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Theater Design and Backstage Workshop – Ages 12-19 (Collège/Lycée) This workshop will give students a full backstage experience from learning the basics about designing theater scenery and lighting as well as learning about the equipment used for lighting, sound, and video today. Classes will include both the principles of design as well as practical experience in operating lighting and sound boards and other theater equipment. Workshop participants will have practical experience providing technical support for the other workshops and working on the annual October musical production. Students will have the opportuning to have real production experience by working on YATS musicals including the Musical Theater Workshop production in May, the Alumni production in August, and the October Musical in the Grand Salle at Le Point…

Theater Workshop: Advanced Level 4 – Ages 15-18 (2nde/première/terminale) This workshop is designed for actors who want an intensive acting experience with in-depth character study. The techniques of Sanford Meisner are used to help actors find the truth of their characters. Further exploration of structured improvisation. Final presentation varies depending on participants. Instruction is in English. Teacher: Victor Benedetti Tuesdays 18h30 – 20h00Location: European School, 2 rue Peter Schwarber, StrasbourgClasses from September to JuneFee: 400€ for non-members / 325€ for YATS members

Theater Workshop: Intermediate Level 3 – Ages 13-16 (4ème/3ème/2nde) Technique-building is emphasized with the introduction of Viewpoints physical work and character analysis. Collaborative play-writing is introduced. Scene work from classic and modern American plays. Final presentation of extended scenes and monologues. Instruction is in English. Teacher: Victor Benedetti Thursdays 18h30 – 20h00Location: European School, 2 rue Peter Schwarber, StrasbourgClasses from September to JuneFee: 400€ for non-members / 325€ for YATS members

Theater Workshop: Intermediate Level 2 – Ages 13-16 (5ème/4ème/3ème) This workshop builds on the basics through improvisation and physical work. Technique-building is emphasized with a focus on the character work of Michael Chekhov and the voice work of Cecile Berry. Scene work from classic and modern American plays. Final presentation of extended scenes and monologues. Instruction is in English. Teacher: Victor Benedetti Wednesdays 18h30 – 20h00Location: European School, 2 rue Peter Schwarber, StrasbourgClasses from September to JuneFee: 400€ for non-members / 325€ for YATS members

Theater Workshop: Entry Acting Level 1 – Ages 11-13 (6ème/5ème) This workshop provides participants with the basics of theater and acting as well as a glimpse at singing and dancing. It helps young actors discover their own creativity, build self-confidence and reinforce the importance of working with others. Work begins on scripts and character development as well as vocal training. This workshop will end the year with a short musical play for parents and friends. Instruction is in English. Teachers: Véronique Zentz, Annalisa Poire, and Mélisande Beckmann Wednesdays 18h30 – 20h00Location: European School, 2 rue Peter Schwarber, StrasbourgClasses from September to JuneFee: 400€ for non-members / 325€ for YATS members

Musical Theater Workshop – Ages 14-19 (3e/2nde/première/terminale) If musical theater is your passion or if you just want to give it a try, this is the workshop for you! Join three master teachers as they encourage you to explore the history, styles and practices that make musical theater so popular around the world. You’ll be dancing, singing, and acting – pushing yourself to become the proverbial “triple threat”. The workshop will culminate in a performance showcasing your work. Instruction is in English. Teachers: Victor Benedetti, Juliana Rambaldi and Alicia O’Callahan Fridays 18h30 – 21h30Location: European School, 2 rue Peter Schwarber, StrasbourgClasses from December to JuneFee: 400€ for non-members / 325€ for YATS members