OYL International Performance Residency 2026

Bengaluru, Tokyo, Ioannina/Athens, Multi-country

June 14 – August 10, 2026

2–4 weeks per country (8 weeks total possible)

About This Workshop

The OYL International Performance Residency 2026 is a transformative multi-country residency centered on dreams and mythology. Participants travel to India (June 14–27), Japan (June 28–July 11), and Greece (July 13–August 10), engaging with Janapada/Yakshagana, Noh, Kabuki, and the Greek myth of Orpheus. All in-country costs are covered by One Year Lease.

Key Highlights

Multi-country residency (India, Japan, Greece)
8 weeks total possible
Dreams & mythology theme
Janapada/Yakshagana training (India)
Noh and Kabuki exposure (Japan)
Greek myth of Orpheus (Greece)
All in-country costs covered
Rolling applications until March 16, 2026

Curriculum

Janapada folk performance (India)
Yakshagana dance-drama (India)
Noh theatre principles (Japan)
Kabuki aesthetics (Japan)
Greek tragedy and myth (Greece)
Orpheus narrative exploration
Cross-cultural ensemble creation
Final performance sharing

Workshop Details

Duration

2–4 weeks per country (8 weeks total: June 14 – August 10, 2026)

Medium

English (with local language exposure)

Course Fee

All in-country costs covered by OYL

Certification

OYL International Residency Certificate

Contact Information

Website: https://www.oneyearlease.org/international-residency

Email: info@oneyearlease.org

Venue

Bengaluru (India), Tokyo (Japan), Ioannina/Athens (Greece)