Synopsis
Michael Chekhov Technique in the Twenty-First Century
Cass Fleming & Tom Cornford (Editors)
Published by Methuen
The culmination of an innovative practice research project, Michael Chekhov in the Twenty-First Century: New Pathways draws on historical writings and archival materials to investigate how Chekhov's technique can be used across the disciplines of contemporary performance and applied practice
In contrast to the narrow, actor training-only analysis that dominated 20th-century explorations of the technique, Michael Chekhov in the Twenty-First Century focuses on:
Devising, directing and collective creation
Dramaturgy and collaborative playwriting
Sscenography, voice, movement and dance
Socially-engaged and therapeutic practices
All of which are at the forefront of international theatre-making
In short, it offers a thorough and fascinating investigation into new uses of Michael Chekhov's technique, providing practical strategies and principles alongside theoretical discussion
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Contributing authors
Introduction
Chekhov Technique: Past, Present and Future, Cass Fleming
Section One
Chekhov Technique: Processes of Theatre Making
Chapter 1 'Theatre of the Future': Chekhov Technique for Devised Theatre and Catalyst Direction, Cass Fleming
Chapter 2 Actor-Dramaturgs and Atmospheric Dramaturgies: Chekhov Technique in Processes of Collaborative Playwriting, Tom Cornford
Section Two
Chekhov Technique: Beyond Acting
Chapter 3 The Expressive Voice in Performance: Chekhov Technique for Voice and Singing, Daron Oram
Chapter 4 'The moment you are not inwardly moving and inwardly participating, you are dead' – Chekhov Technique in Actor-Movement and Dance, Roanna Mitchell
Chapter 5 Feeling Space, Making Space: Michael Chekhov's Approach to Theatre Design, Sinéad Rushe
Section Three
Chekhov Technique: Beyond the Theatre
Chapter 6 'If the new theatre is to have meaning, the audience too must play its part': Chekhov Technique in Applied, Therapeutic and Community Contexts, Caoimhe McAvinchey
Cross-currents and conclusions
Cross Currents and Conclusions, Cass Fleming and Tom Cornford
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
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