{"product_id":"introduction-to-the-alexander-technique-bill-connington-9781350052956","title":"Introduction to the Alexander Technique: A Practical Guide for Actors","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to the Alexander Technique\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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. \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to the Alexander Technique \u003c\/i\u003eaddresses the student's 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe textbook is supported by a range of online videos demonstrating key exercises described throughout the book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bill Connington\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1350052957\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781350052956\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Methuen Drama\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/23\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.60d","brand":"Bill Connington","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44181500461311,"sku":"9781350052956","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c94b9ece-7c4f-48f6-b2d1-9fb4ba680a87.jpg?v=1690260790","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/introduction-to-the-alexander-technique-bill-connington-9781350052956","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}