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On The Technique of Acting - Michael Chekhov with Mala Powers
$17.00
In the four decades since its first publication, Michael Chekhov's To the
Actor has become a standard text for students of the theater. But To the
Actor is a shortened, heavily modified version of the great
director/actor/teacher's original manuscript, and On the Technique of Acting
is the first and only book ever to incorporate the complete text of that
brilliant manuscript. Scholars and teachers of Chekhov's technique have
hailed On the Technique of Acting as the clearest, most accurate
presentation of the principles he taught Yul Brynner, Gregory Peck, Marilyn
Monroe, Anthony Quinn, Beatrice Straight, and Mala Powers, among others.
This new, definitive edition of Chekhov's masterful work clarifies the
principles outlined in To the Actor concerning the pivotal role of the
imagination in actors' understanding of themselves and the roles they play.
On the Technique of Acting also expands on Chekhov's previously published
work with many unique features, including:
* Thirty additional exercises
* A chapter devoted to screen acting
* More thorough explanations of the Psychological Gesture, inner tempo
vs.
outer tempo, and other key concepts of Chekhov's approach
* With photos.
MICHAEL CHEKHOV: LESSONS FOR TEACHERS - Michael Chekhov
$8.00
MICHAEL CHEKHOV: LESSONS FOR TEACHERS, Transcribed with an Introduction by Deirdre Hurst du Prey. It was at the beginning of 1936 that Chekhov gave 18 lessons to Beatrice Straight and Deirdre Hurst du Prey, from whose verbatim shorthand notes they are published here for the first time in the entirety just as he gave them. Chekhov's unique use of rhythm, atmosphere, the actors' ego and his emphasis on creative imagination in the teaching of acting technique, all contribute to make these lessons a valuable addition to the literature on Chekhov already in print. In their simple form, they contain the essence of Michael Chekhov's mode of teaching his technique.
Anthony Quinn's Life and Encounters with Michael Chekhov
$39.95
This 53 minute program is an intimate and lively interview with Anthony
Quinn focusing on his meeting and studying with Michael Chekhov, Quinn's
use of the tools and of Chekhov's enduring influence on Quinn's life.
The Chekhov techniques come alive when Quinn talks about them. The
Hollywood anecdotes told as only the robust Mr. Quinn can, will linger
in your memory with warmth and humour. His reverence will move your soul
as clearly Mr. Chekhov did the Oscar winning Tony Quinn.
From Russia to Hollywood, the 100 Year Odyssey of Chekhov and Shdanoff
$19.95
Russia to Hollywood PDF Brochure
This inspiring documentary profiles the story of Michael Chekhov and his colleague George Shdanoff, as their lives moved from Russia to Hollywood. Film clips of the many great stars they coached and interviews with Anthony Quinn (shot by Lisa Dalton) and others makes this documentary both entertaining and educational as it reveals the technique and the biography. Select DVD or VHS Video(ntsc).
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From Czarist Russia's Moscow Art Theatre to Hollywood's Dirty Harry,
narrators Gregory Peck and Mala Powers join an A-list of Hollywood
stars to take us through the odyssey of two Russian-born men. Academy
Award-nominated Michael Chekhov and noted director/actor George Shdanoff
brought a unique technique of acting to Hollywood. Lisa Dalton filmed
on location in Russia, Switzerland, Germany, France, England and the
United States to co-produce this documentary examines the journey of
Chekhov and Shdanoff that led to their creation of this revolutionary
acting system, which turned Stanislavski's acting theory on its head,
and empowered the legendary Hollywood stars and directors of the 40s,
50s and beyond to create their most memorable work on stage and in
films.
The range and scope of the noted artists to be inspired by these two great coaches is astonishing: Ingrid Bergman, Lloyd Bridges, Yul Brynner, Leslie Caron, Cyd Charisse, Gary Cooper, Yvonne de Carlo, James Dean, Clint Eastwood, Sharon Gless, Rex Harrison, Sterling Hayden, Jennifer Jones, Gene Kelly, Grace Kelly, Marilyn Monroe, Patricia Neal, Paul Newman, Jack Nicholson, Jack Palance, Gregory Peck, Mala Powers, Tyrone Power, Anthony Quinn, Robert Taylor, Robert Stack, Beatrice Straight, Robert Walker and many others.
As renowned film critic and biographer, Richard Schickel, says, Dirty Harry has his roots in the Moscow Art Theatre ... It's completely true .... It's completely unrecognizable ... but there it is.
Color / Approx. running time: 110 Min. - English - Documentary
Lisa Dalton's PSYCHOPHYSICAL Audio WORKOUT-MP3.
$9.95
This Audio Presentation contains a 26 minute workout of the three most
universal exercises in Michael Chekhov's technique:
Expansion/Contraction, the Four Movement Qualities of Molding, Flowing,
Flying and Radiating, followed by the intense and energizing
"Staccato/Legato" exercise. The other track contains an interview with
Lisa regarding the use of these exercises as a means to align your mind
and body and to promote health and balance. Your personalized service
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Michael Chekhov Technique DVD Workout with Lisa Dalton
$59.95
This 62 minute DVD is designed for you to exercise The Chekhov
Psycho-Physical Concepts with a group of colleagues led by Lisa Dalton.
Based on the Chart for Inspired Acting in Mala Power's Preface of "On
The Technique of Acting" by Michael Chekhov, (Harper), a menu offers
the option to play all the way through, or to skip to specific exercises.
Great for reviewing what you have learned or enhancing your understanding
gathered from written and spoken Chekhov Materials. Order 2 or more and
get free shipping!
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Michael Chekhov: The Dartington Years DVD
$39.95
This DVD Video profiles brilliant Actor/Coach
Michael Chekhov from 1935-38, the critical years of developing his
amazing technique and teaching in English for first time. Introduced by
esteemed British actor, Simon Callow, this film features interviews
with Dartington Hall students Eleanor Faison, Deirdre Hurst du Prey, and
Paul Rogers. William Elmhirst, his sister Beatrice Straight and their
parents, Dorothy and Leonard Elmhirst, were and continue to be great
benefactors of the Chekhov technique and this film.
Produced by the Michael Chekhov Centre, UK in association with the Dorothy Whitney Elmhirst Trust and Palomino Films, Rarely seen footage shows Mr. Chekhov leading his classes in graceful exercises on the beautiful grounds of Dartington Hall in south west England. Lisa Dalton contributed additional footage of interviews with the students who eventually moved to the United States. FOR AMERICAN SALES ONLY. All others please inquire with www.Mcstudiolondon@aol.com
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