Ages 16+

Join Associate Professor of Theatre at Kent State Trumbull, Eric Kildow, in learning the basics of the classic Alexander Technique. He is a certified teacher of the Alexander Technique and teaches private lessons in Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. Alexander Technique helps performers prepare physically and mentally for their roles through a range of relaxation techniques and other physical and breathing exercises to produce a more natural performance.

Class fee of $60 includes a single 2 hour session for ages 16 and up beginning at 10am on October 28. Class will take place at the Youngstown Playhouse in the Moyer Room.

WHAT IS THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE?

The Alexander Technique is a movement training for actors to prepare their bodies (both physically and mentally) for upcoming roles and learn what is necessary for a character to be in the moment. The technique uses relaxation breathing and physical exercises to make you aware of how you move and think while on stage.

WHY DO ACTORS USE THIS TECHNIQUE?

The Alexander Technique offers many ways to help improve an actor’s body and mind when performing any role. A part of it is becoming conscious of the unconscious physical habits we’ve developed to get through everyday life and channel these movements we feel or observe into our characters. Most of these habits involve chronic tension or overexertion—using more effort than we really need to. This technique keeps actors from overreacting and puts them in a more realistic setting for natural spontaneity while on stage.

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