Workshop on Michael Chekhov’s dramatic theory underway

By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, Apr. 5: The theatrical exhibition on Michael Chekhov’s dramatic theory that started in Kathmandu on March 30 will continue till April 8.

With a yearlong effort of The School Theatre Nepal, the dramatic theory session workshop aims to train theatre artists and trainers across the country.

Twenty-five theatre artists from various theatre groups are participating in the workshop.

 The main objective of this session is to disseminate Michael Chekhov’s Dramatic theory throughout Nepal.

This theory enjoys considerable popularity in Asia and Europe. The workshop is being conducted by Joerg Andres, the director of the Michael Chekhov International Academy.

 In his academy in Berlin, Andres oversees a two-year course. He has been travelling to different countries to promote the theory. 

Before arriving in Nepal, he was in Moscow.  Michael Chekhov, the nephew of famous Russian writer Anton Chekhov, developed this theory.

 His work was admired by Stanislavsky, who is renowned in Nepal. 

Despite their differences in theories, both Michael Chekhov and Stanislavsky are revered in their field.

 Nepal has now become a suitable platform to train artists in various dramatic theories. Although Michael Chekhov was deported from Russia during the development of his theory, it has gained fame in Western societies.

 It is an undeniable fact that numerous Oscar winners have utilised this theory. Last year, American actress, trainer, and stuntwoman Liza Dalton collaborated with the School Theatre Nepal to conduct a two-month-long theatre training session.