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SCHOOL NEWS
October 2007
Celebrating 25
years!
The
Some Successful grads include: 2 Miss
The
school owner and president is Debbie Wisner who has 15 years of experience in
modeling & acting and lends her expertise to the students. A very
familiar face is Vice President Debby Tapia who has contributed to the schools
success and is celebrating her 20th year with the company.
School founders are Art D’Alessandro and
Lisa Maile who both worked extensively in the business and saw the need for
valid education for hopefuls in
Many of the knowledgeable instructors have
been teaching at the
The
Star Talent!
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Be on the look
out for graduate Tony Senzamici to appear in the
movie release of “Scouts Honor”. He will play Memorex, a motorcycle gang
member. While filming Tony had the opportunity to work with a variety of
professional athletes such as football great Jim Kelly, Tampa Bay’s Mike Alstott, Miami Heat’s Matt Geiger and light
heavyweight world boxing champion
Orlando’s own Antonio Tarver. They were so impressed with his acting that he is
already booked for the sequel. He also
landed roles in several films such as, “Soul Mates”, “American Empire”
and “
Tony a business owner of a medical company
says, “I eventually want to sell my company since I am now full time in the
acting industry.” He is a graduate of the acting and advanced programs and
worked privately with Kevin O’Neill and Al Hubbs
preparing him for the business.
He says, “Be persistent and if you have a dream follow
your dream. I started late in life but I enjoy doing what I am doing.”
Continued success Tony!
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More news on graduate Vincent Martella…He is in production of the 3rd season of
“Everybody Hates Chris” playing the role of Greg. In fact, the cast was
recently awarded their second Family Friendly Award for Best Comedy.
Vincent is currently working on Disney’s new animated series “Phineas and Ferb”.
Vincent plays the lead role of Phineas. Vincent
continues his charity work as National Youth Ambassador for the Special
Olympics. Recently, Vincent has become involved with
Check out Vincent’s website at
www.vincentmartella.com
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Congrats to graduate and Image Instructor Shellita Boxie. She had a core
role as one of Jessica Simpson’s platoon mates and photo double to Vivica Fox in the new Jessica Simpson movie titled "Major
Movie Star”.
For info on Shellita visit her website at www.smbpersonalfitness.com
Shellita M. Boxie SMB Personal Fitness, Inc. "It's Not Just Business,
It's Personal"
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Did you happen to
check out the Broadway tour of Annie? If so, then you saw Amanda Balon starring as the little red headed orphan Annie,
Annalisa DiBernardo as Molly and Madison Zavitz as Pepper. The play kicked off at Bob Carr and will
run until next year! Pictured left is School Vice President Debby Tapia with
Amanda & Annalisa! Debby says, The girls were
wonderful and did a great job”!
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Graduate David Rispoli just won The Sketch Comedy
Competition for “The
“The Cool Table won for the entire
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Great
news from Image, Modeling and Acting graduate Kaitlyn
Chana. She won the
title Miss
If you go to her
website at www.LoveLettersCares.com
and click on Miss Florida Jr. Teen you will see some pictures from the event.
She will compete for the National title in November. Good Luck Kaityln!
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Congrats to graduate Paulette Melendez (pictured 2nd to
the left). She won Miss
Nice Job Paulette!
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Debbie’s
Words of Wisdom
“Well done is better than well said!”
Patients who seek
personalized surgical and cosmetic treatments with superior results turn to Dr.
Jan V. Karlin, medical director for Nova Cosmetic
Centers in
NOVA
wants to thank Image Instructors Lisa Armstrong & Susan Constantine for
speaking at the
“Day of Beauty”.
The event
was a huge success!!
Upcoming Seminars & Class Start Dates
Image
Saturday, November
3rd
Inner Success
Tuesday January 8th
Adult Acting
Wednesday November
7th
Teen Acting
Saturday November 3rd
Advanced Teen Acting
Saturday November 3rd
Children’s Acting
(4-6yrs)
Tuesday October 16th
Children’s Acting
(7-10yrs)
Saturday, October 20th
Advanced
Children’s Acting
(7-10yrs)
Saturday November 3rd
Advanced II Children’s
& Teens
Wed., November 7th
Professional Modeling
Tuesday November 13th
Children’s Modeling
Wednesday, October 17th
Breaking into
the Industry
Monday, October 29th
6:00-10:00p.m.
TV/PRINT/LIVE
Kasandra Bandfield Talbots,
Mall at Millenia
Beth Butcher Talbots, Mall at Millenia
Anecia Inbornone Aladdin
Alex Inbornone Alladin
Hortense Knowles Mystic Dunes & ATT
Nancy Krayer Talbot’s
Mall at Millenia
Joelli Mattison Disney
Princess & Pirates
Daisy Rios Full Sail & UCF
Rick Scavo Discovery
Health: Dr. G Medical Examiner
Al Stewart HMO
Linda Taylor Scholastic
Izayah Thorb Wet n
Wild
John Weyrick Adventures
by Disney, Get Some & Bring it on 4
Jean Wilkes
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
NONVERBAL INTERVIEW
SKILLS
An important part
of the hiring decision is based on nonverbal elements in an interview-
HANDSHAKE: A firm
dry solid handshake. A confident, comfortable person uses the handshake as a
positive nonverbal interaction. The hand shake should assure someone of your
desire for a positive first impression. A limp handshake signals low
self-esteem. An excessively strong handshake tells you the person is overly
aggressive.
EYE CONTACT: When people fail to look others in the eye, it can seem
as if they are evading or trying to hide something. On the other hand, too much
eye contact can seem confrontational or intimidating. While eye contact is an
important part of communication, it's important to remember that good eye
contact does not mean staring fixedly into someone's eyes. How can you tell how
much eye contact is correct? Some communication experts recommend intervals of
eye contact in
5 to 6 seconds.
POSTURE: Sit
comfortably yet upright, but not stiffly. Walk with a self-assured ease! This
means you are confident and comfortable. Slouchy posture speaks loudly about
sloppy work and low self-esteem. Posture that enables you to take up the
appropriate amount of space in the room tells them that the
you are secure in your abilities. Sloppy posture gives the impression of
low energy and carelessness.
LISTENING SKILLS: Doing
these things will demonstrate that you are paying attention.
maintain eye
contact, don't interrupt, nod your head, lean forward , repeat instructions and
ask appropriate questions at the end. A good listener knows that being
attentive to what the speaker doesn't say is as important as being attentive to
what he does say. Look for non-verbal cues such as facial expressions and
posture to get the full gist of what the speaker is telling you.
CLOTHING& ACCESSORIES: No matter
how informal the work environment, you need to wear a suit to the first
meeting. The selected outfit will show how you will interact with and be
perceived by customers or clients. A brief case, a leather portfolio, a nice
pen, leather purse and shined shoes present a solid, professional appearance.
They tell that you cared enough to want to make a good first impression.
Don’t overlook the power of a good first
impression. People make assumptions about your professional credibility and
potential performance based upon your appearance during a first meeting. It's
very difficult to change a poor first impression, regardless of your knowledge
or expertise. To be successful, research and practice for the interview and
plan the professional image you want to project. If you come to an interview
dressed professionally, you will feel a sense of confidence and others will
sense your self-assurance. Employers interpret your appearance in terms of what
you know and what attention you give to detail.
FEELING AND LOOKING YOUR BEST!
Are you so busy, your well-being comes last? Would you like to be healthier, to look and
feel your best? Because the way we feel
physically impacts countless areas of our lives—job performance, emotional
wellness, fitness, longevity, self-esteem, etc., many turn to personal coaches
for “maximum performance.”
Success coach & school founder Lisa
Maile loves helping adults become healthier and feel their strongest! “Usually, people with full, fast-paced lives
are on overload with professional and personal obligations. I help them introduce simple lifestyle
changes and models’ secrets to easily integrate into a hectic schedule. The key is to incorporate basic, fun behaviors
so healthy living is enjoyable—an easy-to-live-with Life Plan instead of a
dreaded ‘diet & fitness regimen’!”
A self-admitted chocoholic, Lisa has
tremendous respect for those totally committed to nutritious eating and daily
workouts, “But most people don’t want to give up favorite foods or have time to
exercise an hour or more daily. My job
is to get them much healthier without investing time they don’t have—plus, if
it isn’t fun, it’s not functional”, says Lisa.
Having worked decades with models on
fitness, Lisa’s been extremely successful assisting corporations and
individuals achieve maximum performance.
“Healthy living allows you to perform better for everyone around you;
plus, feeling & looking your best is an important message of love we send
our children about health priorities.”
Renowned for coaching image &
communication skills, Lisa says the approach is similar: “Without a plan you
get chaos, which is why many adults find themselves in poor health. I help clients identify healthy choices
they’ll enjoy to produce results they’ll love, impacting every area of their
life.”
Lisa’s private coaching is customized to
meet your needs. All inquiries are confidential. If you’d like to feel healthier and more
confident, she’s waiting to hear from you!
For info on Lisa’s services, contact School President Debbie Wisner at debbiew@lisamaile.com or call
407-628-5989. For more info and
references on Lisa, please visit www.LisaMaileSeminars.com.
Be on the look out for
School Founder,
Art D’Alessando’s new
movie “The
Final Season.”
in
which he wrote.
Pictured right is a poster for the baseball movie.
The film opens on
October 12th and should be at Regal and AMC theaters
among others.
Congrats Art!
We know you have worked extremely hard and your hard work
paid off!
The next session of Breaking
into the Industry is:
October
29th 6:00-10:00p.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
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 $25! Call or see the front desk to
place your order!