ONE DAY WORKSHOPS                                           

NYC - Chicago - Fort Lauderdale

January 21, 2012 ~ 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Chekhov Technique and Alexander Technique, Day 1

Faculty: Ted Pugh, Fern Sloan and Meade Andrews

Actors Movement Studio, NYC

302 West 37th street, 6th floor

Michael Chekhov and FM Alexander were both actors, and both died in 1955. Their work mutually supports the development of the WHOLE ACTOR. Both visionaries approached life and art from a "psycho-physical" perspective--the connectedness of mind, body, and spirit. In this workshop, we will focus on several aspects of Chekhov's work; we will include the Alexander Technique, designed to eliminate unnecessary physical tension, to enhance and support Chekhov's artistic process.

January 22, 2012 ~ 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Chekhov Technique and Alexander Technique, Day 2

Faculty: Ted Pugh, Fern Sloan and Tom Vasiliades

Actors Movement Studio, NYC

302 West 37th street, 6th floor

Michael Chekhov and FM Alexander were both actors, and both died in 1955. Their work mutually supports the development of the WHOLE ACTOR. Both visionaries approached life and art from a "psycho-physical" perspective--the connectedness of mind, body, and spirit. In this workshop, we will focus on several aspects of Chekhov's work; we will include the Alexander Technique, designed to eliminate unnecessary physical tension, to enhance and support Chekhov's artistic process.

Please note that this workshop will differ from the January 21st workshop and that it is not necessary to take the January 21st workshop in order to participate in the January 22nd workshop.

January 28, 2012 ~ 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Chekhov Technique and the Audition

Faculty: Dawn Arnold and Anne Gottlieb

2135 West Wilson street, Chicago, IL

The focus of this workshop is preparation for an audition. We will work with intention and the polarity of desire and fear, exploring how this polarity can catalyze and specify our choices toward a more focused and present audition experience. Please prepare no more than 2 minutes of audition material - a short scene for a theatrical production (participants in the class will step in as readers with each other).

January 29 ~ 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Fundamentals of the Michael Chekhov Technique

This workshop will focus on the basics of a psycho-physical approach to acting. We will work with the qualities of movement and Chekhov's psychological gesture. Please bring 3-5 sentences of memorized text from any character that you are interested in working with.

Faculty: Jessica Cerullo and Fern Sloan

Broward College, Bailey Concert Hall 3501 SW Davie Road Davie, Florida 33314

Building 4 Room 209