Tips for Planning a Successful Year

Tips for Planning a Successful Year

Written for Casting Networks News by Terry Berland @berlandcasting. Photo credit: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / shutterstock.com I like to compare your career to a long-distance run. It’s about strategy and energy management. Runners choose to sprint or increase their...
Pivoting From Acting Knowledge to Gut Decisions

Pivoting From Acting Knowledge to Gut Decisions

Written for Casting Networks News by Terry Berland @berlandcasting. Photo credit: New Africa / Shutterstock.com As a working actor, naturally, you take acting classes to master the skills needed for the venues where you’re currently auditioning — and where you’d like...
What Do Commercial Actors Have in Common With Celebrities?

What Do Commercial Actors Have in Common With Celebrities?

Written for Casting Networks News by Terry Berland @berlandcasting. Photo credit: KOTOIMAGES / Shutterstock.com Recently I had the privilege of attending several FYC (For Your Consideration) screening events through the TV Academy. After each screening, there was a...
How Do You Make a Commercial Performance Stand Out?

How Do You Make a Commercial Performance Stand Out?

Written for Casting Networks News by Terry Berland @berlandcasting. Photo credit: Grusho Anna / Shutterstock.com “How do I make a commercial performance stand out?” This question makes me cringe. It seems to infer you may be looking for some quick-fix tricky...