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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.

Maile Star Graduate: Jenny Rosario de Casiano

Maile School Star Graduate:
Jenny Rosario de Casiano

Jenny Rosario was born and raised in the Bronx, New York by a single mom who was a stylist.  Her mom eventually married a Magician and together they traveled and worked internationally.  Jenny’s parents inspired her creativity. She began her career in film production and graduated from Valencia College with a degree in Film Production Technology. Jenny worked behind the scenes in production for ten years. She owned and operated a small production company, Rmarcfilms and began her career as a set P.A. and moved on to other positions such as make-up, wardrobe and the art department.  She then fell into writing, producing and directing for a T.V. Network in Miami for several years.

She was originally discovered by the Ms. Latina USA beauty pageant system and began bringing home pageant titles such as Ms. Latina Florida, Ms. Latina International and most recently, Ms. International World. Jenny was recruited to hosting on stage and acting in front of the camera so she started taking acting classes in college and here at The Maile School.

After a life-altering car accident, which led Jenny to spending a year in a wheel chair and a year and a half on walking devices, having to learn how to walk again, she took a break from production and focused on healing and studying.

Once Jenny regained her strength she re-entered the entertainment scene and began doing commercial and print work both in Central Florida and internationally.  Some of her work includes Princess Carnival Cruises, a cover and centerfold of BLVD Sarasota Magazine, on location reporting for Florida National News. Commercials for Taco John’s, Fresh From Florida Blueberries, Unison Sleep Aid, New You med Spa and in the upcoming Independent Film, No Place in this World, to name a few. Jenny’s goal is to continue with her commercial acting career and to further develop her film and television career.

 

We are so happy for Jenny on all of her industry success.

 

Macys Fashion Show

Macys Fashion Show

If you happened to be shopping this past Saturday and you were at the Mall at Millenia Macys hopefully you saw Maile School models. The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School is happy to be business partners with Macys producing many fashion shows and fashion events together.

This past Saturday, Easter weekend, Maile Schools Professional Modeling graduates walked the catwalk showing new spring fashions for this spring season from popular designer INC / International Concepts. Not only for the ladies but for males too.

To kick off the show The Maile School had two of their very own talented graduate’s perform. The singers were Dianna Trujillo and Alyssa Johnson and both were amazing.

The Maile School’s modeling program is very well rounded for adults, teens & kids.

Our Modeling program prepares students for all types of modeling including runway, informal, photo posing, TV, commercials and auditioning. All students experience a professional shoot and walk the catwalk and model in a fashion show.  We also assist with getting an agent, creating your resume, booking jobs, castings, explaining business protocol and helping you avoid scams.  Plus so much more.

If you are interested in the exciting modeling or acting industry call The Maile School today at 407-628-5989 to find out about our many programs.

The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School has been working with students and training talent since 1982 and our grads work.

Don’t wait… You can be in our next fashion show…

Summer Camps at The Maile School

Summer Camps at The Maile School

The Maile School offers a variety of summer camps. All of the camps at The Maile School are hands on and focus on confidence and self-esteem building.  We have many camps to choose from that are for all ages beginning at the age of 4.

The On Camera Acting camp trains in a variety of techniques such as commercials, TV, slating, improv, auditioning and interviewing. All students work on camera.

The Image & Confidence camp is all about life skills and self-development. This covers skin care, make up, hair care, posture, beginning runway, etiquette, public speaking, communication skills, interviewing and body language.

Our Modeling camp prepares students for all types of modeling including runway, informal, photo posing, TV, commercials and auditioning. All students experience a professional shoot and walk the catwalk and model in our back to school fashion show at the mall.

Mall at Millenia fashion camp is held exclusively at The Mall at Millenia. All students train in modeling and learn about the industry. Covering runway, fashion shows, TV modeling, and etiquette. All students experience a professional photo shoot, walk the runway in a real fashion show, and model in the Mall at Millenia’s back to school fashion show.

All industry programs include our Professional Industry Seminar for all parents on breaking into the business. This covers headshots, resumes, getting an agent, contracts, casting directors, booking jobs, plus much more.

The Maile Image, Modeling and Acting School has been working with students and training talent since 1982. We have produced many successful graduates such as Mandy Moore from the NBC hit show This is Us, Jack Griffo from Nickelodeons The Thundermans as Max Thunderman, Norm Lewis from Broadway as Phantom in Phantom of the Opera, Stefanie Scott formally Lexi Reed on Disney’s ANT FARM, and Michael Campion as Jackson on the Netflix series Fuller House.

Lets hear it for the kids at The Maile School..

Lets hear it for the kids at The Maile School..

4-6 year-old-modeling2The market here in Central Florida s tarts at the age of four years old. The Maile Scghool offers our special On Camera Kid’s Acting 4 to 6 year old program that is geared towards non-readers.

This program is not only great for preparing your child to work in the industry, but also good for those wanting to develop confidence and beginning communication skills.4-6 year-old-modeling4

This programs is offered on Saturdays from 10:15am to 12:15pm. Covering slating, age appropriate commercials, memorizing, improvisation, creative acting games, performing on camera, working with props, 2 part commercials and interviewing skills. All students film their final audition of their 2 commercials and interview that is emailed to you.

In this program all parents are invited in the last part of each session to go into the classroom to see all student performances on camera and get a critique from the instructor.
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Also included for all parents is our Professional Industry Seminar for those wanting to break into the industry covering agents, headshots, casting directors, resumes, booking jobs, how to avoid being taken advantage of and so much more.

The next program is starting on Saturday May 6th .

The Maile School is Home to John Peros Casting. Peros Casting has cast many commercials here at our school for clients such as such as Disney, Aquatica, Papa Johns, Dick Sporting Goods, Sea World, and Publix just to name a few.

Let the Maile School help you get started in the exciting commercial market here in Central Florida.

*See some of the many faces who graduated from this program:
Christoval, Aurellia, and Alexandria to name a few.

 

New York Fashion Week welcomed Maile School grad Elena Logan

New York Fashion Week welcomed Maile School grad Elena Logan

elana-logan-On Wednesday, February 8, the beautiful and talented Elena Logan and family flew to New York City just ahead of a blizzard for the week’s events. Elena booked and walked the catwalk like the pro. She modeled for KK Swimwear and designer Natalia Garcia, based in Miami. KK Swimwear premiered their summer line at Gotham Hall on Broadway. The event was held on Saturday morning, February 11. This was Elena’s first visit to New York and her first blizzard. Both were equally exciting.

Since NY fashion week Elena has become a frequent model for KK Swimwear. She is featured in their online catalog and has had photo shoots in NYC and Cape Canaveral for KK Swimwear and Child Model Magazine. On March 12 Elena was in Atlanta for a fashion shoot with a designer for a Southern fashion magazine and a photographer who was developing her Fashion Book.elana-logan-maile-school

Elena is awesome on the runway and has been cast in upcoming fashion shows as well. On June 17 she will be modeling for Mara Skye Couture, KK Swimwear, and designer Wanda Beauchamp at the Swan and Dolphin Resort for the Child Model Magazine and Fashion Parade. In July she will also walk for various designers in the POSH fashion show held here in Orlando. The fall is looking equally busy, as Elena has been cast in shows for the New York Fashion Week and the Los Angeles Fashion Week.

elana-logan-model-maileElena is a graduate of many programs here at The Maile School including the kids on camera acting program, and Mall at Millenia’s Modeling fashion camp and is currently in our ongoing All Star Performing Troop. We are so proud of Elena and all her industry success and can’t wait to see more!

Meet Maile School Makeup Artist Lisa Armstrong

   Meet Maile School Makeup Artist Lisa Armstrong

lisa-maile-schoolLisa says, “My love for skincare and makeup began as a very young girl. I can remember my mother sitting at her makeup table with a mirror that had light bulbs all around it. After cleansing, she would carefully shake her yellow and orange oils from Alexander DeMarkoff and apply these intriguing serums and creams on her face and around her eyes. Her dewy complexion glowed from her foundation and her eyes were skillfully lined with black pencil followed with mascara. Thanks to my mother I learned to take care of my skin at an early age. Making a paste with my Charles of the Ritz Beauty beads I would exfoliate every week. I too was the girl in 7th grade with eyeliner on! Long before there was Birchbox, there was Cosmetique. I would get so excited when my $9.99 monthly box of skincare, makeup and perfume treasures would arrive. I can still remember my favorite Mary Quant lipstick, the color of bing cherries.  Vamp before my time!

This love affair with makeup lead me to a sales job at Cardeaux Faceworks and within 3 months I was counter manager. My summer job lasted 4 years! It was some of the best times I ever had. While this was a small cosmetic line, I always dreamed of working for the big prestige brands and would admire the account reps with their expensive briefcases visiting their beauty advisers.

After Cardeaux, an Image, Modeling and Acting School was opening… The Lisa Maile School. I was so excited to be one of the teachers sharing my knowledge in skincare and makeup to image students and models.  Around this time I learned of an opening for a Promotional Assistant with Estee Lauder and jumped on the job as a traveling makeup artist. It wasn’t long before I was promoted to an Account Coordinator and Account Executive handling 24 stores and 60 beauty advisers all over Florida. I finally had my designer briefcase!!make up maile school

After Lauder, I stumbled across CARA cosmetics and began learning a whole new dimension to makeup artistry and the wholesale side of cosmetics.  At CARA I worked as an Account Executive and Educator servicing CARA accounts with sales and product training.

My passion has always been teaching and doing makeup applications. I too continue learning and following some of my favorite makeup artists like Lisa Eldridge, Mary Greenwell and Carmindy to stay fresh and current.

I am fortunate to be with The Maile School for many years now, teaching classes, doing photo shoots and private lessons. The makeup classes are fun and engaging with lots of hands on demonstrations and personalized attention. So much of self- confidence is gained by having a healthy complexion and a makeup style that is all your own….a beauty that comes from within.”

If you are interested in makeup lessons one on one with Lisa Armstrong
Call the Maile School today at 407-628-5989

STAR TALENT: NADIA TOMLINSON

         STAR TALENT: NADIA TOMLINSON

nadia-maile-school-disneyMaile School kids acting grad Nadia Tomlinson is 5 years old. She is in Kindergarten and enjoys playing soccer, futsal, tumbling, painting and dancing. She won the under 5/6 MVP trophy for futsal this past winter season.  Most recently, she participated in the Little Miss Avalon Park Pageant and won the tiny division.

Nadia is a beautiful girl and very new to the acting and modeling industry but while attending her program at The Maile School she booked her very first job. It was a principal role for the Disney Firsts campaign called Kindermoon. She also booked and shot with Orlando’s Playground Magazine for their May / June issue.

Miss Jennifer one of her acting instructors here at The Maile School says, “After working with Nadia a few weeks she became animated and would light up on camera. I am so proud of Nadia on her Disney job and can’t wait to see what else she books.”Nadia-The-Maile-School

Nadia’s mom Jeane says, “The Maile School has been an invaluable resource for our daughter! We have watched her confidence grow as she has honed her acting skills with teachers that give valuable feedback while making the whole thing fun!  The teachers are knowledgeable and experienced, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. She looked forward to Saturday mornings and learned a lot at such a young age. I would recommend this school for anyone already in, or looking to get into the entertainment industry.”

The Maile Acting School has kid programs on

Saturdays for ages 4 to 6 years and 7 to 10 years.

Call us today for more information on the next start dates.

Included in all acting programs is our Professional Industry Seminar for all parents on breaking into the business covering headshots, resumes, SAG, agents, contracts, how to avoid being ripped off and so much more.

Meet Maile School instructor Lance Smith

   Meet Maile School instructor Lance Smith

Lance-maile-schoolMaile School’s acting instructor Lance Smith is most widely known as the “Voice of CMT.” A Nashville native, Lance spent nearly a decade hosting a variety of programs for Country Music Television such as Can You Duet, CMT’s Most Wanted Live and CMT specials but is always recognized for CMT’s Top 20 Countdown.  Lance also interviewed many of today’s biggest stars.

During his time on the MTV Network he also foun d himself acting on the big screen in comedies like Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector and Delta Farce. Continuing his television hosting career, Lance hosted on the Weather Channel’s Weathering Disaster and anchoring the morning infotainment show The Daily Buzz. Lance is currently the voice of the NFL’s Tennessee Titans during football season.

He is also the author of the children’s book titled The Old Man and the Cat. We keep a copy in our lobby here at The Maile School so be sure to read it.

Lance is now hosting his Advanced Intensive Acting program here at The Maile School. This is our popular advanced program and the next one is beginning Wednesday, March 29th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm (1 day a week for 8 weeks).  Students really enjoy this program and we often have students take it again.

Maile’s acting and advanced acting graduate Hunter Montgomery has taken it twice and has just enrolled again for the third time. Hunter says, “Lance is an excellent teacher who really cares about his students. He is able to get you too truly expand your abilities as an actor. The class has really given me more confidence and has improved my acting abilities greatly.”

If you are interested in this program call The Maile School today for info. All students come out of this program with a professionally directed and edited scene.

The Maile Acting School has been working with students and training talent since 1982
Call today for info 407-628-5989

See what people are saying about The Maile School

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The Maile School has been training talent in Central Florida since 1982, longer than any other school of its kind. The School has graduates working world wide in the areas of commercials, runway, print, feature films, TV, industrials, voice overs, radio and fashion.

Our school is recommended by casting directors, agencies, photographers, actors and our biggest referrals come from word of mouth.

See what people are saying about The Maile School

From Brook Boltz, a mother of two daughters, graduates of our Kids Acting and Advanced programs:
The Maile school is wonderful. I had tried to learn how to get my kids involved in the acting / modeling industry and was having very little success. The Maile School gave us a roadmap to success in the industry and taught my daughters to be more articulate and confident in their presentation to others. I highly recommend the acting classes for young children.

 From Wendy Lantz, Adult Acting grad:
Love The Maile School! They are always there for you as a student and as a former student. Excellent classes and teachers. The atmosphere at the school is always welcoming, friendly and professional!  Their reputation is trustworthy and impeccable! I love Debbie and Debby! You will too!

From Luis Antonio, Adult Acting & Advanced Acting grad:
The Maile School is where I got started as an actor and took my very first class. If you or your child are curious and want to know how to get started in acting and modeling just see the helpful and friendly staff at The Maile School. They also offer a great personal image class to help you or your child to build confidence and self-esteem.

From Tony Triozzi, a father of two, graduates of our Acting and Image programs:
Maile School has been a great experience for both my 10-year old boy and 13-year old daughter.  They have really enjoyed their acting and image classes and have gained confidence that they will use in their everyday lives!

From Toni Storms, Professional Modeling grad:
This school is a great experience for ALL ages! It is a very welcoming atmosphere where you gain important knowledge to get started on your journey. I love it!

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STAR TALENT: Warren Hersch

         STAR TALENT: Warren Hersch

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Dr. Hersch graduated from the University of Florida where he attained his B.S. degree and his Dental degree (D.M.D.). He served in the United States Navy Reserve Dental Corps for 4 years of active duty in Washington D.C., Okinawa, Japan, and Orlando. Warren earned an honorary life membership to the United States Navy Band and a Navy Unit Commendation Medal. He has been in private practice since 1985 and enjoys implant restorative and cosmetic dentistry.

Dr. Hersch stays active professionally and is very involved with community events and organizations. He has been attending continuous educational courses to provide his patients with the latest dental technology. Warren has been a member of the West Hernando and Port Orange South Daytona Rotary Clubs (where he served as President), Hernando Health Advisory Board, West Hernando Chamber of Commerce and Pasco Hernando Community College Dental Hygiene Advisory Board Chairman to name a few. He has served as President of the West Pasco Dental Association and he earned Diplomat and Mastership Awards in implant dentistry. Dr. Hersch is a member of “Who’s Who Among Rising Young Americans”, received “Service Above Self” and Merit Awards from the Rotary Club.

Some of Warren’s industry credits include “Dr. G Medical Examiner,” and “Skeleton Stories” on the Discovery Health Channel, a documentary on Eileen Wuornos (as an interrogation officer), commercials including, 3M, J.J. Wentworth, Embry Riddle University, Disney World, Universal Studios, Veterans Administration, Osteo Bi-Flex, Shands Hospital, Accenture (with Tiger Woods), Bridgestone (with Fred Couples), Royal Bank of Canada Heritage Golf Tournament (with Brandt Snedeker, Matt Kuchar, Jim Furyk) Lakeland Auto Mall, Florida Realtor Magazine and Larson Boats, and many others.

DSC_002221Warren is a graduate of The Maile School’s Advanced Acting Intensive program with acting instructor Lance Smith and Casting Director’s John Peros Audition workshop. Warren says, “I enjoyed the Maile School’s program very much and learned a lot to help improve my acting skills.

He wrote and proposed a medical talk show for WCEU (WDSC) TV, Channel 15, Daytona Beach, Florida, and was the host of this very successful show called, “Medical Matters Hotline”.

We wish Warren more success and can’t wait to hear about his next project.

 

Call the Maile School to receive info on our acting programs.