“I felt some responsibility…” Joanna Merlin speaks about her efforts of making M. Chekhov’s work available for the future. [2:00]
Category Archives: Joanna’s Talk
casting & teaching
“I came to New York…” Joanna Merlin talks about her time as a casting agent & her beginning to teach Michael Chekhov’s work. [2:15]
freedom & technique
“to pass this on…” Joanna Merlin is reflecting on Michael Chekhov’s way of teaching and on his generous sharing of what he had discovered. [2:30]
no failure
“the moment he walked in…” Joanna Merlin describes the atmosphere of working with Michael Chekhov in his class in Los Angeles [2:41]
a difficult profession
“Are you absolutely certain?” Joanna Merlin recounts her first meeting with Michael Chekhov in Los Angeles as a young actress. [2:17]