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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

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.

July Summer Camps The Maile School

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July Summer Camps at The Maile School


The Maile School offers a variety of summer camps. All though our June camps are all full we still have openings for July.

All of the camps at The Maile School are hands on and focus on confidence and self-esteem building. There are many to choose from and we have camps for all ages starting 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 is the Mall at Millenia fashion camp and is held exclusively at The Mall at Millenia. All students train in modeling and lean about the industry. Covering runway, fashion shows, TV modeling, and etiquette. All students experience a professional photo shoot and walk the runway in a real fashion show and model in the Mall at Millenia’s back to school fashion show. The morning session is full but we still have opening in 1pm to 3pm and 3:30pm to 5:30pm.

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 so 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 Brandon Larracuente from 13 Reasons Why, 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 and Michael Campion as Jackson on the Netflix series Fuller House.

Call today for info at (407) 628-5989! 

FUN FRIDAY: 1 Day Camp Workshop on Improv

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FUN FRIDAY!
1 Day Camp Workshop
on Improvisation for Kids & Teens at
The Maile School

Check out our 1 Day Summer Fun Friday Improvisation workshop on next Friday, June 16th from 10am to 2pm.

Improvisation is the art of composing, uttering, executing or arranging anything without previous preparation, in the moment.

Learning Improv and Improvisational games can be a very useful tool in your acting, auditioning, public speaking or as a means of overcoming shyness.

Improv is fun!  Improv is exciting!  And improv is the subject of the next big workshop at The Maile School!

Taught by the Maile School’s own Jim Braswell, who studied at the Sak Comedy Lab with and under Whose Line’s Wayne Brady.  Jim’s 20+ years in the Entertainment Industry includes being a member of the Disney Comedy Troupe; Streetmosphere/Citizen of Hollywood and as an Audience Warm Up for various Disney Attractions and television shows taped at Disney.

Jim welcomes the chance to help you find your “funny ”!  Let’s tap into those creative juices and see what flows.  And if you walk away having learned very little you won’t walk away not having fun!  This hands on workshop promises to be fun and exciting for beginners or intermediates.

Call The Maile Image, Modeling & Acing School today at 407-628-5989 to register. The cost is only $65.

The Maile School has other camps and programs in Image & Confidence Development, On Camera Acting and Professional Modeling for kids, teens and adults.

Maile School STAR TALENT: Justin Martinez

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Maile School STAR TALENT: Justin Martinez

Maile School teen acting grad Justin Martinez is a 17-year-old, St. Cloud, Florida native that is currently a sophomore at Harmony High School.

His dad James says, “Justin always liked to perform in front of us and we decided to do something about and enrolled him at The Maile Acting School where he learned the many aspects of the film industry as well as on camera acting, improv and character development.”

Justin can be seen in Diary of a Wimpy Kid and has just finished filming co-starring roles in two pilot’s series: Ruff Creek Feud and the new AMAZON drama TV series The Enhanced.  Justin plays the role of Angel. The series Enhanced is about a career mother Angela Bryant played by Traci Newman tries to figure out what’s going on with her sweet son Lucas as he exhibits unusual and strange behavior. What she doesn’t know is that he’s coming into a new ability as a result of tests she allowed to be done to him as a newborn. Lucas looks for answers about his new ability and soon finds a young girl named Salina Woods who can help him find out the truth about what’s happening to him. Lucas learns that she is like him, and there are more of them.

Justin also appeared in a short film titled Gwen that has received awards and recognition internationally. He has also booked work in 3 other short films, Slash R Treat, Dead Con and Hustler: The Series. His commercial experience includes Overbytes (an orthodontist commercial) and Bob Poe for Congress. This handsome teen also models and has modeled for the Ice Model Showcase that was held in Miami and last year’s Madelline’s runway fashion show here in Orlando.  Justin was also featured in Orlando Talent Magazine and is represented by a few local agencies.

His hobbies include basketball, video games, football and of course watching and studying movies. He is always looking to improve his talents and also is currently working on more projects as of this writing.


We are so happy for Justin and all his industry success!

Maile School Star Talent: Bernita Harris

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     Maile School Star Talent: Bernita Harris

 

Maile School acting graduate Bernita Harris worked for Orange County Public Schools for 18 years as a staffing specialist and working in the classroom with students. Then last year she decided it was time for a cha nge.
A career change happened. Bernita has landed roles in Tyler Perry’s The Haves and The Have Nots and BET hit show The Quad both in which are filmed in Atlanta. As well as Daytime Divas and Greenleaf playing the role of a church staff member.
Her local work here includes ABC’s popular series Blackish and commercials for Disney and The Lion King.
Not bad for booking all this in a year and now her resume is very impressive. She graduated from Bethune Cookman College with a degree in Political Science and has a Masters from Nova University. She worked in the school system with middle and high schools helping students with disabilities.

Bernita says, “I absolutely love it here at The Maile School. I don’t want to be popular I want to be purposeful. The Maile School brought out the best in me.” Bernita attended the adult on camera acting program as well as the John Peros Casting workshop here at The Maile School.

Be on the look out for Bernita this season on The Haves and the Have Nots. This is an American prime time television soap opera created, executive produced, written, and directed by Tyler Perry. Season five will premiere June 20th.

We are so excited for Bernita and wishing her more industry success.

The Maile School is located in Winter Park, Fl and has been training talent since 1982. The school is recommended by casting directors, agencies, photographers and other actors.

Call today for info at 407-628-5989.