“This book is a fresh, needed voice and perspective for actors at any level. The Actor’s Menu is a must read for any actor.”
—Bob Corff, Hollywood voice coach and actor. Played lead roles in many acclaimed stage productions including: Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar (on Broadway,) Claude in Hair (on Broadway), and Danny in Grease.
“The Actor’s Menu is a truly comprehensive, concise, unpretentious and utterly accessible tool for novice and experienced performers.”
—Tony Shalhoub – Two time Emmy and Golden Globe winning actor for playing Adrian Monk on MONK.
“There’s a word that describes The Actor’s Menu by Bill Howey, “BRILLIANT!”
—Jeffrey Tambor – 2 time Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series on TRANSPARENT.
“As an acting coach, I’m always looking for the clearest, most jargon-free way to help actors find their way to their most personal work. The Actor’s Menu is imminently practical and so always usable. From the questionnaire at the front of the book through the end, Bill Howey helps the actor talk to him- or herself genuinely and effectively, without any BS. The litmus test always comes back to whether the actor was able to bring themselves fully into their work. The result from a watcher’s point of view is acting that touches us and is compelling to watch. I’ve recommended The Actor’s Menu to all of my actors and it’s provided us with a framework for communicating that’s helped me teach and helped them learn. That’s what you need a book to do.”
—ANDY GARRISON – ACTING COACH
BA, Theatre, MFA, Acting and Directing, SAG, AFTRA
Andy has extensive formal training in acting, voice and movement. He’s taught on the university level and has now had the Actor Training Studio consistently growing since 1998. He holds a B.A. in Theatre from Baker University, and an M.F.A. in Acting and Directing from the Professional Actor Training Program at the University of Missouri at Kansas City.
“This is one of the most unique and helpful books I’ve ever read on the art and craft of acting. It has great insight and very useful advice on the process of becoming a character. This guy writes with a clarity and directness you don’t often find in acting books. I’ve recommended this book to new actors and experienced pros looking for fresh approaches. Some of the material on personal traits that get in the way of good acting is especially helpful to get out of ruts and take the next step up in exercising your talent.”
—John Ashton – Actor, Director, Producer
” The Actor’s Menu is my Holy Grail ! This book is a must read for all Actors. It’s straight to the point and very insightful. There are a lot of books out there , but this one is truly special and unique. Give it a read and apply it to your work! “
—Jennifer Candy – Daughter of John Candy – Host of Couch Candy