Acting One
McGraw-Hill, 2008

Now in its fifth edition, and soon to be available in four languages (currently English, Korean, Hungarian and Romanian; forthcoming in Chinese and Korean), this text provides a step-by-step approach to mastering the basic fundamentals of realistic acting. Cohen's "GOTE" (Goal-Other-Tactics-Expectation) model provides a particular emphasis on purpose-driven interacting and the development of authentic, meaningful and compelling stage relationships.

Review Excerpt

“Cohen makes use of previous acting schools and ideas, particularly Stanislavsky’s, but his method is much more operational than the Russian master’s. And, as the basis of Cohen’s pedagogy is centered on the actor (not the director, or the visual experience), Cohen’s student is not dwarfed by the instructor, but is rather an individual striving for self assertiveness and artistic success.” --Echo