Chekhov argues that (1953:13) ‘there is nothing within the sphere of our psychology that cannot be radiated’ He is suggesting that any emotion that an actor wishes to display to the spectator needs to be internally radiated by inner emotions. He continues to remark that many actors (1953:13) ‘use only outer emotions’ which can appear fake and overtly dramatic. Chekhov’s school of thinking is used by Katie Mitchell, an avant-garde theatre director, whom I specifically look into within the document. I have tried to adopt exercises that Chekhov outlines, allowing for an in-depth analysis and conversation in my mind about various characters I portray while app