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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: Rico Sita

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Maile School STAR Grad: Rico Sita

 Maile grad Rico Sita is a Designer, Builder, Stand-up Comedian, Actor, Baseball Coach, Husband and Father. If that weren’t enough to do at the same time, he added a new title…Game Show Contestant.

 That’s right… he made it on to the ABC popular show Wheel Of Fortune. He did extremely well walking away with over $8500. Not bad for 20 minutes.

Rico worked in the family business of construction and after much success the economy tanked and people began to panic. But not Rico, he said “I did what most people would do…I became a comedian (it’s cheaper than going to therapy or happy hour). After experiencing this unexplainable feeling of performing I knew I was meant to do more than what I was doing. I was in construction for over 20 years and my soul wanted more. I was approached by producers who wanted me to host a construction reality show on a cable network because of the ability to do stand-up. I thought it was the answer, but they wanted to suppress the comedic side. That wasn’t gonna happen so with some good advice from people around me I created my own show on youtube.”

 A Hollywood producer told Rico to take acting classes so he can learn to be better.

He loves hard work, challenges and he needed to see if this is where he really needs

to be. Fast forward to 2017, Rico enrolled in the adult on camera acting program here at The Maile School and then in the advanced program.

Rico says, “The incredible staff (of working actors) embraced us and passionately taught us what they knew. It gave me the drive and the tools to go after it. Within a few months of graduating I have completed 3 independent short films (2 serious roles and one comedic), a 30 minute independent comedy pilot, a commercial for Realtor.com and oh, that little game show with Pat Sajak!”

We look forward to seeing more from Rico. To keep with him please visit and his website at www.RicoSita.com

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!

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 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.

 

Why Not Take An Acting Class… Better Yourself…

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Why Not Take An Acting Class…
Better Yourself…

Everyone should take an acting class. Not just to break into the exciting entertainment industry but to better your communication skills and to have fun while doing it!

Maile’s Acting School will help you with all the above. It is a proven fact taking acting classes help with public speaking skills, build confidence and teamwork.

Our On Camera Acting program here at The Maile School covers many aspects of the industry that includes cold reads, commercials, improvisation, performing on camera, character development, auditioning and interviewing techniques as well as public speaking and self-esteem building.

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

If you want to work on your public confidence and your ability to interact with others you would benefit from the program as well. Thinking on your feet, responding to physical and verbal communication from others. You will better communicate in conversation, and be able to have a better understanding of where others are coming from.

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.


Our next On Camera Acting program for adults is starting on
Tuesday, Nov 7th (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.

Advanced Acting for Teens & Kids

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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.