I guess it was by fate that I met my friend Terri.  I had posted my kids in their capelli’s in front of a major downtown retailer and placed the photo on my website and Facebook.  A few days later I got a message from Terri telling me how much she loved my boys, the hats were precious, and that we had to meet!  In my own world, really busy just trying to get Pittsburgh Frugal Mom into shape, I kind of just blew it off.

A few months later, I posted my son at the mailbox, in rain boots and a multi-colored umbrella and I heard from Terri again.  I responded to Terri via messaging we chatted quickly and I went back about my business. I was kind of wondering who is this person that is stalking my kids, LOL!  I really had no appreciation for who she was, what she was doing or how it might impact my family.  I went about my work and just kept on watching her posts on my status.  I noticed she had some really great photos going across the her FB page and that there were casting workshops, and notices for modeling and acting workshops.  Again, I did nothing with it, but Terri Berceli began to chat a bit more I was beginning to understand now why she reached out to me about my kids.  (laughing a bit here with relief)

Terri Berceli owns and manages TB Talent & Casting Agency.  She has a cast of beautiful girls, guys, kids, ladies, men, young men and so on that actually populate print ads, commercials, and movies.  What you may not know she is right here in Pittsburgh, she is real and she knows her stuff! If you ever wanted to cast your kids, yourself or someone in your family, you need to meet Terri! She can’t follow your FB page and hunt you down if you have not liked her back– since FB has changed all the rules (LOL).. sorry Terri.. just had to laugh!

Recently, Terri reached out again, this time it was for my curly haired child, and she offered him an opportunity to read for a part in a movie as they were casting for a particular look and he fit the look!  Who I have gotten to know over the last 4 years is someone who is passionate about her work, cares about the people she works with, finds great opporunities for her talent, and she gets them CAST!  She has a thriving business, and a cast of talent that is amazing!  I did say she finds great opportunities and I have to tell you about this.

I have already explained to you that Terri reached out to me, I did not find her, she is always looking for people, she looks at status posts, reads write ups, Googles people, goes through LinkedIn, she works 24/7 not because she has to, but because she wants to make a difference in the industry.  Terri offers classes on weekends that offers coaching on how to act behind the camera, on camera, makeup 101(I think everyone could use that), how to walk in heels and on a runway and proper dress techniques.  Her industry is all about professionalism and she is all about being the PRO in the Professional!

Terri is kind-hearted and her talent loves her back.  I was at a casting placement last week, where they were looking for people to be in an Eat ‘n Park Commercial and a few movies, as well as filming a reality show, and while I was there, her ‘friends’ that work with her, love her, know her brought cupcakes and sang her ‘Happy Birthday’!  It was nice to see warmth in a room. Terri makes it comfortable for everyone, it is not just a glamour industry, she is about the glamour inside and she works to bring it out.  While her staff is beautiful everyone feels welcome, and at ease because no one is the super star.  So if you are worried that you would show up and not be welcome, think again!  Terri is always looking for new talent to cast into new roles.  Our city has so much happening and Terri is the pulse of that heartbeat, and her ear is always to the ground looking for the new opportunities and her eyes are always roaming, googling, FB’ing and   getting LinkedIn as she wants YOU, for the next job!  There are requirements for any casting agency, but Terri has you covered, including an in-house top Photographer, you won’t believe who he is and his accreditations(you will have to find out when you contact Terri).

Is she for real? Yes! Does she place talent? Yes! Her girls have made NY and not just in small opportunities.  Terri has pageant girls and non-pageant girls.  If you have ever wanted to act, model, do print ads, try out for parts, be  cast as extras, you need to hook up with TB Talent.  Your future in the industry sits within Terri’s studio and she is waiting to make it happen for you the person she has not met! Connect with Terri on Facebook, see what she needs to get you started, and what you don’t have or do have, she has the resources to help you get, photos and resumes!  If you live in Pittsburgh, the heart of it resides at TB Talent & Casting Agency, are you going to be part of the pulse?

Terri and I talk regularly, we are working on my having my daughter work with Terri.  My boys both have auditioned and have been at Terri’s studio and they all LOVE her.  She is warm, makes the kids feel good and she is genuine.  Don’t think this is a smoke and mirrors deal because Terri is going to tell you what is good and bad about you so you can have it all laid out and figure out if you can meet her standards or not!  I prefer knowing what needs to be done rather than having something sugar coated because let’s face it, there is no sugar coating in Hollywood baby! — Hollywood in the Burgh is Terri Berceli!  I don’t blow off any chance reach outs, because I know this was not by chance.  Terri is a coach, a friend, a mentor and is strong.  Terri can be a force when you need one and a friend who is just there when you need her! You have to meet her to believe it!

You can reach out to Terri via email at terri@tbtalent.com, you can connect with her on FB or LinkedIn, just connect the dots and get your kids, family, self on the path to making extra money and bringing your talent into the Burgh rather than just into your home! Terri is the difference between casting your talent and being cast aside!

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