International Conference Athens: Laban’s Philosophy and Theatre Practice Workshop presentation: Chekhov and Laban — Investigating the Crossovers

Questions guiding this exploration included:

What are the true similarities between Laban’s and Chekov’s approaches?
What is distinctive about each of the approaches?
What is the role of ‘spirituality’ in each approach, and how are we teaching/communicating that role?
How much is the similarity between the two dependent on the teacher/instructor?
What are potential conflicts between the theory and practice in each of these approaches?
Can each approach serve the other as a complimentary support/addition to embodiment and understanding of the other?
How does the use of each of approach differ when applied in rehearsal, making, or training processes?
Are the approaches different for actors and dancers – how/why/in what ways?

Led by Roanna Mitchell (The Chekhov Collective UK) and Juliet Chambers-Coe (Labanarium)