The Alexander Technique is a longestablished, accessible and highly effective way of learning to change and retrain postural and behavioural habits that cause unnecessary tension, stress and illness.Developed over a century ago by F.M. Alexander (who taught the technique to George Bernard Shaw, Henry Irving, Aldous Huxley and many others), the Alexander Technique is a form of conscious awareness and mindfulness avant la lettre. It has always been used principally by actors though it has wide applications in other professions and in daily life. Kate Kelly has a lifetimes experience as an actor and Alexander teacher. In Before the Curtain Opens, she invites performers of all sorts to examine the everyday habits of standing, sitting, breathing, speaking and reacting that spill over, unseen, into their professional lives. Using her own experience, miniature case studies, humour and unfailingly gentle kindness, she shines a spotlight on our deepestrooted habits. On every page she offers advice, tips, techniques and guidance to help actors and performers retrain themselves in everything they do in daily life before the curtain opens.Reviews"Kate KellyTanguays Before the Curtain Opens distils a lifetimes lived experience of the Alexander Technique into an engaging and vivid introduction to what becomes a holistic philosophy of performance. A mustread for actors, drama students, and anyone who wants to feel more at easy within their own skin. Kate writes with a reassuring...

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