Michael Chekhov Technique in the Twenty-first Century: New Pathways
The culmination of an innovative practice research project, Michael Chekhov in the Twenty-First Century: New Pathways draws on historical writings and archival materials to investigate how Chekhov's technique can be used across the disciplines of contemporary performance and applied practice.

In contrast to the narrow, actor training-only analysis that dominated 20th-century explorations of the technique, authors Cass Fleming and Tom Cornford, along with contributors Caoimhe McAvinchey, Roanna Mitchell, Daron Oram and Sinéad Rushe, focus on devising, directing and collective creation, dramaturgy and collaborative playwriting, scenography, voice, movement and dance, as well as socially engaged and therapeutic practices, all of which are at the forefront of international theatre-making.

The book collectively offers a thorough and fascinating investigation into new uses of Michael Chekhov's technique, providing practical strategies and principles alongside theoretical discussion.

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Michael Chekhov Technique in the Twenty-first Century: New Pathways
The culmination of an innovative practice research project, Michael Chekhov in the Twenty-First Century: New Pathways draws on historical writings and archival materials to investigate how Chekhov's technique can be used across the disciplines of contemporary performance and applied practice.

In contrast to the narrow, actor training-only analysis that dominated 20th-century explorations of the technique, authors Cass Fleming and Tom Cornford, along with contributors Caoimhe McAvinchey, Roanna Mitchell, Daron Oram and Sinéad Rushe, focus on devising, directing and collective creation, dramaturgy and collaborative playwriting, scenography, voice, movement and dance, as well as socially engaged and therapeutic practices, all of which are at the forefront of international theatre-making.

The book collectively offers a thorough and fascinating investigation into new uses of Michael Chekhov's technique, providing practical strategies and principles alongside theoretical discussion.

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Michael Chekhov Technique in the Twenty-first Century: New Pathways

Michael Chekhov Technique in the Twenty-first Century: New Pathways

Michael Chekhov Technique in the Twenty-first Century: New Pathways

Michael Chekhov Technique in the Twenty-first Century: New Pathways

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Overview

The culmination of an innovative practice research project, Michael Chekhov in the Twenty-First Century: New Pathways draws on historical writings and archival materials to investigate how Chekhov's technique can be used across the disciplines of contemporary performance and applied practice.

In contrast to the narrow, actor training-only analysis that dominated 20th-century explorations of the technique, authors Cass Fleming and Tom Cornford, along with contributors Caoimhe McAvinchey, Roanna Mitchell, Daron Oram and Sinéad Rushe, focus on devising, directing and collective creation, dramaturgy and collaborative playwriting, scenography, voice, movement and dance, as well as socially engaged and therapeutic practices, all of which are at the forefront of international theatre-making.

The book collectively offers a thorough and fascinating investigation into new uses of Michael Chekhov's technique, providing practical strategies and principles alongside theoretical discussion.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781350185371
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date: 09/09/2021
Pages: 224
Product dimensions: 6.75(w) x 9.55(h) x 0.64(d)

About the Author

Cass Fleming is a lecturer in Theatre and Performance at Goldsmiths University of London UK and is the founder of The Chekhov Collective UK.

Tom Cornford is a senior lecturer in Theatre and Performance at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Contributing authors

Introduction
Chekhov Technique: Past, Present and Future, Cass Fleming

Section One

Chekhov Technique: Processes of Theatre Making

Chapter 1 'Theatre of the Future': Chekhov Technique for Devised Theatre and Catalyst Direction, Cass Fleming

Chapter 2 Actor-Dramaturgs and Atmospheric Dramaturgies: Chekhov Technique in Processes of Collaborative Playwriting, Tom Cornford

Section Two

Chekhov Technique: Beyond Acting

Chapter 3 The Expressive Voice in Performance: Chekhov Technique for Voice and Singing, Daron Oram

Chapter 4 'The moment you are not inwardly moving and inwardly participating, you are dead' – Chekhov Technique in Actor-Movement and Dance, Roanna Mitchell

Chapter 5 Feeling Space, Making Space: Michael Chekhov's Approach to Theatre Design, Sinéad Rushe

Section Three

Chekhov Technique: Beyond the Theatre

Chapter 6 'If the new theatre is to have meaning, the audience too must play its part': Chekhov Technique in Applied, Therapeutic and Community Contexts, Caoimhe McAvinchey


Cross-currents and conclusions

Cross Currents and Conclusions, Cass Fleming and Tom Cornford


Glossary

Bibliography

Index

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