According to Michael Chekhov, the 'Creative Individuality' is the source of the artist's talent, the force that continually drives the actor to create, to communicate reality in an individual way. It's like the Greek 'daimon', the higher self or driving spirit. It feels like you and more than you at the same time. Making the Creative Individuality conscious can open a trickle of inspiration into a flowing stream.

It enables the actor to

 make contact with the audience

 see the dynamic forces at work in a play,

 connect with contemporary life, and

 be sure of the unique, personal contribution they make to life through their work.

This workshop offers a unique sequence of exercises to connect deeply with, explore and apply your Creative Individuality. It's suitable for serious actors at all levels, including experienced professionals.

ABOUT MICHAEL CHEKHOV

Michael Chekhov is known in Russia as ‘the acting genius of the century.’ Stanislavski called him ‘my most brilliant pupil,’ but Chekhov took what he learned from Stanislavski and went further.

His techniques are the pure gold for the actor. They free the body, heart and imagination, bypassing the analytical mind to speak directly to the heart of your actor’s nature, helping you to perform as if you are continually improvising, and empowering you to create your own unique magic. Putting Chekhov's ideas into practice can awaken your whole being, free your intuition and create performances that are physical, rigorously well-crafted, full of life, and wildly imaginative.

Compared to other methods, you can learn and apply Chekhov’s quickly and easily. Clint Eastwood, Antony Hopkins, Jack Nicholson and Marilyn Monroe and countless others have drawn on Chekhov's wisdom.

THE TEACHER

Ashley Wain has worked in the theatre as an actor, director and teacher since graduating from VCA in 1994, and has extensive experience in both physical theatre and psychological realism.

VENUE

Eleventh Hour Theatre, 170 Leicester St, Fitzroy.

COST

Full price: $150 Early payment discount (before June 22): $110 Concession: $100 Early payment concession (before June 22): $80