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Dawn Arnold

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Teaching Artist, Actor, Director, Coach for actors and opera singers - and loving it.
Moving Dock Theatre Company and Chekhov Studio Chicago

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Back to the Studio
Fall Chekhov Archive Project Class!  

EXPLORING CHEKHOV'S ARCHIVES TOGETHER
Taught by Dawn Arnold

Eight week session
meeting once a week via Zoom.
Fall Session: Sept 28 - Nov 16, 2026
Mondays 10:30 AM - 12 PM CT US
(Please check your time zone)

If you enjoy the approach of Michael Chekhov you will love discovering more of his ideas in this guided exploration of the Chekhov Archive! The Archive Project continues in an eight week session to open up this amazing resource.

It's like taking class with Michael Chekhov. We combine discussion with practice, getting fresh takes on the Chekhov Acting Technique, what this method offers the performing actor, what it offers those teaching acting, and what Chekhov refers to as the Theatre of the Future.

READ DAWN'S BLOG ABOUT THE ARCHIVE PROJECT

https://movingdock.org/inside-the-studio-blog/f/the-chekhov-archive-project--still-searching taken in Online Classes by @dawn_arnold_gestures

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Back to the Studio
Fall Chekhov Archive Project Class!  

EXPLORING CHEKHOV'S ARCHIVES TOGETHER
Taught by Dawn Arnold

Eight week session
meeting once a week via Zoom.
Fall Session: Sept 28 - Nov 16, 2026
Mondays 10:30 AM - 12 PM CT US
(Please check your time zone)

If you enjoy the approach of Michael Chekhov you will love discovering more of his ideas in this guided exploration of the Chekhov Archive! The Archive Project continues in an eight week session to open up this amazing resource.

It's like taking class with Michael Chekhov. We combine discussion with practice, getting fresh takes on the Chekhov Acting Technique, what this method offers the performing actor, what it offers those teaching acting, and what Chekhov refers to as the Theatre of the Future.

READ DAWN'S BLOG ABOUT THE ARCHIVE PROJECT

https://movingdock.org/inside-the-studio-blog/f/the-chekhov-archive-project--still-searching taken in Online Classes by @dawn_arnold_gestures

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Finally had a moment to stop and sniff the lilacs. taken in Chicago Lakeview & Lincoln Park Area by @dawn_arnold_gestures

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Starting April 6- Chekhov Archive Project Spring Session! What was it like to learn acting and rehearse with Michael Chekhov? You can find out! In the Archive Project we dig into the wonderful online resource of Michael Chekhov's class and rehearsal process notes, guiding actors to get up and do what Chekhov was doing with his actors, and talking together about Chekhov's inspired ideas. Actors still new to Chekhov Technique are welcome, as are teachers and colleagues. We discover something new everyday!
https://movingdock.org/online-studio taken in Online Classes by @dawn_arnold_gestures

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Starting April 6- Chekhov Archive Project Spring Session! What was it like to learn acting and rehearse with Michael Chekhov? You can find out! In the Archive Project we dig into the wonderful online resource of Michael Chekhov's class and rehearsal process notes, guiding actors to get up and do what Chekhov was doing with his actors, and talking together about Chekhov's inspired ideas. Actors still new to Chekhov Technique are welcome, as are teachers and colleagues. We discover something new everyday!
https://movingdock.org/online-studio taken in Online Classes by @dawn_arnold_gestures

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The Archive Project continues! What was it like to learn acting and rehearse with Michael Chekhov? You can find out! I have been offering The Chekhov Archive Project classes to dig into the wonderful resource of the online Archive, guiding actors to get up and do what Chekhov was doing with his actors, and talking together about Chekhov's inspired ideas. Actors still new to Chekhov Technique are welcome, as are teachers and colleagues. We discover something new everyday! Starting February 9. 2026. Check it out and register:https://movingdock.org/online-studio by @dawn_arnold_gestures

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9 months ago

The Archive Project continues! Online Chekhov class based in unpacking Chekhov's class notes. Its like taking class with Michael Chekhov! Actors still new to Chekhov are welcome, as are teachers and colleagues. We discover something new everyday! Starting February 9. 2026. Check it out and register:
https://movingdock.org/online-studio taken in Online Classes by @dawn_arnold_gestures

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9 months ago

This #GivingTuesday we are grateful for all who seek art, beauty, goodness, and expressive humanity, and for our dear friends for believing in the value of art to improve our community and our world.
We are grateful for the creative urge that stirs our students and colleagues to move, to imagine, to transform, to tell stories with their whole being,
and for you for supporting these artistic endeavors.

Your impact is both local and global. meeting needs of young artists starting their professional journeys, professionals finding ways to perform more fully, and colleagues preparing to meet their students with a creative process that works.

Our aims are high, our means are time-tested and true. Now, all we need is you.

CAN WE COUNT ON YOUR SUPPORT?
THANK YOU!
https://movingdock.org/ taken in Chicago, Illinois by @dawn_arnold_gestures

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New! Added Archive Study beginning Thursday, October 23 at 7 PM CDT/ Friday, October 24 at 11 AM AEDT
Please check your time zone.

Have you had an interest in digging into the CHhekhov Archives with us at Chekhov Studio Chicago but found the time didn't work out? A Chekhov colleague from Australia has asked if I could arrange an Archive class that would work for her part of the globe. I am happy to say, yes!

We will be starting new with the Archives. The other session that begins, October 13 at 11 AM CT is a continuing group. All are welcome to either. Both are eight weeks.

If this is something you would like to do, please let me know by Chekhov Studio Chicago gmail.

Since this just came up, I need your help to reach people. Please share this news with those you think would like to join us.

Dawn Arnold
Chekhov Studio Chicago taken in Online Classes by @dawn_arnold_gestures

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Hey, we are about to begin the first summer session of The Archive Project! Come play!
EXPLORING CHEKHOV'S ARCHIVES TOGETHER. We are digging into The Actor is the Theatre, the digital collection of Michael Chekhov's classes and rehearsals.combining discussion with practice. It's like taking class with Michael Chekhov. We're finding fresh inspiration on what this method offers the performing actor and what it offers those teaching acting.
Ask questions and register:
https://movingdock.org/online-studio taken in Online Classes by @dawn_arnold_gestures

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We need some joy, some focus on good, some coming together to create, to develop, to energize, to understand new things about our art and ourselves.

Our Studio is offering several summer options for you. Would you like to join me in Chicago for an In-Person Intensive, a retreat for your artist self, exploring the steps of creative process together? I would love to welcome you.

Would you like to meet me online to delve into Chekhov's Archives? This Archive Project has been a delight. Give it a try!

Dawn Arnold,
Michael Chekhov Technique Teaching Artist

Chekhov Studio Chicago
https://movingdock.org/chekhov-studio-chicago-1 by @dawn_arnold_gestures

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