The Michael Chekhov Handbook: For the Actor

by Lenard Petit

The Michael Chekhov Handbook is a practical guide to Chekhov’s supportive techniques for actors, fully updated with new exercises that examine the relationship between the sensations of the physical body and the imagination. Lenard Petit draws on 25 years of teaching experience to unlock and illuminate Michael Chekhov’s philosophy, and offers guiding principles and effective tools that actors can apply in rehearsal and performance. The second edition focuses on the building blocks of drama and an exploration of the five senses as an expressive springboard, with a new section on the function of the Archetype in the Chekhov method. Theory and practice are treated here with clarity and simplicity. Dedicated to students and teachers of acting, The Michael Chekhov Handbook provides readers with the essential tools they need to put the rewarding principles of this technique into use.

Genres: Theatre, Nonfiction, Drama, Plays

194 pages, Paperback

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.