Will is originally from Wales, he is a professional actor who trained in London and is now a working actor here in New Zealand, he is represented by a international agent and is known within his profession by his actors name Teifi James. He started running these workshops after graduating drama school because he wanted to offer his skills and love of the art to children with little drama opportunity in the small town he grew up in. The workshops were so popular that they expanded and were enjoyed across the U.K by children and adults. The workshops involve many aspects of an actors training, from fun games, exercises and vocal training to in depth theatre/film and t.v script work, but are tailored to the age group attending so for younger children the workshop are more about the FUN side of things.
One of the most popular aspects of the WAW workshops is the Stage Combat. Will was trained by a well renowned fight director and received a distinction pass grade in his B.A.S.S.A fight exam. The British Academy Stage & Screen award allows actors to learn all the basic to screen and stage combat, safely and professionally. Stage combat is hugely popular, it's fun, exciting, energetic and creates for an entertaining watch. Screen combat was a huge part in the making of The Lord Of The Rings movies.
All workshops are tailered to all abilities and ages. The workshops are fun, relaxed and very safe. Will has been running these workshops now for over seven years and gives 100% commitement to all his workshops and classes. He is patient and relaxed and enjoys mentoring inspiring actors, being involved in the industry every day, working, attending auditions and undergoing further training throughout the year keeps him on his toes and always inspires him to improve and better his acting and teaching ability.