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Lynne Compton
 

In 1989 a friend took Lynne to an Alexander Technique demonstration that changed the course of her professional life forever. Fascinated by the power of the method and its ability to reveal the performer's natural presence, Lynne was convinced this was the next step for her career. In 1996 she became a certified teaching member of Alexander Technique International. She is now a locally acclaimed Alexander instructor. Lynne has taught at the Seattle Opera (YAP), The University of Washington, Cornish College of the Arts, and Freehold Acting Studio.

Lynne has an eclectic performance background. She has performed in classic and modern works on the stages of London, Tucson and Seattle as well as new plays, experimental work and large-scale street installation performances. Favorite roles include Maggie in Dancing at Lughnasa and Agnes in A Bright Room Called Day. She has also directed productions of The Night of the Iguana and The Seagull. Her film credits include Calvin Reader's psychic mystery The Oregonian that premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival.

Lynne is a trained Audio Describer for Arts and Visually Impaired Audiences (AVIA). She recently described Seattle Repertory's production Of Mice and Men. Other voice acting credits include commercial voice work for various companies including Microsoft and Holland America. Enjoy Lynne on the air by tuning into the Evergreen Radio Station for "The Sunday Funnies" and "The Travel Show".

Lynne holds a BA in Performing Arts from The Evergreen State College and an ESL teaching certificate from International House. In addition to her career as an Alexander instructor and performer she has taught ESL in France, Italy, Algeria and Morocco.