THE WHOLE THING WORKING WITH A FEELING OF THE WHOLE, FORM AND COMPOSITION
AUGUST 7-9
UNIVERSITY OF GALWAY
10-5 EACH DAY
Cost 180/120 concessions
“ALL ART ASPIRES TO THE CONDITION OF MUSIC” WALTER PATER
When we as actors start work on a play, we need to consider our role within that world and the atmosphere of the entire piece of work. We need to have a “hunch” as Peter Brook called it, as to where it is going and what feelings or sensations we want it to carry. We need to have a sense of The Whole Thing.
If you imagine a play as a vessel then the plays thoughts, sensations , characters and feelings and story pour into that cup. How many times have you seen an actor, allow their ego to get the better of them and go against the play, their scene partners or the production? When all is harmony , we, the audience , come out with something powerful, joyous, whatever the target of the whole thing might be. In each moment of the action, the actor must be clear where the next unit is going. To understand that the play is one quilt , not merely disparate patches. To have an eye to the ending as the beginning of the play unfolds. In terms of architecture, which floor of the building are we on? And where are we to go next?
Michael Chekhov’s work on form and composition , from the form an actor’s body makes, to the form of an exchange or speech or a scene, to the whole form of the vessel of the play itself , requires a strange mixture of freedom and discipline. Characters go on a journey and productions go on a journey…
Led by Max and Declan , this three day workshop in Galway Ireland will help develop your ability to see these structures and forms without them being restrictive to your Creative Individuality.
Email chekhovtpi@gmail.com to book your place.
Every Moment Counts.
Finding Significance for Character
Jan24th – Galway Ireland
2nd in a series of One Day Acting Workshops in Galway.
With Max Hafler and Roberta Nolan
Chekhov Training and Performance Ireland.
Michael Chekhov told his students, “I want to awaken the significance of everything you do onstage”. Everything we do onstage has to mean something, it needs to carry some weight, even in a realistic play, where a character is going about their everyday business. Of course, some moments are more significant than others, but in a work of art, everything matters. These significant moments may be found in your text, your scene partner or the situation the characters are in, but there is something important to remember that, however subtly, you are sharing with the audience.
There is a skill to this. Through one focussed day we hope you can, through exercises, and working on a scene start to consider the importance of making the most of every moment.
Max and Roberta both trained at the Michael Chekhov Association and have decades of experience in teaching the Michael Chekhov Technique . Check out the www.chekhovtrainingandperformanceireland.com
Booking is open for our one day workshop.
Cost for the day 55€ 30€ concessions
Email chekhovtpi@gmail.com