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Imaginary Answers

Posted on April 20, 2022 by michaelchekhovschool

TED & FERN will be addressing questions in a live-streamed on-your-feet work session for actors who have purchased the Video On-Demand Series “Fundamentals 1”. [2min]

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Ted is Flying

Posted on March 22, 2022 by michaelchekhovschool

Excerpt from our new 12 hour ON-DEMAND VIDEO SERIES, with TED & FERN teaching & embodying the Basic Exercises of Michael Chekhov’s Technique. Now available! [4:48]

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things that are not things

Posted on October 25, 2021 by michaelchekhovschool

Listening to poetry by the late THAÍS LOUREIRO, read by FERN & streamed live one more time this week. You can RSVP here to join us or read the entire poem here [3:02]

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“Transitions!”

Posted on September 25, 2021 by michaelchekhovschool

“Talent will flourish of itself as soon as the actor chisels away all that hides his abilities — even from himself” (Michael Chekhov). Upcoming Online Class with FERN. [2:06]

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Something That Is Ours

Posted on September 8, 2021 by michaelchekhovschool

Online Class with TED PUGH, streamed live on 3 Saturdays in September & October. Ted is creating each session in response to your questions. Now enrolling. [1:35]

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The Applied Imagination

Posted on April 25, 2021 by michaelchekhovschool

“If I look at somebody, it must be full of things which are behind my gaze…” (Michael Chekhov). Upcoming Online Class, live-streamed in May with FERN. [3:42]

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A Wise Body

Posted on February 23, 2021 by michaelchekhovschool

“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]

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Psychological Gesture Online

Posted on December 29, 2020 by michaelchekhovschool

“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]

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pleasure of transformation

Posted on October 28, 2020 by michaelchekhovschool

“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]

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the ground you stand on

Posted on October 28, 2020 by michaelchekhovschool

“There is always another level to explore, investigate & incorporate.” Upcoming Online Class on “FUNDAMENTALS” with TED & FERN. Enrollment Now Open [6:47]

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the book I want to read

Posted on April 28, 2020 by michaelchekhovschool

thumbnail on-the-book https://michaelchekhovschool.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/the-book-i-wanted-to-read.mp3DANIELLE 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]

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non/class-video

Posted on April 18, 2020 by michaelchekhovschool

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]

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A Short Film

Posted on February 6, 2020 by michaelchekhovschool

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]

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Room For Fire

Posted on December 9, 2019 by michaelchekhovschool

PHOEBE PANARETOS & ALEX GIBSON-GIORGIO in conversation on performing, joy & interpreting Michael Chekhov. Filmed @ our January Intensive 2019. [5:50]

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Understanding Beyond Words

Posted on November 14, 2019 by michaelchekhovschool

Marjolein podcast thumbnailhttps://michaelchekhovschool.files.wordpress.com/2019/11/understanding-beyond-words.mp3MARJOLEIN BAARS on panic, loss, laughter & love in her work with Alzheimer patients & the Michael Chekhov Technique. Podcast. Subscribe on iTunes. [16:36]

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our true language

Posted on September 20, 2019 by michaelchekhovschool

thumbnail true languagehttps://michaelchekhovschool.files.wordpress.com/2019/09/our-true-language.mp3MARGOT FENLEY is interviewing RAGNAR on the beginnings of the Michael Chekhov School, technique & creative individuality. Podcast. Subscribe on iTunes. [14:32]

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where the life is

Posted on August 29, 2019 by michaelchekhovschool

Thumbnail PG podcasthttps://michaelchekhovschool.files.wordpress.com/2019/08/fern-sloan-ted-pugh-where-the-life-is.mp3FERN SLOAN & TED PUGH: “What is a Gesture?” Podcast in preparation for the upcoming  Course on ‘Psychological Gesture‘. Subscribe on iTunes. [13:31]

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When You Play Hamlet

Posted on April 6, 2019 by michaelchekhovschool

Dreaming, Images and the Performer’s Body: PHELIM MCDERMOTT is showing composer PHILIP GLASS what Michael Chekhov means by “Psychological Gesture”. [2:04]

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We Must Be Heroes

Posted on February 6, 2019 by michaelchekhovschool

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]

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of mind & body

Posted on January 26, 2019 by michaelchekhovschool

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]

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Path | Sense

Posted on November 30, 2018 by michaelchekhovschool

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]

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Movement | Life

Posted on November 4, 2018 by michaelchekhovschool

PAN-KE & YUAN-RONG, contemplating Michael Chekhov’s approach in relation to the soul of traditional Eastern culture. Chinese with English subtitles. [4:50]

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Song of the Body

Posted on September 4, 2018 by michaelchekhovschool

Poetic impressions from the five-week Michael Chekhov Immersion Course, 2018. Photography by YUAN-RONG LIAO ANDERSON, original song by PAN-KE. [1:26]

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my soul trembles

Posted on August 3, 2018 by michaelchekhovschool

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]

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the whole world is your stage

Posted on July 24, 2018 by michaelchekhovschool

“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]

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to be a discoverer

Posted on June 18, 2018 by michaelchekhovschool

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]

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dream-doors

Posted on May 10, 2018 by michaelchekhovschool

Thumbnail Phelim 09https://michaelchekhovschool.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/dreamdoors.mp3PHELIM MCDERMOTT on theater as a shamanistic event & on trusting the process. Podcast-conversation with actors during our Immersion 2018. Subscribe on iTunes. [18:27]

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atuar – to act!

Posted on March 21, 2018 by michaelchekhovschool

AMPARO DE GATA & GABRIELA BONOMO on imagination, technique & the freedom to act. Portuguese with English subtitles. Guest appearance by little Micael. [4:13]

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Hamlet dreams

Posted on February 8, 2018 by michaelchekhovschool

Poetic explorations on camera with DOMINIK BOPP, DOROTHEA BARTH-JØRGENSEN & MARINA KRAITOR during a session with Ragnar at our January Intensive 2018. [2:45]

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no work is ever lost

Posted on January 2, 2018 by michaelchekhovschool

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]

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sharing it

Posted on December 28, 2017 by michaelchekhovschool

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]

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giving it a place

Posted on December 21, 2017 by michaelchekhovschool

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]

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to be an actor

Posted on December 4, 2017 by michaelchekhovschool

thumbnail technique IVhttps://michaelchekhovschool.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/to-be-an-actor.wavFERN SLOAN & TED PUGH are debating virtuosity, talent, the role of training and whether “acting can be taught”. Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes. [8:15]

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the nature of things

Posted on November 23, 2017 by michaelchekhovschool

thumbnail nature of things crppedhttps://michaelchekhovschool.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/the-nature-of-things.wavPodcast: A conversation with actors BETHANY CAPUTO, CRAIG MATHERS & DEB KELLER on presence, beauty & creative individuality. Subscribe on iTunes. [14:41]

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Imaginary Overview

Posted on October 14, 2017 by michaelchekhovschool

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]

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Sânziene

Posted on July 9, 2017 by michaelchekhovschool

By CAMILLE LITALIEN & Peter Francyk. Excerpt with commentaries. An ongoing offering of the Earth Body Place project, performed at MICHA, 2017 [8:23]

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a strange medium

Posted on June 29, 2017 by michaelchekhovschool

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]

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looking for something

Posted on June 23, 2017 by michaelchekhovschool

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]

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The Spirit of Things

Posted on May 8, 2017 by michaelchekhovschool

Conversation between actors KATHRYN & AOIBHEANN about spirit, acting and sharing the gift. Filmed during our Five-Week Spring Immersion. [3:36]

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you are darkness

Posted on March 16, 2017 by michaelchekhovschool

MARTIN D. ANDERSON, cameraman for the Imaginary Classes, has stepped into the frame and is speaking to Ragnar about his experience. [2:28]

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imaginary classes

Posted on March 5, 2017 by michaelchekhovschool

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]

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it was like a mystery

Posted on January 14, 2017 by michaelchekhovschool

p1070140https://michaelchekhovschool.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/it-was-like-a-mystery.mp3Podcast: With JOANNA MERLIN & JOBST LANGHANS: The journey of M. Chekhov’s work & its pioneers in Russia, Europe & America. Subscribe on iTunes. [14:10]

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a space for the other

Posted on December 21, 2016 by michaelchekhovschool

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]

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everything is but the door

Posted on October 29, 2016 by michaelchekhovschool

p1070137https://michaelchekhovschool.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/everything-is-but-the-door.mp3Podcast: Ragnar in conversation with JESSICA CERULLO, reading an unpublished lecture by Michael Chekhov from MICHA’s upcoming book. Subscribe on iTunes. [12:09]

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to never be finished

Posted on October 10, 2016 by michaelchekhovschool

fern-thumbnail-finalhttps://michaelchekhovschool.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/to-never-be-finished.mp3Podcast: 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]

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it keeps you alive

Posted on September 20, 2016 by michaelchekhovschool

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]

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the book project: “ease”

Posted on September 15, 2016 by michaelchekhovschool

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]

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poems on acting

Posted on September 9, 2016 by michaelchekhovschool

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]

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the theater in my mind

Posted on September 1, 2016 by michaelchekhovschool

thumbnail Danielle Podcasthttps://michaelchekhovschool.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/danielle-carter-the-theater-in-my-mind.mp3 Podcast: In conversation with DANIELLE CARTER, Gabriela Bonomo & Ragnar on Michael Chekhov, acting & the love for theater. Subscribe on Itunes.[13:11]

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what it means

Posted on August 9, 2016 by michaelchekhovschool

Filmed by participating actor Jose Hernandez during MICHA’s 2 week Michael-Chekhov-Workshop at Summer Arts, Monterey, 2016 [8:02]

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