He’s the best

Bill Cooper helped jumpstart my passion in acting after a hiatus recovering from knee surgery. He was easy to work with and I learned so much from him!

Bill has a keen, intuitive gift for lifting words from a page into the souls of the actors.

Whether you are looking to shake off the rust of your pre existing skills, or break through new emotional plateaus, Bill Cooper is your man! Bill’s classroom culture is warm, fun, and inviting, yet still challenging. Since taking Bill on as my coach he has not only helped me find my inner artist again, but…

For me, Bill was instrumental in providing basic as well as advanced training in the area of film. His hands on approach, and ability to bring out the best in his actors, while allowing them to be comfortable in front of the camera is phenomenal! Through Bill’s workshops, I have developed a skill level that…

Bill’s insight, experience and coaching skills have been a big help to this “new” actor (in my 50s) finding a fit in local industry. I’ve learned fundamental skills that help in auditions and better character portrayal. Bill is fully committed to helping his students and is an overall great person to learn from. He has…

When I was new to the Minneapolis acting scene I wanted to make sure to get the right acting coach and experience. I had many friends recommend, Bill Cooper. “He’s the best and he knows everyone,” they would say! So I had to find out for myself. Bill Cooper is where your acting must start…

Bill Cooper is a great coach. I have been in many of his classes. The way he interacts with each person, whatever their skill level, builds trust, respect and provides a safe atmosphere to learn. The classes fun, engaging and non critical. Personally, Bill has helped me know, how to audition with confidence and be…

Bill has a unique style of teaching that brings out the best in everyone. The class size is small and feels almost like a family. In this comfortable environment, you feel safe pushing the limits of your ability. Bill knows acting and how to transfer the knowledge of this mysterious craft to anyone. If you…

I have taken Bill Cooper’s individual coaching and Advanced Acting Techniques class. The individual coaching helped me get a base understanding for knowing how to approach a script that is given for an audition. As a result, I booked several roles I auditioned for. I loved taking the class as it really challenged me to…