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by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2021
Starring Marcia Lecky (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time), Francesca Isherwood (The Worst Witch, The Catherine Tate Show), Graham Seed (The Archers, Coronation Street) and Dr Who star, Louise Jameson (EastEnders, Tenko), this is an urgent story about animal rights prompting us to consider where our food comes from.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, founding Directors Shawn Ryan and John Ainsworth announced today that Young Actors' Theatre Camp, one of the nation's premier theatre and drama camps held in California's Santa Cruz mountains, has gone entirely virtual.

by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2020
Here is the exclusive look at the NEW SONG, 'I'm in Love...' that was debuted at Feinstein's/54Below last month with Broadway's Anthony Rosenthal, Elizabeth Nelson, and Adam Fallick in the Young Actors' Theatre Camp Production of 'Hell on Earth: A New Musical (About Middle School)'.

by Bobby Patrick - Jan 28, 2020
So much of the show really landed quite perfectly with the audience on the night and felt so hip and current, along with being toe-tappingly enjoyable, touching and funny it is a sincere wish that HELL ON EARTH can pull a BE MORE CHILL and find life beyond the YATC summer camp and concert stages.

by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2020
Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2019
Actor and comedian Jim O'Heir from NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation makes a special pre-filmed video appearance this weekend at the world premiere of Hell on Earth: A New Musical (About Middle School). The Young Actors' Theatre Camp Founding Directors, Shawn Ryan and John Ainsworth, present their brand new musical starring 20 Bay Area teens at The Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts this weekend (November 15, 16, and 17).

by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2019
The Young Actors' Theatre Camp Founding Directors, Shawn Ryan and John Ainsworth, today announced that their brand new musical starring 20 Bay Area teens will debut at The Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, November 15, 16, and 17.

by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2019
The Young Actors' Theatre Camp Founding Directors, Shawn Ryan and John Ainsworth, today announced that their brand new musical starring 20 Bay Area teens will debut at The Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, November 15, 16, and 17.

by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2019
Founding Directors, Shawn Ryan and John Ainsworth, today announced the all- star summer line up for The Young Actors' Theatre Camp 18th ANNIVERSARY SEASON, which will include TV, Broadway, and Film's most inspirational Actors, Dancers, Singers, Choreographers, Producers, and Directors! This is a summer not to be missed! In honor of this milestone, YATC has made a video about the importance of Arts Education starring all of the favorite Master Class Teachers, Campers, and Parents.

by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2018
One of today's greatest Entertainers hits the road in support of this 3rd Album, "Shawn Ryan Live!". A not to be missed! The outrageously eccentric "Other Queen of Cabaret", Shawn Ryan will give U.S. audiences a pure holiday entertainment treat in Oakland on November 30th at The Sound Room and in Guerneville on December 9th at the Main Street Station.
John Ainsworth Videos
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 30, 2013
Below, check out an all-new FUNNY OR DIE video titled 'True Horror,' by ShawnJohnFilms.