“A truly transformative three years...”

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Who We Are

Great Lakes Michael Chekhov Consortium is a group of passionate teachers offering engaging Actor and Teacher Certification to our ever-expanding global ensemble of fellow artists.

We are dedicated to sharing the transformational work of Michael Chekhov in a collaborative, safe, and inclusive environment.
Meet the Directors
GLMCC is an organization founded to help realize Michael Chekhov's vision of his Ideal Theatre.
We work with teachers and actors, guiding participants of our program toward Teacher or Actor Certification.
Catherine Albers Headshot

Catherine Albers

Founding Artistic Director/Teacher
Managing Director
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Lionel Walsh

Founding Artistic Director/Teacher
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Melissa Owens Kaley Headshot

Melissa Owens Kaley

Artistic Director/Teacher
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James Haffner

Artistic Director/Teacher
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Meet the Entire Faculty

Community Agreement

All GLMCC participants and faculty aspire to:
  • Allow the higher ego to guide the creative state
  • Lead with curiosity and joy
  • Approach the work with humility and courage
  • Extend grace and generosity to ourselves and others (a feeling of ease)
  • Uplift and support the ensemble (a feeling of the whole)
  • Support and create an inclusive atmosphere
  • Receive feedback and spy-back with openness and a desire to grow
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Participant engaging in a class exercises
Participant engaging in a class exercise

Become Part of the Legacy

GLMCC creates an artistic home to learn and grow.
Our consortium offers three intensive one-week summer training sessions housed at Kent State University. Professional application of this style’s truest form is GLMCC’s priority.
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What People Are Saying

GLMCC takes joy and creativity very seriously! It is a judgement-free zone of people who are just as invested and committed to their craft as you are.”
– Karie Miller
The Michael Chekhov consortium is an opportunity to play, to exercise all the many tools I continue to perfect as a professional actor.”
– Laura Perrotta
Working with the Michael Chekhov Technique at GLMCC has fundamentally changed my work as a teacher, actor, and director.”
– Julian Stetkevych

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We post updates and information about upcoming events and modules on our page.
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