Performance Lab is designed to support application and performance exploration of Chekhov Technique in an intimate group. "Lab" is a research space for you, the actor, supported by the faculty facilitating. Each participant will have time to work on a prepared text or material. Through experimentation with Chekhov's approach you will develop your text with the group. This is a safe space to take Chekhov's technique into your own hands. This May Lab we are delighted to collaborate with Michael Chekhov Canada and bring you the duo of Lenard Petit and Rena Polley.
Previous study of the Michael Chekhov Technique is required for eligibility to the Chekhov Lab.
Lenard Petit is one of a handful of teachers trained by the original members of Michael Chekhov’s Theatre School. He is a founding member of the Michael Chekhov Association (MICHA) and the Director of the Michael Chekhov Acting Studio since its inception in New York City, 1996-2020 and 2020-present Online. Author of Michael Chekhov Handbook, for the Actor, he has been working in the theatre for fourth years collaborating with other artists to create original works for stage, film and television.
Rena Polley is a Toronto based actor, writer, producer and teacher. She has worked in theatre, television and film for over thirty years. She graduated from Queens University in Theatre Arts and studied acting with Uta Hagen, and Herbert Berghof in New York City. She has studied with master teachers from the Michael Chekhov Association for the past twenty years and has her Teacher Certification of Completion. She now sits on the board of The Michael Chekhov Association. Rena has taught at George Brown College and the Canadian Film Center. She is co-founder of Michael Chekhov Canada and is the Artistic Director of The Chekhov Collective, a theatre company inspired by the principles of Michael Chekhov.
If you have not studied with us before we will reach out to you to determine if the Lab is a good fit for you.
May 15, 22, 29 & June 5th with Lenard Petit & Rena Polley11am-1pm Est
