Release date: August 2003
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by Jean-Louis, "There still exists some debate and confusion as to how to best use the principles of the AT to help performers."
The Breathing Costume
by Jessica Wolf, At Yale University, this unique group teaching method takes actors into the nuances of each otherÕs breathing patterns.
A Coach for All Seasons
Interview with Kelly McEvenue and Jean-Louis Rodrigue, Working at the Stratford Festival in Canada, Kelly talks about the practicalities of AT in action at the largest repertory theatre in the world.
Integrated Actor Training
by Cathy Madden, AT is the glue that binds the many and varied parts of the University of Washington, Professional actor training program.
Working with Actors
by Sue Laurie, Working with professional actors at the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal National Theatre has brought special demands to the role of teacher.
The Naked Truth
Ann Stocking: A Case History, Exploring the reality and honesty of physical limitations on the part of the actor and teacher.
Aikido: Exploring the Space of Inhibition
by Cathy Pollock, Meditation, movement, and reading are three avenues that help me to gain insight and wisdom. In this article, I share some insights I have had on the commonalities between the martial art, Aikido and the AT, more specifically the study of inhibition, the space between stimulus and response.
Professionalism: Compromising Principles
by Marcus Sly, "There are as many certified charlatans and exploiters of people as there are uncertified." [Carl Rogers] It is perhaps fair to say that in the past, issues to do with professionalism and professionalisation have not been that high up the agenda of many AT teachers. A casual search of the Internet and journals reveals a paucity of wide-ranging and impassioned debate on the subject.
An Alexander Lesson Part II
by Mervyn Waldman, Walking, Table Turns, Whispered AhÕs and RhythmÉthe diversity of an Alexander lesson is further illuminated.
by Chris Stevens.
This is the 12 page insert which features news and views from around the world. Regular features in this section include -
Mis Direction - The lighter side.
FreeMail Internet Roundup - A review of the more interesting posts on the AlexTech mailist that is sponsored by DIRECTION. Click here to join the list.
Epiphanies - from Lawrence Bruce.
STATNews Roundup, Fresh Voices, AUSTAT News Roundup, Walter Carrington Recalls FM, Web Reviews, Book Reviews.
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