Tag Archives: Instructor

Jim Braswell’s Drop in Monthly Workshop

Leave a reply

The Maile School Presents:
Jim Braswell’s Drop in Monthly Workshop!

 

Jim says, “One of the best things about living in LA was the fact that if I wasn’t working, I was always in a class. When I first moved back to Orlando, I wanted to keep that focus and stay in a class to continue working on my craft. Because of my full-time job at Disney, that was virtually impossible. All of the local classes required an 8 or 12 week commitment. That is why Debby and I are starting this monthly drop in class. So you can stay on top of your game without a long commitment. Most everything I teach, technique wise, is Stanislavski based. Those of you that have been in my classes know my style. Those of you that haven’t, come and check it out!”

The next available workshop is Wednesday, Aug 15th from 6pm to 10pm.

Don’t miss this exciting hands on industry workshop. Seating is limited a nd seats are already filling up. Great to add to your resume under training and staying current with your acting skills.

The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School is located at 999 South Orlando Avenue, Winter Park. Call us at 407-628-5989

M.A.I.L.E stands for Modeling / Acting / Image / for Everyone!!

Meet Adam Alexander…

Leave a reply

Meet Adam Alexander

Adam was born in Manassas, Virginia. While living in Chicago at 5 years old, Adam auditioned for and was the second choice for the part of “Danny” in the movie The Shining.

Adam is very busy in the business and has worked for years on stage (Equity), television shows (SAG-AFTRA), feature films (SAG), straight to television movies (SAG-AFTRA), commercials (SAG), industrial training videos (SAG) and on and on.  Some of his resume work includes Bloodline, Ballers, Shots Fired, Homeland, Charlie’s Angels, and The Glades to name a few.

Adam is a popular voice on the radio as he is a producer of the hit morning show, “The Morning MIX with Jay, Dana and Adam” on Orlando’s MIX 105.1.

He is currently playing the role of Officer Jim Tuttle on season two (2017) of Cinemax’s thriller titled “Outcast” in which he is in episodes 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, and 10.

Adam is a long term Board member for SAG-AFTRA. He is married and has 2 daughters. He is super busy and still finds the time to teach here at The Maile School in our adult acting programs.

Adam is a lover of life that refuses to leave anything in the tank when he is done.

To see more on Adam and to keep up with him check out is links:

imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0894599/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Website: www.adamvernier.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdamAlexanderVernier/

 

Meet Maile School Grad: Kat Stanley

1 Reply

Maile School Grad: Kat Stanley

Kat is a graduate of The Maile School’s Adult On Camera Acting program and our Improvisation program and has been working on the craft of acting for 3 years.

She has a developed admiration for singing and is training with Maile School’s Vocal performance Coach Jim Braswell.

We are happy to share with you that Kat recently entered and won the 1st round of the International Speech contest for Toastmasters International.

Her speech was titled “That Time I Signed up for Vocal Lessons.”
She spoke about the first time she met Jim Braswell and the genuine creative chemistry that developed. She shared her growing desire to improve her vocal range and step out of her comfort zone. Kat and Jim work together on a weekly basis to hone her vocal skills and showmanship. She also drew from her experience from taking our Improv program and connected with Jim to improve her public speaking persona.

She enjoys improv, acting, performing, singing, traveling, going to theme parks, and being outdoors.
Kat says, “The Maile School is a full service school that provides actors with the tools to help them succeed. Every acting class, every makeup class, every vocal lesson is a building block…it is a seed that you are planting that will reap rewards later.”

* Pictured with Kat is Maile School Vocal Coach Jim Braswell

Kat also participated in a live vocal showcase as one of the selected performers to sing.

GO KAT!

Why Not Take An Acting Class… Better Yourself…

Leave a reply

Why Not Take An Acting Class…
Better Yourself…

Everyone should take an acting class. Not just to break into the exciting entertainment industry but to better your communication skills and to have fun while doing it!

Maile’s Acting School will help you with all the above. It is a proven fact taking acting classes help with public speaking skills, build confidence and teamwork.

Our On Camera Acting program here at The Maile School covers many aspects of the industry that includes cold reads, commercials, improvisation, performing on camera, character development, auditioning and interviewing techniques as well as public speaking and self-esteem building.

If you want to pursue the business our program includes our professional industry session on breaking into the business where we assist with headshots, agents, SAG, contracts, booking jobs, how to avoid scam and so much more.

If you want to work on your public confidence and your ability to interact with others you would benefit from the program as well. Thinking on your feet, responding to physical and verbal communication from others. You will better communicate in conversation, and be able to have a better understanding of where others are coming from.

Taking an acting class is a definite way to get more in touch with yourself. You become more self-aware. You become more confident, more of a team player and a better public speaker.


Our next On Camera Acting program for adults is starting on
Tuesday, Nov 7th (12 weeks, 1 day a week from 6pm to 9pm)

The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School offers classes for adults, teens and kids.

Call today for info at 407-628-5989.

Meet Maile School Acting grad & New Instructor: Dynell Ma’aseia

4 Replies

Meet Maile School Acting grad & New Instructor: Dynell Ma’aseia

Dynell was born in California and lived there until she moved to Hawaii at the age of 11. She is of mixed ethnicity enabling her to book Ambiguous, Hispanic, African-American, Polynesian, and several others depending on the needed look. Dynell says, “I enjoy diversifying my roles and taking on new characters”.

Dynell is a former graduate of the adult on camera and advanced program here at The Maile School. Over the past 15 years she has worked in every aspect of the business that include commercials, industrials, infomercials, voice overs, hosting, film, television, and casting. She’s worked with many clients including SAG nationals with Publix, U.S. Census, Choice Hotels, and Tanzeum.

Dynell also starred in award winning films such as the independent film “The Turnaround” airing now on PuPureflix, as well as booking a recurring role on the Netflix series “Bloodline”.  She continues working in the business and loves to share her experience and knowledge of acting with up and coming talent here at The Maile School.

We very excited to have Dynell part of the Maile team training students and helping them achieve their goals. She will bring her expertise and fun personality to the classroom.

The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School has been training talent since 1982 and offers programs for kids, teens and adults.  Located in Winter Park. Call The Maile School for info at 407-628-5989.

 

FENCES featuring Maile’s: Jim Braswell & Trinity Onigbanjo

Leave a reply

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 Star Talent: Sammy Cash Bennett

Leave a reply

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

Leave a reply

 

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 Instructor: Alexis Perry

Leave a reply

 

 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.

See what people are saying about The Maile School

Leave a reply

people-talk-maile-school

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!

maile-school-star

To see more reviews check us on out GOOGLE.