PRESENTED BY MICHA AND MCE
Michael Chekhov Technique Teacher Training
A Three-Year Journey
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The Michael Chekhov Association (MICHA) and Michael Chekhov Europe (MCE) invite you to a three-year training designed to prepare artists to teach the Michael Chekhov Technique. Through practice, mentoring, and community, participants develop a deep, personal understanding of the technique and the skills to share it with others.
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Program Features​
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Three-year progression from foundations to mastery
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Online Classes & Seminars
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Mentoring in small groups and one-on-one
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Integration of artistic practice, teaching, and community
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A rotation of faculty from MICHA and MCE
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Annual in-person training requirement​​​
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By the end of this journey, participants embody the Chekhov Technique as teachers — prepared to share it with future generations of artists in their own unique voice.​​​
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Cost
Year One: The What - The Actor becomes the Teacher $1900
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Year Two: The How - Teacher Gives the Technique $1900
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Year Three: The Transformation - The Technique Becomes the Teacher $1900
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The Total Cost of the Program $5700​
*Cost does not include the in-person acting training requirement
​​​​Application
Applications will be made available on November 9th and people will be admitted via rolling admission.
Anyone applying who can not demonstrate a strong foundation in the psychophysical basics must be interviewed by the Head of Training or a member of MICHA’s Faculty Council. ​
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MICHA Members Apply for Free
Non-MICHA Members Application Fee of $50
Year 1 — The “What”
The Actor Becomes the Teacher
Lay the foundations of Chekhov’s psychophysical approach and begin articulating the technique in your own words.
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Explore the Five Guiding Principles
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Train in psychophysical fundamentals
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Engage with Chekhov’s Stages of the Creative Process
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Receive faculty and mentor guidance
Key Question: What is the Chekhov Technique, and how do I begin to teach it?
Year 2 — The “How”
The Teacher Gives the Technique
Deepen your study of atmosphere, gesture, and archetype while practicing the art of teaching.
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Lead warm-ups and short explorations
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Practice ensemble building
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Study Chekhov’s influences and legacy
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Work one-on-one with a mentor
Key Question: How do I create conditions for a creative process to unfold in others?
Year 3 — The “Transformation”
The Technique Becomes the Teacher
Integrate and transform your practice as you step fully into the role of teaching artist.
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Teach a demonstration class
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Practice Liz Lerman’s Critical Response Process
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Explore “the pause,” freedom, and transformation
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Connect with the global Chekhov community
Key Question: How do I speak about and share the Chekhov Technique in my own voice?
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