Intensive Training ProgrammeMichael Chekhov Acting Technique

It is possible to sign up for the first module without having to commit to the full 7 modules. Each module costs € 590 (2023).

Each module explores specific elements of the Michael Chekhov Technique, relevant to both stage and screen performers.
Participants will be encouraged to put their training into practice and share the results during feedback sessions.

All modules include classes with specialised tutors in: speech formation; eurythmy and ensemble-movement.
All modules offer optional evenings for individual work. These options give the opportunity for participants to bring questions regarding their work and how the technique might help. Participants can bring questions regarding an audition piece or part or simply how one might use the technique in their practice whatever it may be.
All modules involve music, work with text and work with a scene.
All modules have a “showcase section”.

Guest tutors will be invited at separate times to work with the participants (see the dates).
Training-suggestions and specific tools to work on scenes are given between each module. Questions from this work at home should be brought to each module.

Module 1
FOUNDATION of the Chekhov Technique including:
the threshold; psycho-physical basics (heaviness-lightness-balancing; expansion-contraction); body-mind-relationship; concentration and imagination; the actor’s psychology; Chekhov’s biography and an overview of his technique; work on a monologue.

Module 2
STEPPING DEEPER into the elements of the technique through:
psycho-physical training (4-kinds-of-movement); rounding up the 3-archetypal-phenomena; space and movement; atmosphere 1; imagination; concentration; the actor as a creative artist; new monologue work; how to read and learn the text.

Module 3
CREATING THE ARTISTIC FIELD by using the tools:
atmosphere 2 (objective and individual, qualities); archetypal movements; psychological gesture 1; imagination; concentration; improvisation; the actor’s freedom; work on the monologue for presentation.

Module 4
EXPLORING THE CHARACTER (I) with the Chekhov Technique through:
learning more about psychological gesture 2; personal and artistic feelings; stage business and character work; text and imagination; ensemble-improvisation; actor as player;working on a dialogue; exploring a part; finding differences between oneself and the character.

Module 5
EXPLORING THE CHARACTER (II) with the Chekhov Technique through:
imaginary body; imaginary centres; stage businesses and time; psycho-physical freedom; imagination and space; acting the text; working on the dialogue; set and stage-businesses; interaction

Module 6
ENSEMBLE AND INDIVIDUALITY
The actor’s creative individuality (higher ego) and the ensemble; Four stages of the creative process; Imagination; The actor as self-director; Working on the dialogue.

Module 7
FULFIL THE TRANSFORMATION
Pause, tempo and other tools; Bringing the tools together; Imagination; The actor as performer (improviser); Working on the dialogue and bringing it to performance;
Certification.

After successfully completing Modules 1-7 each participant can decide to continue on to Modules 8, 9 and 10 for Teacher Training, resulting with a Certificate as a MICHAEL CHEKHOV TECHNIQUE TEACHER.

Through the Teacher Training every participant
+ will give a minimum of two sample teachings of Chekhov tools and will get feedback from the participants and the tutor;
+ will prepare other classes and lectures about the Michael Chekhov Technique
+ will work on the biography of Michael Chekhov;
+ will receive individual feedback and will develop her/his personal affirmation for teaching
+ will work with others on the overview of the Michael Chekhov Technique
+ will work on methodical questions for teaching the Michael Chekhov Technique

Module 8
DEEPENING the Tools and TEACHING PRACTICE I

Module 9
DEEPENING the Tools and TEACHING PRACTICE II

Module 10
TEACHING PRACTICE III and CERTIFICATION