Staff
Malcolm Harslett - Company Director
Malcolm Harslett has devoted his life to entertainment as an accomplished actor, singer and dancer, writer, producer, director, teacher, songwriter, designer and set painter, ice skater and shares his wealth of experience in both live theatre and television.
While his performing career began at the age of 3, his TV career at the age of 14 and since leaving school at the age of 16, Malcolm has been consistently employed in a huge variety of productions for local and international touring companies. He had been, and continues to be, the instigator of many local productions. He’s also written, directed and starred in 35 original shows including family Pantomime and Theatre Restaurant productions and has also directed dramatic, cabaret and comedy shows for other companies.
For 7 years he was the Creative Programme Director of the Out of the Square (OOTS) Network of 7 Adelaide suburban theatres and arranged 100 performances annually for the venues.
Since 1978 Malcolm has been Managing Director his own company ‘Mighty Good Productions’ and the 'Mighty Good Talent School’ teaching both children and adults acting and speech for Stage, Film and Television. He has also written the Acting Curriculum and continues to oversee the operations of the school. In 2019 Malcolm was awarded the Adelaide Theatre Guide's Richard Flynn Curtain Call Award for sustained excellence and contribution within South Australia.
Since 2010 he has been the host, and more recently the producer, of the National TV programme “Our Time” on Channel 44 having interviewed over 1700 guests from every walk of life for which he has received an Antenna Award in 2023 and Winner of CTV+ Program of the Year at the 2025 Antenna Awards
In 2021 Malcolm conceived and directed the show MENwhoDANCE which won 2 Adelaide Fringe Awards and had toured to 5 reginal SA theatres, including 4 seasons at Star Theatres.
While his performing career began at the age of 3, his TV career at the age of 14 and since leaving school at the age of 16, Malcolm has been consistently employed in a huge variety of productions for local and international touring companies. He had been, and continues to be, the instigator of many local productions. He’s also written, directed and starred in 35 original shows including family Pantomime and Theatre Restaurant productions and has also directed dramatic, cabaret and comedy shows for other companies.
For 7 years he was the Creative Programme Director of the Out of the Square (OOTS) Network of 7 Adelaide suburban theatres and arranged 100 performances annually for the venues.
Since 1978 Malcolm has been Managing Director his own company ‘Mighty Good Productions’ and the 'Mighty Good Talent School’ teaching both children and adults acting and speech for Stage, Film and Television. He has also written the Acting Curriculum and continues to oversee the operations of the school. In 2019 Malcolm was awarded the Adelaide Theatre Guide's Richard Flynn Curtain Call Award for sustained excellence and contribution within South Australia.
Since 2010 he has been the host, and more recently the producer, of the National TV programme “Our Time” on Channel 44 having interviewed over 1700 guests from every walk of life for which he has received an Antenna Award in 2023 and Winner of CTV+ Program of the Year at the 2025 Antenna Awards
In 2021 Malcolm conceived and directed the show MENwhoDANCE which won 2 Adelaide Fringe Awards and had toured to 5 reginal SA theatres, including 4 seasons at Star Theatres.
Victoria Curnow - Dance/Singing
Victoria started off dancing at the age of 3 training in ballet and jazz, she later moved to the mighty good talent school at the age of 7 to train in jazz, tap, ballet singing and acting. Victoria was apart of the young talent team for 4 years and performed in many professional productions with the group featured in the cabaret under the stars and back to back festival. In 2019 she won the Wally Carr singing award, Wilma Murphy acting award and the Gwen Mackey dance award. Following this in 2020 she won the student of the year award. Victoria is currently studying a bachelor of social work and wishes to one day complete a masters of education and become a primary school teacher. Victoria loves working with young children and fostering a fun and friendly environment in her dance classrooms.
Teresa De Gennaro - Singing/Acting
Adelaide-raised singer and actor Teresa De Gennaro has performed all over Australia and internationally over the last 16 years.
She has performed in Many local and national productions and won the inaugural Cabaret Festival award and most recently performed her one-woman show Alien in LA at Adelaide Fringe.
Teresa has also spent several years working and training in LA and we are delighted to have her teaching and sharing her knowledge with us.
She has performed in Many local and national productions and won the inaugural Cabaret Festival award and most recently performed her one-woman show Alien in LA at Adelaide Fringe.
Teresa has also spent several years working and training in LA and we are delighted to have her teaching and sharing her knowledge with us.
Kelly Gogler - Dance
Kelly Gogler has been teaching at Mighty good since 1998. She grew up as a student in the school, learning all of the curriculum areas, her specialty being dance. Kelly continued dance at university and completed her bachelor of dance performance. She then furthered her study completing a bachelor of early childhood education. Kelly has choreographed and performed in musicals, such as "Teen Dream" and "Hip Hop Harry and the Who Who". She teaches part time at Flinders Park Primary school and is the instigator of the Happy Feet Dance classes. Kelly is a much valued and experienced senior teacher at the school.
Isaac Horsfall-SuttonIsaac Horsfall-Sutton is a theatre technician at Star Theatres, where he oversees lighting and sound for a wide range of productions.
In this role, he is responsible not only for delivering high-quality technical execution during performances, but also for maintaining and preparing all equipment to ensure it operates reliably and enhances each show’s overall impact. Isaac is passionate about the collaborative and creative environment of theatre, and he values the opportunity to contribute to engaging live experiences for audiences. He credits Malcolm and Emily for fostering a supportive and inspiring workplace that allows creativity to thrive. |
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Alongside his work in theatre, Isaac is an emerging filmmaker. He actively contributes to film productions and develops his own projects, with a particular interest in visual storytelling and technical craft.
He studied Film and Television at the University of South Australia, where he first connected with Malcolm while working on the television program Our Time. He is currently completing a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Effects.
He studied Film and Television at the University of South Australia, where he first connected with Malcolm while working on the television program Our Time. He is currently completing a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Effects.
Emily Jaensch - Office Administrator
Emily Jaensch is a performing arts professional and administrator based in Adelaide, with over 20 years of industry experience. She is the Administration and Finance Officer for Mighty Good Talent School and Star Theatres, supporting the delivery of classes, productions, and performances.
Starting as a dancer, Emily has worked across performance, teaching, costume coordination, and backstage management. She is also the founder of My First Performance and Our Emily Studio Support, helping families with practical systems and support.
Emily is passionate about creating positive, organised, and accessible performing arts experiences for young performers.
Starting as a dancer, Emily has worked across performance, teaching, costume coordination, and backstage management. She is also the founder of My First Performance and Our Emily Studio Support, helping families with practical systems and support.
Emily is passionate about creating positive, organised, and accessible performing arts experiences for young performers.
Luke Bartholomew - Technical Director
Luke Bartholomew is a film and theatre practitioner who specialises in writing, directing, producing and sound. With a BCA in film studies from Flinders University, he oversees the filming and vocal recording of the students. He also produces all our visual media for the school and maintains our online presence. On top of overseeing the technical aspects of the school, Luke continues to work as Star Theatres' head technician and freelances in the film industry.
When Luke finds the time, you can find him producing his own film and theatre original work. He's also taken up ballroom dancing and tap.
When Luke finds the time, you can find him producing his own film and theatre original work. He's also taken up ballroom dancing and tap.