What’s it like to book a series regular role on a hit TV show at the age of 8… on your first audition ever? The show is This is Us, and that’s exactly what happened to my guest Mackenzie Hancsicsak! Mackenzie plays Young Kate on the Emmy-award-winning show, and her fabulous mom, Melinda joins us on this podcast episode.
Melinda and Mackenzie share their story, and we cover all kinds of territory, including the importance of Improv skills, the reality of parenting a kid on a TV show as well as the reality of being a kid on one (hint: you have to wake up early a LOT), how to stay grounded, how being a working actor can sharpen memorization and other academic skills… and there is even a little impromptu duet of Descendants 2’s Ways to Be Wicked-! Join us for a fun and intimate conversation.
Some of my favorite quotes from this episode:
We mention the Girl Uplifters Team (GUT) whose motto is “Girls uplifting girls. Everywhere. Every one. Every single day.” This is a wonderful group that I support as well. You can find them at http://www.girlupliftersteam.com/
Follow Mackenzie at:
Twitter: @MHancsicsakInstagram: @mackenziehancsicsak
(Both accounts are verified, and operated by Melinda).
And fan mail can be sent to:
P.O. Box 801705, Santa Clarita, California, 91380
Breaking into the world of professional acting can be confusing and challenging, and it’s especially important to make good choices when what’s at stake is your kid. I offer both Skype and in-person consultations for parents of young actors to help cut through the confusion, and increase your odds of success. A single session with me can save you thousands of dollars, and months—or possibly years—of wasted time. Go to my Consultations webpage and book a session today—before another season goes by. You’ll be glad you did!
EP 93: Marnie Cooper, Acting Coach: Update
Encore: Cameron Boyce (Episodes 59 & 60)
EP 92: Dylan Arnold, Actor
EP 91: Zak Barnett, Acting Coach, Founder of ZBS
EP 90: Eric Morris, Legendary Acting Teacher
EP 89: Michael Orland, Music Director, Pianist, Vocal Coach
EP 88: Diana Elizabeth Jordan: Actress, Director
EP 87: Amy & Wendy Engelberg, TV Writers and Producers
Ep 86: Pamela Fisher, Talent Agent, VP Abrams Artists
Encore: Luke Benward (Episode 18)
Ep 85: Danielle Macdonald, Actress
Ep 84: Andy Fickman, Director and Producer
Ep 83: Claire Hosterman, Singing Coach
Ep 82: Marcie Smolin, Actors Circle
Ep 81: Laura Marano, Actress
Ep 80: Patrick Day, Young Actors Space
Ep 79: Heidi Dean, Social Media for Actors
Ep 78: Kat McNamara, Actress
Ep 77: Tish Hicks, Voiceover Artist & Coach
Ep 76: Marci Liroff, Casting Director
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