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Join us for an immersive experience designed to train and inspire YOU – the individual artist – and deepen your understanding of physical, ensemble-driven theater.
Immerse with OYL Theater Company and an array of working theater professionals from around the world in the remote mountains of Greece to hone your craft, engage with the art of collaboration and connect to the ancient roots of theater.
Over 155 students have taken the Apprentice challenge from Adelphi, Atlantic Acting School, Arizona State, Bard, BU, CalArts, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, Columbia, Connecticut College, Emory, Fredonia State, Harvard, Ithaca, Marymount, Mcgill, Muhlenberg, Northwestern, NYU, Oberlin, Otterbein, Pace, Princeton, Purdue, Reed, Rice, Southern Methodist University, SUNY Purchase, Temple, Tisch, University of the Arts, University of Memphis, University of Michigan, USC, Universidad de Chile, Vassar, and Wesleyan.
"I’ve never worked with a group so lovingly, rigorously, thoughtfully led. I’ve never EVER known a group to work as hard, never EVER felt such complete commitment to make something work as magnificently in so short a time."
"One of the most transformative and magical experiences of my life."
"To be a part of the OYL Apprenticeship Program has been an extraordinary privilege. I have grown as an educator and artist because OYL has allowed me to explore and experiment with strategies of performance, work in the landscape within the incredible ecology of a 12th century village to raise 21st century questions about form, space, and the meaning of performance.”
“Even if one day most of my memories of Papingo are depleted, I can still clench the undeniable feeling of growth directly attributed to my time there…I could not have asked for better mentors or peers.”
"Papingo offers the opportunity to plug into the deep primal reasons why we make theatre. To connect to the umbilical bloodstream of our most ancient art. The earth itself talks to you, and whispers practical advice."
"I'm fed beyond full. I'm nourished. And today it will all end for me, and I must seek another part of the village, knowing how rare and special this care has been, and wondering, dreaming, about when I might be able to return."
“This month will challenge you physically and mentally…but, most of all, it will give you a sense of self, a more distinct identity as an artist.”
“Go to the mountain. You will be changed forever.”
Please note applications are accepted on a ROLLING BASIS, spots are strictly limited and highly competitive.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early.
