Michael Chekhov Technique

Sinéad is leading a workshop for directors in London in May 2010, dates to be confirmed. Contact www.livingpictures.org.uk to book.

The Michael Chekhov technique is a psycho-physical approach to acting. It privileges the imagination as the actor's source of inspiration and favours an impersonal, objective approach to characterisation. The work is intended to create a real and spontaneous connection between the actor's physical body and psychology and prepare the actor for what Chekhov calls 'inspired acting.'

Michael Chekhov (1891 - 1955) was the nephew of Anton Chekhov and considered by Stanislavsky as his 'most brilliant pupil.' He was known as one of Russia's most outstanding and innovative actors. After his exile from Russia, he worked in Germany, France and England's Dartington Hall before settling in USA where he worked as an actor and acting coach in Hollywood.

She has studied the technique with Sergey Issayev (GITIS, Russia & University of Paris 8-St.Denis), Sarah Kane and Graham Dixon (Michael Chekhov Studio, London), Lenard Petit (Michael Chekhov Acting Studio, New York) and Jobst Langhans (Michael Chekhov Studio, Berlin).

Sinéad teaches the technique to undergraduates on the three year Acting Programme at Central School of Speech and Drama in London.

Please get in touch via the contacts page if you are interested in organising a workshop or classes for actors, dancers, directors, teachers, designers.