The Actor and the Alexander Technique
eBook - ePub

The Actor and the Alexander Technique

  1. 172 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Actor and the Alexander Technique

About this book

F.M. Alexander developed the Alexander Technique of movement in the early 20th century. Combining vocal clarity and body movement, Alexander developed a performance coaching method that is used by dancers, actors, singers, etc. In The Actor and the Alexander Technique, Kelly McEvenue writes the first basic book about how this unique technique can help actors feel more natural on the stage. She provides warm-up exercises, "balance" and "center" exercises, spatial awareness exercises. She talks about imitation, the use of masks, nudity on the stage, dealing with injury and aging. She talks about specific productions that have successfully used the Alexander Technique, such as "The Lion King". With a foreword by Patsy Rodenburg of our own phenomenal The Actor Speaks this is a book that belongs on the shelf of every working and studying actor.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Notice
  4. Contents
  5. The Actor and the Alexander Technique
  6. Dedication
  7. Acknowledgements
  8. Foreword by Patsy Rodenburg
  9. An Introduction to: The Actor and the Alexander Technique
  10. Part 1: The Alexander Technique in the Theatre
  11. Part 2: Putting the Alexander Technique to Work
  12. Part 3: Alexander Technique and Voice Work
  13. Part 4: The Alexander Technique and Acting Challenges
  14. Epilogue
  15. Addresses
  16. Copyright