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Rundown of the Runway

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Rundown of the Runway

The Mall at Millenia & Maile School Modeling camps were a big success this year

Many thanks to all of the student models, parents and our incredible teaching staff that made our fashion modeling camps and fashion runway shows a win.

The Maile School was extremely happy to partner with The Mall at Millenia, Bloomingdales and Macys for these exciting runway shows.

Jennifer Bentson, Marketing & Special Events Manager from Bloomindales hosted our Friday teen back to school fashion show that was emceed by Teen Fashion and Lifestyle blogger Kate Bartlett. The show supported BASE CAMP a children’s cancer foundation and 10% of purchases went to the cause.

Macys hosted our Saturday fashion show for kids and teens. This was emceed by Maile School’s Vice President Debby Tapia. Debby said, “All the models did a wonderful job and you can tell by their confidence how much they learned from the fashion camp”. Student models walked the catwalk showing the newest styles and trends for this year’s back to school shopping.

One of our star modeling student parents says, “Cheyenne had such a great time at the Fashion Show and really enjoyed camp again his year! We love seeing her smile so big and show so much confidence! Thanks again for all that you do for the kids! We love you all and love the Maile School!.”

If you are interest in taking a modeling class and beginning a modeling career or just building confidence and having fun call

The Maile School today at 407-628-5989.

The next program starts on Saturday Sept 8th.

Bloomingdales Fashion Show

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Bloomingdales Fashion Show

The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School is happy to partner with Bloomingdales in The Mall at Millenia on this year’s teen back to school fashion show 2018.

The  fashion show will feature modeling students from The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School all of who participated in the Mall at Millenia’s special summer fashion camp!

In the fashion camp all models trained hand on in many parts of the industry that include runway, confidence, posture, poise, auditioning, photo posing, interviewing and presentation skills.

This year’s show is hosted by Kate Bartlett, Teen Fashion and Life Style Blogger. Purchases from the show are supporting BASE Camp Children’s Cancer Foundation.

Join The Maile School models at Bloomingdales on Friday, August 3rd at 1pm. You can see all the newest styles, trends and what all the bloggers are talking about for this year’s back to school looks!

This is a free event but you must RSVP to Jennifer.bentson@bloomingdales.com because seating is limited.

The Maile School has been hosting the Mall at Millenia’s Fashion Modeling Camp since 2004.

The Maile School offers programs for kids, teens and adults. Call for info at 407.628.5989!

Jim Braswell’s Drop in Monthly Workshop

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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…

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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/

 

The Maile School: Jack Griffo

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Nickelodeon Star at The Maile School


Meet & Train with Maile School teen acting graduate Jack Griffo AKA Max Thurman from Nickelodeons popular series The Thundermans.

Jack is mostly recognized as Max from The Thundermans. The superhero live action comedy. Jack was nominated for ‘Favorite Actor’ at the ‘Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award’ in 2014 and 2016. The show also won ‘Favorite TV Show’ in 2016 and continues to be a huge hit.

He also did industry work for NCIS, Sharknado 3 and Nickelodeon original movies Jinxed and Splitting Adam.  Jack now can be seen as a recurring character in the Netflix comedy titled Alexa and Katie as Dylan.

The Maile Acting School is happy to have Jack here at the school this July teaching two scene study workshops.

All students will be coached and directed by Jack one on one. The workshops will cover auditioning, performing Thunderman scenes and character development.

Parents return the last part of the workshop to see all the students perform live and Jack’s mom Terry Griffo will be here to have a special question & answer session for all the parents followed by pictures, selfies and autographs.

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, July 25th and don’t miss out.

Two sessions to pick from Morning Session 10am to 1:30pm or Afternoon 2:30pm to 6pm.

The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School is located at 999 S Orlando Ave, Winter Park, FL. Call today 407-628-5989!

 

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Summer Camps at The Maile School

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The Maile School

The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting 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. 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, character development, auditioning and interviewing. All students work on camera. We break our age groups up 4 to 6 years, 7 to10 years and 11 to 17 years.

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. Girls only ages 11 to 18 years.

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.  A combination class for kids & teens.

Mall at Millenia fashion camp 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 at Macys. Two different age groups 6 to 12 years and 13 to 18 years.

All industry programs include our Professional Industry Seminar for all parents on breaking into the business. This covers headshots, resumes, getting an agent, contracts.

Enrolling now for all camps and seating is limited so call us today 407.628.5989.

Meet Maile School Star Grad: Doreen Ratigan

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Maile School Star Grad:
Doreen Ratigan

Doreen first discovered the Maile School when her daughter, Anise, took the Kids Acting program back in 2004. She said she was very impressed with the organization and professionalism of The Maile School, and the opportunities offered to students, both young and adult.

Doreen is preparing to retire from 35 years of public school teaching and has decided to launch her 2nd career as a print model and commercial film actor.  She has a strong background in theater, music and dance and always enjoyed performing on stage.

Doreen says, “The perfect preparation for me was to register at The Maile School in the Adult On Camera Acting program. This program gave me everything I needed to build my audition skills and self-confidence in commercial acting. We had the opportunity to learn from successful working actors, meet local talent agents, and casting directors. An additional bonus was meeting an amazing group of fellow actors who will become my friends and colleges for years to come!  I met and signed with a talent agent at one of the many free seminar offered to Maile students and graduate”.

Doreen is proud to say she is a working actor. She booked an extra part along with her daughter Anise a hip hop music video, produced by former Maile School graduate and pop singer, Alexis Kritsky. The song is titled “Cross the Line”. She was interviewed on WKMG Local 6, about the video and the mission to end bullying in schools.

She can be seen in promotional brochures and videos for Sun Communities, Inc. an international company owning over 600 retirement properties in the United States. She also landed TV work for the Home Shopping Network (HSN) as a cosmetics product model.

Doreen says, “This is only the beginning of a wonderful new adventurous career! Thanks to the Maile School staff and teachers’ training and guidance, I know I am on the road to success!”

Doreen is beautiful inside and out. Go for it Girl!

Meet Maile School Star Grad: Ashley Song

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Maile School Star Grad:
Ashley Song

Maile School graduate Ashley Song is pursuing the industry full force. She is a graduate of our Adult on Camera Acting Program and is currently enrolled and attending our Advanced Intensive Acting Program with instructor Lance Smith.

Ashley wanted to take training here at our school to further her career in commercials, film and television as well as make contacts and build her resume. She has studied theater and has been in many productions and musicals such as RENT, Phantom of the Opera, and Cinderella to name a few.

Ashley is currently auditioning and her most recent projects include a commercial with Universal Studios and a feature in a short film titled The Revival.

Aside from her love for acting, Ashley is a devoted wife and mother of three boys.  In her spare time she enjoys family trips to the North Georgia cabins and, as the Florida girl that she is, of course the beach.

Ashley also enjoys honing her skills in fitness, singing, salsa and merengue dancing, and clothing design.

In the future, (this summer) Ashley looks forward to relocating to Atlanta, Georgia to continue pursuing the film and television market there.

Ashley says, “The Maile School does not only teach you how to be a phenomenal actor, their curriculum and instructors empowers you to become anything far beyond what you could ever dream or imagine.”

We wish Ashley more industry success and good luck with her to Atlanta.

The Maile School is located in Winter Park, Florida and offers programs for adults, teens & kids.  Call The Maile School today for info 407.628.5989

Adult Acting Classes

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Hey Adults.. Interested in the Business?


The Maile Acting School offers an On Camera Acting program just for adults. No matter what age you are there is opportunities in acting, modeling & commercials. Our oldest graduate was 76.

The Maile School’s On Camera Acting program covers many aspects of the industry as well as getting an agent and how to book jobs. Adults train in auditioning, cold reads, commercials, improvisation, performing on camera, character development, improv, interviewing techniques, public speaking and building confidence.

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

Other reasons to for 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.

Why Not Take An Acting Class.. Give it a Try and Better Yourself!

Our next On Camera Acting program for adults is starting on Tuesday, May 8th (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

Maile School Star Grad: Lindsey DeGrie

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Maile School Star Grad: Lindsey DeGrie

 

Maile School graduate Lindsey DeGrie is 17 years old and a junior at Vierra High School. She was accepted into the school’s Digital Arts and Media program.

At a young age Lindsey attended the Young Actors Theater in downtown Indianapolis, and fell in love with the art of acting. Her dad got a job in Orlando and they moved to Melbourne when she was thirteen.

In High School, she joined the Advanced Acting program where she has been in four plays (two of which were lead roles). She has gone to district competition three times and state competition twice winning a total of four Superior medals and three Excellent medals. She recently participated at the State Thespian Festival in Tampa and received a superior medal on her monologue titled Ghosts of Detention.

Some of her resume credits include the new Freddy Kreuger fan trailer Nightmare Return to Elm Street on YouTube (which has over 2 million views), A BMW commercial, and was a music video extra.

Mom, Beth says, “At The Maile School Lindsey fell in love with the way the teachers helped her get a better understanding on the art and helped her in a way no one else could.  Since then, Lindsey has taken the On Camera Adult Acting class, the Adult Improvisation class, and several free seminars they have at the school. If things continue to go well Lindsey might be home schooled next year to have more flexibility for auditions.”

Lindsey is the daughter of Beth & Robert DeGrie of Melbourne.

Lindsey says, she looks forward to a rewarding career in acting and making all who support and believe in her proud.

We are already so proud of you Lindsey!

 Call The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School for info on our programs at 407-628-5989.