Scene Study - International Michael Chekhov technique workshops in Lisbon

DO YOU....?
- …miss technical skills to deepen your acting?
- …struggle finding emotional truth without forcing it?
- …feel disconnected from your scene partner, your body, and imagination?
- …rely too heavily on intellectual analysis, past habits, and “safe” choices?
- …want to learn how to quickly discover the depth of your character before going to the audition?
- …wish to get free, creative, and follow true impulses?
If yes, these workshops are for you.

DURING THESE WORKSHOPS, YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO:
- Practice the ability to work on different scenes, in a short amount of time (similar to the experience of auditioning) by playing different characters each time, interacting with a new partner.
- Learn a few Michael Chekhov technique tools: Psychological Gesture, Imaginary Centers, 3 Centers, and Qualities of Movement, and apply them to a scene work.
- Work with your body and imagination, and learn to trust that they will guide you.
- Build a craft that’s sustainable and emotionally healthy.
- Find presence, freedom, and playfulness in your work.

DETAILED ASPECTS OF “SCENE WORK” THAT YOU WILL EXPLORE:
- Discovering the character's relationships, motivations, and objectives by using your imagination.
- Incorporating physicality and movement to enhance character portrayal and dynamics of the scene.
- Developing a clear understanding of what happened to the character right before the scene begins.
- Paying attention to your scene partner and responding authentically to them.

ABOUT THE MICHAEL CHEKHOV TECHNIQUE:
Chekhov developed a fully psycho-physical approach offering simple tools for working with the imagination, body, and emotions. This technique engages the actor's entire body and stimulates his psyche and emotional states, enabling the actor to transform into another character.
The great advantage of the Michael Chekhov technique is that it allows you to use imagination in order to create a character, helps you to deeply connect with your body and understand the intangible, psychological processes happening within the body, and allows you to reconnect with your creative energy.

WORKSHOPS ARE DESIGNED FOR:
- Actors and performers

THE WORKSHOP CONSISTS OF (Main Package):
- 3 days of workshops – (15h of training!)
- Personal feedback on day 3

ADDITIONAL OFFERING (Special Package):
If you wish, in addition to the Main Package, you can choose elements from the Special Package:
- Follow-up session – an opportunity to ask questions or work on a specific issue that occurred to you after the workshops!
- Materials – PDF document about M. Chekhov tools covered in the workshop (with exercises to do on your own)
- Individual coaching plan - if you would like to continue learning or working on a specific task.

PRICES:
Main Package:
150 Euro – early bird (until July 31st)
190 Euro – regular price

Special Package:
- Follow-up session (online) – 40 Euros
- PDF Materials – 25 Euros
- Individual coaching plan - price subject to individual needs

OTHER INFORMATION:
The number of participants is limited.
Accommodation is not included in the price, but you can count on help in finding it!
Workshops will be led in English.

DATE & PLACE:
August 29-31th, 2025
16:00-21.00
at Olga Roriz Company, Lisbon (Portugal)

REGISTRATION:
To sign up for the workshop, please fill up the form:
https://forms.gle/EvDyS3ZxVedo6wau7

CHECK THE ATMOSPHERE:
To check videos from previous workshops and testimonials, please check my Instagram - @margosiakjakub

CONTACT:
Email: margosiakjakub@gmail.com
Phone: +48663216016
Instagram: @margosiakjakub

BIOGRAPHY:
Dr. Jakub Margosiak – actor and director, originally from Poland. Certified Michael Chekhov technique teacher. He studied MC technique in the USA (e.g. awarded a Fulbright Scholarship for conducting 9-month research on MC technique). He wrote his Ph.D. dissertation about “Psycho-physicality and imagination in the actors and directors work – in reference to Michael Chekhov technique”. Founder of Michael Chekhov Acting Lab, and the Living Space Theatre. Director of award-winning performances.

He taught Michael Chekhov technique among others at The New School in New York City (USA), Film School in Lodz (Poland), Schule für Schauspiel in Hamburg (Germany), Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts (China), The Machulski’s Acting School in Warsaw (Poland), Spencertown Academy (USA), Busan International Performing Arts Festival (South Korea), Balleteatro Escola Profissional in Porto (Portugal).