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Great news! YATS is releasing 90 additional tickets for the completely sold-out performances of Bye Bye Birdie on 3 & 4 May at the European School of Strasbourg. Missed your chance the first time? Now’s the moment! This fun, high-energy musical packed with 50s style, catchy songs, and big laughs is almost back — and these extra seats won’t last long. Tickets are available now — don’t wait!

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…