Julia Jordan lands supporting role in Dolphin Tale 2

We are excited to share the news that graduate Julia Jordan has a supporting role in the upcoming feature film, Dolphin Tale 2.  Julia will be portraying the role of Mandy, the little girl that discovers and helps a stranded dolphin.

Dolphin Tale 2 continues the story of the brave dolphin Winter, whose miraculous rescue and recovery — thanks to a groundbreaking prosthetic tail — made her a symbol of hope and perseverance to people around the world and inspired the 2011 family hit movie Dolphin Tale.

Support Julia and go see Dolphin Tale 2 when it opens on September 12th! (See Trailer below)

More on Julia

She will also be playing the role of “Young Cosette” in Les Miserables this fall at the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre. Julia has taken many workshops and summer camps at The Maile School.  Her favorites have been the Stefanie Scott workshop and the annual Back to School Fashion Show Modeling Camp.  Julia booked her first SAG commercial at the tender age of 15 months old and has since worked for Publix, Disney, Eckrich Sausage, 5/3 Bank, Parenting magazine and more.  She studies dance at In Motion Dance Project and loves to sing as well. Julia attended a week long summer intensive program in NYC where she studied voice, acting and dance with the Broadway Artists Alliance.  She attended master classes with Tony award winner, Sutton Foster and studied song interpretation with Laura Osnes, Broadway’s original Cinderella. She was beyond thrilled when she was invited to audition for the title role in Matilda; the Musical. Mom Amy who also landed the role as Julia’s mom in Dolphin Tale 2 says, “We would like to thank The Maile School and John Peros for the excellent audition training.”  

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Acting graduate China Taylor landed a role showing off her dancing talents on the AMC award winning series Mad Men. The episode, which was the midseason finale, is titled “Waterloo”  and aired on May 25th.  China can be seen dancing when Don Draper sees his recently deceased boss Cooper pulling a Broadway showstopper and singing “The Moon Belongs to Everyone”.  The episode had 1.9M viewers. Way to go China!

About China

China has been living in LA for the past two years. She has received many awards, scholarships, recognitions at various dance competitions and conventions. China has been dancing in music videos along side Britney Spears, Karmin, Zendaya, and Ace Primo to name a few. She has been on several episodes of Glee and X-Factor and has danced on The AMA’s and the VMA’s  with Lady Gaga and will be dancing in episodes 6 & 7 of Mad Men this season. China studied acting here at The Maile School and attended many dance classes. She performed in several plays titled I Am Not Forgotten, The Hip Hop Wizard of Oz that was written, choreographed and directed by LaQuette Milner. She was on tour with The Pulse On Tour as their top elite advanced dancer. Last year she was on tour with Zendaya from Disney’s Shake It Up. China is now currently on the ArtRave/ArtPOP tour with Lady Gaga.

Mom Tijon says, “I have recommended The Maile School to many parents as the classes there seemed to assist with my daughter’s confidence when she auditioned . Those first classes made a great impact on how she presents herself in every audition and meeting to this day.”

See China’s scene on Mad Men below!

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Maile Grads Working!

The Maile School is proud to say we have many graduates who landed roles in new feature film titled Robo-Dog directed by Jason Murphy and starring Partick Muldoon, Olivia D’Abo and Shawn Wallace. Robo-Dog is a real world fantasy film for the whole family. When Tyler played by acting grad Michael Campion’s furry best friend dies tragically his inventor dad creates a new dog to take his place with mechanical powers and robotic abilities. Acting graduate Tara McDonald plays the role of Chloe, and Advanced acting grad Tony Robinette who was flown in from Los Angeles landed the role of Jerome.
Other graduates who who perfomed on set include Bella Maltzman, Ethan Maltzman, Tracie Turner Jackson, and Wendy Klassen.

Robo-Dog is to be released in 2015! Can’t wait to see it!!

Maile Graduates Aubrey Peeples and Stefanie Scott to star in ‘Jem and The Holograms’ Movie

Exciting news for acting graduates Aubrey Peeples and Stefanie Scott! They have both been cast to star in ‘Jem and The Holograms’ the movie.  Aubrey will play the lead of “Jem” aka “Jerrica” and Stefanie will play her younger sister and Hologram member “Kimber”.

Based on the 1980s Hasbro toy line that was also a beloved cartoon, the film will be produced by Jason Blum’s Blumhouse Productions, Scooter Braun Productions and Chu. The cartoon ran from 1985 to 1988 and chronicled the adventures of Jerrica Benton and her alter ego, Jem, a singer who fronted a band called The Holograms.

We are excited to see these talented actresses on the big screen as they show off their musical talents. Pictured top left is a teaser poster for the movie. #JEMTHEMOVIE We will keep you updated on the movie’s release date as they are currently shooting. This is sure to be a “truly outrageous” film!

Aubrey Peeples

Aubrey has had much success in the entertainment industry.  She is best known for her role as “Layla Grant” in the ABC hit show Nashville.  Some of her other credits include starring in the Syfy sensation Sharknado and guest appearances in Burn Notice, Austin and Ally, Drop Dead Diva, and Charlie’s Angels. Show Aubrey some love and follow her on twitter- @aubreypeeples, Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/AubreyPeeples and Instagram-  http://instagram.com/heypeeplesitsaubrey

Stefanie Scott

Stefanie Scott is well known for her role of “Lexi Reed” on Disney’s A.N.T. Farm.  She also had a recurring role on Law and Order SVU, starred in Disney’s Frenemies and did voiceover work for Disney’s Wreck It Ralph to name a few.  Stefanie currently has a song available on iTunes titled “I Don’t Want To Let You Go”.
Support Stefanie and follow her on twitter-@StefanieScott, Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/TheOfficialStefanieScott and Instagram- http://instagram.com/stefaniescott