Acting Exercises for Non-Traditional Staging: Michael Chekhov Reimagined offers a new set of exercises for coaching actors when working on productions that are non-traditionally staged in arenas, thrusts, or alleys. All of the exercises are adapted from Michael Chekhov's acting technique, but are reimagined in new and creative ways that offer innovative twists for the practitioner familiar with Chekhov, and easy accessibility for the practitioner new to Chekhov. Exploring the methodology through a modern day lens, these exercises are energizing additions to the classroom and essential tools for more a vibrant rehearsal and performance.
Table of Contents
Foreword by Lisa Dalton, President of the National Michael Chekhov Association
Preface
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 Introduction - Getting Comfy with The Weird Stuff
- What is Non-Traditional Staging and Performance?
- Who was Michael Chekhov?
- Why are Michael Chekhov exercises a good fit when preparing performances in non-traditional spaces?
- Who is This Book For?
Chapter 2 Honoring the Obligation
- Exercise 2.1: Free Play/Open Swim (Inspired by MC's ideas on Ensemble Work)
- Exercise 2.2: The Here Silent Story (Based on MC's tools Radiating and Receiving)
- Exercise 2.3: Sculpting in Space: Back, Front and Side (Based on MC's ideas of Qualities of Movement - Sculpting) Exercise from Wil Kilroy
- Exercise 2.4: Voice Shapes: Playing with ArchetylÃ3
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