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…

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…

June 2023

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

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…

March 2023

March 2023

Dear young actors, members, and friends of YATS, we hope that this YATS Spotlight finds you enjoying these winter days! Here’s our latest news: YATS is excited to announce the next Fall musical, Fiddler on the Roof, with five performances to be held 14, 15, 20, 21, and 22 October 2023 at Point d’Eau, Grande Scène, Ostwald. It has long been considered one of the greatest pieces of musical theater, with a score that is instantly recognized and a story of family that is both funny and touching. Audiences around the world connect with Fiddler because it seems to tell their story. Here are the key dates for your calendar: 6 May, 7 May Pre-audition workshops 13h-17h Gymnase Jean Sturm 13 May, 14 May Auditions…