The Michael Chekhov Handbook: For the Actor

by Lenard Petit

'Petit's words go right to the heart of Chekhov's technique ... Anyone looking for a key to understanding more about Michael Chekhov's technique will devour it.' – Jessica Cerullo, Michael Chekhov Association, NYC The Michael Chekhov technique is today seen as one of the most influential and inspiring methods of actor training in existence. In The Michael Chekhov Handbook , Lenard Petit draws on twenty years of teaching experience to unlock and illuminate this often complex technique. Petit uses four sections to guide those studying, working with or encountering Chekhov's approach for the first The Michael Chekhov Handbook’s explanations and exercises will provide readers with the essential tools they need to put the rewarding principles of this technique into use. Lenard Petit is the Artistic Director of The Michael Chekhov Acting Studio in New York City. He teaches Chekhov Technique in the MFA and BFA Acting programs at Rutgers University. He was a contributor and co-creator of the DVD, Master Classes in The Michael Chekhov Technique, published by Routledge.

Genres: Theatre, Nonfiction, Drama, Plays

192 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 2009

Reviews

[Regret Husk · Rating 4 out of 5]

very helpful ! we expand

[Alex Tupper · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a great guide to the Chekhov method. The method is not my favorite so far but I do like some of the elements of it and I think with more training in it, it would be an great technique.

[John Graham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Straight ahead, concise, and practical introduction to a powerful tool for actors. His writing is witty, profound, and immediate.

[Pelledura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Concise and clear. A great book to learn tools to grow as a performer. Lenard Petit though is at his best as a teacher "live". Go and take a class with him if you can.