the school of the science of acting
The Science of Acting The Science of Acting was founded by Sam Kogan, influenced
by Maria Knebel; his teacher, who herself was a student of Stanislavski. The
curriculum of the Science of Acting is founded on 4 principles: Freedom from
Gods or Idols - Only once you learn to think for yourself will you be able to be
free on stage. Right and Wrong - Statements such as ‘there is no right or wrong
in acting’, or ‘you either have it or you don’t’ are common in Drama Education.
But if this were true, there would be no point to a drama school, or to dramatic
training of any kind. The Science of Acting therefore is based on a technique
the knowledge of which has proven to give actors the training to be able to
create inspiring acting. Quality of Acting - We believe that the best acting
occurs when actors are able to use the right type of imagination (which we all
have); that being active as opposed to passive imagination, which few actors are
aware of or know how to use. Terminology or The Meaning of Words - For a group
of actors to create the context of stories and therefore entertain, a common
understanding through language in all its forms is necessary. This enables each
individual actor to be free in their uniqueness, whilst creating a totality for
the audience. The Science of Acting will enable you to become an independent
actor who is able to play any character in any medium, always delivering the
highest level of professional work. This is the magic of the Science of Acting.
