One Surprising Element That Can Calm Your Nerves

One Surprising Element That Can Calm Your Nerves

Written for The Networker by Terry Berland @berlandcasting. I’m going to start out with ways to calm your nerves that you have all heard before. One element that can get rid of your jitters, and can calm your nerves is certainly knowing your technique. In addition,...
The One Question You Shouldn’t Be Asking Is “What Do They Want?”

The One Question You Shouldn’t Be Asking Is “What Do They Want?”

Written for The Networker by Terry Berland @berlandcasting. Don’t Look For A Cookie Cutter To Shape Your Audition. The other day I was in the reception area of a project I was casting and one of the actors asked me “what are they looking for”? I cringed inside and...
Five Reasons Why You May Not Book After A Great Audition

Five Reasons Why You May Not Book After A Great Audition

Written for The Networker by Terry Berland @berlandcasting. A really good audition makes the casting director, the producer, and the director really happy. You gave a good audition, you got put on avail . . . and then you didn’t get booked. Why? I can assure you it is...
What Part Can Social Media Play In Your Career?

What Part Can Social Media Play In Your Career?

Written for The Networker by Terry Berland @berlandcasting. Social media is a way of life and should not, and cannot be avoided.  It’s worth looking at the pros and cons of social media in your career. NUMBER OF FOLLOWERS A big question seems to be, “does it matter...
Eleven Ways Not To Sabotage Yourself

Eleven Ways Not To Sabotage Yourself

Written for The Networker by Terry Berland @berlandcasting. The acting business is based on so many variables that you don’t have control over.  The good news is there are many things you do have control over. I hesitate to share this list of errors because every item...