Michael Chekhov Technique in the Twenty-First Century (Paperback)

M. Cass Fleming

ISBN 10: 135018537X / ISBN 13: 9781350185371

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London, 2021

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Paperback. 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 Chekhovs 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 Sinead 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 Chekhovs technique, providing practical strategies and principles alongside theoretical discussion. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Michael Chekhov Technique in the Twenty-First Century (Paperback)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 135018537X
• ISBN 13: 9781350185371
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

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.

About the Authors

Cass Fleming is a lecturer in the department of Theatre and Performance at Goldsmiths, University of London, and theatre director with twenty-five years of experience in the field of embodied and devised theatre-making. She specializes in training actors, directors, devised theatre-makers and applied theatre artists, in the use of play and the related devising methodologies drawing on the practices developed by Michael Chekhov, Suzanne Bing and Joan Littlewood and has taught at various drama schools, Universities and the National Theatre Studio. Her current research explores the genealogies of hidden contributions to twentieth-century actor training and theatre-making by collaborative artists and teachers.

Tom Cornford is a senior lecturer in Theatre and Performance at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. His practice-led research is focused on developing histories of the creative processes of theatre-making and adapting them to contemporary contexts.