Theatre Facilitator: Various theatre institutions have hired Alix to facilitate workshops in either: movement, Waterwork, impulse, mind/body, intimacy and connectedness for the actor, authentic gesture, Laban, mask (neutral, character, grotesque and Commedia Dell’Arte), contemporary and Shakespeare performance. Alix also teaches Intimacy and Consent at various colleges and offers Embodiment/Gesture training and coaching for Opera singers throughout the country.
Some centres include: Stratford Festival, The Royal Conservatory Of Music, National Society of Intimacy Professionals, the Glen Gould School, York University, University of Waterloo, Brock University, Young People’s Theatre, Canadian Opera Company, Humber College, Canadian Children’s Opera Company, Ottawa Theatre School, National Arts Centre, The Randolph Academy, Ottawa University, Algonquin College, Arts Court (Resident Artist 2014-2015), Ottawa Little Theatre, Kanata Theatre, St. Lawrence College, MASC, and many others.
What Some have to say:
“Working with Alix is always a transformative experience. They give you the space to throw things on the wall, truly explore, and offer insights/ thoughtful questions to dig deeper into your craft. Taking this workshop opened up my mind to so many more routes with this monologue and gave me some great ideas to add to my own arsenal when trying out new or older work”. - Sarah Kauffman (Moving Words: Embodying Text)
“A piece can never be the exact same thing twice- I've known that- but practicing alone makes it easy to lock up, expect the same thing every time, and forcing for something that just isn't there half the time. Presenting some fresh avenues definitely gave me the nudge I needed to free it up. I felt like I was able to play in the piece confidently. I genuinely feel like the work we did gave me a MASSIVE confidence boost in my abilities. - Nick Ritchey (Moving Words: Embodying Text)
“I love this work but it's very hard sometimes with the uncertainty, anxiety and rejection. Your workshop, along with the rest of the participants, really helped put the ease and joy back into why I started acting in the first place.” - workshop participant
"Each time I take a workshop with Alix, I leave transformed. Alix creates a room of eternal love for an artist to dive in and gently nudges you to spread your wings and soar." - Alexis Scott
“Alix is the number one person I turn to when I have lost faith in the honesty of my performance. I always leave her workshops remembering that my body is my most capable vessel that I can use to reveal the truth - a safe environment, where honesty will simply reveal itself.” - Karina Milech (Mask, Embodiment, Laban)
Alix's workshops are such a gift. Not only does she share invaluable techniques from her toolbox as an actress, but she delves into the deep work alongside her students. From start to finish, Alix brings a tenacious and relentless energy to the playground. The space she creates is also filled with warmth and love, making it a safe place for actors to take risks and surrender to the process.” - Megan Carty