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?InThe 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  establishedThe Science of Acting, a complete stand-alone  technique.Helen Kogan is the chair and former principal ofThe Academy of Science  of Acting and Directing, has helped to shape her father's words and work  for the publication of this book.