ACTOR’S MENU BOOK
The Actor’s Menu: A Character Preparation Book written by Bill Howey.
Edited and Published by Carla Howey.
Whether new to the business or a seasoned professional, this handbook provides actors with a personal, active approach to discovering and developing their talent. Beginning with appetizers and ending with desserts, actors learn how to prepare a character in the same way that a master chef chooses the most complementary dishes for a feast. From typecasting to reinventing a character’s story, actors discover the key ingredients that will enable them to use their own unique qualities and emotions to develop strong, believable characters that people are interested in watching. How to identify and resolve problems such as hidden agendas that can disable an actor’s work; distinguish between perception, feeling, and emotions; and find lasting sources of inspiration are among the issues explored. The importance of imagination, words, and story as well as the difference between intellectual and visceral choices (and the impact of each) are also discussed. 204 pages. It’s also available as an eBook for $5.95.
Purchase Ebook or Softcover book
The book is available at The Howey Acting Studio and via US Mail for free shipping for $14.95 (Bill Howey will autograph it for you.) We take PayPal, Venmo and Zelle. Contact Carla Howey at howeyactingstudio@gmail.com or actorsmenu@gmail.com or call 480-584-5184 for more information.
The Actor’s Menu teaches the reader how to construct their own acting menu from their own ingredients. These ingredients are what the actor thinks and feels, their own emotions and ideas. These are the things that make the character come alive. This book contains actual workable information that can be used in a scene in class, on stage or on film. It’s highly recommend to any actor who wants to improve and discover their innate talent.
The Actor’s Menu has great insight and very useful advice on the process of becoming a character. It’s written 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 – Denver, CO
The Actor’s Menu by Bill Howey truly breaks down the essential ingredients required for a tasty performance! Using a menu motif, Howey shows the actor how to bring out the unique qualities that reside deep within each actor, and blend them into performances worth watching. He gives guidelines to help one make choices that resound with authenticity and power. Easy to read and thought-provoking, The Actor’s Menu is much more than fast food; it’s a complete meal!