The Science Of Acting

What is good acting? How does one create believable characters? How can an actor understand a character if they do not understand themselves?

In The Science of Acting, Sam Kogan uses his theories on the relationship between neuroscience, psychology and acting to answer these questions. Practical exercises provide a step-by-step guide to developing an actor`s ability, culminating in Ten Steps to Creating a Character.

He presents the reader with a groundbreaking understanding of the subconscious and how it can be applied to their acting. The author`s highly original perspective on Stanislavski`s teaching gives readers a unique insight into their character`s minds.

Sam Kogan studied at the Moscow Institute of Theatre Arts (now the Russian Academy of Theatre Arts) under the tutelage of Professor Maria Knebel. He established The Science of Acting, a complete stand-alone technique.

The book was written by Sam Kogan`s daughter Helen. Sam Kogan was Monica`s former teacher at The Academy for Live and Recorded Arts, London ( accredited London drama school) , Monica helped edit the published book.

Paperback: 296 pages Publisher: Routledge 1 edition (24 Aug. 2009)