March 23, 2023

Being a Multi-Hyphenate in Hollywood with Marlene Sharp | Exploring All Aspects of the Entertainment Industry

By Michelle Stone

On today’s episode, host Michael Hoffman speaks with Marlene Sharp, an entertainer with many accomplishments in Hollywood, most notably in kids and family entertainment. Marlene shares her experiences working with TV sitcom legends, the harsh reality of auditioning in Hollywood, and how that led to her success behind the scenes. Listen in to hear Marlene’s anecdotes about working in the many aspects of entertainment from screenwriting to animation to performing.

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Time Stamps

01:00 What is a Multi-Hyphenate?

3:29 Marlene’s fondest memories of performing

4:37 Moving behind the scenes

12:25 Marlene’s achievements in Children and Family entertainment

14:46 Marlene and Mike’s favorite shows

25:44 Marlene’s perfect path

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