Stage Directions Magazine,
The Actor’s Menu
review by Stephen Peitman
Actors are needy, picky and restless. Or, to put it more positively, they know they can always improve their craft and are constantly in search of ways to do so. Either view could account for the steady release of books of acting topics. The Actor’s Menu: A Character Preparation Handbook by Bill Howey is one of the latest and best to pick from. Howey’s “menu” approach not only helps organize the book, but also connects neatly all the elements actors can use to shape their performances.