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 56: Hannah Kyle Crichton, Producer
Ep 55: Wendy Japhet, Movie Producer
Ep 54: Sally Gaglini, Entertainment Lawyer
Ep 53: Vincent Spano, part 2 of 2
Ep 52: Vincent Spano, Actor, part 1 of 2
Ep 51: Brandon Belieu, Stunt Man
Ep 50: Shelby Wulfert, Actor
Ep 49: Max Chucker, Stage Actor
Ep 48: Steven Tylor O’Connor, Associate Casting Director, part 2 of 2
Ep 47: Steven Tylor O’Connor, Associate Casting Director, part 1 of 2
Ep 46: Josann McGibbon, Screenwriter
Ep 45: Benjamin King, Actor
Ep 44: Dana Gergely Bowling, Casting Director & Coach
Ep 43: Dr. Dovi Prero, on Orthodontic Options for Actors
Ep 42: Brooke Byler, Acting Coach
Ep 41: Garrett Clayton, Actor
Ep 40: Suzanna Moroles, Mother of Actor Victoria Moroles
Ep 39: Victoria Moroles, Actor
Ep 38: Dylan Playfair, Actor
Ep 37: Lisa Picotte, Acting Coach
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