Introduction to the Alexander Technique: A Practical Guide for Actors by Bill Co

Description: Introduction to the Alexander Technique by Bill Connington Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Introduction to the Alexander Technique, part of the brand-new Acting Essentials series, is the first textbook about the Alexander Technique written specially for undergraduates. This eight-week program can be taught over the course of half a semester, a full semester, or dipped into as needed to address students issues with physicality, movement, breathing, voice and performance habits.The Alexander Technique has been a vital part of training for performers since the early 20th century. It is a core part of the curriculum at most acting conservatories and in many BFA programs. Sometimes considered purely a movement discipline, the Alexander Technique in fact takes into consideration the entire person—mind, body, voice, emotions, and imagination. Introduction to the Alexander Technique addresses the students self as a whole and is suitable for beginning acting students in any academic setting, including those who take performance classes as an elective. The book also includes more than 150 practical, easy-to-follow exercises that help students reduce tension and improve their alignment, flexibility, and poise.The textbook is supported by a range of online videos demonstrating key exercises described throughout the book. Author Biography Bill Connington is a Lecturer in Acting at the Yale School of Drama, USA. He has taught at the Juilliard School, New York Universitys Tisch School of the Arts, the Mannes School of Music, and the Actors Studio Drama School. He is co-author of The Alexander Technique with the late Judith Leibowitz and the author of Physical Expression on Stage and Screen: Using the Alexander Technique to Create Unforgettable Performances (Methuen Drama, 2014). The former chairman of the board of the American Center for the Alexander Technique, he is also an award-winning actor and playwright. His play Zombie, based on the novella by Joyce Carol Oates, was performed in New York and made into a short film. Most recently, he wrote and acted in two independent films, Love, Repeat and Poughkeepsie Is For Lovers. He is a graduate of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Details ISBN 1350052957 ISBN-13 9781350052956 Title Introduction to the Alexander Technique Author Bill Connington Format Paperback Year 2020 Pages 176 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC GE_Item_ID:126605517; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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