Where Training Becomes Transformation
Every event Lisa Dalton offers is designed to immerse you fully in the Michael Chekhov technique – whether you're attending a weekend workshop, a week-long intensive, or joining us for a special performance showcase. Our events span continents and welcome actors, directors, and teachers at every stage of their journey.
Browse our calendar below, explore past event highlights, and discover where the Chekhov method will take you next.
Upcoming Michael Chekhov Workshops & Intensives
June 7–13, 2026
National Michael Chekhov Association Intensive
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
7-Day Advanced Intensive with Optional Certification Tracks
Beginner to Advanced
Join us for the flagship NMCA intensive – a comprehensive week of advanced Chekhov technique training with optional pathways toward professional certification. Work alongside master teachers, connect with an international cohort,…
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June 22-Jul 3, 2026 9-5, M-F
NMCA Iceland Summer Intensive
Iceland
7-Day Advanced Intensive with Optional Certification Tracks
Intermediate to Advanced
10 days 9 AM-5 PM. Course will be Monday through Friday for 2 weeks. Training Focus:✅ Advanced Chekhov technique principles✅ Outdoor embodiment exercises✅ Ensemble creation in nature✅ Optional certification pathways✅ Cultural…
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Ongoing throughout 2026 (check calendar for locations)
Book Launch & Masterclass Series
Various (USA, Canada, UK, Europe)
3-Hour Masterclass + Book Signing
All levels
Join Lisa Dalton for special book launch events celebrating Acting the Michael Chekhov Way: A Playbook for Healthy Sequential Training. Each event includes a 3-hour masterclass exploring key concepts from the…
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December 2026 (Date TBA)
Student Showcase & Performance
Las Cruces, NM
Public Performance & Showcase
Free (donations accepted)
Witness the Chekhov technique in action as students and certified practitioners present scenes, monologues, and devised pieces developed through our training programs. This annual showcase celebrates artistic growth and demonstrates the…
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TBA
Chekhov Fun-damentals Workshop
TBA
5 days intensive
All levels welcome (beginners to professionals)
Kick off the new year with an immersive dive into the Michael Chekhov technique against the breathtaking backdrop of Iceland. This foundational workshop explores psychological gesture, atmosphere, imagination, and character work…
Highlights from Recent Workshops & Performances
Take a look back at the magic, creativity, and transformation from our past events. From Berlin studios to desert landscapes in New Mexico, these moments capture the spirit of our global Chekhov community.
Photo Gallery
2025 Iceland Winter Workshop
Participants exploring psychological gesture against Iceland's dramatic winter landscape
2024 NMCA Summer Intensive
– Las Cruces
Seven days of deep training, ensemble work, and certification celebrations
2024 Brussels Masterclass Series
European actors diving into atmosphere and character transformation
2023 Berlin Performance Showcase
Students presenting final showcase pieces using Chekhov techniques
Video Highlights
Lisa Dalton at Dynamik Studio Iceland
Watch Lisa teach psychological gesture in Iceland's inspiring creative space.
Behind the Scenes: NMCA Intensive 2024
Go inside a week of intensive training, from morning warm-ups to evening performances.
Student Testimonials: Why We Train
Hear directly from actors, directors, and teachers about how the Chekhov technique transformed their work.
Psychological Gesture Demonstration
See the core technique in action with step-by-step instruction.
Your Creative Community Awaits
Whether you're training in the midnight sun of Iceland or the desert beauty of New Mexico, every Lisa Dalton and NMCA event offers more than technique—it offers transformation, connection, and artistic breakthroughs you'll carry for a lifetime.
Browse. Register. Transform.
Inside Our Training: Rehearsals, Reflections & Real Talk
Go deeper into the creative process with exclusive behind-the-scenes content from our workshops and intensives.
Instructor Interviews
Why I Teach the Chekhov Technique – Interview with Lisa Dalton
Lisa shares her journey from performer to master teacher and why this method matters.
Teaching Across Cultures – Faculty Roundtable Discussion
Our international faculty discuss adapting the Chekhov technique for diverse communities.
Student Journals & Reflections
My Week in Iceland: A Student's Perspective
A first-person account of training in one of the world's most inspiring locations.
From Actor to Teacher: My Certification Journey
One graduate's story of completing the NMCA teacher certification track.
Student Journals & Reflections
Rehearsal Room Footage
Get a glimpse of the creative process as students explore psychological gesture, develop characters, and build ensemble work during our intensives.