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Meet The Maile Schools Adult Acting Instructors

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Meet The Maile Schools Adult Acting Instructors

Breaking into the business at The Maile School and enroll in our Adult On Camera Acting Program. Train with our industry professionals.


Meet Stephanie Bowen who began her career in the entertainment industry as an actress. She graduated from Rollins College with a BA in English and a minor in Film Studies. Stephanie previously worked with Screen Actors Guild agency which shaped her eye for talent in the industry. She has booked for various feature films and TV shows such as CW, NBC, & UPN as well as specials for food network and the History Channel.

 

Another instructor that represents The Maile School is Shellita Boxie. Shellita is an industry vet and her previous credentials include commercial work for Disney, Publix and Universal. Shellita’s work doesn’t just stop with TV Commercials. She also has played a feature role in the popular soap The Young and the Restless as well as Marvel Captain America Civil War, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 and Part 2 and AMC’s The Walking Dead. Shellita has also playing stunt double roles for Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Big happy family and Janet Jackson in why did I get married two.
Jim Braswell has over 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry. He was a Judge at Disney’s American Idol Experience for 5 ½ years. Jim has performed on staged from Tinseltown to O-Town. He was last seen on the silver screen in the critically acclaimed Footprints. Jim’s TV and commercial credits include Publix, Taina, Nip Tuck, Numbers & the NBC soap, Passions. His stage credits range from Angels in America to Godspell. Jim received Critics Choice Award for Best Male Performance at The Fringe Festival for Thomas Jefferson: My Master, My Slave, My Friend

 

Last but not least, Lance Smith who is most widely known as the voice of CMT. As a Nashville native, Smith spent nearly a decade hosting a variety of programs for Country Music Television, most notably CMT’s Top 20 Countdown where he often interviewed many of today’s biggest stars. During this time on the MTV Network he found himself acting on the big screen in comedies like Larry the Canble Guy health inspector and delta farce. Continuing his television hosting career, Lance hosted season one of the Weather Channel’s Weathering Disaster before landing at the anchor desk of the morning infotainment show The Daily Buzz. Lance also is the voice of the Tennessee Titans during NFL Football Season.

 

As you can see The Maile School is a place where our instructors are experts in ALL fields of the industry.
We are so happy for all of the work our professionals have put in toward the industry and they are ready to train and teach what they have learned in their journeys.

The Maile Image Modeling and Acting School has been training talent in Central Florida since 1982, longer than any other school of its kind,

The Maile School has graduates working world wide in the areas of commercials runway print feature films TV industrials voice overs radio and fashion

Call today 407-628-5989

Maile School Star Talent: Tyler Gary

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      Maile School Star Talent: Tyler Gary

Maile School’s Professional Modeling and Adult Acting graduate Tyler Gary is represented by CMG Models and Talent, CFT Agency and Talent Pool Agency. He is 22 years old and is from Fort Pierce, FL and now lives in Orlando. He attended classes here at The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School to break into the industry and become a working actor and model.

Tyler landed work for big time director Tim Burton playing a smart aid worker in the film called Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. He also landed industry work for clients such as Embry Riddle University, Animal Planet, Daytona 500 and the Discovery network. Tyler also booked work in Netflix series titled Trailer Park Boys starring Mike Smith, Robb Wells and John Paul Tremblay.

He is still working on booking a print spread for a major magazine this year. This is something that he really wants to accomplish. Tyler says “I have always wanted to be in a campaign ad for a major magazine, that’s my main goal. I want this to be my life long career.  I love the competition in this industry and I think about my family all the time when I’m at an audition or when I have booked something.  I love it and The Maile School.”

Tyler was a model student here at The Maile School. He attended every class, always came on time and was proactive in each session. We wanted the best for him and he followed our guidance and went out and did it. Now he is on his way!

We wish Tyler more industry success and look forward to hearing more good news from this talented actor and model. Keep up the great work!

The Maile School offers on camera programs preparing students for auditioning and booking work.

Call The Maile School today 407-628-5989 for more info.

Maile School Grad: Brandon Larracuente on 13 Reasons Why

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Maile School Grad: Brandon Larracuente

Maile School Grad Brandon Larracuente plays the role of Jeff Atkins on the popular Netflix series 13 Reasons Why.

The Netflix Original series 13 Reasons Why has quickly become the most popular show in the streaming service’s history after just three weeks of its release.
The show has received quite a bit of attention along with our Maile School Graduate, Brandon Larracuente, who plays Jeff Atkins in the Netflix Original. With his recent debut on Access Hollywood, Brandon has reached the hearts of his fans showing his true personality which doesn’t seem far off from the one portrayed in 13 reasons why.

Brandon’s alias, Atkins, is in a series of flashback episodes as an extremely kind and genuine person who was not afraid to speak up and is always looking out for his friends.

Brandon Larracuente was born in New York. At the age of 4, he was introduced to theatre where he played the part in two operas at the New Rochelle Opera House. Brandon began his acting career at the age of 8, where he starred in an Off Broadway show called “Desire“. Upon moving to Florida, he enrolled here at The Maile School in the Acting Program. Brandon ended up starring in local theatre production “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and “It’s a Wonderful Life“.

Brandon made his first television appearance in 2011, in a documentary series called “Got Home Alive.” In 2013, he also appeared in an episode of A&E’s hit series, ” The Glades “(2013), along with Nickelodeon’s popular show, ” Every Witch Way “ (2014) and NBC’s series, Constantine (2014) as well as an recurring appearances as Ben Rayburn in Netflix’s Original Series, Bloodline (2015). Other credits include Max Steel (2016), Rings (2017), Baywatch (2017), and Bright (2017) to name a few.

 

Brandon Larracuente is a Maile School Star Graduate of the acting program.
We are so happy to hear of his success story and cannot wait to see what is next for this star.

If you’re interesting in starting a career as an actor or model than contact us.

The Maile School

 (407) 628-5989.

Maile Star Graduate: Jenny Rosario de Casiano

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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.

 

Summer Camps at The Maile School

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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..

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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.

 

STAR TALENT: NADIA TOMLINSON

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         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

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   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

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         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.