Howey Acting Studio, LLC - Mesa, Arizona

Michelle Palermo

From the moment you meet Bill and Carla, you are treated as family. Bill pays close attention to all elements of the activities/skits, so he can not only engage constructive conversation with the actor but also guide your own thinking. He doesn’t just tell you how to improve based on the performance, but asks questions; challenging your honest viewpoint. He teaches with the goal for the actor to hone their skills and bring the character into correlation with your own personality, so you become comfortable with being the character. I have studied with other coaches and studying with Bill and Carla has helped me enhance my skills. I highly recommend their classes.

Mathew David Torres

I have been taking Bill's class consistently every week since January 2017. The very first day in his class I knew I was in the right place. Bill is very good at making actors think and getting you to let everything go. What I like about Bill is that once he finds that you have hit a plateau, he raises the bar so you never feel like you are spinning your wheels. He really understands actors, and knows how to get you to take your craft to the next level. Anyone who wants to take acting seriously and professionally should take Bill's class.

Drew Langhart

I’ve trained with many coaches over the past 13 years. Bill and Carla are like no other. Bill teaches you how to not ‘act’ like a character, but to be a character. To tell a story that impacts an audience. To make acting personal. I feel lucky that they moved to AZ a few years ago, because I would have never found anyone like this. They have done more than teach me how to be an actor, but more about how to understand life, emotion, and storytelling.

Mark Speno

I've been studying with Bill and Carla Howey for more than two years and have experienced a remarkable improvement in my acting skills and it has translated directly into more acting work. Bill has an amazing way of transforming his students into convincing actors. If you are serious about acting then I highly recommend Howey Acting Studio as the best place to tune your craft.

Jessica Martin

I can't imagine not training with Bill & Carla Howey. Their training has pushed and stretched me in ways I hadn't experienced anywhere else. They don't just hand out "participation awards," because that wouldn't benefit any of us who are trying to make this a real career. I appreciate that part so much as it's made me really listen and apply the lessons Bill has for me each week.

I've been training with him for a little over two years and have noticed a big difference in audition requests and bookings. I feel prepared & have more confidence every time I step into an audition room and it's all thanks to them! I'll continue to train with them for as long as I'm in this industry which hopefully is years to come.

Helen J.

Carla’s classes are SUPERB. She is so insightful and perceptive about how to improve your acting skills and take it to the next level. My whole class was VERY friendly and supportive in each other’s progress. I feel like I gained more confidence speaking in front of people - and it was a delight being part of her class.

Travis Meryhew

Bill and Carla are awesome instructors. They give frequent and honest blunt but necessary feedback but that’s exactly what people need if you’re serious about acting. The best acting training I’ve ever received. It’s very personalized so be a sponge and absorb what’s being taught and you’ll see the results. Also it was just a lot of fun being there and learning.

Roy Edward Wilson

I sought out the Howey Acting Studio because I was looking to build confidence in my abilities and to become better at the craft of acting; one cannot be a good actor let alone a great actor without confidence. Confidence doesn't come from tutors telling you what you'd like to hear it comes from he/she that tells you what you need to hear. Bill Howey tells you what you need to hear and explore. I look forward to being back in his class soon.