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October 24, 2024 48 mins

In our final episode of our series Echoes of Impact we meet Matthew Carauddo—aka "Novastar"—a versatile creator with 30+ years in acting, directing, and staged combat.


Mathew is a licensed fencing instructor, he has trained hundreds in the California Bay Area. 


Matthew Carauddo, is the visionary behind "Diamond Dragons," bringing the story to life as its creator, author, designer, and voice-over artist. With over 30 years in acting, directing, and staged combat, he has choreographed iconic plays like "Romeo & Juliet" and "Peter Pan," alongside dazzling Star Wars-inspired L.E.D. saber combat performances.


A pioneer in sound font design for custom saber props, Matthew has left a lasting mark on the saber community, blending creativity and combat like no other.


You can reach Mathew on https://diamond-dragons.com/


Dive into his inspiring journey with host Payal Nayar, streaming now on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, and YouTube or wherever you may listen to podcasts.



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