STEPS Advanced Theatre Workshop

Greenwich Village Center, New York City, Off-Broadway

About the Show

In the course of the workshop, participants will enjoy an unexpected, modern take on Chekhov’s “The Seagull”.

With the analysis of a few select scenes, we reveal that the renown playwright Chekhov is not a dry bygone of the classics who drones about the Russian melancholy, but a lively modern dramatist – complex, mischievous, full of humor… Actors will become familiar with his depth and wit as they rehearse these scenes–and have a lot of fun doing it!

Essentially, Slava Stepnov believes, it is time to remove words “to play” from professional theatrical lexicon. Instead, he suggests we replace them with the term “to take action.” That’s exactly how ballet dancers “work” – with body and soul, and that’s exactly why their art is universally luminous. This advanced workshop titled “Drama is ballet, just with words” presents the inspiring opportunity for professional actors to perfect their talent and – by a chance of luck! – to touch the creative process of one of New York’s most distinguished directors.

Actors who wish to participate in the workshop, please send your resumes to here. You will be notified about your acceptance into the workshop shortly.