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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

KIDS ACTING ages 4-6 years at The Maile School

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KIDS ACTING ages 4-6 years
The Maile School

The Maile Acting School offers a special program for 4 – 6 years old that is geared towards non-readers.

Did you know the market here in Central Florida starts at the age of four years?

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.

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.

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 April 21st. Call the Maile Acting School for info at 407-628-5989!

The Maile School is Home to John Peros Casting. Peros Casting has cast many of our kid acting graduates in commercials for clients such as such as Disney, Aquatica, Papa Johns, Dick Sporting Goods, Sea World, and Publix just to name a few.

Maile School Grad Norm Lewis last night on NBC

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Did you see Maile School Grad Norm Lewis last night on NBC?

Congratulations to Maile School Acting Grad Norm Lewis. He played the role of Caiaphas in the NBC production of Jesus Christ Superstar Live that aired last night April 1st. Norm starred alongside John Legend and Sara Bareilles to name a few.

Many of you know that Norm is from Orlando Florida. He grew up in Eatonville and graduated from Edgewater High School. He attended our adult on camera acting program here at The Maile Acting School.

Norm is a Tony-nominated actor and made his Broadway debut in 1993 in The Who’s Tommy and went on to star in shows such as Miss Saigon, Side Show, Chicago, Les Misérables, The Little Mermaid, Porgy and Bess, and Sweeney Todd. Norm also had the lead role as Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webber Phantom of the Opera.

On television, you may have seen Norm play alongside Kerry Washington AKA Olivia Pope as her fiancée in the role of Senator Edison Davis on ABC’s hit series Scandal. He was also on the VH1 show Daytime Divas playing the boyfriend of Vanessa Williams.
We wish Norm more continued success.

The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School is recommended by casting directors, agencies, photographers and actors. All of our instructors at The Maile School are professionals in their field and teach in their area of expertise.

Call The Maile School for info 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.

 

Meet Maile School Grad: Kat Stanley

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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!

Maile School Acting Grad: INNO COMBS

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Maile School Acting Grad: INNO COMBS

 

Hip Hop has a new name and that name is, Maile School grad “Inno Combs”.

“INNO” always had bold dreams of making it big in the world of entertainment and music. He spent most of his childhood attending talent and showcase events and one of his dreams was to become an artist.

When he was 13 he moved to Orlando from New York. He attended Teague Middle School and that is where he found a passion for music. In High School at Lake Brantley, Inno and some friends started a group of rappers called “Federal Business” and began to battle rap any challenger for profit.

At the age of 21years Inno was forced into a different battle which was a battle with cancer. Although he won that battle it was a turning point in his life.

Inno made it his goal to immerse himself in not only hip-hop but in a broad array of musical expression. He is a young and diverse talented hip hop artist oozing charisma, energy, his pure love for musical originality, while at the same time offering his own distinctive style of lyrical expression. Some if his idols include Ludacris, Eminem, P.Diddy, and the late great Michael Jackson.

He has performed live at House of Blues, BB Kings, Orlando South West Idol, Club 57 West and has toured out of the country at venues in Cambridge, London and Spain to name a few.

Inno says, I am aggressively making the necessary moves unto becoming a fixed star in the Hip Hop scene for years to come”.

Continued Success Inno.

 

John Peros Workshop for Adults

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CASTING DIRECTOR WORKSHOP
 FOR ADULT ACTORS

The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School is the hub of the entertainment industry and home to John Peros Casting. The school has been working with students and training talent since 1982.  Hundreds of TV commercials, films, industrial and print campaigns are cast at The Maile School by John Peros Casting.

John is the owner of John Peros Casting, one of the top casting companies in the South East.  He has worked on projects & casted for clients such as Publix, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Papa Johns, Nickelodeon, ESPN, All Major networks, as well as episodic TV,  films, music videos & print campaigns.  John is an acclaimed actor, producer, director & playwright.

We are excited that John is holding a hands on Commercial Audition Workshop for adults here at The Maile School on Sunday, March 11th from 1pm to 4pm.

Don’t miss your chance to train with the best as John will simulate the audition
process.  Learn the dos and don’ts of the industry, cold reads, improvisation, on camera auditioning and so much more. Seating is limited.

 Invest in your career today and call The Maile School 407-628-5989!

MAILE MODELING & ACTING GRAD: TONI STORMS

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MEET MAILE MODELING & ACTING GRAD:
TONI STORMS

Maile School Acting & Professional Modeling grad Toni Storms is an aspiring model residing here in Orlando. She is fairly new to the entertainment business and is extremely pumped about her journey of gaining experience.

 

Toni says, “Thanks to The Maile Image Modeling and Acting School, I had an awesome time learning all about the business by becoming a graduate of t he Professional Modeling Program as well as the On Camera Adult Acting Program. The atmosphere there makes learning fun, easy and exciting”.

 

Some of her industry work includes a runway fashion show representing Buckle, at The Seminole Towne Center Mall, a print job with Orlando Science Center for their website and brochures, Empress Lair Boutique and a very impressive print spread photo shoot with Orlando Talent Magazine.  (Pictured)

Toni enjoys everything the industry has to offer and mostly photo shoots, as well as learning golf tips from her husband.

We are so excited about her journey and can’t wait to see what else is in store for this beauty as Toni takes the modeling and acting industry by STORM.

If you are interested in one of our adult programs call The Maile School today at 407-628-5989.

How to BOOK Modeling Trade Shows Workshop with Leeza Perez

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How to Book Modeling
Trade Shows Workshop with
Leeza Perez

For anyone wanting to book trade show’s right here at The Orange County Convention Center such as home builders show, surf expo, produce show, beauty show, southern woman’s show, boat show and many more don’t miss this hands on workshop and take your career to the next level.

The workshop is Wednesday, Feb 28th from 6pm to 9pm right here at The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School. The cost is only $50. Seating is limited. (ages 16 & older)

Maile School instructor Leeza Perez is a professional image coach, model, actor and one of the top sought after trade show convention models and presenters in town.

During her 20 years of experience, she has represented and worked with companies all over the globe. Whether delivering a client’s vision in an outstanding print or commercial ad campaign, representing Fortune 500 companies as a Brand Ambassador and Product Specialist, or coaching and mentoring, Leeza has built an impeccable reputation for herself as a direct result of her ability to inspire others.

Leeza’s eloquence, demeanor, and “can-do” attitude have made her a favorite among the clients with whom she has worked. She has the ability to successfully represent companies, significantly influence consumers in their purchasing habits, and increase brand awareness. In all of these accomplishments she always maintains professionalism and an attention to detail that is second to none.

 Call The Maile School at 407-628-5989.
999 South Orlando Ave Winter park, FL 32789