Join David and special guest, Liz Creevey , for today’s episode of YoungStars.
In today’s episode we talk about the history of Liz Creevey (the short and condescend version), was the decision for joining the industry Liz’s or was it her parents, joining NAS and Liz’s overall impact there, Liz’s wonderful New Zealand holiday and being a nerd at Hobbiton, and taking home the gold for the Amateur World Monologues Games in 2022.
We also talk about the creation and our experience of working together on A Dance With Death, the pressure Liz felt of playing the lead in her first feature film, Broken Pieces, Pink Flamingos and other chaotic moments and of course the emotional and harsh reality of being a filmmaker and dealing with lose. Everything and more in the longest episode of YoungStars to date. So sit back, relax, grab your Popcorn and maybe take a break.
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Join David and special guest, Jade Breen, for today’s episode of YoungStars.
In today’s episode we talk about Jade’s love for literature and storytelling, Jade's first theatre role as a cheeky monkey and being typecast as cute animals at a young age, the opportunity to play Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird and the realisation that the world isn’t all sunshine and rainbows, drowning in a pool of blood on stage, and the experience of directing their first short film, She/They? For Light Canberra Action, whilst working on another film at the same time.
We also talk about Jade’s fascination and love for Frankenstein and how calling the monster “a monster” isn’t fair, the creation of Sunny Productions, putting together and marketing their very first play, Happy Meals Happy Kids, on their own, working with writer and actress, Paris Scharkie for their upcoming one woman performance, Have I got your Attention and of course, we talk about identity and the struggles of coming out. Plus stick around for a lovely surprise from an unexpected guest.
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Join David and special guest, Wade Bridge, for today’s episode of YoungStars.
In today’s episode we talk about Wade’s inspiration for wanting to pursue acting, Wade's years at university studying engineering, space and Fashion?! How Covid ruined trip to NASA, being thrown into deep end when he first joined the National Acting School and the explosive and chaotic experience of filming A Dance With Death.
We also talk about we also talk about how after spending months and months in the hospital and even spending some time in the ICU help way to realise helped Wade to realise that he wanted to pursue acting for the rest of his life, Wade's fascination for portraying Psychopaths and villain like characters, how Wade never gets angry, except that one time… and of course the difficulties for actors to portray characters with disabilities, without doing the proper research or coming off as offensive.
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Join David and special guest, Shaylie Gillies, for today’s episode of YoungStars.
In today’s episode we talk about how Shaylie’s jealousy at her younger sister performing began her journey into dance and theatre, how Shaylie doesn’t consider herself and actress and her preference to be part of ensemble rather than a lead role and the time Shaylie had to understudy for the scarecrow in the wizard of Oz and having to learning everything with 24 HOURS?! We also talk about the creation of Green Oak and the experience of being a first time theatre director, Shaylie teaching her cast how to speak Welsh for Blame, the struggles of balancing life as a Full time teacher and the creative director of Green Oak, and of course some of the hilarious and funniest moments that have happened during Green Oak rehearsals and performance week.
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Join David and special guest, Nivene Harajli, for today’s episode of YoungStars.
In today’s episode we talk about Nivene’s decision to give acting a go and how she ended up at the National Acting School, how Nivene took a chance at auditioning for a short film TWO WEEKS after joining NAS, the privileges of being an actor on set, getting shrunk down to Micro Size in A Dance with Death, and getting to work with director, Ujjwal Rai on his upcoming short film, In & Out.
We also talk about… The Walk! Completion anxiety and waiting to be perfect, and of course how Nivene’s cousin reignited her love for world of DC Comic and both David & Nivene give their spoiler free review for James Gunn’s Superman.
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Join David and special guest, John Whinfield, for today’s episode of YoungStars.
In today’s episode we talk about how John learned how to play guitar for American Idiot, why John hates the question, “so what has been your favourite role?” John's experience being a vocal director, being casted as Mud and Jack in The Gaslight district and having to keep his mouth shut about being involved when we first met and of course, we talk about general voice acting tips, working within your vocal budget and how speaking a lower tone is actually worse for your voice.
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Join David and special guest, Ujjwal Rai, for today’s episode of YoungStars.
In today’s episode we talk about how feeling lost and without a sense of purpose began Ujjwal’s incredible journey as a filmmaker. How Ujjwal originally wanted to create just ONE short film and then call it a day, with absolutely no prior studies or experience in the film industry to now writing, directing and pitching his very first feature film. We also talk about How the simplest ideas can come from everyday objects, how Ujjwal doesn’t consider himself a writer, the hilarities of losing your voice and coughing on set and of course, how Ujjwal realised that not being Australian is what makes him unique.
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Join David and special guest, Cheslea aka Snips 'n' Stripes, for today’s episode of YoungStars.
In today’s episode we talk about how dressing up in bed sheets started Chelseas cosplaying journey, Chelsea's interest in filmmaking and animation, how we met over some tea and crumpets but apparently that wasn’t the first time we met?? HHMMM?!!! We also discuss our love for a galaxy far, far away and for the apprentice of Anakin Skywalker, how cosplaying can feel like a competition and of course Chelsea shares her creative process of creating cosplay, from early sketches to duct tape. It will make sense, trust me.
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Join David and special guest, Luke Lampard, for today’s episode of YoungStars.
In today’s episode we talk about how “a tale as old as time” began Luke’s journey as an actor, the difficulties of onstage transformations/costume changes... YIKES. The use of tone and projection on stage, how Luke might be responsible for the ending of Heist??? and of course how Luke has been able to build and grow as a performer with every play and musical.
Join David and special guest, Gabrielle Witschi, for today’s episode of YoungStars.
In today’s episode we talk about Gabby’s background in dance, the challenge of learning screen acting from dancers point of view, getting into the mindset of a character and breaking them down, Gabby working with her mum on 1988 but not as her ACTUAL mum and of course Gabby's exciting opportunity to set sail on the high seas and perform on a cruise ship for the next few months with all its positives and negatives of living on the sea.
Join David and special guest, Az Cromhout, for today’s episode of YoungStars.
In today’s episode, we talk about baby Az’s inspiration for performing and music, the scars we both got from theatre, the infamous Sebastian the Crab incident during Brindabella’s production of The Little Mermaid, something something something experiences with trombones, Az's audition for Heist and fun of playing a villain. We also delve into Az’s journey with her disability, being diagnosed with scoliosis and the harsh reality of identifying as a wheelchair user.
Plus stick around as Az performances an original song for us. Our very first music performance on the podcast. Oh yeah pretty exciting.
Join David and special guest, Bron Thomson, for today’s episode of YoungStars and the first episode of 2025. In today’s episode, we talk about how defying gravity inspired Bron's career as a performer, how through her brother, Taylor Thomson, Bron decided to dip her toes into working behind the camera, how our own personal experiences go into the creative process of the stories we make, why relying on too much voice isolation is bad, and of course we talk about Bron being an advocate for neurodiversity, queer and female voices in the creative arts.
Join David and special guest, Andre Le, for today’s episode of YoungStars. In today’s episode, we talk about Andre’s humble beginnings with acting, music and dance, we dive into the story and characters of the stage show, Away and Andre's experience playing Rick, Andre's friends reaction to seeing him being advertised on buses around Canberra, studying music and psychology and how the two can be used together, how Andre met his girlfriend, Lilly Welling and of course we give our spoiler free reviews for Transformers ONE and how it is the BEST Transformers movie.
Join David and special guest, Lilly Endres, for today’s episode of YoungStars. In today’s episode, we talk about the entire creative process behind Lilly's FIRST EVER short film, 1988, which she both directed, wrote, produced and starred in, and how she was incredibly lucky and supported for a first time filmmaker. Everything from funniest behind the scenes to some of the more stressful moments, we talk about it all. Well mostly everything.
Join David and special guest, Ty McKenzie, for today’s episode of YoungStars. In today’s episode, they talk about the first role Ty played when he first moved to Canberra, the complexity of playing a pure innocent character turned absolute monster, how watching Critical Role and playing dungeons and Dragons became a massive influence to Ty as an actor, as well as the experience of writing, starring and directing his very first short film. From the national acting school to superheroes to heartfelt words of inspiration, there is plenty to enjoy in today’s episode.
Join David and special guest, Beya Babyack, for today’s episode of YoungStars. In today’s episode, we talk about how a spoonful of sugar inspired Beya to pursue acting, the difficulties of playing an android, learning the ropes whilst studying screen and media, wardrobe on an upcoming Canberra feature film, David's first clubbing experience with Beya and their mate Maggie, and plenty hilarious moments to come.
Join David and special guest, Daniel Beaumont, for today’s episode of YoungStars. In today’s episode, we talk about Dan’s inspiration for becoming an actor, the personal connection an actor can make with the characters they play, his experience working getting to work on the biggest Australian Soap opera, getting to work together on Trapped directed by Lyndsey Turnbull, and about writing/playing characters part of the LGTBQ+ community. Plus stay tuned till the end for a very funny improv scene between David and Daniel, trust me, it’s pretty funny.
Join David and special guest, Tommy Warburton, for today’s episode of YoungStars. In today’s episode, we talk about Tommy’s interest for acting specifically screen, how being an extra on true purpose lead to his decision enrolling for the National Acting School, his troubled history with doing theatre, Comedy short films in Canberra and how it has become a dying median to some extent, as well as the the struggles and pressures that young actors face when it comes to finding work, auditioning, performances and their own self doubt.
Join David and special guest, Isaac Travers, for today’s episode of YoungStars. In today’s, episode we talk about Isaac's interest in acting and filmmaking, his first time performing in a cabaret with David, his love for cosplaying and conventions, and of course we talk about Doctor Who, A LOT.
Join David and special guest, Lachlan Millard, for today’s episode of YoungStars. In today's episode we talk about the creation of Lachlan's own audio drama podcast, The Strangemens No Access Radio, his experience moving to Sydney to study at one of the biggest film schools in Australia, his interest in voice acting, youtube and content farmers and so much more.