohnt sich für ein ganz besonderes Kulturerlebnis. Ein Klassiker mit Herz, Humor und Musik. Broadway ist näher, als du denkst. Vorstellungen:11.–19. Oktober (Abend- und Nachmittagsvorstellungen)Die Plätze sind begrenzt – jetzt Tickets buchen!

  • OMG

    Bybart-n-bob

    Get ready — because YATS’ Oliver! is about to blow audiences away. When the curtain rises this Saturday at 8pm at Le Point d’Eau, Ostwald, you’ll see why everyone is already talking about it. The stage is being transformed into the smoky, teeming streets of Dickensian London, and Ben Bentz and his scenery team have been working around the clock to make it look just like the real thing. Costumes, props, makeup – it’s all taking shape, and it’s stunning. Our young actors are now rehearsing with microphones and full theater acoustics, bringing every note and every dance move to life with power and precision. You can feel it already — this show is going to be something special. One performance is already sold out…

  • « OLIVER! » ouvre ce week-end !

    Bybart-n-bob

    Après des mois de répétitions, les jeunes comédiens talentueux de YATS sont prêts à donner vie à Oliver! sur scène — et vous ne voudrez pas manquer ça. Toute l’énergie, la musique et l’émotion de ce grand classique seront au rendez-vous, avec un décor impressionnant qui promet d’éblouir le public. La représentation du dimanche après-midi est presque complète, avec seulement quelques places encore disponibles — mais il reste une belle occasion d’assister à la soirée d’ouverture samedi. Vous serez parmi les premiers à découvrir cette production pleine de vie et, pour un confort optimal, n’oubliez pas que les places au balcon offrent le plus d’espace pour les jambes. Venez célébrer ce week-end d’ouverture avec nous — soutenez ces jeunes artistes formidables et profitez d’une soirée…

  • Get Ready for Oliver!

    Bybart-n-bob

    It’s time we took a moment to celebrate the extraordinary energy, talent, and commitment of our young cast. Over the past few weeks, our young actors have been rehearsing tirelessly – learning lines, mastering songs, refining choreography, and delving deep into their characters. Their hard work, creativity, and team spirit are what bring this much-loved musical to life, and we could not be prouder of the journey they’ve made together. Of course, no show could reach the stage without the dedication of the many volunteers working behind the scenes. From sewing period costumes and building sets, to sourcing the perfect props, managing ticket sales, and giving up countless evenings to help – their generosity of time and talent is the invisible foundation of this production….

  • William Dent: Where are they Now?

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    Shows: Bob’s Gala, Grease, Oklahoma! What are you doing now?“I’m currently living in Paris, where I’ve just started my Master’s degree in Chemistry at the Sorbonne. It’s still very new, and I know it’s going to be challenging, but I’m excited for what’s ahead. I wanted to stay in Paris after graduating, and this felt like the right step forward — it’s a great program, and I’m ready to dive into it.” Are you still involved in the performing arts?“The arts are still a big part of my life. I sing a lot in my own time, often just working through songs I love and challenging myself to keep improving. I play guitar — especially blues, with B.B. King as my biggest inspiration — and…

  • Call for Volunteers! Help Us Make the Magic Happen for Oliver! 

    Bybart-n-bob

    Dearest YATS friends, Over the next five weeks we will need your help to build sets, sew costumes, cook, load and unload scenery, do hair and make-up, chase props, set the mics and welcome our 500-strong audiences to five performances – so to bring YATS Oliver! to life.    Every year our production requires 100 volunteers or so to make the show exceptional, once again!  With every costume stitched, prop found, drink served, and smile in the lobby will make the night magical for our young actors and every guest. Why this matters: What we ask: How we will support you: This is the moment to step forward as a volunteer.  Whether you are moving scenery, making popcorn, baking cakes, cleaning mics, or assisting actors…

  • Oom-Pah-Pah! Rehearsals Are Underway for Oliver!

    Bybart-n-bob

    Rehearsals for Oliver! have officially begun! The whole cast has just spent an intensive week at the Point d’Eau, diving headfirst into scenes, songs, and choreography. Parents and volunteers have been pitching in too, using the same space to help organize the ever-growing collection of costumes that will bring Victorian London to life on stage. This was our last chance to rehearse in the theater itself before “tech week” – the crucial final stretch just before opening night, when the magic truly comes together. That’s when lights, sound, microphones, scenery, props, and costumes are all tested, built, or plugged in, giving the cast the full stage experience for the first time. Until then, rehearsals continue at the European School of Strasbourg, where the cast will…