Improv Is Driving Actors Out Of Their Minds

Improv Is Driving Actors Out Of Their Minds

Written for Casting Networks News by Terry Berland @berlandcasting. Contrary to traditional belief, an actor getting out of their own mind is a good thing. The mind of an actor can be riddled with self-criticism, second-guessing, self-doubts and other chatter,...
The Importance Of Body Language In A Commercial Audition

The Importance Of Body Language In A Commercial Audition

Written for Casting Networks News by Terry Berland @berlandcasting. Body language can make or break a commercial audition. If you think that body language isn’t important in a commercial audition because of space constraints or because you’re only being filmed from...
How To Impress A Casting Director

How To Impress A Casting Director

Written for Casting Networks News by Terry Berland @berlandcasting. The casting director is hired to bring in a select number of actors to audition for specific roles so that an agency or production company’s creative team can later decide which actor or actors will...
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...