Will Harrison-Wallace: The one with the Private Detective!
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Will Harrison-Wallace joins Sam and Mark to talk about calming mindfulness scripts, how to deal with repeating words, bringing to life a film-noir scenario and some great stories about his characters in Thomas and Friends. Sam gets a little confused at the start of the show, and Mark brings out a Shakespearean tragedy wildcard!
Our VO question this week is all about how easy it is to transition between stage acting and voice acting.
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Script 1
Embracing mindfulness in the kitchen allows you to turn an everyday task into a moment of peace and presence. The best part? You’re incorporating mindfulness into something you already do, making it an effortless addition to your routine. Job done!
Start by setting the stage for mindfulness. Take a moment to breathe deeply and clear your mind. Gather all your ingredients and tools, arranging them neatly. Notice the colours, textures, and shapes of the ingredients. Lift the herbs to your nose and smell them. As you wash your hands, feel the temperature of the water and the sensation of cleanliness.
Script 2
On phone (to Dave Goodwin, CEO of EVATION): Of course. I’ll be there right away.
Narration: May 21st. I receive a call from Goodwin, known to his friends as Dave. He’s CEO of a finance company called EVATION, and they’re in a whole world of trouble. Caught up in the middle of a money laundering crisis from hell, and I already have a bad feeling about this case. I’d better not keep him waiting. Sounds like he needs help fast, or my name’s not Private Inspector Decker. I take off into the night and make my way to EVATION HQ.
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About our guest:
Will Harrison-Wallace is a Londoner.. his route into acting & voice work was slightly unorthodox… spending a number of years in the financial markets when the financial crash of 2008 presented an open door for him! He did a 1 year MA at Drama School - and thereafter began a very different chapter. Acting work has mostly been on stage - UK tours, regional theatre, London fringe and - in the last few years - at the NT and West End.
One of his very first VO jobs was providing the voice of a Bingo Caller for a Facebook Bingo game…. He enjoys character work - which other than audio drama and video games has included, Dubbing / ADR / Looping & Museum Exhibition Characters.... This year Game Titles include 'Warhammer III - Total War' and 'Age of Water’ .
He's also the voice of 3 characters in Thomas & Friends; the latest iteration of Thomas the Tank Engine shown on Channel 5 in the UK.
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Here's the link to Thomas & Friends on My5 in the UK: https://www.channel5.com/show/thomas-friends
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