In September 1947, Howard became one of the founding members of the Actors Studio. One year later, she played Vanilla in the short-lived Studio production Sundown Beach by Bessie Breuer at the Belasco Theatre. In November of the following year, Howard played Louise Ulmer in Love Me Long, a comedy by Doris Frankel, a run that lasted about a fortnight at the 48th Street Theatre.
In September 1947, Howard became one of the Actors Studio's founding members. One year later, she appeared as Vanilla in a short-lived production by Bessie Breuer at the Belasco Theatre. In November of the following year, Howard portrayed Louise Ulmer in Love Me Long, a comedy by Doris Frankel, which ran for about two weeks at the 48th Street Theatre.