Michael Chekhov Technique in the Twenty-First Century: New Pathways

Author:   M Cass Fleming (Goldsmiths, University of London, UK) ,  Tom Cornford (The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London, UK)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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9781474273183


Pages:   224
Publication Date:   15 October 2020
Format:   Hardback
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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, authors Cass Fleming and Tom Cornford, along with contributors Caoimhe McAvinchey, Roanna Mitchell, Daron Oram and Sinéad Rushe, focus on devising, directing and collective creation, dramaturgy and collaborative playwriting, scenography, voice, movement and dance, as well as socially-engaged and therapeutic practices, all of which are at the forefront of international theatre-making. The book collectively offers a thorough and fascinating investigation into new uses of Michael Chekhov’s technique, providing practical strategies and principles alongside theoretical discussion.

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Author:   M Cass Fleming (Goldsmiths, University of London, UK) ,  Tom Cornford (The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London, UK)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Methuen Drama
Weight:   0.558kg
ISBN:  

9781474273183


ISBN 10:   1474273181
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   15 October 2020
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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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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Chekhov's belief in collaboration and trust in ensemble challenged traditional theater-making processes and paved the way for the new pathways described in this outstanding volume. This book reaches beyond the power of the actor to transform, and extends itself to a timely exploration of the playwright, designer, director, singer, dancer, drama therapist, activist, audience and community members who utilize a psychophysical technique in ways Chekhov both dreamed of and, quite likely, never imagined. [...] It is a long overdue examination and mapping of the important creative work being done and contains within its pages the potential to inspire future artists who will trod these now well-marked roads. * Jessica Cerullo, Artistic Director, MICHA USA *


Chekhov's belief in collaboration and trust in ensemble challenged traditional theater-making processes and paved the way for the new pathways described in this outstanding volume. This book reaches beyond the power of the actor to transform, and extends itself to a timely exploration of the playwright, designer, director, singer, dancer, drama therapist, activist, audience and community members who utilize a psychophysical technique in ways Chekhov both dreamed of and, quite likely, never imagined. [...] It is a long overdue examination and mapping of the important creative work being done and contains within its pages the potential to inspire future artists. * Jessica Cerullo, Artistic Director, MICHA USA *


Author Information

Cass Fleming is a lecturer in Theatre and Performance at Goldsmiths University of London UK and is the founder of The Chekhov Collective UK. Tom Cornford is a senior lecturer in Theatre and Performance at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.

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