• Michael Chekhov Connection Membership
• In-depth Actor/Teacher Training Programs
• Los Angeles Area Independent Study Programs
• Individualized Career Guidance
• Private Coaching

MCC is a theatre company that sponsors a cooperative of teacher/directors, providing education about Michael Chekhov's Acting Techniques for professional actors, acting teachers, writers and directors. The Michael Chekhov Connection is a dues paying organization ($25/monthly) that requires a monthly work commitment. In exchange for dues and work, members are encouraged to attend the Monday night workout, participate in showcases, staged readings, cultural events, and stage, film and video development and productions. Monthly dues are waived during enrollment in a class with Lisa Dalton. Application for membership is made directly to Lisa Dalton and requires completion of The Michael Chekhov Foundation Course or equivalent, as determined by interview/audition. The MCC reserves the right to limit membership.

International Michael Chekhov Association Co-founder Lisa Dalton serves as president of the Michael Chekhov Connection, overseeing the course schedule and special events. Lisa is an award winning actor/director/producer who has taught in Moscow, Berlin, Brussels, London, Paris and New York. Lisa Dalton is available for guest teaching, guest artist performing and directing. Teaching programs can be custom designed regarding length and emphasis for schools and theatre programs in the US and abroad.

1. 5 Private/Semi-private Foundation sessions to learn basic tools or
2. Previous training with demonstrable working knowledge of Chekhov terms.
3. Request an application form (chekhov@earthlink.net) and submit with first month's dues and select area of 4 hours/monthly work commitment. For example: communications, casting committee, cultural events, film/video script and production development, office management, building maintainence, crew.

We strongly suggest your first step be reading "On The Technique of Acting" by Michael Chekhov. If the book feels "right" give us a call at (818) 761-5404 or email us. Then we'll schedule your first of five private or semi-private foundation lessons, on a day mutually convenient for you and the teacher.

Foundation Course is a five lesson series that covers the "Chart for Inspired Acting" found in the preface of "On the Technique of Acting by Michael Chekhov."

The Foundation Course is a pre-requisite to the Chekhov in Action Class and membership in the Michael Chekhov Connection for actors of all skill levels, similar to what any one joining a gymnasium would experience in getting a tour of the equipment with a trainer. The classes are one or two actors with Lisa Dalton, are based in intense concentration, and mind-body connecting techniques. Loose clothing and bare feet are recommended. Physical limitations and handicaps are taken into consideration. Please mention them at time of enrollment. Classes are scheduled and paid for individually, with no obligation to continue.

You are welcome to participate in a trial Chekhov in Action class for $40.00, which can be applied to your monthly enrollment. However, due to the experiential nature of this work, we have found taking the first foundation lesson to be of more value to the individual than an inactive class audit when trying to determine whether Lisa Dalton's approach to Michael Chekhov's Acting technique is appropriate. Try one lesson at a time with no obligation to continue.

Private Coaching Now Available!

Lisa Dalton will personalized to your need, a unified approach to developing the skill to act, the technique for any given acting medium, and the promotional networking required to get work. You choose the topic..

• Fear & Performance Anxiety Management
• Headshotology
• Audition Coaching
• Career Guidance
• On-Camera Commercial or Film Technique
• Script Analysis
• Preparing Your Part

On-Going
Group Classes:

Current classes and fees click here for more information:

• Mondays 7:30-9:30, (North Hollywood): MCC Actors Workout -MCC company members and students currently enrolled in any of Lisa Dalton's classes are wlecome to attend the workout, bringing in prepared scenes, monologues or participating in technique-based improvisations. A workout leader provides feed back.
• Wednesdays 9-11:30 am, or Wednesdays 7-10pm, (North Hollywood): Chekhov in Action Class - For experienced actors who have completed the Foundation Course and are ready to apply these exciting tools to the needs of todays industry. The course covers auditions, commercials, monologues and scenes over the period of one year and includes on-camera classes.

Chekhov in Action: The first half of the class is activating the mind-body connection through exercises which prep your imagination and body to perform the material at hand in a state of peak performance. Then, we apply the work we have done to improvisation, monologues, cold reading or scenes. Lisa Dalton creates a personal development plan with each participant based on your foundation lessons. This plan influences the structure and topics addressed in order to move you forward in all aspects of your career. All actors work in each class. Limit 10

The fourth class of each month, we often have on camera class, and we work with varying aspects of the actor's career needs. Often, actors work privately on occasion for personal career guidance- photos, resumes, agent hunting, networking etc.

The atmosphere is extremely positive with an emphasis on awakening your innate gifts and learning how to share them within the needs of the moment-on the set or in the cold read, the commercial, etc. No aggressive, negative criticism or "breaking down" is involved. Class size is limited to a maximum of 10.

Approximately every three months, "works-in- progress" showcases are held.

What's the Difference between Chekhov in Action classes ($175/mo.) and the MCC Workout ($25/mo)?

The Chekhov in Action Class is limited to 10 actors that Lisa Dalton will lead, devising a personal growth plan with each student. All students work in all classes on a variety of applications with this growth plan in mind. It is intended to be an active learning process with a highly qualified teacher addressing many different aspects of your career needs individually. Class enrollment ($175/mo) includes the workout.

The Chekhov Connection Workout will be lead by a paid workshop leader who may be a guest director, teacher, or advanced actor. The workout is intended to give you an opportunity to practice your skills in an economic and supportive environment. You prepare material in advance or participate in improvisations. The size of the group is not limited and scheduling of scenes and monologues is on a first come basis. Group feedback is the option of the performer. All workout participants are expected to give four hours per month of work to the organization.

On-going classes
You may use the Online Enrollment form to join now

• Foundation Lessons and Private sessions are 90 minutes, each and are held in Toluca Lake
• Foundation Lesson/Private Session: $70 ea.
• 4 Chekhov in Action classes: $175 mo.
• One Trial class: $40

• www.talnet.net/ldalton
  Lisa Dalton Portfolio; Personal Web site publishing Lisa's Headshots, Biography, Resume.
  
  
• http://www.chekhov.net/sgweb/index.html
  Lisa Dalton, Spiritial Gestures; learn the universal energy patterns and rhythms which reawaken your multidimensional selves to their greatest potential.
  
  
• http://www.chekhov.net
  Michael Chekhov Connection USA West (Los Angeles)
  
  
• http://www.chekhovtheatre.org
  Chekhov Theatre Ensemble (New York)
  
  
• http://www.mtsb.de/
  The web site is written in German. (Berlin Germany)
  
  
• http://www.michaelchekhov.org
  MICHA (Michael Chekhov Association - USA)
  
  
• http://www.pharo.com/chekhov.shtml
  Michael Chekhov Centre UK (United Kingdom)
  
  
• http://www.sunbridge.org/programs/theartoftheactor.htm
  The art of the Actor - Sunbridge Collerge (New York)
  
  
• http://www.tinyhero.nl
  Tiny heroes (Holland)
  
  
• http://www.tschechowschule.de
  Internationale Michael-Tschechow-Schule für Schauspiel München (Munich Germany) English and German
  
  
• www.usm.maine.edu/~summer/chekhov.htm
  The Michael Chekhov Theatre Insitute An International Michael Chekhov Association Regional Workshop.