“The beauty of his approach is that he offers a direct route to the actor’s creativity by the simplest means.” - Simon Callow in his forward to Chekhov’s book, To The Actor.
Chekhov Studio Chicago offers classes and workshops in the Michael Chekhov Acting Technique to film/theatre actors, singers, theatre directors, and theatre teachers. The Michael Chekhov Acting Technique allows us to move and be moved by the imagination. Through Chekhov’s psychophysical exercises we develop our acting instrument. Through Chekhov’s effective tools for characterization, we are able to inhabit the imaginary characters we play with truth and spontaneous freedom. In this exploration of the art of the actor, we find ever new goals for our acting as we discover more of our expressive selves.
“As soon as we begin to develop our bodies, voices, and emotions, we begin to get our professional actor’s technique, and as soon as we have our technique, we can start the creative process - and what will it be?” - Michael Chekhov.
Training in the Michael Chekhov Acting Technique begins with classes that are designed for the actor new to the Chekhov Technique and continues with classes for those actors seeking to gain mastery as they take it into their acting life.
"The actor's profession is such that the actor cannot count on being alone on the stage. As a rule he is one of a group of people - an ensemble - the members of which must find the right connection with each other in order to establish a constant harmony among themselves."
“If we have certain visions about the future theatre, and I think we have. then it seems to me that we have to visualize. first of all. what the actor will be like.”
Michael Chekhov
Welcome to our FREE ACTING WORKSHOP - MEET THE MICHAEL CHEKHOV TECHNIQUE event! Join us for an exciting in-person workshop where you can learn about the innovative Michael Chekhov Technique with certified Chekhov Teaching Artist, Dawn Arnold.
This workshop, an event of Chekhov Studio Chicago, will be held at the Christian Community Church, where you can immerse yourself in the world of acting and develop your skills. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to explore a new approach to acting and meet like-minded individuals.
FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024
2-4 PM
Workshop Venue:
Chekhov Studio Chicago @ Christian Community Church
2135 W Wilson Chicago, Il 60625
Reserve your spot now!
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Taught by Dawn Arnold
Online Sessions
May 6 - May 27, 2024
Mondays 7- 9 PM CDT
(check your time zone)
In-Person Workshop
June 1, 2024
Saturday, 10-4 PM CDT
(with lunch break)
“We have to imagine by doing with our whole being - this is the actor's imagination.” Michael Chekhov
The Michael Chekhov Acting Technique opens doors to our imagination while giving us solid craft for doing our work as actors. We will be applying the tools designed for character development and concepts that enable us to make our solo scenes dynamic, vibrant, ‘little works of art.’
We will work on a monologue in four online sessions - and then bring this preparation into an In-Person Saturday Workshop where you can continue to hone and show with ease, form, and beauty!
Actors from our global community that may not be able to attend the In-Person Workshop are welcome to take the online sessions.
Hybrid Class fee: $220
Online Sessions only: $150
(plus $5 processing fee)
Payment plan available - email us!
Workshop Venue:
Chekhov Studio Chicago @ Christian Community Church
2135 W Wilson Chicago, Il 60625
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Dedicate yourself to your professional development and support the Studio that makes these opportunities available to you all at the same time with a Chekhov Studio Chicago Membership. Buy a Member Class Card for one year ($100) and enjoy discounted workshop fees for every workshop you take during that year.
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