Testimonials

What our clients and our contacts say about our studio.

Kim,
A quick note to let you know how impressed I was with the Showcase. It was a first-class piece of work. The accumulation of talent you put together, the spirit you inspired, the brilliant juggling of all those people – children, parents, agents and managers – with all their conflicting desires, was something. I was also impressed with the honesty you gave the parents. Few outside Hollywood or New York have any conception of how brutally hard it really is to break into the entertainment world. Too often they arrive with stars in their eyes in search of stars with their names on them, the ones on Hollywood Blvd. It doesn’t happen like that. Real preparation and counseling is needed. The preparation that you are giving them is more important than they will know until they actually get here. So, congratulations. You’re doing a fine and very needed work. And when the kids who come here realize – and they will – they will love you forever.

David Paulsen
Executive Director, Dallas and Dynasty

The Kim Terry Studio provides the best preparation for actors in the country ...

Paul Weber
("C.S.A." with MGM Studios)

I've been taking Film and TV classes from The Kim Terry Studio for over a year now. Kim is an awesome teacher who has been an incredible role model for me. I have had a lot of great feedback from people in the movie industry and recently been chosen for an independent film on my first audition. I know the skills that I have learned through Kim's classes and the experience in the past Showcases allowed me to prepare in getting this role. Thank you so much Kim!

Kathryn Worsham
( Leslie Worsham's daughter)

Kim is a true professional and shows a unique ability to work with children to “nail the audition” without them knowing they are working hard! She has worked with my son Taylor over the last few years and he loves every minute of time with her. After working with Kim we always see a difference in Taylor’s results.

She is able to work with kids of all ages and provide age-appropriate activities and coaching. She is a woman of integrity and gives sound advice in an industry that is quick to compromise on moral standards. She can be counted on to be a “voice of reason” and has always been a great sounding board when we have questions. She is a blessing to our family and someone who is committed to her students and their families. We love you Kim! Thanks for always being an encourager!!!

Lara Font
Mom to Taylor (8), Mallory (6), and Madeline (4)

Being in the Kim Terry Performance Showcase not only improved my son's acting abilities, it improved his acting career. Since doing the Kim Terry Performance Showcase, he has been asked to audition in New York, had an audition with Disney, and is starring in an Indie film. The Kim Terry Performance Showcase is priceless.

Terri Jones
(Nicky Jones' Mom)

I was fortunate to participate in two of the showcases at the Kim Terry Studio. Because of the training that I received, my abilities and skills in acting have improved. Since the showcase I had the opportunity to be in a movie and commercial.

I really do appreciate the dedication that Kim has for helping future actors with getting their careers headed in a positive direction.

Vincent Taylor

Tony's participation in Kim Terry's Performance Showcase was a wonderful and unprecedented opportunity for him to be recognized by important industry professionals in Texas, LA and New York. The lessons he has learned from Kim have helped ensure the continued success he has had with film and commercial work. His involvement with the Showcase resulted in top representation by a prominent agent in Los Angeles who will partner with Tony's wonderful agents in Houston.

Kim's unwavering faith in Tony has helped build his confidence level to the point that he is ready to reach for the stars! Kim teaches with such joy and enthusiasm and can magically adapt her teaching style to suit children or adults. Houston is fortunate to have such an experienced actress who is willing to share her talents and experiences to accelerate the careers of our local talent in whom she dearly believes. Thanks Kim!

Mary Anne Oller
(Tony Oller's Mom)

I have performed in several of the Kim Terry Performance Showcases. and each time Kim helped me develop new skills, gain confidence in myself, and she encouraged me to follow my dream.

Even though I had an LA agent and a Houston agent, Kim's showcases introduced me to new casting contacts in New York and LA. Kim is a caring, dedicated and talented person. Kim, I want to thank you for your support and encouragement.

Derek: age 15, recurring role on "Malcolm in the Middle"; guest star on Nickelodeon, "Zoey 101"; co-star on "Stacked"; a lead role in an independent film, "Slur"; and a role in a SAG short film.

Derek Cox-Berg

Both my children, Taylar and Brady, learned not only acting skills from Kim's classes, but they learned about themselves.
My daughter is no longer shy when meeting new people and when auditioning. Her self-esteem and acting skills have dramatically improved since taking classes at the Kim Terry Studio.

My son took classes at the same time, but seemed disinterested. This was not the case, as Kim and Donna Rusch both saw his potential. Kim told me that he was a serious actor and needed to pursue acting but that he needed to be in more dramatic roles. She was absolutely right. Three weeks later, Brady landed the role as the young Perry Smith in a Warner Brothers film by Douglass McGrath, "Every Word is True," a biopic of Truman Capote's novel, In Cold Blood, cast with Sandra Bullock, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Siguorney Weaver.

Thanks to Kim Terry and Donna Rusch and their expertise. Both my children are becoming excellent young actors with positive self-esteem and worth.

Missy Hender
(Brady and Taylar's Mom)

I have learned so much from Kim Terry in the past two years. She has not only helped me improve my acting skills, but has also taught me to respect myself. I have come a long way since I first got into acting and I have Kim Terry to thank for that.

Kim Terry Studios is a perfect place to break into an acting career and to continue to enhance your methods in the film business.

Kirk Van Sickle

To Kim and staff, I just wanted to thank you all for including Actors, etc. as a part of your judging for the Kim Terry Showcase. You guys were incredible, what a show! Everyone in the show did such a terrific job. You can certainly see all of the hard work that went into the showcase, even the backstage staff, oh my gosh I have never seen people move so fast.

Pat Skiles
(Houston Talent Agent)

Kim Terry is the most caring person I know. She truly cares about her students and how well they succeed. She does everything she can to help them succeed. She gives her students the acting and auditioning skills they need to be successful.

Kim will take you to another level.

Bill Giffen