Small Classes for Serious Actors

Tony Shaloub calls Bill Howey “an inspired teacher”, and Jeffrey Tambor says “We actors are lucky to have Bill Howey.” Los Angeles-based actors can find out why for themselves.

Honest, personal and direct. Bill Howey offers small classes for serious actors.

How Do I Find an Acting Coach in L.A.?

Jean Schiffman would tell you there are a lot of ways to find an acting coach in Los Angeles, In an article in Backstage West she recommends reading books by L.A. acting teachers, with a specific reference to Bill Howey (for The Actor’s Menu).

Bill is also among the top “Private Acting Coaches” in a recent Backstage poll (Los Angeles Reader Choice Awards, 2010).

Read It! My Plan for the Acting Workshop

“This is what I need to know!”

What is this acting school all about? Here’s something to explain my approach to acting workshops – click to read My Plan for the Acting Workshop

Give this a read, then give us a call – the number is just over there to the left.

Acting School & Scene Study in LA

Bill’s approach to the art and craft of acting is called The Actor’s Menu®. Emmy Award-winning actor Tony Shalhoub says that The Actor’s Menu is “a truly comprehensive, concise, unpretentious and utterly accessible tool for novice and experienced performers”.

Your most Frequently Asked Questions about Bill’s acting school are answered on the Scene Study page and in the new article mentioned above.

In addition to acting classes in L.A., you can read more about this terrific acting book — on The Actor’s Menu website.

Purchasing Bill’s book from The Actor’s Menu site will also get you a useful extra – a downloadable copy of his compendium of hints and info gathered over decades of teaching: The Actors Information Booklet. Read more on the site.

Private Sessions and Audition Preparation

For actors wanting individual attention, Bill offers private coaching and audition preparation at $150/hour. Contact us today to schedule a private session: 818-433-7445.

Articles for Actors

Bill has some new articles for actors up on the Actor’s Menu website. Are you listening? Find out why you should! Bill Howey’s actor’s workshops comprise the finest acting school in LA.