April 2024

April 2024

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Auditions for Shrek the Musical! YATS will be holding auditions for its fall show, Shrek the Musical! There will be five performances, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20 October 2024, at Le Point d’Eau in Ostwald. Shrek the Musical is based on the DreamWorks film and uses heart and irreverent humor to show the importance of looking past outward appearances to find what truly matters. Filled with great songs and a genuinely funny script, this show is a crowd-pleaser for audiences of all ages! YATS also offers two free Pre-audition workshops that are open to all. Although not required to audition, these workshops are designed to give people interested in auditioning the opportunity to feel more comfortable with the process. Why not join the YATS…

March 2024

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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

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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

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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

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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…

October 2023

October 2023

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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

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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…

June 2023

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Dear young actors, members, and friends of YATS, We hope that this YATS Spotlight finds you well. Here’s our latest news! June workshop presentations – we hope to see you there! Don’t miss the YATS year-end workshop presentations, which showcase the acting and singing talents of our young actors! Parents and all YATS friends will be welcome at Gymnase Jean Sturm, 18 Place du Temple Neuf, Strasbourg. The dates and times are: Level 3 Intermediate Acting – Saturday, June 3 (20:30)Level 4 Advanced Acting – Sunday, June 11 (19:30)YATS Chorus – Sunday, June 18 (13h)Sunday Afternoons – Sunday, June 18 (15h)Level 2 Intermediate Acting – Monday, June 19 (20h) June 16, 17, 18: workshop production of The Humans   Join us for this Stephen Karam…

April 2023

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Dear young actors, members, and friends of YATS,We hope that this YATS Spotlight finds you well! Here’s our latest news: June 16, 17, 18: workshop production of The Humans Don’t miss our spring workshop production of The Humans. This Stephen Karam play explores the themes of connection and disappointment as the Blake family meet in Brigid and Richard’s new Manhattan apartment to celebrate Thanksgiving. This 2015 play won numerous awards including the Tony for Best Play. YATS Director, Victor Benedetti, has announced 3 performances on June 16 (20h), 17 (20h), and 18 (17h) at Gymnase Jean Sturm, 18 Place du Temple Neuf, Strasbourg (note: recommended for ages 15+ due to adult content). Get your tickets from May 1st. We hope to see you there! October…