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2026 International Workshop and Festival
June 25th - June 30th
Emerson College
Boston, MA
Awakening the Inspired Actor
$900
Overview
Join us for a transformative 5-day training that awakens the inspired actor within you! Dive deep into the Michael Chekhov technique and connect with a vibrant community of fellow artists. Whether you’re new to this method or have been a long time explorer, this experience is designed to connect your imagination to impulse and enhance your craft.
SCHEDULE:
6/25:
Arrivals and Check-In 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Full Ensemble Welcome and Introduction 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
6/26 - 6/29:
Breakfast 7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Morning Warm-Up 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Morning Workshop Classes 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Afternoon Workshop Classes 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Dinner 5:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Evening Festival Performances and Presentations 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
6/30:
Morning Fly-Back 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Departures
Cost
$900
Payment Plans
We offer flexible payment options for your convenience. You may choose to make a full payment or take advantage of our two-part payment plan. This allows you to manage your financial commitments in a manner that best suits your needs. Full payment will be due before the start of the workshop.
Optional Dorm Housing at Emerson College
The dorms at Emerson College have XL Twin Beds come with a fitted sheet, a light blanket, and a pillow. Participants are welcome to bring along additional bedding to make their time in the dorms more comfortable. Each dorm also comes with a desk and chair.
Dorm rooms are in suites. Bathroom and showers are communal in each suite.
Single Room- $500
Double Room- $475
Optional Meal Plan at Emerson College
The cafeteria at Emerson provides three meals a day.
There is also abundant off campus food options should you choose to not utilize Emerson's meal plan.
3 Meals/Day- $260
Scholarships
There are a limited number of partial scholarships available this year. Applications for scholarships are due by April 1st. Click HERE to apply.
Application Fee
In order to cover the administrative costs of planning the festival, we do have a $75 application fee. MICHA Members can apply for free. If you would like to become a MICHA Member and waive the application fee, become a member here.
