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Improvisation Workshop for Kids & Teens at The Maile School

Hey there! Do you know where your funny bone is? Are you sure that you even have one? Improvisation can help you answer those questions!

Have you seen Whose Line Is It Anyway or been to a Comedy show and wondered how they come up with funny things so quickly, right off the top of their heads?

It’s Improv!

Improvisation is the art of composing, uttering, executing or arranging anything without previous preparation, in the moment.

Learning Improv and Improvisational games can be a very useful tool in your acting, auditioning, public speaking or as a means of overcoming shyness.

Improv is fun! Improv is exciting! And improv is the subject of the next big workshop at The Maile School!

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. Victoria, who has studied teen acting with Jim, her mom says “She completed her 12 week acting program at The Maile School and has become his biggest fan. She was so excited to hear he is with Brevard Talent Group agency too.”

Jim welcomes the chance to help you find your “funny”! Let’s tap into those creative juices and see what flows. And if you walk away having learned very little you won’t walk away not having fun! This workshop promises to be fun and exciting for beginners or intermediates. The workshop is this Saturday, February 11th from 3:30pm to 7:30pm with parents coming back the last 30 minutes to see the students perform an improv showcase.

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

The cost is only $65!

China Taylor dancing with Lady GaGa at the Super Bowl this Sunday

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China Taylor dancing with Lady GaGa at the Super Bowl this Sunday

Are you going to watch the Super Bowl this Sunday? Even if you are not a fan of the game then just watch the half time show and be sure to look for The Maile School acting grad China Taylor. She is one of the dancers performing with Lady Gaga and will be front and center.

China booked her first World Tour at the age of 17 years old. If she looks familiar you may have seen her dance on a few episodes of Glee as well as Mad Men and SuperStore. Last month, she also performed with Lady Gaga at the Victoria Secret Fashion Show live on TV.

China, who is now 20 has been dancing for many years and is one of the original dancers from WilldaBeast Adams immaBeast Dance Crew and has been featured in live shows and music videos with pop stars such as Beyonce, Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Jason Derulo, the group duo Karmin, and Zendaya from the Disney channel. China has performed and danced with artist on music shows such as the VMA’s, AMA’s, MTV, American Idol, and X-Factor.

She is a local girl and attended acting classes here at The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School in Winter Park and went to Bear Lake Elementary, Teague Middle and Lake Brantley High School.

Her mom, Tijon Robinson, says, “The curriculum at the Maile School provides an outlet and invitation for communication and expression with peers. What we feel comfortable verbalizing, we can pursue.”

At the age 15, China moved to Los Angeles to peruse her dreams of dancing and performing.

Well…. Her dreams came true and we could not be happier for her.

We can’t wait to see China perform with Lady GaGa this Sunday, February 5, 2017 during the half time show at Super Bowl LI.

If you are interested in the many programs at The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School give us a call today at 407-628-5989. Don’t wait start now.

New Year New Me!

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It wouldn’t be a new year without

doing something new!

Have you ever watched TV and thought to yourself, “Hey I can do that, I can play that role.” Well you probably can… if you try. But first you need to know how and what steps to take to get there.

Our viewpoint is easy. What you put into it, is what you get out of it. If you want to get better you need to train. So why not train at The Maile Acting School!

The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School has been in business since 1982.
We train you on how to audition and break into the business. We have qualified industry coaches to help you take it to the next level.

Our school offers programs for adults, teens and kids starting at the age of 4 years old. Our core programs are Image & Confidence Development, On Camera Acting for TV, Commercials & Film and Professional Modeling. All industry programs include our Professional Industry session on breaking into the business. We also have other programs such as improvisation, monologue and scene study.

Some of our testimonials speak for itself.

“Great opportunity to train locally before auditioning professionally. Jack attended and was greatly encouraged by the youth acting classes at Maile. He made lifelong friends, learned a lot about the industry and his aspirations as an actor!” ~Mom, Terry

“Oh Debby, last night was wonderful! The children did so well. You are a fantastic teacher with children and they really care for you and want to make you proud! I am sure it was a challenge with them all being outgoing etc.” ~Sheila

“Thanks for inviting me to watch the live showcase. You do a fabulous job teaching those kids!” ~Jacqueline Hazen / Owner CFT Agency

There are a lot of opportunities out there and we can help you work towards your new goals.

Call the Maile School today at 407-628-5989 to find a program that’s right for you.

Confidence for Teenagers

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Confidence for Teenagers

Confidence is related to your self-esteem, which is feeling good about yourself and feeling that you’re a worthwhile person. But having high self-esteem doesn’t mean you always feel confident.

Building confidence in teenagers helps them make safe and informed decisions. Confident teenagers can avoid people and situations that aren’t right for them, and to find those that are.

If a teen is confident, she is more likely to be more friendly, assertive, positive, engaged, enthusiastic and persistent.

For example, a confident teenage girl whose friend is being mean to her might be upset for a little while. But then she might realize that she can come back from the sadness she is feeling and focus more on the positive things she has going on in her life. On the other hand, a girl who feels less confident in herself will be more upset, sad, withdrawn or even feel that it was all her fault.

Teenagers with low self-esteem and confidence are less likely to be involved in activities or try new things. They are more likely to hold back in class, be closed off and might be more willing to give in to peer pressure. When a teen lacks confidence, she might expect to fail at things and not even try at all.

Since 1982 The Maile School has been offering a special Image & Confidence Development program just for teen girls focusing on building self-esteem. The topics covered in this program are first impressions, building confidence, leadership skills, etiquette, skin care, make up, hair design, posture, poise, public speaking, body language, and communication skills. Taught by a variety of industry professionals who teach in their area of expertise.

The program is 10 weeks on Saturday mornings from 10am to 1pm. The next available session is beginning this Saturday January 14th.

If you are interested in this hands on program

call The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School at

407-628-5989.

1 Day Hands on Workshop

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1 Day Hands on Workshop

The Maile School is offering a 1 day hands on workshop in the areas of on camera cold reads, commercials, etiquette, table settings, everyday manners, 2 part commercials 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.

Debby teaches in many our kid and teen programs helping students break into the industry and build self esteem as well as in the adult Professional Modeling program.

If you are new to the industry or already a working actor this an informative workshop will help.

The next available workshop is Monday, January 16th from 10am to 1pm. Please note this day is a school / student holiday.

The workshop is hands on and all students perform 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 for ages 7 to 16 years and the entire workshop focuses on building self esteem.

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 and Stefanie Scott formally Lexi Reed on Disney’s ANT FARM, and Michael Campion as Jackson on Netflix Fuller House.

Come, have fun and spend the day at The Maile School in our 1 day hands on workshop Monday, Jan 16th.

Call now 407-628-5989.

Talent Show & Fall / Winter Fashion Show 2016

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Talent Show & Fall / Winter Fashion Show 2016

Are you looking for something fun to do that’s free? Then come out to The West Oaks Mall on Saturday, November 19th at 1pm sharp to see The Maile School’s 12th Annual Talent Showcase and Fall / Winter Fashion Show. To kick off the show we have we have a sneak peek from JC Penney’s newest fashions for the season. All of the models are graduates from The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School.

You will be impressed with the talented performers singing in the talent show ranging from age 6 to 17 years. All contestants have 90 seconds to sing and will perform in front of a live audience and for a panel of judges that include top casting Director John Peros, Actor and Maile School instructor and vocal coach Jim Braswell, and owners of the SAG talent agency Clark Talent Nancy and John Clark.

The show also has a special performance by Autumn Rae. She is an 11 year old triple threat. She’s performed live for over 70,000 people at Fundraisers such as Making Strides and many local venues including Maile School’s fashion shows, and was the winner of the our Talent Showcase 2 years ago as well as Orlando Magic, Orlando City Soccer, Weddings, and Festival. She is extremely devoted to serving her community. She has booked several commercials, feature films, and shorts. Autumn Rae is an award winning dancer and singer. She has been writing and recording originals since age 5. She recently released her new single and Music Video titled “I Wish I Could Fly“, which you can purchase on ITunes and CDBABY. You can find her on several social media sites including Youtube, Twitter and Instagram @autumnraeshannon.

The 2 winners will receive a full tuition acting scholarship to the Maile School, signing with The Clark Talent Agency and a future live show performance!

One Day Workshops at The Maile School

Maile School One Day Workshops

One day workshops are a great way for students to sample classes The Maile School has to offer. Each workshop is unique and covers different topics from various programs. They are perfect for new students who aren’t sure what area they’d like to pursue and also good for current students to continue training and stay current with the industry techniques. All workshops are taught by industry professionals in the areas of their expertise.

Some of the topics covered are:

On Camera Cold Reads
Auditioning Techniques
2 Part Commercials
Etiquette, Dining & Table Manners (pictured right)
Building Confidence & Self Esteem
Runway & Modeling
Photography & Photo Posing
Skin Care & Makeup Application

Click here or visit our calendar for the next upcoming workshop!

Teen Modeling at The Maile School

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Teen Modeling Program

Teen Modeling at the Maile School is a fun and exciting class where students will learn everything about the modeling industry. Students will also model in one of our runway fashion show productions at the mall in front of a live audience. Classes will experience a professional photo shoot with photo posing, makeup artist, and wardrobe stylist. Learn to gracefully walk the runway, prepare for all aspects of the industry which includes live modeling, print modeling, auditioning, and interviewing skills. Plus have an opportunity to interview with a top agency for representation.

All parents and models receive a FREE seminar on breaking into the industry that will help kick start your career by learning industry protocol, places to avoid that are not reputable, and so much more!

The Teen Modeling program runs for 8 weeks and is held on Saturday afternoons from 1:00-3:00pm.

Visit our calendar to see when the next session begins!

Top model Nicole Lucas is a graduate of the modeling program and has gone on to model in top markets such as Miami, New York, Singapore and was a contestant on Tyra Banks popular show America’s Next Top Model cycle 16.

Student/Parent Testimonials

“I was pleasantly surprised on the progress my daughter made during this program.” ~Kathryn , Orlando

“Thank you very much! I had a fun time and just booked my first modeling job.” ~Candace, Clermont

“The training my daughter received really boosted her confidence and that was worth every penny.” ~Natalia, Lake Mary

October Newsletter: Vincent Martella Walks onto The Walking Dead

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Thanks For Visiting Maile News

The October newsletter is here! On the cover is Maile acting graduate Vincent Martella on his recurring role on the AMC popluar drama The Walking Dead.

Also included this month is star talent, featured instructor, makeup lessons, headshot packages, FREE monthly seminars and so much more!

Don’t forget to email us your news to newsletter@lisamaile.com so you can be included in next months newsletter! We love to hear what our students and graduates are up to!

Read the October Newsletter

Aubrey “Storms” Sharknado

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Acting graduate and Performing Troop member Aubrey Peeples

She first fell in love with acting at the age of 3 as a captivated audience member watching her first play at The Civic Theatre. When she turned 5, she was in her first play and hasn’t stopped since. She grew up performing in both community and professional musicals, singing at several venues including the National anthem for the Orlando Magic, and was a proud Thespian member.

In 2007 she turned to film and had her first role in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Jr. In high school she started making short trips to Los Angeles each year to break into that market as well as continuing to work in the Southeast, building her resume with several guest-starring and co-starring roles in Drop Dead Diva, Charlie’s Angels, Burn Notice, Austin & Ally, and a recurring role on Necessary Roughness as well as several commercials.

After Graduation

After graduating high school as Valedictorian and getting accepted to universities such as Harvard, Columbia, UCLA, Northwestern and the University of Michigan, she decided to take a year off and move to LA to pursue her passion for acting. The universe blessed her with steady work with roles in Grey’s Anatomy, Lifetime movie The Good Mother, the CW pilot Star-Crossed, and the now cult hit Sharknado, in which she played Claudia, the daughter of Tara Reid and Ian Ziering. She recently filmed the movie Tokarev starring Nicolas Cage which will premiere in 2014.

In her down time, she became a tutor and volunteered weekly at a food bank. She also published her first article in TYA Today, and helped produce and starred in a short film A Conversation: Anne Frank Meets God. As her gap year in LA was coming to an end, she was packing up her apartment to head to college when she got the call she booked a large recurring role playing newcomer Layla Grant on ABC’s Nashville. Two days later, she was on a flight to Nashville to start shooting. She is thrilled to be involved with such a great group of people getting to both act and sing. Academics is still a high priority and Aubrey plans to accomplish those goals as well one day, but for now she is enjoying the ride! Way to go Aubrey!

Check out Aubrey in the Sharknado Trailer

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