Today, 37 YATS members took to the hills, hiking from Dieffenthal to the Château d’Ortenbourg in the sweltering Vosges heat. With backpacks, water bottles, and a strong sense of community, we made our way up through the forest paths.
Along the way, we shared a shady picnic, enjoyed the beautiful forest surroundings, and explored the castle ruins. The soundtrack to the day came from our young performers – songs from Shrek the Musical (including the lively “Travel Song” led by Flavia, who played Donkey) filled the air, along with spontaneous bursts of airs from Hamilton, Oliver!, Fiddler on the Roof, and Bye Bye Birdie. No stage required—just voices, friendship, and a lot of good energy. It was a day of fresh air, shared laughter, and the kind of spontaneous joy that makes YATS so special.
During the hike, someone pointed out something simple but powerful: if everyone who has seen a YATS show in the past twelve months donated just five euros to our crowdfunding campaign, we’d reach our goal of 6000€ in no time at all. We’re raising funds for new microphones and sound equipment—tools that make sure every voice can be heard clearly on stage, no matter how big or small. The same voices that filled the forest today deserve to be heard in full clarity in the theater.
If you’ve ever enjoyed a YATS performance, or believe in what we do, now is a great time to lend your support. Click here to contribute to our crowdfunding campaign. Every donation makes a difference, no matter how small. Thank you for helping us keep the music alive.
