named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
International Performance Residency
Global training program for artists in Greece, India, and Japan focusing on collaborative, intercultural performance; includes workshops, cultural excursions, and creation of original works
OYL Greece Residency
Four-week program in Papingo, Greece centered on myth and dreams, featuring workshops in Suzuki, Viewpoints, and Greek chorus, culminating in performances of an original work based on the myth of Orpheus
OYL India Residency
Two-week program in Varadenahalli Village, Karnataka, in collaboration with Infinite Souls Artists Retreat, featuring workshops in traditional Indian performance forms and creation of a public sharing based on a Kannada folk story
OYL Japan Residency
Two-week program at Lake Nojiri, Nagano Prefecture, featuring training in Noh, Kabuki, Taiko drumming, Suzuki, and Viewpoints, with cultural immersion in Japanese traditions
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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New Play Development Programs 3 activities
- Commissioning new theatrical worksCommissions playwrights and artists to develop new theatrical works, such as "BALLS™" and "please excuse my dear aunt sally," supporting the creation of original content through direct artistic collaboration and development programs.
- International artist residencies and performance programsConducts annual international artist residencies in countries including Greece, India, and Japan, combining theatrical training, cultural exchange, and the development and presentation of original performances in local communities. Recent residencies include performances in Epirus, Greece, and Vardenhalli, India.
- LeaseLab new work development programOperates LeaseLab, a capacity-building program that supports playwrights in developing new theatrical works through collaboration with the company’s ensemble, fostering innovation and artistic growth in playwriting and performance.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Creation and production of original theatrical worksDevelops and produces original theatrical performances through collaborative processes, including world premieres of new plays and devised works. The organization has produced numerous original works such as "WAKE," "ARMS," "BALLS™," "please excuse my dear aunt sally," and "Pieces of the Moon," presented in New York City and internationally.
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
- International theatrical training programOperates an ongoing international training program for theater artists, integrating performance practice with cultural and natural exploration in countries such as Greece, India, and Japan, supporting long-term artistic development and cross-cultural exchange.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Workshops and masterclasses in theaterOffers theater workshops and masterclasses for artists and the public, including free weekly workshops in New York City and training programs led by company members, aimed at skill development and community engagement in theatrical arts.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$325K
Contributions & grants$116K36%
Program service revenue$208K64%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$500
expenses
Total expenses$323K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$3K
Cash$3K
Investments$0
Liabilities$125K
Net assets$-122K
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -1.5%
relationships · 34
Who they work with
- 59E59 Theaters Partner — Presented the world premiere of "please excuse my dear aunt sally" at 59E59 Theaters in New York City.
- A.R.T.’s Oberon Partner — Co-presented performances of "pool (no water)" in Boston.
- Alex Church-Gonzales Partner — Served as assistant stage manager for a production.
- Barrow Street Theatre Partner — Hosted performances of "pool (no water)" in New York City.
- Brendan Aanes Partner — Designed sound for a theatrical production.
- Brooke Shilling Partner — Co-wrote the play and performed in the cast.
- Celina Revollar Partner — Served as stage manager for a production.
- David Shocket Partner — Designed lighting for a theatrical production.
- Dora Graham Partner — Served as assistant producer for a production.
- Ellen McLaughlin Partner — Collaborated with playwright Ellen McLaughlin on the production of a theatrical work.
- Harvard University Partner — Artistic Director Ianthe Demos has served as a guest director and teacher at Harvard University.
- Ianthe Demos Partner — Collaborated as director for a theatrical production.
- Infinite Souls Artists Retreat Partner — Collaborates with OYL on the India residency program, hosting artists at their retreat in Karnataka.
- James Hunting Partner — Designed scenery for a theatrical production.
- Leon Ingulsrud Partner — Co-wrote the play as a playwright.
- Lisa Sanaye Dring Partner — Playwright of _ARMS_, a new play developed and performed by One Year Lease
- Natalie Lomonte Partner — Served as movement director for a production.
- Omri Bareket Partner — Served as technical director for a production.
- One Year Lease Theatre Co. Network — Non-profit theater organization producing original and adapted works
- PACE University Partner — Artistic Director Ianthe Demos serves as a full-time professor and guest director at PACE University.
- PS122 Partner — Provided performance space for "pool (no water)" at its 9th Space venue in New York City.
- Pleasance Theater Partner — Hosted the production of "please excuse my dear aunt sally" during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2016.
- Ren Partner — Provided music for a theatrical production.
- Richard Kornberg & Associates Partner — Provided press and public relations services for the production.
- Rinde Eckert Partner — Provided music for a theatrical production.
- Russ Rowland Partner — Commissioned photographer Russ Rowland for production documentation.
- Russ Rowland Partner — Provided photography services for a production.
- Sam Dellert Partner — Provided videography services for a production.
- Stages Partner — Co-produced and streamed performances of "Pieces of the Moon" in Houston, TX.
- Stages Repertory Theatre Partner — Co-produced the theatrical production BALLS™.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collaborative Ensemble Modelmethodology: ensemble_collaborationBy developing theater through ensemble-based creation and cross-disciplinary, multicultural collaboration, the organization fosters innovation and inclusivity in performance, because shared authorship deepens artistic risk-taking and broadens expressive perspectives across cultural and generational lines.
- Community-Engaged Theater for Social Reimaginingmethodology: community_engaged_artBy integrating community voices and using theater as a platform for diverse expression, the organization builds collective identity and inspires social change, because participatory art processes empower marginalized narratives and foster shared visions for the future.
- Innovative Narrative Form as Cultural Reflectionmethodology: experimental_narrativeBy employing experimental narrative structures—such as theatrical jazz, digital fragmentation, and technology-mediated storytelling—the organization mirrors contemporary human experience, because non-traditional forms make visible the rhythms of technological immersion, cultural memory, and interdisciplinary thought.