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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Featured Faculty for 2026​​​
Ulrich Meyer Horsch, Dawn Arnold, Suzana Nikolic, Jessica Cerullo, Jobst Langhans, Sol Garre, Sayda Trujillo, and Craig Mathers.
Watch the recording below to learn more about the program from our Head of Training, Jessica Cerullo.
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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