This module programme WS has been held in Japan in 2018 and 2019.  David Zinder, the master teacher of M. Chekhov Technique,  will be invited from Michael Chekhov Europe this year. In this module programme, the actors can acquire this multi-dimensional  techniques through 6 modules in the practical and comprehensive way which are consisted of  the elements of a stage performance, such as characterization, objectives, time, and spaces, and so on. The theme of this WS in Tokyo is "Characterization I〈Psychological Gestures〉". The 5-day WS will give you an opportunity to break your psychological blocks and experience the profound and dynamic acting. On the last day of the WS, the completion certification will be given to you.

  In order to spread this technique to the acting industry in Japan, David Zinder will give a lecture whose title is "The actor imagines with his body". Please check the information of the lecture as well.

Michael Chekhov Module Programme

"3rd Module ”Characterization I《Psychological Gesture》

 

To increase our own life of the stage means to be able to see everywhere – in the written words, in the events around us, and in our own psychology – gestures, gestures, and more gestures, but not states of mind. (…) Everything can be turned into a gesture with qualities.” (Michael Chekhov)

 

 The Psychological Gesture is probably the most famous tool of Michael Chekhov acting technique. It is a psycho-physical movement that awakens the actor’s inner life. It serves as a key to the essential or hidden features of the character and enables the actor to express and embody the character’s objectives in a new way. Stirring our will power, the Psychological Gesture gives the will a definite direction, awakens feelings, and gives us a condensed version of the character and his/her relationships. A profound movement training combined with the awareness of the images you create through movement is the base of this module.

 

≪Tools we learn and use≫

Gestures and Qualities: The ‘What’ and the ‘How’ – Objectives – Psychological Gesture of character – Archetypes – Relationships – The character’s breath – The character’s spirituality – Scene study 

 

【Text】

A monologue will be used

Choose one monologue from a script written by one of 4 writers below.

※In case we could find the script in Japan, it would be necessary to send us a script 

• Anton Chekhov
• Henrik Johan Ibsen 
• Garcia Lorca
• Arthur Miller

 

【DATE】

　10th to 14th of May, 2023 from 11:00 to 18:00

   ※This workshop lasts for 5 straight days

 

【FEE】

    Special Fee 45000yen for 10 people

    Normal Fee 50000yen

 　●This fee includes a lecture fee

 

【the number to be accepted 】

  20 actors

 

【Requirements】

  Physically and mentally healthy professional actors

  More than 18 years old who can do the hard exercise

  ※You are able to join 3rd module even if you haven’t done any other modules 

  ※You can take the class in English.

 

【Application】

　You can apply from APPLICATION on this HP or via email:

    michael_chekhov_tokyo@yahoo.co.jp

   ※The organizer is capable of using English. If you have any concerns, please make contact freely. 

Lecture "The actor imagines with his body"

 

“The actor imagines with his body. He cannot avoid gesturing or moving without responding to his own internal images.” (Michael Chekhov)

 

　The psycho-physical approach to actor training moves the work of the actor away from him/herself into the world of the imagination. The fundamental concept of my Training - ImageWork - and of the Chekhov Technique is the symbiotic connection between the body and the imagination of the actor in the performance space. This lecture will elaborate on that concept with examples.  

 

　※The lecture will be given in English. 　

 

【Date】

    19:00~21:00 May 15th

 

【Venue】

　The rental office near JR Suidobashi Station 

    ※The venue will be informed once you apply for the lecture.

 

【Fee】

　donation

  

【The maximum number of the participants】

　50 people

 

【Application】

　You can apply from APPLICATION  on this HP or via email: 

    michael_chekhov_tokyo@yahoo.co.jp