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SCHOOL NEWS

July 2007

Broadway Stars

Congratulations to Acting graduate, Annalisa Di Bernardo, for booking a lead role in the 2007-2008 national tour of the Broadway hit, Annie! Annalisa will be playing the lead role of “Molly” in the production. Auditions were held in New York City in June with over 350 girls auditioning.

Ten year old Annalisa has been singing for three years and dancing for seven years. She has performed in many local events including The Southern Woman’s Show and the Seminole Towne Center Talent Showcase where she placed first in her age group. You can catch a glimpse of this talented rising star singing at The Mall at Millenia’s back to school fashion show Saturday August 4^th at 1pm and 3pm.

Fellow cast mate and Modeling and Acting graduate Amanda Balon, who was recently featured on Good Morning America, will also appear in the National tour of Annie! Amanda formally held the role of Molly and this year was cast as the lead role “Annie”! Amanda made her first on-stage appearance at the young age of three and has been performing ever since as a vocalist, dancer and actress (both in theater and film). She won 1^st place (and 16 medals!) at the World Performing Arts Olympics in the vocal, dance, acting and modeling categories, ultimately earning the title of “Champion Performer of the World.”

Some of Amanda’s acting credits include Annie (Molly/Duffy), Annie Jnr (Annie), Sound of Music (Gretel), Kittens/Cats Jnr (Rumpelteaser), The Grinch (Cindy-Lou), Honk Jnr (Ida), “Sound of Music” (Gretel), Peter Pan (Tinkerbell), A Christmas Carol (Belinda Cratchitt) and Gypsy (Baby June).

Rehearsals begin in August and will tour the nation with two stops in Florida at Bob Carr September 18^th -23^rd and in Melbourne at the King Center Sunday January 20^th. Congratulations to both talented young stars!! Be sure to check out AnnaLisa and Amanda at:

http://networkstours.com/seasons.cfm

Star Talent!

Congratulations to Image and Modeling graduate Nicole Webb for winning the title of Miss Orlando USA on May 19th in Avalon Park. Not only did she win the title but she also and won a lot of awesome gifts such as a personal trainer and nutritionist, a personal interview coach, photo shoots and the list goes on and on.
She chose the Make-A-Wish foundation as her charity with her focus on breast cancer research. She is planning an event called “Fashion Fights Cancer” that will be held at the end of August.
The next step for Nicole is the Miss Florida USA pageant that will be held in Hollywood, Florida July 10^th through July 15^th . She is preparing everyday with her coaches and trainers. Although it is a live show, our area will be able to view it a week later. No matter what happens at Miss Florida, Nicole says, “She is honored and excited for my year as Miss Orlando”.

Nicole is majoring in television broadcasting at the University of Central Florida and will graduate with her second degree in 2008. She just moved back from New York City where she interned for 6 months.  Her internship was for Condé Nast Publications, which owns and publishes magazines such as Vogue, GQ and Lucky. She says, “It was an amazing experience, I learned so much and hey, I lived in New York City!”

Best of Luck Nicole!

Congrats to graduate Vincent Martella for his print ad in EMMY MAGAZINE for his role as Greg in The CW’s critically acclaimed comedy “Everybody Hates Chris,” a series inspired by the childhood experiences of comedian Chris Rock.
After beginning to dance and perform at age 3 and learning to play the piano at age 5, Martella began appearing in numerous print ads and national commercials by age seven, including American Express, Pringles and Papa Gino's.
Later transitioning to television, Martella appeared on “Cracking Up” and had a recurring role on “Ned’s Declassified.” He also guest starred in “Stacked,” with Pamela Anderson, and his voice can be heard in the animated series “Can You Dig It.”

Instructor Justin Smith landed commercials for Baldwin Park and Amscot also a Sag National for Pontiac Buick GMC. He is a correspondent for a show on TLC called “Designing Spaces” in which he travels all over the United Sates to help design peoples spaces to better suit their needs. He also is the new spokesperson for Cocoa and Coastal Hyundai. All of this and he still manages his time to teach classes in our acting programs!

Congrats to Janet McCulloh of Longwood who won the title of Mrs. Florida United States on June 10th & leaves July 7th to compete for the Mrs. United States crown in Las Vegas!  Janet is happily married to husband Neal & is mother to Nicholas, Christina & Brandon.  She trained privately for pageants with school founder Lisa Maile after being referred by our grad Dr. Karen Nicholas, a former Mrs. Florida America.
Janet served in the US Air Force for 4 years as an F4-E Fighter aircraft technician, stationed at Spangdahlem Germany.  After developing a love of Engineering, she received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from UCF and her Masters in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech, both with Honors.  She's been employed as an Engineer and Project manager for NCR since college.
Having worked with Habitat for Humanity in Central Florida for 17 years, she recently founded a new project on their behalf, installing Solar Hot Water systems in Habitat Homes.  Janet is assisting with fundraising, & more about that at  www.habitatseminole.org & www.floridauspageants.com/mrsflorida/.
A talented and award-wining public speaker (Toastmaster of the Year 2004), Janet also is a walking billboard for our school cosmetic dentist, Dr. Nick Brand (pictured with her), who did her beautiful Lumineers 3 years ago. "I always get compliments on my smile!" relates Janet.
We think she'll have a huge reason to smile at the Mrs. United States finals July 12th.  They couldn't find a more intelligent, hard-working, beautiful and civic-minded national winner!  Break a leg, Janet.

Acting graduate Kristin Samuelson spent a week in a castle in France, filming the TV pilot “To Be or Not To Be”, a reality TV show that was also filmed here in Florida.  She was one of the five finalists who got to go to France. She shot a lead role in an independent film in Jacksonville titled
“In the Machine” she played an interrogator in an intense political drama. She worked on a Real Estate Industrial Training video. She also directed and performed in Cabaret--Italian Style for First Coast Opera in St. Augustine. (It was a sold-out, smashing success.) She says “Thanks a million for all the great training and support I have received from The Maile School.

Debbie’s Words of Wisdom

Don’t be afraid to give up the good,

to go for the great!

Kenny Rogers

Ten Tips for Mental Health

1. Build Confidence - Identify your abilities and weaknesses! Accept and build on them and do the best with what you have. If you believe in yourself others will too.

2. Accept Compliments - Many of us have difficulty accepting kindness from others but we all need to remember the positives when times gets tough.

3. Make Time for Family and Friends - These relationships need to be maintained; if taken for granted they will not be there to share life's ups and downs.

4. Give and Accept Support - Friends and family relationships thrive when they are "put to the test".

5. Create a Meaningful Budget - Financial problems cause stress. Be careful not to over-spend.

6. Volunteer - Being involved in the community or in a charity gives you sense of purpose and satisfaction that paid work cannot.

7. Manage Stress - We all have stress in our lives but learning how to deal with it will maintain our mental health.

8. Find Strength in Numbers - Sharing a problem with others who have had similar experiences may help you find a solution and will make you feel less isolated.

9. Identify and Deal with Moods - We all need to find safe and constructive ways to express our feelings of anger, sadness, joy and fear.

10. Learn To Be at Peace with Yourself - Get to know who you are, what makes you happy and learn to balance what you can and cannot change.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FROM SAG

What is the purpose of Screen Actors Guild?

The main goal of SAG is to provide competitive wages and safe, excellent working conditions for our members. Through a variety of programs and activities and industry outreach, we do everything possible to create an environment in which our members will be hired and to look after the welfare once they are hired.

How do unions protect the professional?

To most people in the entertainment world, "professional" performer means "union" performer. The minimum in wages and working conditions that union members today take for granted, are the results of hard-won battles fought by earlier generations of performers, bringing the profession from adoption of the first minimum wage in the 1930s to today's digital age. Because of the struggles and commitment of these pioneers, as well as the ongoing vigilance of today's performers' unions, professional union actors can expect fair and equitable treatment in auditions, wages, working conditions and benefits.

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

Upcoming Seminars & Class Start Dates

Image

Saturday, August 25th

Inner Success

Tuesday August 21st

Adult Acting

Monday July 23rd

Teen Acting

Saturday, July 28th

Advanced Teen Acting

Saturday August 18th

Children’s Acting

(4-6yrs)

Tuesday, July 10th

Children’s Acting

(7-10yrs)

Saturday, August 18th

Advanced

Children’s Acting

(7-10yrs)

Saturday, August 18th

Scene Study/Improv

Tuesday August 7th

Professional Modeling

Wednesday August 15th

Children’s Modeling

Wednesday, August 8th

Breaking into

the Industry

Wednesday, July 18th

6:00-10:00p.m.

The next session of Breaking into the Industry is:

July 18^th 6:00-9:00p.m.

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!

InPrint - TV – Live

Anne Marie Askell REP
Rebecca Basanta “The Mirror” FullSail
Anise Gagnon REP
Tara Holland Orlando Sentinel
Anecia Inbornone Suessical the Musical
Alex Inbornone Suessical the Musical
Nancy Krayer CH 13
Allsion Kreiger Orlando Leisure
Jessica Lonardo Disney Travel Brochure & IVillage
Vincent Pellicane College Park Lifestyle
Robbie Pellicane College Park Lifestyles
Michelle Schloot Family Furniture
Sarah Sculco “Lets’s Go”
Chase Stafford Windermere Lifestyle
Sadie Stafford Windermere Lifestyle
Alex Warren Hard Rock
Jean Wilkes Disney, Top of the World
Shayla Worley Orlando Sentinel

Image and Professional Modeling gradate Brittany Oliver can be seen in the Altamonte Mall on a display for Buckle Clothing and to promote the class of 2008. Brittany has done modeling jobs for stores such as Body Shop, Cache and Papaya .

Graduate Monica Desai was cast as a background performer for the movie “Bring It On: In It To Win It.” She was able to meet many of the actors including Michael Copon, Ashley Benson and Jennifer Tisdale.

Congrats to advanced acting graduate Noah Scnacky for landing the part of Mr. Smith in the REP’s “Once Upon a Shoe”/ “The Rhymes and Mimes of Mother Goose and Her Traveling Troubadours.”

Are You at the

TOP of Your Game?

Although it’s not always fair, appearance and how we present
ourselves make an immediate statement. Do you create your strongest 1^st impression? Look your best? Are you prepared to confidently sell yourself in employment interviews or auditions? At work, do you need a boost to reach that next level?

Since 1982, business professionals, entertainment talent, those re-entering the workforce, and teens have sharpened presentation skills working with founder Lisa Maile, either in our 13-week Image & Confidence program, where she instructs 5 sessions, or with her private coaching.

“In weeknight adult Image or the Sat Teen course, students receive lifetime enrollment, allowing them to repeat any/all classes at no charge. We frequently see professionals again to fine-tune before an important interview, and it pays off!” says Lisa, who instructs Power Image & Interviewing at universities and trains for corporate clients through Lisa Maile Executive Seminars.

Lisa’s private consultation, custom-tailored to your needs, can be as diverse as closet analysis & shopping to create a winning wardrobe on a budget, power interviewing, public speaking, pageant preparation, “beauty” packaging, confidence or social skills development, on-camera coaching, weight loss & getting healthy, and creating a professional/personal game plan. “Often, private clients prepare for interviews, which might be employment-related, college-entry, on TV or radio, or at a pageant.” Explains Lisa, “Nothing’s more satisfying than hearing someone’s not only excelled, but also enjoyed interviewing, and typically execs report job offers for thousands more than expected!”

Our coaching success record is impressive: Lisa has prepped authors for book tours, packaged broadcasters, political candidates, professors, and with pageant prep, grads have twice become Miss America, with total cash & scholastic earnings for students “Well beyond a million. We stopped counting there!” In January, grad Allison Kreiger, Miss Florida, and Callee Bauman, Miss South Dakota, a private client, will compete at Miss America 2007. L.A. TV Grad Gina Tuttle, who continues to consult with Lisa, was the youngest person & first woman selected to voice the Academy Awards.

“For me, helping people excel, whether it’s entry into Harvard, pageants or landing the industry or 9-5 dream job, is MY dream job. The goal may be to develop the look and confidence to meet that special someone. We tailor my coaching to best help you shine,” promises Lisa.

Four hours of consultation also includes 4 communications classes. Modeling & TV students (or children’s parents) can sample Lisa’s motivating style by attending our Breaking into the Industry seminars. For information on coaching, please contact School President Debbie Wisner at Debbiew@LisaMaile.com or 407-628-5989 to enroll.

www.lisamaile.com

www.lisamaileseminars.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

Come join us for our annual Back to School Fashion Shows featuring graduates from our Children’s Modeling Camps and Professional Modeling Programs!!

Seminole Town Center Back to School Fashion Show
Saturday July 28th 2:00 p.m.

Mall at Millenia Back to School Fashion Show

Saturday August 4th 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.

AUGUST FREE SEMINAR FOR TEEN, ADULT ACTING & PROFESSIONAL MODELING STUDENTS

WELCOME RANDY BAKER MONDAY AUGUST 27^th at 6pm

TOPICS Covered:

Vertical markets for talent in Central Florida in film, television
and gaming markets.

This would include resources such as databases, production guides, and websites that will show students how to find the companies doing the work.

Headshots, demo tapes and websites such as youtube and myspace to promote yourself.

GET FIT WITH SHELLITA!

Image Instructor Shellita Boxie, President/CEO of SMB Personal Fitness, Inc. is a certified Aerobic and Personal Fitness Instructor. She has been in the fitness industry for over 12 years teaching Step, Spinning, Hi-Low, Pilate, Resist-a-Ball, Kickboxing, Body Sculpting and Bootcamp. She has been a Central Florida resident for 10 years. Shellita holds a B.A. degree in Organizational Communication from UCF, works as an actress/model/stilt walker/Storm from X-men and stunt driver when she is not pushing people to the limit in her early morning bootcamp class held in the parking lot behind The Maile School.

Throughout her career as a fitness professional, Shellita has obtained her own fitness show on Orange T.V. and contracts with companies such as the FDIC, Disney Wide World of Sports, Northrop Grumman, AT&T, Isleworth and Bayhill Golf and Country Club, Central Florida YMCA, Bally Total Fitness, Boy and girls Scouts America, Macedonia Baptist, St. Marks A M E, Orange County Parks and Recreation, Health Central Hospital, Michael Eisner, Fantasia Barrino and Congresswoman Corrine Brown. She's even trained a few extraordinary people such as animation characters, Princess Fiona from Shrek and Laura Croft of Tomb Raider.

Shellita makes it easy and affordable for anyone to incorporate physical fitness into his or her daily lives. The idea was put into action when so many people gave the excuse of not having the time, place or money to dedicate to their health.  With an overload of passion and drive, she began reaching people of all income levels by training individuals as well as in small group settings.  It was not the monetary value of her service but the exchange value that gave her the most rewards. Seeing her clients face beam at the loss of a pound or a few inches, was more than enough pay for saving or improving someone's life. Shellita says, "A little bit of effort brings a whole lot of gain.” “A still body is a stale body”. 

Whether you do it alone or in a group...GET OUT THERE AND MOVE SOMETHING!

Check out Shellita’s website at www.smbpersonalfitness.com