“What are the hidden secrets within me that I have yet to uncover? – The body is the actor’s instrument.” Upcoming Online Class with Ted & Fern in February / March. [2:56]
Author Archives: michaelchekhovschool
Psychological Gesture Online
“If we take simply our human gestures, then we will see that each gesture is the human soul.” (Michael Chekhov). Upcoming Online Class in January with TED & FERN. [2:38]
pleasure of transformation
“What is it to converse with your character, to listen and let it reveal itself?”. Upcoming Online Class on “CHARACTER” with FERN. By Application. Waiting List [3:29]
the ground you stand on
“There is always another level to explore, investigate & incorporate.” Upcoming Online Class on “FUNDAMENTALS” with TED & FERN. Enrollment Now Open [6:47]
the book I want to read
DANIELLE CARTER on writing & wanting to record what FERN SLOAN & TED PUGH have developed in the Michael Chekhov Work over 40 years. Subscribe on iTunes. [17:56]
non/class-video
As all theater spaces are closed due to the Corona-pandemic, acting classes in NYC are not taking place. RAGNAR is doing a non-class on absence. [2:30]
A Short Film
BEKAH PUSEY & SCOTT MENDELSOHN in a film-scene from the play “Good As New” by Peter Hedges. Made during our Process & Performance Lab, January 2020. [4:42]
Room For Fire
PHOEBE PANARETOS & ALEX GIBSON-GIORGIO in conversation on performing, joy & interpreting Michael Chekhov. Filmed @ our January Intensive 2019. [5:50]
Understanding Beyond Words
MARJOLEIN BAARS on panic, loss, laughter & love in her work with Alzheimer patients & the Michael Chekhov Technique. Podcast. Subscribe on iTunes. [16:36]
our true language
MARGOT FENLEY is interviewing RAGNAR on the beginnings of the Michael Chekhov School, technique & creative individuality. Podcast. Subscribe on iTunes. [14:32]
where the life is
FERN SLOAN & TED PUGH: “What is a Gesture?” Podcast in preparation for the upcoming Course on ‘Psychological Gesture‘. Subscribe on iTunes. [13:31]
When You Play Hamlet
Dreaming, Images and the Performer’s Body: PHELIM MCDERMOTT is showing composer PHILIP GLASS what Michael Chekhov means by “Psychological Gesture”. [2:04]
We Must Be Heroes
Five years ago, at the founding of the Michael Chekhov School, FERN SLOAN shared these inspiring words from a talk by Michael Chekhov. Filmed in Monterey. [2:17]
of mind & body
In a cafe in Hudson NY, actors BEW & SOM are reflecting on their journey during the Immersion and on making art of mind & body. Thai with English subtitles. [4:08]
Path | Sense
YUAN-RONG & PAN-KE on the limitations of ego, the embodiment of spirits and the development of a “higher self” in the actor. Chinese with English subtitles. [5:08]
Movement | Life
PAN-KE & YUAN-RONG, contemplating Michael Chekhov’s approach in relation to the soul of traditional Eastern culture. Chinese with English subtitles. [4:50]
Song of the Body
Poetic impressions from the five-week Michael Chekhov Immersion Course, 2018. Photography by YUAN-RONG LIAO ANDERSON, original song by PAN-KE. [1:26]
my soul trembles
Actress YUAN-RONG LIAO ANDERSON, working on-camera with the “Queen” from Shakespeare’s “Richard II”. In Taiwanese & English, filmed @ our Immersion 2018. [3:39]
the whole world is your stage
“I doubt and write. I always feel I should tell the truth. Let me just do it.” PAN-KE is a performer from China, reading from her poetry written during our Immersion. [3:51]
to be a discoverer
JAKUB MARGOSIAK & GRZEGORZ ŁABUDA on the actor as a seeker & discoverer between two worlds. Polish with English subtitles, filmed at our Immersion 2018. [5:25]
dream-doors
PHELIM MCDERMOTT on theater as a shamanistic event & on trusting the process. Podcast-conversation with actors during our atuar – to act!
AMPARO DE GATA & GABRIELA BONOMO on imagination, technique & the freedom to act. Portuguese with English subtitles. Guest appearance by little Micael. [4:13]
Hamlet dreams
Poetic explorations on camera with DOMINIK BOPP, DOROTHEA BARTH-JØRGENSEN & MARINA KRAITOR during a session with Ragnar at our January Intensive 2018. [2:45]
no work is ever lost
Musings by FERN SLOAN during a recording session for the upcoming book on the Michael Chekhov Technique. Read more on the book in our recent newsletter. [0:44]
sharing it
TED PUGH during a recording session for the upcoming book on the Michael Chekhov Technique. Read an update on the project in our recent newsletter. [0:58]
giving it a place
DANIELLE CARTER is speaking with FERN & TED about the heart of her upcoming book on their work. Find more on this project in our recent newsletter. [5:01]
to be an actor
FERN SLOAN & TED PUGH are debating virtuosity, talent, the role of training and whether “acting can be taught”. Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes. [8:15]
the nature of things
Podcast: A conversation with actors BETHANY CAPUTO, CRAIG MATHERS & DEB KELLER on presence, beauty & creative individuality. Subscribe on iTunes. [14:41]
Imaginary Overview
12 Video Classes by RAGNAR for friends of acting, art & MICHAEL CHEKHOV. A New class is added each month. Sign up & watch them for free! [1:03]
Sânziene
By CAMILLE LITALIEN & Peter Francyk. Excerpt with commentaries. An ongoing offering of the Earth Body Place project, performed at MICHA, 2017 [8:23]
a strange medium
Actors TY HUNGERFORD & KATE UDALL are discussing technique, objectivity and the actor’s medium. Filmed during the 5-week Immersion 2017 in Hudson, NY. [4:32]
looking for something
During the Spring Immersion, actors DANIELA & SALOMÉ are speaking about trusting the body, vulnerability – and what it means to lead a creative life. [3:40]
The Spirit of Things
Conversation between actors KATHRYN & AOIBHEANN about spirit, acting and sharing the gift. Filmed during our Five-Week Spring Immersion. [3:36]
you are darkness
MARTIN D. ANDERSON, cameraman for the Imaginary Classes, has stepped into the frame and is speaking to Ragnar about his experience. [2:28]
imaginary classes
Short excerpt from RAGNAR’S new video-classes for imaginary participants. You are invited to sign up for free & view them online – or anytime in your imagination! [2:44]
it was like a mystery
Podcast: With JOANNA MERLIN & JOBST LANGHANS: The journey of M. Chekhov’s work & its pioneers in Russia, Europe & America. Subscribe on iTunes. [14:10]
a space for the other
Reflections on Open Space by RAGNAR. Originally recorded for students at The New School in NYC, December 2016. Camera & Listening by Shelley Molad. [08:53]
everything is but the door
Podcast: Ragnar in conversation with JESSICA CERULLO, reading an unpublished lecture by Michael Chekhov from MICHA’s upcoming book. Subscribe on iTunes. [12:09]
to never be finished
Podcast: Ted Pugh in conversation with FERN SLOAN about how her approach to the Michael Chekhov Technique has changed over the years. Subscribe on iTunes. [11:24]
it keeps you alive
The Book Project: Fern Sloan and Ted Pugh’s book on Michael Chekhov’s Technique is in the making. You can submit themes you would like included here.[0:50]
the book project: “ease”
Fern Sloan and Ted Pugh are gathering material for a book on the Michael Chekhov Technique”. You can submit themes you would like included in the book.[0:37]
poems on acting
Animated poetry by Martin D. Anderson, written while witnessing the rehearsal process at the school’s summer session. Images are of the participants.[4:05]
the theater in my mind
Podcast: In conversation with DANIELLE CARTER, Gabriela Bonomo & Ragnar on Michael Chekhov, acting & the love for theater. Subscribe on Itunes.[13:11]
what it means
Filmed by participating actor Jose Hernandez during MICHA’s 2 week Michael-Chekhov-Workshop at Summer Arts, Monterey, 2016 [8:02]
river reflections
Reflections on Michael Chekhov’s Acting Technique by Ragnar. Originally recorded as a contemplation for his class at the New School, NYC. [4:08]
the greatest obstacle
Joanna Merlin on auditioning. Excerpt from a recording for the Spanish edition of her book ‘Auditioning: An Actor-Friendly Guide‘. Filmed by Ragnar. [3:05]
So Others Can Rest In It Too
Podcast: In conversation with BRENT CARVER & Ragnar on the spirit of Michael Chekhov. Subscribe on Itunes to receive our podcasts. [15:43]
we would not know
Fern reflects on what role the “Dartington Ladies” played in the development of The Actors’ Ensemble. Excerpt from a longer interview. [3:37]
out of the ruins
Ted’s story of Beatrice Straight’s Studio in NYC & Michael Chekhov’s students: the “Dartington Ladies”. Excerpt from a longer interview. [3:36]
Watching Michael Chekhov
After discovering an old black & white movie, Ted and Fern are watching Michael Chekhov perform and his art come alive on the screen. [4:00]
