We are highly experienced acting teachers who work with actors in methods directly inspired by The Michael Chekhov Technique .
We deliver quality acting workshops for theatre students, actors (both amateur and professional) within a college or community setting, individual sessions or bespoke training for particular groups. We wish to share the efficacy of this incredible acting technique which focusses primarily on the Imagination and the Body and is learned primarily through practise. The Technique opens us to a feeling of Joy in the creative process, and reminds us that we are Artists .
We also give non actors the opportunity to explore elements of the technique in a way that can be applied to their work.
Foremost is the idea that acting or performance can 'happen' to a performer rather than be forced, coaxed rather than imposed. Discovery and live response are central to the work . You work entirely in the present tense, unencumbered by self consciousness. Form and freedom are in constant dialogue in this approach.
While the approach was developed for actors and performers, the ancillary benefits can be experienced by all who are open to exploring their creativity and are transformative.
We live in a materialistic world which can serve to pull human beings out of the sense of the Whole or connectedness. These techniques foster an expansive, balanced sense of the human being as a creative individual - connected to nature and natural forces and in communion with other living creatures.
When the opportunity arises we work through the technique towards full performance.
We work through short ‘in-the-room’ courses as well as weekly online courses where you can explore in depth some elements of the work. It is true to say though there is still a lot of practise whichever ambience you choose to work in.
Your creative freedom, your creative individuality - that is what we seek to foster.
So for those of you who like working online, we have our annual treat of me working with Rena Polley of Michael Chekhov Canada. Here's a little taster!
Often we get typecast and therefore stay within a narrow range of our abilities. During these four weeks we’ll explore the art of transformation and how to invite a character into your body using images, centres, archetypes, tempo and polarity. We will look at a brief monologue from a play to explore the continuous process of this transformation. Transformation is one of those fundamental elements where we can make changes to the character ,as Michael Chekhov says ' like Magicians." It is a joyful and wonderful thing!
If you are in Europe contact chekhovtpi@gmail.com, if in Canada michaelchehovcanada@gmail.com
Cost 135 Euro or 175$ Canadian
