SCHOOL NEWS

April 2007

Spring Forward with Sheri!

Acting instructor Sheri Kebbel has been keeping busy. She was an Executive Producer of the feature film comedy “Robodoc” which was locally produced through Gordon-Tynes Productions and will be nationally distributed through National Lampoon. Sheri is the co-owner of “Mosaic Talent Development”. She works with children and teen actors who want to have success in the Central Florida entertainment industry prior to introducing them to the LA market. She has been invited to production sets and filming of “The Grudge 2” in Tokyo, Japan; “John Tucker Must Die” in Vancouver, Canada; “Outlaw Trail, Sundance, Utah; “Be Cool”, “Soul Plane”, “American Pie Band Camp”, “Gilmore Girls”, “Grounded for Life”, and “The Kid & I” which were all shot in Los Angeles. Arielle Kebbel, Sheri’s daughter, starred in many of these productions. She has also met the awesome VJ’s of MTV’s TRL in New York City when Arielle and the rest of the cast of “John Tucker Must Die” were guests.

Sheri has managed and overseen the acting careers of all three of her children while they lived in Florida. Sheri brings her talents to our school in the children’s acting and teen acting programs as well as the advanced level programs. She is now offering a special Children/Teen Advanced Acting Level 2 class where students will work on improvisation, character development and scene study.

Sheri has made numerous trips to LA and each time has gathered scripts and scenes from films and TV shows that kids and teens will love performing in her classes! In the final showcase of the Children/Teen Advanced Acting Level 2 class, all students will have the opportunity to perform and be individually critiqued by a casting director.

(See page 2 for further info).

Debbie’s Words of Wisdom

“Obstacles are what you will see when you take your eyes of your goal.”

Star Talent!

Great News from teen graduate Morgan Craven she booked the principal role of "Gigi" in Scouts Honor. This is a full length family film and began shooting on March 26^thFor more information on the film you can visit www.scoutshonorthemovie.com She also was a featured extra in a Starz Cable by direct TV commercial. She had principal roles in a Home Discovery commercial and shot a training video for AWANA. She recently booked a Brighthouse commercial for the YMCA – which begins shooting in the next few weeks.

Acting graduate Mark DeFillipo booked commercials for Sky Angel (cellular phones) & 4 X Trading. He landed a TV spot for Super Sleuths on the Discovery Channel that aired all over the world where he played Detective Kendall. Mark says, he stays busy getting a lot of calls and auditioning non stop. The easiest job Mark says he ever booked paid $400 an hour for Park Square Homes where all he did was stand and hold a glass of wine. Mark is a business owner for a contracting company and his flexibility allows him to continue to pursue this industry!

Acting Instructor Kevin O’Neill stays busy not only teaching but booking work as an actor himself! Below is a link to the trailer of a new feature film he is in. It is called Second Coming and is produced by the same talented people who created Delivery which was also shot last year. Kevin plays the role of Father Lay, a priest who is from the past of the lead actress. Please watch the trailer and let us know what you think.
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=2012534266
The second link below is to the Warner Brothers company Polychrome pictures which bought Delivery! Watch for it on VOD in March.
http://www.polychromepictures.com/index2.html Also Kevin is scheduled to shoot the third film for this production company over the summer.

Be on the look out for advanced acting and modeling graduate Izayah Thorb to hype the new “Sponge Bob” show called “Friend or Foe” on the Nickelodeon station. The show is scheduled to air on Friday April 13^th from 4:55pm to 8:30pm. He will be seen on several of the 5 challenges! What an awesome job to land for Nickelodeon. He also shot a music video that is on YouTube which is now airing.

NO LIMITS!

Children’s Modeling and Acting Grad Nathalie Calderon from Apopka, is featured in the April/May 2007 issue of Sweet 16 magazine. Natalie is profiled in the magazine’s “Positive Thinker” department, which features girls who persevere in the face of obstacles or hardships. In her story, “No Limits,” Nathalie describes her passion for dancing, even though she has a prosthetic leg. “I’ve learned that it doesn’t matter what type of disability I have,” she says. “It’s what’s inside me, how I express myself, that matters.”

Sweet 16 is a hip, new magazine for girls read by an estimated 500,000 teenagers (ages 11-17). The publication’s hallmark is true stores— by teens, for teens. It also offers more typical teen-magazine fare, including fashion, beauty, celebrity, embarrassing moments, and advice columns. Published by Guideposts, a company with more that 60 years’ experience in creating magazines that generate loyal readers, Sweet 16 is a breath of fresh air in the teen market. Its mission is to connect with the whole girl— body, mind, and spirit — by promoting an exciting, positive approach to life.

The April/May issue of Sweet 16 is available by subscription at: www.sweet16mag.com

Debby’s Points of Interest

If you’re interested in booking a private lesson with Kevin O’Neill, Al Hubbs or Ellen Jones, call Loretta Rispoli at the school, or email: lorettar@lisamaile.com

Tim Tew is offering a special on headshots for Maile graduates. Photos are shot here at our school! Call the front desk for more details.

Are you on our mailing list? If not, be sure to give us your email address so we can add you!

If you missed a class, please call the school to schedule a makeup date!

Visit us on MYSPACE at www.myspace.com/lisamaileschool

Upcoming Seminars & Class Start Dates

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Saturday, April 14th

Inner Success

Monday April 24th

Adult Acting

Tuesday, April 24th

Teen Acting

Saturday, May 12th

Advanced Teen Acting

Saturday, April 14th

Children’s Acting

(4-6yrs)

Tuesday, April 24th

Children’s Acting

(7-10yrs)

Saturday, May 12th

Advanced

Children’s Acting

(7-10yrs)

Saturday, April 14th

Advanced Acting 11

Wednesday, April 11th

Scene Study

Monday, April 2nd

Improv

Wednesday, April 25th

Professional Modeling

Tuesday May 29th

Children’s Modeling

Wednesday, May 23rd

Breaking into

the Industry

TBA

6:00-10:00p.m.

The next session of Breaking into the Industry is:

To Be Announced…

Don’t forget to register for the upcoming Breaking into the Industry seminar presented by School Founder Lisa Maile! It’s open to all Teen and Adult Acting grads and students, and the parents of students in our Children’s programs. Reserve your space by emailing frontdesk@lisamaile.com or calling the front desk at 407-628-5989. Be ready for a full 4 hours of info that will help you kick-start your career!

If you are unable to attend the Breaking into the Industry Seminar, don’t worry! This must-see seminar is now available on DVD for only $20! Call or see the front desk to place your order!

INTERVIEWING TIPS:

Interview Tip 1: Plan Ahead! Research the company and the position as well as the people you will meet with at the interview. Review your work experiences. Be ready to support past career accomplishments with specific information targeted toward the companies needs.

Interview Tip 2: Role Play: Once you have finished studying, begin role playing (rehearsing). Write down answers if it helps to make your presentation more concise. Try to keep your answers to the information your new employer will want to know.

Interview Tip 3: Eye Contact! Maintain eye contact with your interviewer. Show you want the job with your interest.

Interview Tip 4: Be Positive! Avoid negative comments about past employers.

Interview Tip 5: Listen and adapt. Be sensitive to the style of the interviewer. Pay attention to those details of dress, office furniture, and general decor which will afford helpful clues to assist you in tailoring your presentation.

Interview Tip 6: Relate! Try to relate your answers to the interviewer and his or her company.

Interview Tip 7: Encourage! Encourage the interviewer to share information about his or her company. Demonstrate your interest.

InPrint - TV – Live

Carol Bailey Publix

Rebecca Basanta Sydney White

Neely Bankston NBC, I Village Live

Taylor Elliott Cache, Sydney White

Nancy Krayer Dr. G, Full Sail, Through the Eyes of the Homeless

Brittany McDaniel Fashion Square Mall

Amy Nelson Sydney White, NBC
I Village Live

Angela Deems WKMG

Alina Pittman NBC, I Village Live

Daisy Rios Through The Eyes of the Homeless, Full Sail

Samantha Schultz WKMG Dom’s Pizza

Marty Stonerock Orlando Sentinel

Jacqueline Williams NBC, I Village Live

A big congrats to acting gradate Shawn Killinger (You may remember her from being a news anchor for WKMG CH 6 and also on the reality show Martha Stewart!)
She is moving to Philly to be a program host on QVC!Good Luck Shawn!

AUDITIONING TIPS:

Auditioning can be stressful, but it's the best way to find work in theater, film and commercials. Here are some helpful hints when heading out for an audition.

Arrive at least 15 minutes early. You do not want to rush into your audition. Give yourself time to find the space and warm up.

Pack your bag with a book, magazine, bottle of water, or an ipod in case there is waiting.

Be nice to everybody. You never know if the person you are speaking to is part of the audition.

There may be several people waiting with you to audition. Remember that they are competing with you for the same job. Don't let them intimidate you.

Wear neat, comfortable clothing that is appropriate.

Have Fun and Good Luck!