The Science Of Acting

Kogan, Sam,Kogan, Helen

ISBN 10: 0415488125 / ISBN 13: 9780415488129

Published by Routledge, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Science Of Acting
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415488125
• ISBN 13: 9780415488129
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Acceptable

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Synopsis

What is good acting? How does one create believable characters? In "The Science of Acting", Sam Kogan applies his theories and teaching to answering these questions. It represents a comprehensive and complete technique applying neuroscience and psychology to the role of acting. At its heart lies a unique and groundbreaking understanding of the subconscious, as well as an unparalleled insight into, and expansion of, Stanislavskis original Russian teaching.The book includes chapters on Awareness, Purposes, Events, Actions, Imagination, Free Body, Tempo-Rhythm, and Laws of Thinking, culminating in the Ten Steps to Creating a Character. In addition to providing practical exercises to develop skill and definitions to clarify difficult terminology, it is a simple and original step-by-step guide to creating a character and to developing an actors ability. In examining life and its recreation on stage, "The Science of Acting" is a study of human behavior and its application to acting which no actor or student of acting should be without.

About the Author

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.

Helen Kogan is the chair and former principal of The Academy of Science of Acting and Directing, has helped to shape her father's words and work for the publication of this book.