Penny O'Connor trained and worked as an actor before becoming a full-time teacher of the Alexander Technique in 1992. She has taught at several London drama schools including ArtsEd, where she was resident for eighteen years, and is a member of the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique.
'This engaging, charming and creative guide [is] a fantastic resource… it's easy to read, the ideas, exercises and experiments are laid out clearly and thoroughly, and it's comprehensive... I strongly recommend this book' * Statnews (Journal of the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique) * 'Very useful… a thorough introduction to the Alexander Technique... covering posture, breathing and voice, all geared towards what an actor needs to be able to do to create a performance on stage... could have a significant effect on an actor's performance and provide more tools in their skillset' * British Theatre Guide * 'Wonderfully rich in content... inviting, friendly, clear, humorous, and always encouraging and supportive of her students' learning... Penny's innovative teaching as well as her thought-provoking and beneficial experiments and activities create an enjoyable and informative learning experience throughout... I enthusiastically recommend her book to everyone interested in Alexander Technique' * ExChange, Journal of Alexander Technique International *