BACK TO
THE BODY
Infusing Physical Life into
Characters in Theatre and Film
Jack Black, actor
"Now THIS is an amazingly
comprehensive roadmap
to
creating a character."
A groundbreaking, must-have book for
theatre and film students and professionals
that outlines the acting techniques and tools
used by award- winning actors Margot Robbie,
Ke Huy Quan, Juliette Binoche, and many more.
Develop a fully realized character.
Use the power of your entire being.
Create unforgettable performances.
A step-by-step guide to systematically integrate your entire self into one seamless performance.
Whether you are an actor, musician, or public speaker, BACK TO THE BODY will help you effectively communicate and perform with an enhanced level of awareness and depth.
The BACK TO THE BODY book is your step-by-step guide to systematically integrate your entire self into one seamless performance.
Whether you are an actor, musician, or public speaker, BACK TO THE BODY will help you effectively communicate and perform with an enhanced level of awareness and depth.
If you’ve already read the book, then you’ve learned about Constructive Rest. This exploration is one of Alexander’s fundamental, simple procedures to connect with yourself, rid yourself of unnecessary tensions, and organize yourself. Here is the audio Jean-Louis references in the book on page 7:
Upcoming Events
The Authors
Jean-Louis Rodrigue
Jean-Louis Rodrigue is an internationally recognized acting coach, movement director, and specialist in the application of the Alexander Technique to film, theater, and television. For more than four decades, Jean-Louis has taught at the UCLA School of Theater, Film & Television, and the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. He has coached countless actors, including Christian Bale, Juliette Binoche, Matt Bomer, Helena Bonham Carter, Josh Brolin, Leonardo DiCaprio, Zoey Deutch, lan McKellen, Ke Huy Quan, Keanu Reeves, Margot Robbie, and more.
Scott Weintraub
Scott Weintraub is an actor, director, and educator. For nearly 40 years, Scott has taught and directed theatre at Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences in Santa Monica. Former students include Maude Apatow, Jack Black, Emily and Zooey Deschanel, Maya Erskine, Simon Helberg, Jason Ritter, and Maya Rudolph. He has appeared on Curb Your Enthusiasm and Deadwood, among others. Scott has directed over 40 productions, including the west coast premiere of This is Our Youth and the World Premiere of Freak the Mighty.
It was a delightful experience to work with @kento.nakajima_j313 recently for WOWOW’s Japanese TV program: “Nakajima Kento no Ima, Eiga ni Tsuite Shiritai Koto” (a.k.a. “Kento Nakajima’s ‘What I Want to Know About Film.’”) Kento interviewed Jean-Louis and took part in a coaching session with him for the show. It was a fantastic experience and Jean-Louis was inspired by Kento’s insightful questions and curiosity. We hope to share some of the video footage soon! 🎥
It was a delightful experience to work with @kento.nakajima_j313 recently for WOWOW’s Japanese TV program: “Nakajima Kento no Ima, Eiga ni Tsuite Shiritai Koto” (a.k.a. “Kento Nakajima’s ‘What I Want to Know About Film.’”) Kento interviewed Jean-Louis and took part in a coaching session with him for the show. It was a fantastic experience and Jean-Louis was inspired by Kento’s insightful questions and curiosity. We hope to share some of the video footage soon! 🎥
NEW YORK FRIENDS! We’re coming to you! Join us at the @dramabookshop for an enriching and enlightening Conversation and Book Signing with Jean-Louis Rodrigue and Scott Weintraub, co-authors of BACK TO THE BODY: Infusing Physical Life into Characters in Theatre & Film. 📖 🎥 🎭 RSVP via the link in our bio. See you on Sept. 11th! 🌃
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NEW YORK FRIENDS! We’re coming to you! Join us at the @dramabookshop for an enriching and enlightening Conversation and Book Signing with Jean-Louis Rodrigue and Scott Weintraub, co-authors of BACK TO THE BODY: Infusing Physical Life into Characters in Theatre & Film. 📖 🎥 🎭 RSVP via the link in our bio. See you on Sept. 11th! 🌃
#dramabookshop #bookevents #backtothebodybook #backtothebody #jeanlouisrodrigue #booksigning #newyork #nyc #alexandertechnique #acting #actors #performers #performanceart #body #movement #movementexpert #actingcoach
Enjoying our annual trip to Cambria . . .
taking our time to breathe with ease before a busy Fall! ☀️ 😌 🌻
#cambria #vacation #rest #breathe #ease #alexandertechnique #california #alexandertechworks
Enjoying our annual trip to Cambria . . .
taking our time to breathe with ease before a busy Fall! ☀️ 😌 🌻
#cambria #vacation #rest #breathe #ease #alexandertechnique #california #alexandertechworks
We love seeing your BACK TO THE BODY book photos. 📖 We really appreciate all the love! Please keep sharing your reviews and photos — and don’t forget to tag us at @alexandertechworks and #backtothebodybook
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We love seeing your BACK TO THE BODY book photos. 📖 We really appreciate all the love! Please keep sharing your reviews and photos — and don’t forget to tag us at @alexandertechworks and #backtothebodybook
📷: @zeynepoymak
Saw Christopher Nolan’s @oppenheimermovie in a gorgeous theater in Westwood today. Beautiful, disturbing, wonderfully acted, and breathtaking cinematography. 🎥
Saw Christopher Nolan’s @oppenheimermovie in a gorgeous theater in Westwood today. Beautiful, disturbing, wonderfully acted, and breathtaking cinematography. 🎥
Repost from @alxwinter . . . 🙏🏼
“I’m in awe of this book by my dear friend and Alexander trainer (for thirty years!) Jean-Louis Rodrigue and Scott Weintraub. I didn’t think it was possible to convey in a book the highly nuanced practice that’s been vital to my work and so many others. Yet they did it. Clear, deep, insightful, and actionable. Can’t recommend it highly enough.”
#actingbook #actingbooks #actorslife #craftofacting #alexandertechnique #alexandertechworks #alexwinter #jeanlouisrodrigue #act #acting #performance #animalstudies #bookstoread #backtothebody #backtothebodybook
Repost from @alxwinter . . . 🙏🏼
“I’m in awe of this book by my dear friend and Alexander trainer (for thirty years!) Jean-Louis Rodrigue and Scott Weintraub. I didn’t think it was possible to convey in a book the highly nuanced practice that’s been vital to my work and so many others. Yet they did it. Clear, deep, insightful, and actionable. Can’t recommend it highly enough.”
#actingbook #actingbooks #actorslife #craftofacting #alexandertechnique #alexandertechworks #alexwinter #jeanlouisrodrigue #act #acting #performance #animalstudies #bookstoread #backtothebody #backtothebodybook
The first installment of Jean-Louis` Interview with @filmcourage is available now on their YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/filmcourage.
Hear Jean-Louis talk about coaching Leonardo DiCaprio in J. Edgar and what the top performers in the world understand about the body.
#bodymovement #body #movement #performance #filmcourage #leonardodicaprio #jedgar #actingcoach #actorslife #acting #craft #jeanlouisrodrigue #alexandertechworks
The first installment of Jean-Louis` Interview with @filmcourage is available now on their YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/filmcourage.
Hear Jean-Louis talk about coaching Leonardo DiCaprio in J. Edgar and what the top performers in the world understand about the body.
#bodymovement #body #movement #performance #filmcourage #leonardodicaprio #jedgar #actingcoach #actorslife #acting #craft #jeanlouisrodrigue #alexandertechworks
Praise for Back to the Body
“Jean-Louis and Scott continue to bring the focus back to the body, breath, and kinesthetic expression. Their perspective brings to life explorations of the actorʼs use of body, space, environment, costumes, props, and, most importantly, imagination. Every actor, artist, and personwith an interest in creativity should own a copy of this exciting new book.”
“Jean-Louis Rodrique was instrumental in helping me bring to life three distinctly different ‘Waymond’s’ in ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once.’ His book will serve as an excellent resource for all actors.”
“Back to the Body contains excellent advice on character research and invaluable suggestions for going deep and specific through physicality . . . I’ve worked with many outstanding actors who start by making these same kinds of choices, but I’ve never seen the process laid out so clearly, so helpfully, and so entertainingly as Scott and Jean-Louis have done in this indispensable book. Potent secrets finally revealed!”