Synopsis
This 70-minute documentary includes:
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the Alexander family convict origins, historical setting of Tasmania’s development in the late 1800’s with magnificent scenic photos
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FM Alexander's early years in North West Tasmania (1869–1889),
schooling and development of his love of Shakespeare and poetry
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his acting career in Melbourne interrupted because of vocal misuse, interfering with his stage career; how he solved his voice and breathing problems
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Alexander developing a very successful dual career in Australasia as an actor and voice teacher, helping others to improve not only their voice and breathing problems, but other ailments as well
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Leading Doctors supported his work and encouraged him to move to London in 1904
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Alexander became known and accepted for his teaching, establishing a teacher training course in 1931 to train others to teach his methods
Rare archival footage of a live interview with Alexander’s pupil Erika Whittaker, talking about her memories of Alexander and the first teacher training course.
Other features include Present-day interviews with:
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James Galway, Flautist
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Kings College Choir choristers
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Professor Paul Little, University of Southampton UK
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Professor Lucy Brown, Albert Einstein Medical Centre , New York
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Professor Galen Cranz, University of California, Berkeley
The DVD also features an Alexander Technique lesson with Diana Devitt-Dawson and one of her pupils. Additionally Diana's "first lesson" with Geeta is featured on YouTube - view here:
