Berlin / 1. – 7. February 2025
A Workshop providing a supportive space to explore the differences between stage and film acting. Participants train to effectively apply Michael Chekhov’s tools in front of the camera through the creation of micro short films.
Berlin / 20. Januar – 17. März 2026
Für alle, die durch Sprache und Bewegung einen vertieften Zugang zu literarischen Texten aus verschiedenen Epochen erfahren möchten.
Novenber 1, 2026 – September 2, 2028.
This Intensive Training Programme with JOERG ANDREES and International Tutors offers a practical approach to the tools of the Michael Chekhov Technique. Originally developed for actors, it serves also as a technique for creative development in all fields of the arts.
Receive your individual programme, which will be created after an initial consultation with Anna-Katharina Andrees. She will guide you through topics such as inner and outer structures, project planning, personalised learning of the Michael Chekhov acting technique as well as very personal life topics such as self-development, presence, self-confidence and mindfulness. You can work in person or online.
These workshops can also be taken as an introduction to the world of Michael Chekhov acting technique for anyone interested.
The next intensive programme starting Nov. 2026 – Sept. 2028 / Berlin
Creative development for actors, directors & performers.
Michael Chekhov
The Michael Chekhov International Academy is the platform where, director and acting coach, Joerg Andrees shares his experiences, knowledge and developments of over 30 years of work with the Michael Chekhov Technique. Creative artists, actors, directors, performers or those who want to develop their creative potential in an artistic way are welcome to the work.
Instead of merely polishing an already visible surface, this work focuses on letting a blossom grow from what was not visible before. For this purpose we work with the means that the Russian actor Michael Chekhov (1891 – 1955) developed for his acting. Instead of pushing emotions we use our own personal imagination to create inspired and intuitive artistic work.
This academy offers:
“As a facilitator & actor this course is the first step in the journey of bringing a character to life & bringing imagination back into our lives.”
“I have never felt more excited about the possibility of my own creativity. The powerful tools of the technique allow the creative artist to grow and are relevant to all creative fields.”
“For me as an artist/painter, the Michael Chekhov work is about creating pictures, it’s about creating imaginations – as Albert Einstein once said, “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.”
“During my two years studying acting in New York, I learned of the great acting teachers and their work, including Michael Chekhov. However, it was only on my return to Dublin in 2008 that I had the great fortune to learn the Chekhov technique in some detail from Irish enthusiasts and Joerg Andrees. In my experience, Chekhov’s technique offers actors and singers like me the easiest ways to access text and songs. Joerg’s passion, skill and enthusiasm combined with Chekhov’s technique have helped me rediscover the joy of acting, rehearsing and singing.”
“This course helped to free me up as an actor. It offers not only a philosophy for acting, but a philosophy for living.”
“A wonderful programme – moving, imagining, creating – exploring new connections in the work and in the group.”
“Joerg Andrees is an excellent teacher and a true proponent of Chekhov’s vision and technique. At last, I can say I have found a clear path to discovering the character for the stage. “
“I have really enjoyed my study and training in the Michael Chekhov Technique. It has been of enormous benefit not just to myself and my colleagues in our Contemporary Circus work but also to all the wonderful young people with special needs who perform in Circus Sonnenstich.”
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