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About Cassidy Jane

Cassidy Jane is a graduate of the acting and modeling programs here at The Maile School. She is the schools Social Media Director as well as managing the front office. She has modeled for clients such as Seminole Towne Center Mall, Kennedy Space Center, and the PGA show to name a few. Cassidy also assists with The Malie School’s outside events such as fashion shows, trade shows, school events and expos.

FENCES featuring Maile’s: Jim Braswell & Trinity Onigbanjo

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FENCES featuring Maile’s:
Jim Braswell & Trinity Onigbanjo

The Academy Award winning film FENCES, starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis returns to its original theater roots this week at Orlando’s Mad Cow Theatre.

August Wilson’s Pulitzer Price-winning centers on Troy, a middle-aged garbage man who battles crippling disappointment over his stolen ambition to be a professional baseball player. His family and his community share the weight in a play described by, as “one of the richest experiences I have ever had in the theatre. I wasn’t just moved. I was transfixed.”

We are happy to announce FENCES will feature Maile School’s own resident instructor, Jim Braswell as Gabriel and introducing Maile graduate Trinity Onigbanjo as Raynell. Jim teaches in our acting and modeling programs as well as our Vocal Performance Coach. Trinity is a graduate of the kids acting, advanced and improvisation program.  We are so happy for them and can’t wait to see their performances.

The show will run throughout the month of August.

You can receive discount tickets by calling the Mad Cow Theatre box office at 407-297-8788 and using the code MAILE.

Please support Jim Braswell and Trinity Onigbanjo in Fences as well as our local theater productions here in Orlando.

The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School has been training since 1982 and offers classes for adults, teens & kids.

 

Maile School’s BACK TO SCHOOL FASHION SHOW

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Maile School’s
BACK TO SCHOOL FASHION SHOW

The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School is producing The Mall at Millenia’s Back 2 School Fashion Show. The show will be held in the Grand Court this Saturday, August 5th. Fashion shows will take place at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. We are happy to have Maile School acting graduate Estee Martin host from POWER 95.3. 

In support of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida, The Mall at Millenia will be collecting new and gently used school supplies and clothing for donation to club members Kindergarten through 12th grade. Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida inspires hope and opportunity to at-risk children in our community between the ages of 6 and 18 by proving safe places to learn and grow.

All donations can be brought to The Mall at Millenia’s Concierge Desk through Monday, August 7th. Please click here for a list of items in need. 

The Back-to-School tax holiday will be 3 days starting on August 4, 2017 and ending on August 6, 2017.

Items that will be tax-free include; clothing, footwear, wallets, and bags that cost $100 or less, school supplies that cost $15 or less, and the first $750 of the cost of personal computers and related accessories.

The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School held summer fashion camps at The Mall at Millenia and students will model and showcase the newest trends for the season.  So if you are looking for something fun and free to do check out the back 2 school shows.

 Call The Maile School for info at 407-628-5989.

Maile School Star Talent: Sammy Cash Bennett

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Maile School Star Talent: Sammy Cash Bennett

Maile School Kids Acting and Modeling graduate Sammy Cash Bennett has been acting and modeling for a little over a year now and loves every minute of it! He says he has fun doing this and doesn’t care about the money. For no w anyway right?

With a name like Sammy Cash he is destined to be in the business. He has booked runway and modeled for Gymboree with The Maile School, as well as acting at the Winter Garden Theatre in The Jungle Book.

He landed a slime infomercial and shot a Legoland Beach retreat shoot that he enjoyed and had so much fun being apart of. Sammy recently was selected for an independent film called Home of the Brave through Maile School instructor: Shellita Boxie. This was his favorite thing to do, he loved it and can’t wait to do more!

Sammy has taken the 1 day workshop, on camera kids acting, modeling and advanced acting as well as the improvisation program at The Maile School.

Sammy is a black-belt at Victory Karate and also performs with the Demo team. He takes hip hop and break-dancing at DGBEK Studios and has performed in live show with them.

He never meets a stranger and has a spunky personality and is very genuine.
Sammy is sometimes referred to as an old soul. He’s way beyond his years. We know he’ll do amazing things!

Sammy’s grandmother Sonya says, “We love the Maile School and it always feels like a family when we’re there. The instructors and the staff are so knowledgeable and helpful. I’m always steered in the right direction. Thank you so much Maile team, Sammy was so lucky to have found you.”
Wow, how nice!
We are lucky to know Sammy and we wish you continued success.

Call The Maile School today at 407-628-5989 for info on our programs.

1 Day Hands on Workshop for Teens & Kids

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1 Day Hands on Workshop for Teens & Kids

Last one for the summer.. Wednesday, Aug 2nd

Hey Teens & Kids… Check out our 1 day August Workshop.

This hands on workshop will focus on cold reads, commercials, etiquette, table settings, everyday manners, 2 part commercials, building confidence and public speaking taught by Debby Tapia.

Debby has been with The Maile School for over 25 years and has been an instrumental part of the school’s success. She is a certified Etiquette Consultant trained at the American School of Protocol in Atlanta, Georgia.

If you are new to the industry or already a working actor this informative workshop will be beneficial and fun. If you are looking to try something new and build confidence then come and check it out. You will not be disappointed.

This is the last one of the summer. Wednesday August 2nd from 10am to 1pm and held here at The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting located at 999 S Orlando Avenue in Winter Park.

All students perform and train on camera as well as perform in front of a live audience at the end. We invite all parents in the last 30 minutes for a review, watch the video and to see all the students perform live.

All skill levels are welcome and for ages 7 to 16 years and the entire workshop focuses on acting and building self-esteem.

Come, have fun and spend the day at The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School in our 1 day hands on workshop. Don’t miss out.

Call now 407-628-5989. Seating is limited.

Maile School Star Grad: Victoria Baxter

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Maile School Star Grad: Victoria Baxter

Maile School adult acting grad Victoria Baxter has been in theater and other performing arts since she was little. She always had the dream of being a working actress, but didn’t think it was a possible dream to achieve.

She is a graduate from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and is an elementary school teacher at a Title I school with Seminole County Public Schools.

This past school year, her 5th grade class became her biggest cheerleaders in her acting career. She would often talk to them about following their dreams and a few of her own students asked about why she wasn’t pursuing her own acting dreams.

Victoria says, “Those students “fanned the flame” of my performing passions. I signed up for the On-Camera Acting program at The Maile School, as well as attended the Casting Call Workshop with Shellita Boxie. The Maile School staff and teachers have truly become like family, still checking in on my career aspirations and cheering me on. My favorite part is that in an industry that can be so competitive, I found a group of fellow actors who encourage each other in our dreams and careers—even after our class came to a close”.

Since graduating from The Maile School Victoria booked her first international commercial for Winny Diapers in Bogota, Colombia, as well as landing her first speaking role in an independent feature film, “Home of the Brave”, as the spunky journalist, “Paige Reagan” with New Vizion Films.

Up next, she is planning on moving to Atlanta in the fall to pursue Film / TV acting full-time!  Victoria says, “I’m so thankful to The Maile School for the love and support, as well as instill the courage to dive into the career I’ve wanted my whole life.”

We are happy for Victoria and wish her more success.

The Maile School offers programs for adults, teens and kids in the areas of Image & Confidence Development, On Camera Acting & Professional Modeling.

Call the school today for info 407-628-5989

Last chance to enroll in the Mall at Millenia Summer Fashion Camp

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Mall at Millenia Summer Fashion Camp

The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School and The Mall at Millenia are teaming up again for their annual Summer Fashion Modeling camp beginning next Monday July 17th.

Now on its 13th year the fashion camp is held exclusively at The Mall at Millenia and presented by experts from The Maile School.

The fashion camp dates are July 17th through July 27th Monday through Thursday of both weeks. Ages 10 to 18 years the only time slot left is the 3:30pm to 5:30pm.

All students train in modeling and learn about the exciting modeling industry. This hands on camp program covers posture, poise, runway, fashion shows, TV modeling, auditioning, photo posing, interviewing and etiquette.

All students experience a professional photo shoot with an industry photographer and walk the runway in a real fashion show and model in the Mall at Millenia’s back to school fashion show.

Many mall merchants such as Bloomingdales, Buckle, GAP, Macys, and Lilly Pulitzer to name a few will showcase their new merchandise and trends for the season.

There are two back to school fashion shows at Grand Court on Saturday, August 5th and show times are 1pm to 3pm.

To register for this exciting camp call The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School at 407-628-5989 to hold your spot. We are enrolling now and seating is limited and fills up fast.

Discover your star talent at The Mall at Millenia this summer in our fashion camp.

Maile School STAR Instructor: Alexis Perry

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 Maile School STAR Instructor: Alexis Perry

Meet Maile School Star Instructor Alexis Perry.
As the owner of Modern Muse Talent Agency, Alexis Perry has applied her industry knowledge and passion for the fashion business to bring a fresh perspective to the Florida market.

She worked not only as a high fashion model for 15 years, but also cultivated her creative side by attending fashion design school while working as a makeup artist full time for top lines such as Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Dior. In 2012 Alexis Perry brought those skills together while working as a fashion photographer for modeling agencies and many magazine publications worldwide.

After garnering years of experience in many roles associated with the modeling profession, she opened the doors to Modern Muse, due to her artistic aesthetic and personal experience.

Modern Muse books talent at a local level as well as places talent for work in various markets such as; Miami, Los Angeles, New York, Greece, India, Korea, and many others.

We are happy to have Alexis on our team here at The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School. She teaches in our Image & Confidence program as well as our Modeling sessions.

In the Image program she works with young girls on building confidence, posture, poise and beginning runway as well as basic and advanced runway techniques in the modeling sessions.

Alexis will also present a free seminar to Maile School grads on her agency as she is looking to book new talent for modeling, acting and commercials.

The Maile School is located in Winter Park and has been training since 1982.
Call the school for info at 407-628-5989.

Meet Maile School Star Talent: Liz Keimer

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Meet Maile School Star Talent: Liz Keimer

Maile School Graduate Liz Keimer has built up quite an impressive industryresume since completing the Professional Modeling program some time ago.

She has modeled in the areas of informal, mannequin and walked the runway for clients such as Talbots, INC. International, Calvin Klein, Macys, Mall at Millenia, Seminole Towne Center Mall and Dillard’s just to name a few.

Her modeling program here at The Male School also included commercial training and she has booked and shot commercials for Seasons Assisted Living in Clearwater, Lakeland Toyota and Space Coast Area Transit in Brevard County.

In between shoots, Liz makes the stage her home. She has performed, acted and danced in a variety of productions that include musicals, comedies and thrillers.  Her most recent work includes The Ritz (comedy), Mauritius (drama/thriller) and The Diary of Anne Frank (drama).

Liz says, “The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School has opened many doors for my career and I am always looking forward to the next audition. I make it my goal to learn from each and every opportunity. Thank you, Debby and Debbie, for everything you and your staff have shared with me.  I will continue to sing the Maile School’s praises”.

Thank you Liz for your kind words. We are so happy for you and all of your industry success. We look forward to hearing more good news from you.

The Maile School has been training talent since 1982 and offers programs for adults, teens and kids.
Call today for info 407-628-5989.

GO SEE! 47 Meters Down starring Maile School Grad: Mandy Moore

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GO SEE!
47 Meters Down starring Maile School Grad:
Mandy Moore!

Do you remember Jaws? Looking for an adventure? Then go see Maile School acting grad Mandy Moore in the shark thriller movie 47 Meters Down.

The thriller is about sisters Kate and Lisa played by Mandy Moore travel to Mexico for a vacation filled with sun, fun and of course adventure. Lisa needs some extra persuasion when Kate suggests that they go diving in shark-infested waters. Safe in their protective cage, the thrill-seeking siblings come face to face with a group of majestic great whites. Their worst fears soon become a reality when the cage breaks away from their boat, sending them plummeting to the ocean floor with a dwindling supply of oxygen.

Mandy grew up in Orlando and started her career as a singer then went into acting.

She is known for her ’90s pop albums and for her pop song titled Candy. Her film works includes A Walk to Remember, Princess Diaries, Chasing Liberty and Saved as well as the voice of Rapunzel in Disney’s animated movie Tangled and Tangled Ever After to name a few. She is now starring on NBC’s hit TV show titled This Is Us playing the role of Rebecca.

Congrats to Many Moore!

The Maile School offer classes in Image and Confidence development, On Camera Acting and Professional Modeling for kids, teens and adults.

Call today for information 407-628-5989.

 

STAR TALENT: NORM LEWIS on VH1’s Daytime Divas

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STAR TALENT: NORM LEWIS on VH1’s Daytime Divas

Maile School’s very talented acting graduate Norm Lewis, who acted on ABC’s “Scandal,” has a new TV acting gig.

Norm landed the role of William on VH1’s new show called Daytime Divas. His character William is a very handsome doorman who may hold one of the leading ladies’ darkest secrets.

Daytime Divas is a gossip-driven, feud of real and imagined daytime talk shows mix in this scripted series, that stars Vanessa Williams whom Norm is dating on the show, Tichina Arnold, Chloe Bridges, Camille Guaty, and Fiona Gubelmann as the hosts of the show titled “The Lunch Hour.” It’s a long-running, popular talk show for women, filled with conversations about life, love, and politics and, yes gossip, but off-camera, it’s a hot mess.

Norm was born and raised in Eatonville and graduated from Edgewater High School as well as The Maile Acting School. He was nominated for Broadway’s Tony Award in 2012 for The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess. He was cast as the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera, becoming the first African-American to play the role on Broadway.

His other industry credits include All My Children, Sex and the City 2, Gotham, Blue Bloods, and ABC’s hit show Scandal playing Olivia Pope’s (Kerry Washington) fiancé Senator Edison Davis.

Be sure to look and watch for Norm to see what he is up to on VH1’s Daytime Divas on Monday nights at 10pm.


The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School has been working with students and training talent since 1982. The school offers programs, 1 day workshop, private coaching, headshots, etiquette and more. Call today for information at 407-628-5989.