Beverly Powell Long

Some of my fondest memories as a director were the times I worked with Beverly. No matter what mood you were in when you walked into her office, she brought a smile to your face. Beverly was not only a great casting director…she was one of the good people on this Earth. Her heart was as big as a house. Her love for her children dwarfed everything in life.She was more than proud of her children and would walk on fire to help them in any way she could. Though we both retired from commercials,...

I was a student of Beverly's. She was such a dear and wonderful woman, talented and passionate about actors and acting. She always knew just the right way to encourage young actors. It's been 20 years since I've taken her classes, and I still remember and use the training she gave me daily. "Your name is a mouthful kid - say it slowly and let them savor it!" My love and blessings to Beverly's family and friends.

As an actor and former student of Beverly's workshop years ago, I remember her as a devoted professional and truly caring human being. With most sincere sympathy to the loved ones who have lost such a fine person.