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Meet Maile School Star Talent: Frank Monroe

Maile School
Star Talent: Frank Monroe

Maile School is happy to share adult acting grad Frank Monroe’s story.

Frank is known to fans as “Khing Jus Wurk” and has made his life’s work pushing boundaries and accomplishing the unexpected. A product of the foster system after his biological parents were denied custody following drug abuse, Khing has done the unimaginable. The first person in his family to go to college. Khing is in the pursuit of becoming a household name in the industry as a rapper, model, fitness enthusiast, and actor. Khing is a rapper you can root for; a true Cinderella story and an inspiration to every young person on the streets who feels that they cannot accomplish anything. He is successful because of his tenacity and perseverance.

Frank says, “Without the lessons I learned at The Maile School I would not have been prepared for being on set. I learned how to handle myself as well as what to expect. I was able to follow the lead of the directors, hit my marks as instructed and to listen before acting as told by my instructors. Improv was a big part of being on the set of “Marvels Black Panther”. My role was a Border Warrior and I really fell into the role. I advocates that through hard work and effort, anything is possible.

Having spent his childhood in group homes, foster care, homeless, and even in jail, he never knew what his future would hold, but he never gave up the faith that eventually things would all fall in place – and that’s what happened.

Some of his industry work includes LG G6, Full Sail Productions, KO5M Clothing, VH1 and Marvels Black Panther as a Border Warrior.

Franks says, “I enjoy life as a performer, entertainer and traveling the world and sharing my story”.

Continued success to you!

The Maile School has been training talent since 1982!

Advanced Acting for Teens & Kids

Advanced Acting for Teens & Kids 
Monologue & Scene Study

This advanced level program allows each student to work on an agent ready Monologue & Scene Study Development. Students interested in taking this program must be a graduate of our teen or kids acting program or is a working industry actor with a current headshot and resume.

In this hands on program all students will film their individual monologue that will be emailed to you so you have a piece of your work. Students also perform their scenes and monologue live in front of a Screen Actors Guild Agent for representation as well as for parents, friends and family.

All parents attend a session on breaking into the industry covering agents, headshots, resumes, booking jobs, how to avoid being taken advantage of and so much more.

This exciting program will also cover Character Development, Choosing and Selling your Monologue, Performing your Monologue On Camera (students receive an email of their personal monologue), Scene Study, Working with Partners, Making your Scene Believable and so much more.

Hurry the next program is starting this Saturday November 4th and is 8 weeks from 3pm to 5pm!

The Maile School has produced many successful graduates such as Jack Grifffo as Max from The Thundermans on Nickelodeon, Vincent Martella as Phineas on Disney’s Phineas and Ferb, Stefanie Scott as Lexi reed on Disney’s Ant Farm and Michael Campion as Jackson on Fuller House.

Call The Maile School today at 407-628-5989.

Improv for Adults at The Maile School

Improv for Adults at The Maile School

“DON’T BE AFRAID TO FIND YOUR FUNNY”

Did you know Improv is the art of composing, uttering, executing or arranging anything without previous preparation? Be in the moment… Learning Improv and Improvisational skills can be a very useful tool in your acting, audi tioning, and public speaking or as a means of overcoming shyness.

Improve your life through Improv here at The Maile School and explore the basic concepts of Improvisation in fun and supportive environment.

This special program is 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.

This 9 week hands in program is creative, interactive and will cover the basics of Improv, adding Improv to improve your auditions, learn comedy, timing, working with partners and building self-confidence. All students will create an Improv show and perform in a live showcase in front of an audience.

The start date is next Wednesday October 18th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. 

Call The Maile Image, Modeling & Acing School today at
407-628-5989.

Improv is fun!  Improv is exciting!  And Improv is at The Maile School starting next Wednesday!

The Maile School is located in Winter Park and is home to John Peros Casting, Central Florida’s top Casting Director. The school has been training talent since 1982 and is recommended by top agents, photographers and clients.

 

Michael Campion “Jackson” from Fuller House hosting workshops at The Maile School

Michael Campion “Jackson”
from Fuller House hosting workshops at
The Maile School


Maile School acting grad Michael Campion absolutely loves acting!
Whether he is in front of the camera or performing live in theater, he is doing what he loves.

He has been active in this field since he was four years old. He acquired an agent at the age of five and went pro. Before he landed the role of Jackson on the Netflix show Fuller House he was in films such as Robo-Dog, Robo-Dog Unleashed, and Christmas Trade. 

He finished shooting season 3 of Fuller House and the first half of the season started premiering on Netflix September 22nd, 2017.

We are happy to have Michael here at The Maile School presenting a scene study workshop for kids and teens. All students will meet and train with Michael as he will work with them on Fuller House scenes and character development.

Students will also perform scenes live for all parents. Michael and his mom Sheila campion will also have a question and answer session with the students and parents.

This workshop is held exclusively at The Maile School on Sunday, November 19, 2017.
Morning session is 9:30am to 1pm with parents returning at 12:15pm and an afternoon session from 2:30pm to 6pm with parents returning at 5:15pm. The cost is only $150 but seating is limited.

We are so happy for Michael and all of his industry success. He looks forward to many more years of acting, training and working in this field.

Michael says,” It’s not really work when you’re doing what you love.”

Call The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School today at 40 7-628-5989.


 

Meet Maile School Star Talent: Zach Robbins

Maile School Star Talent: Zach Robbins

Zachary T. Robbins (aka “Zach”) is a teen actor who resides bicoastally in Central Florida and LA to pursue his acting career. Zach began his professional training here at The Maile School at the age of 6 as a child model. He began working in local theater at the age of 8 and booked “The Trial”, his first feature film at the age of 9. In the “The Trial”, Zach co-starred with Matthew Modine and Clare Carey, as his mother.

In 2011, Zach booked his first co-star appearance in ABC’s Army Wives, followed by a guest star as Tony Caputo in Nickelodeon’s Deadtime Stories. Zach has appeared in 7 short films, most recently as EJ in the award winning short film, “Counter”.

In 2014, Zach booked voiceover work as Nicholas in the Webseries/Podcast, “We’re Alive.”  Then in 2015, Zach landed his first recurring role in the hit Netflix/Sony series, “Bloodline” as Young John Rayburn (Young Kyle Chandler) where he had the honor of co-starring alongside Sissy Spacek, Kyle Chandler, Ben Mendelsohn and Sam Shepard. Seasons 1 & 2 of Bloodline are streaming on Netflix.

Outside the acting industry, Zach has a passion for helping special needs children as he is the youngest ambassador to the Transverse Myelitis Association, a charity he holds close to his heart; www.myelitis.org. Check him out on his website at www.zacharytrobbins.com.

Tina, Zach’s mom says, “Zach absolutely loved The Maile School when he was first learning how to act! He always felt comfortable and welcomed, which was important to him as a young kid. Zach was not from Orlando, but was from Merritt Island, so we traveled an hour to attend classes. He feels like this was his best stepping stone! When parents ask me how he got started, I always mention The Maile School as the only professional acting studio available in Central Florida! We appreciate the solid foundation you provided to Zach.  Zach is now a senior in high school and applying to programs such as NYU, Carnegie Mellon and FSU!  In the meantime, he continues to pursue his passion for acting!”

 Check him out on Netflix as Young John Rayburn, Seasons 1-3!

 

Maile Star Grad: Josie Pantoja

Maile Star Grad: Josie Pantoja


 At the age of two, Josie grabbed an open mic during a family birthday party and put on a show! This 12-year-old triple threat has been singing, acting, and dancing ever since.

Josie keeps a busy schedule, balancing Honor Roll academics while singing at local festivals, such as, The Kids and Family Expo, The Back to School Music Festival and she will be performing in November at The Festival of Trees as well as other venues throughout the year. In addition she performs in two theater performances a year, whilst also taking acting, voice and dance classes.

Josie’s love for performing has rewarded her with a trip to California to represent Team USA at the World Championship of Performing Arts, an upcoming trip to Atlanta to sing at The Child Model Magazine Summer Fashion Parade, an appearance in an Universal Studios commercial, an acting role in the soon to be released anti-bullying film “AMRAK” (which will be shown at The Urban Film Festival at Universal Studios this November), and the opportunity to participate in classes and workshops at the Maile Studio due to her winning Maile School annual Talent Show!

Josie chose to be homeschooled this year to pursue auditions and other opportunities. This choice has already proven to be worthwhile, as she has been selected for a key role at the Orlando Repertory Theater’s musical performance of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”.

Marisol, Josies mom says, “Thank you to Maile’s for the acting classes and workshops Josie has attended. They have helped Josie build confidence and improve her ability to express herself in her day-to-day life. Maile’s has taught her to believe in her talent and that she can do anything she puts her mind to!”

You can see Josie’s music videos and performance clips by subscribing to her YouTube Channel and following her on Instagram @josiepantoja_music or @josie_pantoja

Also to see Josie in action come to Macys in the Seminole Towne Center Mall this Saturday as she will open up The Maile School fall fashion show at 1pm.


The Maile School offer classes for kids, teens and adults.
Call today for info 407-628-5989.

Meet Casting Director John Peros

John Peros


JOHN PEROS CASTING has been serving the production community since 1989, casting hundreds of commercials, as well as, episodic television, film, industrials, music videos and print campaigns.

After ten years on the back lot of Universal Studios Orlando, John and his team joined forces with The Maile School and his been casting at our location since 2003.

John is the owner of John Peros Casting, one of the top casting companies. He has worked on projects & casted for clients such as Publix, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Papa Johns, Nickelodeon, MTV, ESPN, and ALL major networks to name a few. John is also an acclaimed actor, producer, director & playwright. He is the producer of the critically acclaimed film FOOTPRINTS.

The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School is the hub of the entertainment industry and as we say… “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.

The Maile School is happy to host hands on Commercial Audition Workshops for adults, teens and kids presented by John.

The next available hands on workshops are:
Teens & Kids / Saturday October 21st  / 1:30pm to 4pm / Parents back at 3:30pm for a Question & Answer session.

Adults / Sunday October 22nd  / 1pm to 4pm.

Don’t miss your chance to train with the best as John will simulate the audition
process.

Held exclusively at The Maile School.

 


 Invest in your career today and call now

407-628-5989.

Maile School grad Justin Jarzombek on Nickelodeons I Am Frankie

Maile School grad
Justin Jarzombek on Nickelodeons:
I Am Frankie


Congrats to Maile School teen acting graduate Justin Jarzombek as he is on the new Nickelodeon show titled I Am Frankie. He is a “guest cast” member and will play the role of John Travis in several of the episodes. His first appearance will be in episode 4. I Am Frankie will air on September 11th.

 To see Justin in action check out the link below
Click Here.

Justin is 15 years old and is a sophomore in high school. Recently just switched from Celebration High School to Florida Virtual School in order to film season 1 of I Am Frankie on Nickelodeon.

This is the first role Justin has received since attending and graduating from The Maile School last year.  He had such a great time with the cast, filming at the new Viacom Studios in Miami. This was the first series to be shot in the new state of the art Viacom International Studios in Miami.

Justin’s mom Nanette says, “His favorite thing at the Maile School was doing improv… this inspired him to attend a two-week Improv summer camp at Second City in Chicago last summer. His goal is to attend and receive a degree in Comedic Studies at Columbia College in Chicago as they have a direct class connection with Second City and then move on to Saturday Night Live.”

Justin has taught himself how to play the guitar, ukulele and the keyboards and this is where you will find him when he is not busy filming, auditioning, doing school work or watching Jimmy Fallon!

Justin says “The Maile School is a place where you can be yourself while also being in the company of the most helpful and kind people on the planet. They know the industry and are more than willing to go the extra mile to get you started.”

We are so proud of Justin and wish him more industry success.
Support Justin and watch Nickelodeons’ I am Frankie!


 

MEET MAILE SCHOOL STAR GRAD: KRYSTLE LYNCH

MEET MAILE SCHOOL STAR GRAD:
KRYSTLE LYNCH


 Maile School grad Krystle Lynch is an actress, author, and speaker. She has been featured in First for Women Magazine for her Online Plus size resale boutique called “Miss Gorgeous”.

 Her industry works includes commercials for Walmart and St. Pete General Hospital. Print for The Orlando Sentinel, quoted in Cosmopolitan Magazine, and quoted in SheKnows.com.

 Krystle is also the author of “Miracles Do Happen”, It’s Time to Birth it Out”, and “Fit for the Crown”, and other titles.

 Krystle and her family were the March of Dimes Ambassadors for 2016, and were featured in Focus Magazine / Radio and Style Magazine to share the story of her son’s premature birth of 1 pound.

 She is also a certified life coach, and enjoys helping others reach their goals.

 Krystal came to The Maile School the other day to shoot new headshots and we were able to catch up with her on all her success. She says, “It seemed like yesterday when I was competing in pageants as a teenager, and The Maile Acting School experience has always had an impact on my life. Thank you so much for sharing my bio and what I have been up to, that is such an honor”.

 In her spare time, Krystle is acting, writing, judging pageants and public speaking.

 We wish her luck as she will be competing in the American Natural Beauties Pageant on September 2-4. www.krystlelynch.info


 

Maile School Top Model: Victoria Schnock

Maile School Top Model:
Victoria Schnock



Good things are happening for Maile School Modeling grad Victoria Schnock.

Last month this beauty, Victoria walked in the Greensboro preview fashion show. She walked for two designers in The Face fashion show and will be featured in the September issue.  She was chosen for a spread as well.  Victoria was one of three girls picked and the only one for the layout. She also walked the runway in a charity show for a NC designer. Victoria’s agency is 3BlackBird Management out of Mooresville NC. The website is 3BBM.com.

The month of August was busy for her as well as she auditioned in New York City, Greensboro, and Charleston fashion weeks.  Her mother agent has packets ready to take to NYC and present her to some agencies up there. Victoria also landed print work for the Saint Augustine “Old Town Magazine”.

Mom Susan says, “What I wanted you to know is that Victoria would not be where she is today without The Maile School”. 

We wish Victoria luck because next week Victoria leaves for New York Fashion Week and be walking for one designer as of now but has several appointments for castings for other shows.

In the spring, Victoria will be back in NYC for the Spring show. Then off to Rome for 10 days right after.

Victoria Schnock is definitely a star model on the rise.

The Maile School has been training talent since 1982. The school offers programs for adults, teens and kids call today for info at 407.628.5989.