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.