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Room For Fire

Posted on December 9, 2019 by michaelchekhovschool

Actors PHOEBE PANARETOS & ALEX GIBSON-GIORGIO in conversation on performing, joy and interpreting Michael Chekhov. Filmed at Ør, Hudson NY. [5:50]

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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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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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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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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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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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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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river reflections

Posted on June 12, 2016 by michaelchekhovschool

Reflections on Michael Chekhov’s Acting Technique by Ragnar. Originally recorded as a contemplation for his class at the New School, NYC. [4:08]

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the greatest obstacle

Posted on May 9, 2016 by michaelchekhovschool

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]

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we would not know

Posted on March 4, 2016 by michaelchekhovschool

Fern reflects on what role the “Dartington Ladies” played in the development of The  Actors’ Ensemble. Excerpt from a longer interview. [3:37]

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out of the ruins

Posted on February 7, 2016 by michaelchekhovschool

Ted’s story of Beatrice Straight’s Studio in NYC & Michael Chekhov’s students: the “Dartington Ladies”. Excerpt from a longer interview. [3:36]

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Watching Michael Chekhov

Posted on January 10, 2016 by michaelchekhovschool

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]

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Bernadette’s Letter

Posted on December 16, 2015 by michaelchekhovschool

Essay by Bernadette Wintsch-Heinen from Switzerland in a live translation by Ragnar, who has a bad hair day. Fern and Ted are listening. [2:52]

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origins of theater

Posted on December 8, 2015 by michaelchekhovschool

Ted’s story of stage manager Jimmy Gelb & the invention of theater. Filmed by Gabriela Bonomo during The Actors’ Ensemble’s anniversary [1:50]

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fears & demons

Posted on November 20, 2015 by michaelchekhovschool

Broadway veteran actor and Tony Award winner Dick Latessa’s visit to the school & a conversation about conquering your fears [2:31]

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your own work

Posted on November 11, 2015 by michaelchekhovschool

At the end of the school’s inaugural year Ted Pugh is speaking about having a practice and making Michael Chekhov’s work your own. [1:20]

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process-on-camera

Posted on November 4, 2015 by michaelchekhovschool

Gabriel Rodriguez is exploring “A Brief for the Defense” (Jack Gilbert) by following inner processes in Ragnar’s On-Camera class. [2:36]

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summer session

Posted on September 21, 2015 by michaelchekhovschool

Ten actors are reflecting on their experience during the past four-week summer session at the Michael Chekhov School in Hudson, NY. [4:05]

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the etheric heart

Posted on July 3, 2015 by michaelchekhovschool

As part of MICHA’s celebration of Ted and Fern, Jessica is sharing a talk by Michael Chekhov quoting Rudolf Steiner’s teachings. [4:28]

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it’s happening

Posted on June 28, 2015 by michaelchekhovschool

Megan Callahan is singing at MICHA’s celebration of Ted and Fern for their life-long dedication to the work of Michael Chekhov. [3:17]

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house and horses

Posted on June 27, 2015 by michaelchekhovschool

Ted, Fern & Ragnar are preparing the house for the summer session, actors will be arriving shortly, horses are standing in a pasture. [1:47]

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Theater of the Future

Posted on June 27, 2015 by michaelchekhovschool

Impressions from MICHA’s “Theater of the Future” Open Space, following our 2015 Conference. Browse the complete event reports HERE. [2:00]

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the wind & the rain

Posted on June 21, 2015 by michaelchekhovschool

A song from William Shakespeare’s “12th Night” for Fern’s Birthday; sung by all participants during MICHA’s 2015 Workshop & Conference. [2:16]

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filming & playing

Posted on May 20, 2015 by michaelchekhovschool

‘Camera as Performance Space’. With Gabriel, Colleen, Dorothea, Val, Kyle, Peggy, Camille, Berda, K.D. & Ragnar. Filmed by Martin D. Anderson [2:25]

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a legacy

Posted on May 16, 2015 by michaelchekhovschool

“I felt some responsibility…” Joanna Merlin speaks about her efforts of making M. Chekhov’s work available for the future. [2:00]

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casting & teaching

Posted on May 7, 2015 by michaelchekhovschool

“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]

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freedom & technique

Posted on May 1, 2015 by michaelchekhovschool

“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]

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no failure

Posted on April 24, 2015 by michaelchekhovschool

“the moment he walked in…” Joanna Merlin describes the atmosphere of working with Michael Chekhov in his class in Los Angeles [2:41]

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a difficult profession

Posted on April 18, 2015 by michaelchekhovschool

“Are you absolutely certain?” Joanna Merlin recounts her first meeting with Michael Chekhov in Los Angeles as a young actress. [2:17]

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my children

Posted on March 23, 2015 by michaelchekhovschool

Michael Chekhov gave this speech to his first graduating students. Excerpts from Fern reading it during the spring session at the Michael Chekhov School [2:38]

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