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Maile Grad Norm Lewis Makes History as Broadway’s 1st Black Phantom

Maile Grad Norm Lewis makes history as Broadway’s First Black Phantom

Congratulations to acting graduate Norm Lewis for becoming Broadway’s first black phantom.

“Phantom of the Opera” is the longest running show in Broadway history. Thirteen men have played the role of Phantom on Broadway, but the one making headlines is Norm Lewis.
He was featured as ABC’s Person of the Week. In an interview with ABC Norm said, “I’m just so excited to be a part of this history. People have a certain vision of a particular character and, a lot of times, we as minorities don’t fit that particular vision. And now, I think that people are a little more open to that.”
The legendary creator of the show, Andrew Lloyd Webber (pictured left with Norm), said the Broadway world is becoming more colorblind.
“Phantom of the Opera” featuring Norm Lewis begins on Monday, May 12, at the Majestic Theater.
Norm is known for his role of Sen. Edison Davis on ABC’s hit show Scandal.

Below is Norm featured on ABC’s Person of the Week.

[youtube height=”315″ width=”560″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AKznxiJ0S0[/youtube]

Maile Graduates Work: Garrett Stiell

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Scholastic Booktalk with Garrett Stiell

Kids Acting graduate & Performing Troop Member Garrett Stiell has been busy working in the industry. He recently shot an industrial video for Scholastics. The video is part of their Booktalk series.

A booktalk is a short, engaging, and enthusiastic presentation designed to inspire others to read the same book. Garrett’s booktalk is on “The Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut: Bowling Alley Bandit.”

More on Garrett:

Garrett is 8 years old and in the 3rd grade at Park Maitland. He also recently booked a commercial for Orlando Dodge with WKMG. Garrett also had a callback for a movie titled Lila and Eve starring Jennifer Lopez and Viola Davis. He was in the final 4 for the lead role as Viola Davis’s son. Mom Robbie said, “Even though he didn’t book the role it was a great experience for him.”

Below is a link to Garrett’s Booktalk video:

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Maile Graduates Work: Autumn Rae Shannon

Maile Graduate Autumn Rae Shannon featured on Ellen Degeneres Website!

Kid’s acting graduate and All Star Troop member Autumn Rae Shannon was recently featured on a blog posting on the Ellen Degeneres Show. The blog features two videos of Autumn Rae singing and includes a short story on her love for music. The story was posted on January 21st under The Good News with The Ellen Degeneres Show.

More on Autumn

Autumn is 8 yrs old and has been singing since she was 2 1/2. She stays busy with her singing but also loves acting. She recently booked a national commercial for Dairy Queen and landed a spot on a television show in Japan. Autumn was the 2013 winner of the Seminole Towne Center Talent Showcase produced and sponsored by the Maile School beating out over 60 contestants. She wowed the judges with her powerful voice.

Below is a video of Autumn singing “At Last”.

[youtube height=”315″ width=”560″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDQ7a-PlkGk[/youtube]

Maile School graduate Jack Griffo stars in Nickelodeon’s new show The Thundermans

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Jack Griffo as ‘Max Thunderman’ on Nickelodeon’s The Thundermans

Maile acting graduate and performing troop member Jack Griffo has found much success in the entertainment industry. Jack is one of Nickelodeon’s rising stars in the new show The Thundermans as ‘Max Thunderman’.

The Thundermans is a superhero family who is trying to keep their super-human quirks under wraps and lead a normal life. Jacks character ‘Max’ is mischievous to no end. He has the same superpowers as his twin sister Phoebe, but he uses his for whipping up gadgets and potions in his evil lair instead. Jack calls Max his best role so far. “He’s definitely fun because he’s unlike anything I’ve done before,” he said.

The Thundermans airs on Nick Saturday nights at 9/8c.

About Jack

Jack first stepped into the spotlight booking his first commercial at the age of two. He took acting classes here at The Maile School and joined our performing troop. Jack acted in A Christmas Story at Orlando Repertory Theatre and To Kill a Mockingbird at Theatre Downtown. He later decided to audition in LA. During a two-week visit, he signed with an agent and booked roles in two commercials. That was the signal that he should stay longer, and he has been based in Los Angeles for three years. Jack also has a keen interest in music. His acoustic covers have been successful on YouTube, and a version of “Hold Me“ has more than 2 million views. He said he believes “Hold Me“ clicked because it was done on the spur of the moment without professional flourishes.

Jacks impressive resume includes guest starring roles on Jessie, Marvin Marvin, See Dad Run, and Kickin’ It to name a few. Jack will also star in a brand new Nickelodeon movie called Jinxed which will premiere on the channel on November 29, 2013 at 7pm.

If you’d like to keep up with Jack you can visit his website for more info. http://jackgriffo.com/

We are excited to see more of Jack in the future!

Maile graduate Haley Simons works the runway at Park Avenue Fashion Week 2013

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Maile School graduate Haley works the runway at Park Avenue Fashion Week 2013

The 7th Annual Harriett’s Park Avenue Fashion Week 2013 is a big week for Fashionistas in Winter Park Fl. The boutiques along Park Avenue held special in store fashion events such as trunk shows, designer meet-and-greets and VIP parties, special sales and more. The event culminated on Saturday, October 19th, with a spectacular runway show in Central Park’s West Meadow with a 20,000 –square-foot air-conditioned tent with a runway and lounge area similar to New York’s fashion week held in Bryant Park.

Maile School graduate Haley Simons modeled in this years Park Avenue Fashion Week runway show for Red Carpet Couture. This is her second year modeling for the event. Haley has also modeled for Miami International Fashion Week.

Haley has been involved with modeling and acting since the age of 5, but has focused more on modeling since reaching her current height of 6’0″.

More on Haley

Haley is a 17 year old senior at Leesburg High and a freshman at Lake Sumter State College. She is currently the senior class secretary, president of Triad club, and also stays active with ASA elite dance company competition team. She plans on attending Florida State University next year unless she lands a big modeling contact in New York City! Mom Cari, says, “Thanks to The Maile School for always helping her out!”

Looking stunning Haley!!

Maile School Acting Graduate Aubrey Peeples on ABC’s Nashville

Aubrey Peeples on ABC’s Nashville

Maile School acting graduate and performing troop member Aubrey Peeples landed a recurring role on ABC’s hit show Nashville playing the role of Layla. Nashville’s 2nd season premiered September 25th and Aubrey’s first episode titled “Never No More” will air on Wednesday, October 2nd at 10pm.
Aubrey also recorded a song as Nashville’s Layla Grant which is now available on iTunes! Click below to find her song on iTunes.

GONNA GET EVEN (Feat Aubrey Peeples)

More on Aubrey

Aubrey has had much success in the business. She also will play Nicolas Cage’s daughter in the film Tokarev and appear in Star-Crossed, a CW series. You may remember Aubrey was in the smash movie Sharknado, as Claudia the daughter of Tara Reid and Ian Ziering.

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.

Check out Aubrey in the preview for Nashville’s “Never No More”

[youtube height=”315″ width=”420″]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECCD3aSblUQ[/youtube]

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

Maile School Acting Graduate Vincent Martella Lands Role on The Walking Dead

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Vincent Martella Walks onto The Walking Dead

Maile School acting graduate Vincent Martella joins the cast of the AMC hit The Walking Dead. (Season 4, which will begin airing this October) The Phineas and Ferb star will be playing a character named Patrick.

As quoted in Entertainment Weekly, Vincent says, “He’s right around Carl’s age but a little bit older. He’s one of the new people who Carl gets a little closer with. Carl hasn’t really had anybody his age, so now you kind of get to see Carl’s relationship with people his own age and that’s one of the things that Patrick is bringing to the show.” Patrick is one of the new characters brought into the Prison after the end of Season 3. It’s unclear if he is someone from Woodbury, or if he is brought in from an outside group of survivors”. Vincent also says, “I’ve been a big fan of The Walking Dead since day one”.

About Vincent

Vincent is from Deland and found success here in Central Florida at an early age singing and acting. He started his career here at The Maile School landing local commercials before moving to a bigger market. Some of his impressive credits include commercials for Pringles, Glad, Zaxbys and American Express. His feature films include Role Models starting Paul Rudd and Baitshop with Billy Ray Cyrus, television work for The Mentalist, and a starring role as Greg on the Chris Rock show Everybody Hates Chris. Martella is best is known as the voice of Phineas Flynn on Disney’s hit animated series Phineas and Ferb.

September Newsletter Has Arrived!

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Thanks For Visiting Maile News

The September newsletter is here! Featured on the cover is acting graduate Aubrey Peeples with exciting news on her latest bookings which include the popular movie Sharknado and ABC’s hit show Nashville!

Also included this month is star talent, back to school fashion show pictures, talent show application, 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 September Newsletter