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If we define gesture to mean a movement that has intention, we could say that the Psychological Gesture is a movement that expresses the psychology of the character. Chekhov defines the psychology to consist of the thoughts, feelings and will of a human being. Hence, the PG is a physical expression of the thoughts, feelings and desires of the character, incorporated into one movement. You can liken it to a moving logo, like the Nike logo, which captures the essence of Nike in one image.

 

Excerpt from
Psychological Gesture:
Hollywood’s Best Kept Acting Secret!

 

Articles on the

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Table of Contents

 

 

Lisa Dalton's Work - Lisa Dalton and her work.

 

Rovert Davi Interview - Robert Davi interview about why a working actor would choose to learn the Chekhov work at this stage of his career.

 

Backstage West Review of the Techniques of Michael Chekhov - Article from Backstage West about the technique, printed her with permission from BackStage West, titled The Other Chekhov.

 

Backstage West review of To The Actor - Review by Backstage West editor, Rob Kendt, of the new printing of To The Actor, by Michael Chekhov.

 

Headshotology - A practical guide about prep'ing for and getting headshots for auditions.

 

Psychological Gesture - A guide to using one of the most important tools in the Michael Chekhov toolkit.

 

A Path to Powerful Organic Acting - A practical method for building your confidence and skills as a Chekhov practioner.

 

Chekhov's Final Gift: The Three Sister Sensations - Article by Lisa Dalton about the last tool Michael Chekhov was working on prior to his death and its use in the Chekhov toolkit.

 

Chart for Inspired Professional Meetings - A chart and description of auditions as little meetings between the actor and casting agent.

 

Michael Chekhov Readers BIBLIOGRAPHY - For the avid reader and student of Michael Chekhov, Russian actors and directors, and the evolution of theater acting through the Russian theater line.

 

Preparation for KAACTF - A list of advice for competing before judges for the KAACTF performance competition, and, in turn, good advice for anyone auditioning.
 
Walking Across Egypt Review - A review by the John Garcia Column (DFW) of Walking Across Egypt, a play DIRECTED BY LISA DALTON and produced at Artisan Center Theatre in Bedford, Texas in 2009.

 

Meta-Pshcho-Physiological Concepts - An article by Lisa Dalton about the basis of psycho-physical acting.

 

Michael Chekhov as Actor, Teacher and Director in the West - Article by Liisa Byckling about Michael Chekhov.

 

Michael Chekhov’s Production of Twelfth Night at the Habimah Theatre - Article by Liisa Byckling about Michael Chekhov's time in the Israeli theater in Europe.

 

Inside Story: Understanding the Power of Feelings - Article from HeartMath Institute about the physical underpinnings of emotions.

 

Rudolph Steiner - Thinking and Willing Lectures - A set of lectures by Rudolph Steiner on a subject which Michael Chekhov made a primary part of his system of acting techniques.

 

Rudolph Steiner - Speech Gestures - An article by Steiner on the concept of physical gestures within speech patterns which influenced Michael Chekhov.