Starkid Productions: The Starkid Story

Jake Serwer interviews members of Starkid Productions during the group's SpaceTour in Silver Spring, Maryland. The piece highlights the background of Starkid, discusses the fame of Darren Criss, and shares a behind the scenes look to the group on their musical tour across the country.

[@lucywalker4545]

All of the StarKids deserve the fame that Darren Criss has achieved.

[@q_thebanshee]

I agree!

[@adalynnquinn3293]

Yes, I agree.

[@miatyae5447]

Definitely. They all should be.

[@c0llapsingst4rs]

they deserve it! but secretly i think we all want them to stay this little small thing. like a secret code that only we know about. at least i feel like this lol.

[@albertesolveigbkgaardmorte9356]

"it wasn't Justin Bieber, the Jonas Brothers, or Miley Cyrus" 2011 people, 2011

[@chantalgrondman4246]

or 2020? they all made a comeback

[@dolfinthesecond]

@@chantalgrondman4246 Did you even look to see when this comment was written?

[@stephanierivera9440]

"Starkid member and TV star on Glee, Darren Criss" *picture of darren with his mouth open* .........welp that's Darren's contribution to this interview! LMAO

[@summer_the_rae]

While "I'M THE MAAAAAN" plays in the background. That pretty much describes season 2 Blaine. Alpha Male with his mouth open. ❤

[@miatyae5447]

While Harry Freakin' Potter is in the background

[@shedoesntevengohere9700]

*talks about AVPM* *shows a pic from AVPS*

[@miatyae5447]

HMMMMMMMM

[@cael_aj]

Anyone watching this video in 2019 and so proud of how far they've come since this interview?

[@miatyae5447]

ME!

[@breakthetable4683]

2020

[@morgrugyn]

Not 2019 but yes

[@mydarkstrangeson2691]

Cayl AJ I’m watching it in 2020😂

[@astridmtz4712]

2020! 😍

[@gracehalsey9661]

Meredith is like the mom of the group

[@neera3167]

O no no no.. NICK LANG is the Mommy

[@neonninja427]

Does anyone else have a really hard time connecting Lauren Lopez with her roles? Like shes THAT good of an actress I can't connect her roles with who she really is. Its kind of mind blowing. Like Johnny Depp. THAT good of an actress. I love Lauren

[@c0llapsingst4rs]

SAME! the amount of times ive watched draco in the avpt and i KNOW it’s her but i can’t connect the dots- it’s really trippy haha

[@christinman]

How DAAAAARE he compare Bieber and the Jonas Brothers with Team Starkid???

[@RosanneEs]

I love how she says she doesn't associate Darren with the stuff you see on tv, because I find it hard to think that Blaine-Darren is the same as Harry-Darren

[@marmalade-skies]

2:14 I love how casually Walker's just like "Oh, we're crushing her."

[@TheTurtleHero]

If that was me getting my poster signed and Joey said to me, "Thank you so much for coming!" I would've replied with, "Thank you so much for existing,"

[@cassiek2244]

These people are my role models. I look up to them so much.

[@JustSayNoToNutbread]

2:26 "YOU'RE HURTING HER!" YOU'RE KILLING HER!" "GET OFF, SHE'S YOUR FRIEND! YOU'RE HURTING HER!" StarKid drama.

[@therbertson333]

JOE WALKER YOU'RE THE NUMBER 1 SEXIEST MAN IN MY WORLD

[@lupevensie]

Joey looks so young here!

[@jopotter5422]

Jake : "Darren Criss ?" Joey : "Aaaah...." Oh my Rowling, Joey has such an adorable laugh !

[@jopotter5422]

* laughing

[@q_thebanshee]

I agree Starkid is totally awesome!

[@TheChemicalRomantics]

Whenever I see Lauren I still expect a British accent to come out...

[@c0llapsingst4rs]

AHAHA

[@guidetoanything]

"what the devil is going onnn heeere?"

[@fefsma]

Lauren didn't "grows a lot" as she said. She's with the same hight

[@c0llapsingst4rs]

lmfao she will always be smol

[@cinder_x3]

@@c0llapsingst4rs she is very smol

[@constantTVstatic]

@@cinder_x3 very smol

[@FacingTheMusic]

His crooked smile is adorable! I love Joey. Joey's crooked jaw and Darren's triangular eyebrows...those are the reasons we love these boys so much.

[@Wolverineeeeeeee]

I personally think Joe Walker is hotter than Darren Criss. I wonder why Joe hasn't been picked up by a TV show yet.

[@Charlotte-uf2ti]

Wolverineeeeeeee he was the cop on J*ssie if that counts

[@BubbleDog-io4xd]

Charlotte Zarzecki that was Joey Richter

[@theafancslake9653]

I wish I loved my university as much as they do :/

[@tictac4063]

I CANT EVEN EXPLAIN HOW MUCH I LOVE THEM ITS NOT FUCKING POSSIBLE TO PUT INTO WORDS

[@IamWibbly]

This comment section is like a time capsule and I love it

[@brwayland2246]

The way Joey reacts when asked about Darren...

[@laxstarr50]

I cry because Starkid exists

[@kadysalinas8633]

Sometimes I cry because I exist while Team Starkid exists. Thank Dead God/Wizard God that I wasn't born 100 years earlier.

[@barchettka1]

Dont worry Joe, youre the number one in your Voldemort costume :D

[@Animalconferece]

Once again, Meredith is the only one that cares for Lauren's safety...

[@q_thebanshee]

I love team Starkid!💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@OwlCityFan26]

I would literally die if I got to meet Team Starkid....especially Joe Walker. I have a very strange crush on that man. And I would also die to be a part of the group. I literally cannot voice how desperately I want to be a part of that.

[@kaylaegan7789]

Meredith: "Guys, you're hurting her!!"

[@sangeetareddy5608]

If there are any Gleeks here, did any of you notice Joey in the background of "Baby Got Back" in 4x11? I did, and I was like, HOLY CRAP, TWO STARKIDS ON GLEE!!!

[@justaperson9754]

Geets R lauren was in a music thing as well i think but i don’t know

[@josiedaigle6189]

omg their so young here! i’m so proud of them for all the amazing work they’ve done since here

[@keikustar]

sometimes i cry because joe walker and joey richter together

[@dustyphillips919]

so true Lucy Most think they are piggy backing off Darren's Success but if it wasn't for Darren getting a part on Glee some of us would never know StarKid nor know what a great group of talent is there. Darren still talks about being part of StarKid even in recent interviews. They are all great in all the roles and I love how they are so comfortable with themselves that they can go Shakespearean like (back in Shakespeare time no females were allowed on stage) Not many would do that now. I love that they support each other in whatever they decide to go into.

[@BAMitzRachie]

Sometimes I cry because Team Starkid exists

[@Potterhead1099]

If Darren's number 3 then Joey is number 1 and Joe and Brian are tied for second

[@lovepeacejesuschrist]

Meredith: you're crushing her!!!!!!! Thats what starkid is.

[@MusicMLady]

I'm a girl. And I love the guys, but I don't think the girl's get nearly enough credit. Yes, the males Starkids are the most beautiful, most sexy, most wonderful, most talented men I'm ever likely to not meet. However, within the girl's there is a huge pool of talent. Meredith's comedy, her stand up on the SPACE tour was hilarious. Jaime's voice, think Harry or Rogues are We. Lauren's Lauren-eyness, D.R.A.C.O.! ALL of the Starkids are superstar(kid)s.

[@tiffiguevara2926]

Darren is top 3 on world's sexiest men?! Well, Joe Walker must be top 1! :)

[@starkidnerdforlife]

I think all of them belong on some sort of list involving 'sexy', 'talented', 'amazing' and 'inspirational'!. :D

[@wolfywox]

I just... I love them so much. I always suspected that they were really down to earth and humble people, but I didn't realize just how much until I met them on the tour. I would thank each one of them for staying after to greet us, and they would always turn around and thank ME for coming to see THEM. Why are they all so perfect? Can someone find the answer to one of life's greatest mysteries?

[@clairelittman388]

Ahhh Joey’s so cute in this!!!!

[@egannon21]

haha Meredith: "YOU'RE HURTING HER!"

[@ThePhychoHero]

Did the narrator really have the nerve to compare the awesomeness of Starkid to the complete bullshit of Beiber?

[@AthenaWaugh]

Crying. so . effing. hard. can't breathe I love them all so much!!

[@BrickChick90]

if Darren is number 3 then Joe Walker is number 1!

[@voldemere11]

Who are the top two sexiest men? Joey and Walker? I totally agree if that is the case!!!

[@boxingtree]

That awkward moment when Lauren's voice sounds funny and then you realize you've just never heard her speaking with an American accent.

[@Catz1a]

Joe, Brian and Lauren in a sandwich? LaurWalk and Bropez fans alerted

[@SurevesAdnilXXX]

AHHHHHHH Starkid is soooo amazing!!!!! I love them all!!!!! But lauren is the cutest, sexiest, funniest...BEST!!!!!!!!! *-*

[@q_thebanshee]

Yip

[@hauntedgummybear]

Hello I would just like to say, Joey Richter

[@DearDiaryCaro]

Joe says it best "It's funny cause it's darren"

[@Slettaa]

Sometimes, okay not sometimes always, I wish I could have been one of those Starkids, they are all so amazing and friendly and.. just wonderful

[@jacksonkamiska]

I love Joey's reaction when the guy said Darren Criss ;D

[@njcg3658]

The greatest life to find is found right here, with Starkids... Me wishing I lived on the other side of the world and wanting to be born like 10 years earlier 😂

[@TealAlways]

"Oh... we're crushing her...."

[@adrianalee2040]

This video is when i really noticed joey R's lopsided jaw

[@Victoriatopia]

I'm so proud of all of them. StarKid is amazing!!

[@Katipiller123]

I'm not used to seeing joey without the ginger... o.o

[@OwlCityFan26]

"the greatest life to live is found right here" spoken by Joe Walker on a Starkid tour. He is NOT kidding. I would give up practically anything to be "up there with them".

[@Zappyzap16]

And to add on to the success of some Starkids, Joey Richter got a spot on a tv show too. It may not be huge but OMG. I remember hearing his voice emitting from my tv when I was babysitting. I almost peed.

[@starkidfan666]

2:14 - Brian on top of Joe on top of Lauren...Okay!!!

[@Horselover4eva2012]

Joey's eyes are beautiful

[@rebekadunn]

umm if Darren Criss was calling me i would pick up on the first ring and then faint xD

[@miatyae5447]

I unliked your comment by accident. and I feel so bad bc your comment is the truest statement known to humankind

[@softballgirl4531]

i wanna a be...a Starkid Potter! i wanna have the things they've got...i could be a Starkid Potter...but there is just was little thing they are....They're HOT! I love them all so much! haha

[@miatyae5447]

This is genius. Oh you should watch Tessa Netting's 'I Wanna Be a StarKid Actor"

[@pinkpanther7892]

thats me on the edge of the screen at :24!!

[@ioannad1857]

WHERE is Lauren Lopez's grammy? Its the only thing that confuses me more than my maths homework

[@Catz1a]

Im pretty sure lauren has 2 different earings on

[@bennknee2]

Meredith: "YOU'RE HURTING HER!"

[@firefly2552025]

"Darren Criss" Joey just laughs. XD

[@mw6300]

so if you're watching this darren, i'm sorry.

[@165Jacob]

These would be the greatest people to work with ever

[@maddyisfudgeingbeast]

I still can't believe how many times I saw them DownTown AnnArbor growing up:) and back then I just didn't know them.... Now if I could Id go back in time and get autographs in advance

[@IAreGeorgia]

"It's funny cause it's Darren...*and-I'm-totally-sexier-than-him*" We all know that's what he was thinking!

[@lathar2525]

Starkid, Can u PLEASE make a hunger games show???? I saw the parody with Joey as peeta and I love it. Joe walker plays haymitch, Lauren plays Effie, Dylan plays snow, and idk about katniss, prim, or gale.

[@everlasting9292]

UGLY CRYING OVER THE DARREN PRIDE. UGLY CRYING OVER ALL OF THIS. So much proud mama feelings. Charlene is so cute. I love them all.

[@soopkreem5575]

Everyone were young back then

[@GimeB7]

I was doubtful but at first I thought Brian was the one speaking at the beginning :P

[@boredomsentmehere]

imagine joe walker's audition... "so...umm...how do you look in pink?" XD

[@eihpost]

@starkidbubble2000 NO WAY! Darren is the sexiest of all. With Walker as a close second ;)

[@miatyae5447]

Just replace Walker with Joey and i'm with you!

[@LoverrofStarkid]

sometimes i cry because starkid exists

[@azebra117]

Sometimes I cry because Dylan Saunders exists

[@DreamcoatTechnicolor]

*sigh* I'm just not old enough. I'm not even close... They're all like ten years older than me. I understand how you feel.

[@chondabomb]

This is an awesome little doco :) Love it! Thanks :)

[@lunalibra]

@potterhead1099 you spelled Richter wrong too... And btw it's spelled not spelt

[@96sharks1]

Hey guys... can someone PLEASE make a gif of them attacking Lauren? PLEASE

[@Katjessss]

So joey what do you wanted to say about darren???

[@kristenhiggins9902]

everybody loves you Joe!!!!!!!

[@michC91]

If there was a Tangled musical, Joey can play Flynn Rider :)

[@adalynnquinn3293]

*_I fucking love Joey's laugh_*

[@LemonFairyLili]

Anyway, this was a fabulous interview. It's very cool to see this and the old Darren interview with The Muse on the same channel! Look how far you've ALL come. Thank you for the coverage. :)

[@Seaweedgirl1]

God. I wished Darren would call me. I WOULDN'T MISS YOUR CALL!

[@LexiEast]

1:40 --uhhhh that picture is from a very potter SEQUEL

[@nikkigillespie1291]

2 dislikes thanks hermione !

[@StarKidForever33]

anyone else notice that Lauren has two different earrings in?

[@DreamcoatTechnicolor]

OH MY GOSH. I'm shocked. I know that song that lady, Charlene something, is singing in that video...

[@rainbowinyourmind]

Hey, Joey. We're also thanking Umich for introducing you to us. As well as for the other starkids! TEAM STARKID IS SOOOO AMAZING! up to infinity!

[@AntinousIsGod1]

Joey is hella cute