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2026 International Workshop and Festival
June 25th - June 30th
Emerson College
Boston, MA
Awakening the Inspired Actor
$900
Workshop and Festival 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. With 24 hours of training, we will be exploring the actor's imagination with atmosphere, radiating & receiving, and qualities of movement. Our morning sessions will focus on the fundamentals of the Michael Chekhov Technique, and in our afternoon sessions, actors will have the opportunity to explore and play with application. Whether you’re new to this method or have been a long time explorer, this experience is designed to connect your embodied imagination to impulsivity and artistic expression, all in service of awakening your creative individuality and sense of craft.
SCHEDULE:
Thursday, 6/25:
Arrivals and Check-In 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Full Ensemble Welcome 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday, 6/26 - Monday, 6/29:
Morning Warm-Up 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Morning Workshop Classes 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Afternoon Workshop Classes 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Dinner Break 5:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Festival 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday, 6/30:
Morning Fly-Back 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Departures Check out by 12:00 PM
*This schedule is subject to change.
Faculty
Festival
Join us for our evening Festival, an exciting series of performances, screenings, and presentations where faculty and participants come together to share their work and works in progress within the Michael Chekhov community.
Applications to present at the festival are open to all participants and faculty, and details will be provided upon admission to the workshop. Don't miss your chance to showcase your creativity—applications are due by June 1st. We look forward to sharing the artistic journey with you!
Cost
$900
Payment Plans
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.
Payment Plan Options:
Pay in Full:
Due by June 1st
Pay in Two-Installments:
1st Installment Due by April 30th
2nd Installment Due by June 1st
Refund Policy
A full refund, minus a $100 administrative fee, is available anytime before May 25th.
A 50% refund, minus a $100 administrative fee, is available before June 15th.
No refunds are available after June 15th.
Refund requests can be sent to JessM@MichaelChekhov.org.
Refunds will be issued as a monetary refund to the original payment method.
Optional Dorm Housing at Emerson College
The dorms at Emerson College have XL Twin Beds that come with sheets, a light blanket, a pillow, a bath towel, and a hand towel. 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 organized in suites. There are private bathrooms and showers in each suite.
Single Room- $500 ($100/day for 5 days)
Double Room- $475 ($95/day for 5 days)
Meals & Food
Unfortunately, Emerson's cafeteria's won't be open this summer.
But our workshop and festival will be happening in the heart of downtown Boston with numerous food options available. There are affordable restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores all within walking distance of the dorms.
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
There is 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.
How to Apply
Fill out the request form below and pay the application fee.
The application will be sent to your email.
