Why Are Commercial Auditions So Last Minute?

Why Are Commercial Auditions So Last Minute?

Written for Casting Networks News by Terry Berland @berlandcasting. Everything about commercials is fast. After all, an entire story is told in a minute or less. The shoots are quick, usually one day if it takes place at one location. Production also takes place...
The Power You Have As An Actor

The Power You Have As An Actor

Written for The Networker by Terry Berland @berlandcasting. Since you are the seller, and not the buyer, you have to find a way to stay positive. You may think you are in a less desirable position than the buyer. Let’s turn the tables in your direction. Maybe you...
Where To Find Inspiration For A Fulfilling Acting Career

Where To Find Inspiration For A Fulfilling Acting Career

Written for Casting Networks News by Terry Berland @berlandcasting. (Photo Credit: Shutterstock) Acting is a fickle business with no job security or guarantees. The desire to pursue it is in your blood; it’s a calling. To stay in it, you have to believe and keep on...
Who Are The Commercial Booking Decision-Makers?

Who Are The Commercial Booking Decision-Makers?

Written for The Networker by Terry Berland @berlandcasting. As an actor, the casting director is the one obvious person on the front line whose attention you’re striving to get. The casting director is regarded as the gatekeeper, responsible for selecting the right...
Six Tips For Nailing Your Audition In Under A Minute

Six Tips For Nailing Your Audition In Under A Minute

Written for The Networker by Terry Berland @berlandcasting. It’s quite a feat to deliver an unforgettable audition in under a minute, but that’s exactly what you have to do in a commercial audition as well as in any short dramatic scene for a film or TV show where you...