The Alexander Technique and The Performing Artist

"...the technique, which seemed at first inexhaustibly mysterious, turned out to be an accessible and most enjoyable discipline to learn and to practice. The many obvious benefits.... included minimized tension, centeredness, vocal relaxation and responsiveness, mind/body connection, and about an inch and a half of additional height."

- Kevin Kline
in a foreword to "The Alexander Technique,"
by J. Leibowitz & B. Connington

The Technique is applicable for all performing artists whether to address issues of voice, movement, posture, stage presence, or repetitive strain injuries. I have taught for four years at the Acting Studio, Inc. in New York City, helping actors in training to achieve clarity in themselves so that they are a vessel through which the text flows freely and authentically. I stress an understanding of anatomy and simple body mechanics, and teach tools for eliminating annoying habits which limit the actor's range and get confused with those of the character. Movement becomes fluid and poised and the voice gains power and precision resulting in greater stage presence.