Graduate of NZ Drama School: Toi Whakaari
Brayden Cresswell
- Locations
- Wellington
- Ethnicity
- NZ European, Pacific Islander, Tongan
- Age Range
- 16 - 25
- Height
- 191cm / 6ft 3in
Bio
Brayden Cresswell, a 20-year-old Tongan European actor, graduated in 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts degree from New Zealand's leading drama school, Toi Whakaari where he has gained valuable experience working on both stage and screen, showcasing his acting skills and commitment to his craft.
Theatre
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Mr Burns | dir: Stella Reid | ||
| 2023 | Bodiless Futures | dir: Emele Ugavule | ||
| 2023 | TŪ TE IHI TŪ TE WEHI TŪ TE WANA, A Potluck Community Tour | Assorted | dir: Sepelini Mua'au | |
| 2022 | Solo Season | Toi Whakaari, dir: Anya Tate-Manning, Sarita So, Sean Dioneda Rivera, Peter Burman | ||
| 2021 | Grease | dir: Nicole Petua | ||
| 2020 | Gone to Seed | Te Puke Repertory, dir: Bernard Holmes | ||
| 2020 | Vicar of Dibley | Te Puke Repertory, dir: Allan Smith | ||
| 2019 | All Shook Up | dir: Allan Smith | ||
| 20187 | Back to the 80s | dir: Allan Smith |
Short Film
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | What We Do In The Shadows - Pilot Adaptation | Toi Whakaari, dir: Emma Draper, Anya Tate-Manning | Short Film | |
| 2021 | 48 Hour Film Festival | dir: Reuben Dwan | Short Film |
Training
| Year | Description | Institution / Presenter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2024 | Bachelor of Performing Arts - Majoring in Acting (BA) | NZ Drama School: Toi Whakaari | ||
| 2022-2024 | Clowning Intensive | Anya Tate-Manning | ||
| 2023 | Mask Intensive | Nina Nawalowalo | ||
| 2023 | Audition Practice Workshop | Emma Draper | ||
| 2023 | Intimacy Workshop | Jennifer Ward-Lealand | ||
| 2023 | The Casting Workshop | Tina Cleary | ||
| 2023 | Screen Acting Workshop | Vicky Yiannaoutsos | ||
| 2023 | American Accent Workshop | dir: Jacquie Drew | ||
| 2023 | Creature and Motion Capture Workshop | Shane Rangi | ||
| 2022 | Movement Workshop | Charles Koroneho | ||
| 2022 | Actor Instincts | Britta McVeigh | ||
| 2022 | Actor in Action | Heather Timms | ||
| 2022 | Intimacy Workshop | Jennifer Ward-Lealand | ||
| 2022 | Pacific Dance Intensives | Tupe Lualua |
Languages
Intermediate: Tongan
Accents
Advanced: American - General | American - General | American - Southern | Australian | Canadian | German | Irish | Standard US
Intermediate: British
Circus & Horse
Intermediate: Clown
Singing Range
Tenor
Singing Styles
Intermediate: Musical | Rock
Musical Instruments
Intermediate: Electric Bass