The evenings will be seminars OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and can be taken as a series ($100) or individually for folks who can not do the whole program. These seminars are included in the full course.

MONDAY, AUG. 18, 2008    7 - 9 PM FREE SEMINAR:

    THE MICHAEL CHEKHOV TECHNIQUE AS A PATH TO PEAK PERFORMANCE: CHEKHOV'S THEATRE OF THE FUTURE IS NOW!
            Lisa Dalton and Wil Kilroy lay the foundation for the week with a wealth of information regarding the biography and historical context of Michael Chekhov and the relevance of his theories in today's actor training.

TUESDAY, AUG. 19, 2008  7 -9 PM  $35
  
THE WHOLE AUDITION AS A PIECE OF ART
Bring your star quality into the room and exit with radiance and inner joy! Learn techniques to cope with performance anxiety, how to cultivate the "IT" factor, feel happy with your meeting!   This seminar has been immensely popular in Los Angeles, Europe and Moscow alike.

WEDNESDAY, AUG 20, 2008  7 -9 PM  $35

MAKE THE GREAT CHOICE-Script Analysis
There is a saying in the casting world that goes:  The Talent is in the Choice!  What does this mean and how can you learn to make powerful creative choices that make sense with the style and text?
Every actor, writer, director needs to know how to analyze the text AND then how to synthesize what they analyze. This where Stanislavsky and Chekhov make an unbeatable team!

SEE FOR YOURSELF!-Video Clips
The last part of the evening will include viewing clips from some of Mr. Chekhov's films as well as from some of his actor's Oscar Winning Performances and other Chekhov afficionados such as Oscar winner Beatrice Straight, Anthony Quinn, Johnny Depp and Anthony Hopkins.

THURSDAY, AUG. 21, 2008    7- 8:15  PM  $10

KNOCK THREE TIMES-Improv Nite
Come and witness our participants in this creative presentation of  rehearsed improvisations as they craft a solo scenario which must include three Knocks, a jump, lying on the floor, standing on a chair, and much more!  The uniqueness and spontaneity will delight you!

FRIDAY, AUG. 22, 2008   7 - 9 PM   $35

USING CHEKHOV AT THE HELM- Directing/Teaching
This program focuses on how to direct using Chekhov techniques and then looks more closely at how to teach the Chekhov Technique.  This program is excellent for Directors and Teachers as well as Actors who ultimately can cultivate self-directing and self-educating.

SATURDAY, AUG. 23, 2008   7- 9 PM  FREE

OUR WORK IN PROGRESS & RECEPTION!
Join us as we celebrate our intensive exploration by sharing the scenes we have developed using this fanciful and expanding approach!  Our participants will put it altogether this night, revealing two distinct versions of their scenes using different aspects of what they have learned. It is sure to be surprising and we guarantee some courageous commitment to stepping out of the box of their older ways!  Join us for a little reception following.