Patsy Rodenburg is a strong supporter of The Alexander Technique and publicly acknowledges that F.M. Alexander was light years ahead of his time. She emphasises the importance of work on the actors ‘craft’, and like The Alexander Technique, Patsy puts the actor’s focus on their anatomy and breath, in order to free the voice and.. read more →
During the Howard Fine Master Class I realised I was approaching the work from a very cerebral place. In order to rise to the high stakes of the play I found myself pushing and overcompensating. There was a lot of tension during my first run both physically and vocally. I was rushing ahead in moments;.. read more →
Working with Howard Fine, David Coury and Barbara Robertson in the November 2017 Melbourne Master Class was a truly dynamic experience. Their combined knowledge and insight aided in my understanding of the material I was working with, and enhanced my physical and emotional access and connection to, story and character. This Master Class was a.. read more →
When I began working with Barbara using the Alexander Technique, I had no idea what to expect during our sessions together. I could feel my muscles stretching out and relaxing but I was completely unaware of what physical habits were impeding my performance and hindering my growth as an actor and therefore did not know.. read more →
What people are saying:
“For all of us, not just actors, life puts great stress and strain on our bodies. The Alexander Technique has given me a self help method by teaching me to relax and adjust my posture so that my body, which for an actor is an instrument can work as well as possible.”Jeremy Irons
“Once freed from the habitual tensions (so common place they are often not even recognised by the actor and singer) then the body can release into a greater range of expression with freedom, power and confidence.”Brett Wood
“The Alexander Technique doesn’t teach you something new to do. It teaches you how to bring more practical intelligence into what you are already doing; how to eliminate stereo-typed responses; how to deal with habit and change. It leaves you free to choose your own goal but gives you a better use of yourself while you work towards it.”Dr. Frank Pierce Jones
“Without The Alexander Technique it is very difficult to become a first rate Actor”Larry Moss
“Barbara’s work is an essential addition to the actor’s toolbox. Letting go of habits on all levels gives the actor the freedom to explore without tension and judgement. No actor should be without the freedom created by understanding how their body and their mind are released simply by aligning their physical self.”Adrian Barnes
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Recent Posts
- 02 Feb 2018Patsy Rodenburg’s Sydney Workshop February 1st to-3rd 2018
- 19 Nov 2017November Master Class Howard Fine Acting Studio, Melbourne – The Teachers
- 18 Nov 2017How the Howard Fine/David Corey Master Class assisted me with my acting
- 17 Nov 2017November Master Class Howard Fine Acting Studio, Melbourne with Howard Fine, David Corey & Barbara Robertson
- 29 Oct 2017An Actor’s Journey with The Alexander Technique