Michael Chekhov Technique in the Twenty-First Century

New Pathways

Häftad, Engelska, 2021

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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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Utgivningsdatum2021-09-09
Mått166 x 240 x 14 mm
Vikt420 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor224
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN9781350185371
UtmärkelserWinner of Choice Outstanding Academic Title 2021 (UK)

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AcknowledgementsContributing authorsIntroductionChekhov Technique: Past, Present and Future, Cass FlemingSection OneChekhov Technique: Processes of Theatre Making Chapter 1 ‘Theatre of the Future’: Chekhov Technique for Devised Theatre and Catalyst Direction, Cass FlemingChapter 2 Actor-Dramaturgs and Atmospheric Dramaturgies: Chekhov Technique in Processes of Collaborative Playwriting, Tom CornfordSection TwoChekhov 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 RusheSection ThreeChekhov 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 McAvincheyCross-currents and conclusionsCross Currents and Conclusions, Cass Fleming and Tom CornfordGlossary Bibliography Index

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.