What are the functions of this higher ego

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On the Technique of Acting by Michael Chekhov

Dramatic Arts in the Classroom - TH 598 (online)

The University of West Alabama

Professor Arthur Grothe

In the first chapter he focuses a great deal on imagination and focus. How has today's society undermined these qualities in our culture? What are the obstacles to real focus and real concentration? How can you overcome these?
How does Chekhov define the "higher ego" and what are the functions of this "higher ego"? How does this impact the work of an actor?
How does Chekhov define "atmospheres" and how are these different from individual feelings?
One of the biggest components of Chekhov's work is the "psychological gesture". How does he define it? How would you define it? How would you see it integrated into actor training and the rehearsal process?
How does Chekhov define the "imaginary body"?
How does Chekhov define "objective" and how does this compare with other ideas, theories or concepts of this term that you have already, or have read in the other texts?
I would encourage you to experiment with all the exercises in the book, but pick three that sound particularly interesting and describe your experience in "doing" them.
What are his "Four Stages of Creative Process" and do you agree or disagree with his descriptions? Even more importantly, what is your creative process?

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