Chekhov and Outer Atmospheres — special guest workshop with Graham Dixon, Michael Chekhov Studio London

How can we create genuine atmospheres that the actor and the audience objectively feel and experience?

Graham, building on Chekhov’s suggestions for creating outer atmospheres, has developed a series of exercises that enable the actor, by working with the 5 senses, to develop a process, a step by step method, to create objective atmospheres without having to revert to their own personal, inner feelings.

By using this step-by-step method, the actor will be able to, very clearly, experience the difference between outer atmospheres and inner feelings.

GRAHAM DIXON: Graham has been involved in Michael Chekhov work as a professional actor, director and teacher for nearly 50 years having studied with, and met, many of Chekhov’s original student

Graham founded the Michael Chekhov Studio London (MCSL) in 2005 and continues to offer workshops and classes in the UK, in Europe and USA. Actor and author, Simon Callow is the MCSL patron. Like Michael Chekhov, Graham has an interest in the teachings of Rudolf Steiner and his Anthroposophy (Spiritual Science).  His book, The Master Key to Acting Freedomwill be published early in 2020.