Gwydion Calder

Gwydion Calder

Actor

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  • About me

    Doctoral researcher, actor and voice enthusiast in Birmingham, UK. Passionate about health and video games.

  • Education

    • Birmingham City University

      2020 - 2020
      Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) Research Practice
    • University of North Georgia

      2013 - 2015
      Associate of Arts - AA Theatre/Theater
    • Kennesaw State University

      2015 - 2017
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Theatre and Performance Studies; French Language

      Musical Theatre and Acting Concentrations

    • Kearsley High School

      2005 - 2007

      Activities and Societies: Drama Club; Teacher Assistant for French

    • Birmingham City University

      2019 - 2025
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Performing Arts

      Exploring holistic well-being of actors with hidden disabilities in life and in performance, with an especial focus on diabetes.

    • Birmingham City University

      2017 - 2019
      Master of Fine Arts - MFA Acting Graduated with Distinction

      Activities and Societies: MFA Dissertation: "Diabetes and the Actor" (Marked with Distinction) Composed ensemble songs for productions of "She Stoops to Conquer" and "Othello" Acting: Shakespeare, Restoration, Well-Made Play, ContemporaryVoice: Linklater, EstillPhysical: Stage Combat, Feldenkrais, Chi Qong, Skinner ReleasingMusic: Vocal, Dance

  • Experience

    • Actor / Singer / Voice artist

      Jan 2007 - now
      Actor

      I study human behavior and tell stories about the human experience using a variety of skillsets.

    • Steak n Shake

      Oct 2013 - Dec 2016
      Operations Supervisor
    • Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

      Feb 2020 - now
      Doctoral Researcher

      My area of interest uses diabetes as the focal point to discuss the impact of chronic medical conditions on an actor's lifestyle, rehearsal, and performance.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Lvl 3 Mental Health First Aid

      MHFA England®
      Mar 2025
      View certificate certificate
    • Personal Fitness Trainer - Level 3

      Future Fit Training Ltd
      Nov 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Gym Instructing - Level 2

      Future Fit Training Ltd
      Jun 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Mental Health First Aider

      Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England
      Apr 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Nutrition and Weight Management

      Future Fit Training Ltd
      Feb 2021
    • GP Exercise Referral

      VTCT
      Dec 2021
    • Teaching Techniques: Developing Curriculum

      LinkedIn
      Apr 2020
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Gwydion Calder
      Graduated with Distinction Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Birmingham City University Jul 2019 I earned the highest-tier award available for my degree program.
    • Awarded to Gwydion Calder
      Best Supporting Actor Metro-Atlanta Theatre Aug 2017