Why Trust is an Actor’s Most Valuable Tool

Why Trust is an Actor’s Most Valuable Tool

Written for Casting Networks News by Terry Berland @berlandcasting. As a casting director, whenever I release a breakdown, I trust that I am stepping into an acting community made up of casting, agents, managers, producers, directors and actors. I trust that strong,...
Turning Debilitating Nervous Energy into Empowering Strength

Turning Debilitating Nervous Energy into Empowering Strength

Written for Casting Networks News by Terry Berland @berlandcasting. It’s completely normal to feel nervous when auditioning for a role. After all, you want that role, and when something matters to you, all kinds of physiological triggers can kick in. Your heart might...
The Challenges and Complexities of Pursuing an Acting Career

The Challenges and Complexities of Pursuing an Acting Career

Written for Casting Networks News by Terry Berland @berlandcasting. Did you know what you were getting into when you decided you wanted to be an actor? At the most basic level and simplest of terms, I venture to guess you thought being an actor meant majoring in...
Why Do Casting Directors Consider So Many Options?

Why Do Casting Directors Consider So Many Options?

Written for Casting Networks News by Terry Berland @berlandcasting. Recently I posted on social media that I was casting a package of voice over spots with many roles and was in the midst of reviewing almost a thousand submissions. If this was for an on camera...
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...