YoungStars

Join David and special guest, Adam Day , for today’s episode of YoungStars.  In today’s episode we talk about how finding wooden swords during lockdown began Adam’s journey towards becoming a filmmaker, his influences and favourite action scenes, hand to hand combat vs sword play and which one is better, wanting fights to feel real without going over the top or gory, as well as the experience shoo...

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 Wo...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 h...

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, f...

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...

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...

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 villa...

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 relyin...

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 u...

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, w...

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, starri...

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 mom...

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...

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...

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. 

Join David and special guest, Caitlin Rose, for today’s episode of YoungStars. In today's episode we talk about Caitlin's experience as a film actor and how she started acting, which might come as a surprise to some people. We talk about her humble beginnings and time studying at the national Acting School for the past two years, and of course the entire experience of working together to create Fi...

Join David and special guest, Taylor Thomson, for today’s episode of YoungStars. In today's episode we talk about Taylor's interest in filmmaking, his fascination with writing horror and thriller and the first horror movie he ever watched. We also dive into his decision on creating his own media company, evil gazebo media with his friend Sarah, as well as his love for Dungeons and Dragons.

Join David and special guest, Sophia Bate, for the FIRST episode of YoungStars. In today's episode we talk about Sophia’s experience as an actress whilst reminiscing about primary school and High school. We talk about the fun of playing villains, her decision to become a makeup artist, and most importantly, our personal experiences as disabled actors.