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SCHOOL NEWS

January 2008

 

 

 

New Year New Success!

     Acting graduate and former National Football League and Arena football player Herkie Walls will hold the title of head football coach of the Daytona Beach Thunderbirds in 2008.  Herkie attended the On Camera Acting program here at The Maile School to work on his public relations skills and to market himself as an actor in the industry.  He starred for the NFL’s Houston Oilers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was a home town favorite with the Orlando Predators from 1991 to 1996.  He excited the crowd with kick off returns and touch downs.  With the Predators he was in the top five in almost every category and holds 15 club records.  Herkie was inducted into the Predators Ring of Honor in 1999 and is the most recognized and popular player in the teams history.  After his playing days he moved to the corporate office of the Orlando Predators to utilize his marketing and public relation skills.  He held the position of Director of Sales and Community Relations.  Using his local celebrity status he created a program called “Fitness is Fun” in which he encourages children and teens to exercise and eat healthy.  The Arena Football League recognized his success with this program and in 2001 Herkie’s program has been duplicated by other teams.

     We congratulate Herkie on all his accomplishments and wish him and his Daytona Beach Thunderbird players a successful season

 

Star Talent!

 

   Since leaving Orlando about 5 years ago acting graduate Craig Timbes invented and patented a new fishing device for the most sought after gamefish on the Gulf Coast of Florida ...The Snook.  A local magazine publisher heard about Craig and asked if he would write for a local marine magazine "The Nautical Mile".  After writing for the magazine for a while and calling in weekly to a radio show called Reel Talk Radio, the station wanted Craig to have a character name.  He  then became the Snook Cowboy and now he makes public appearances at boat shows and tournaments.  He also gives regular seminars at Bass Pro Shops as well as other marine dealers and fishing clubs.

For Craig’s first audition he landed a job at Universal Studios. He felt very prepared for the audition due to the training in confidence and preparation he received while at The Maile School .  Craig says, “I often give credit to my success as a local celebrity in part because of the EXCEPTIONAL training that I received while enrolled in the acting classes”. 

Craig currently lives the middle of Paradise " Pine Island " as the Snook Cowboy and couldn’t be happier.  He says, “The entertainment bug is a lifelong blessing that allows you to escape from the REALITY that exists and I consider myself blessed that you folks were a part of it all.”

Craig will have a DVD that he will be distributing as The Snook Cowboy.

 

Advanced acting graduate Johnny Maio  recently worked as the SAG stunt double for Josh Flitter in "Ace Ventura III."  He got to Heely (skate) with Josh all over Universal Studios. He is also the principal in a Little League PSA which will air New Year's Day on ESPN and ABC.  He has been in 15 films, dozens of commercials, and several stage shows.  He also Irish Dances and has recorded a jazz piano CD called, "Twelve at Ten."

Mom Says, “The Maile School gave Johnny his great start in this industry, and he continues to be reaping the benefits of your outstanding training”.

 

 

The 2008 United States Junior National Figure Skating Championships concluded December 1st in Salt Lake City with Image, Modeling & Acting graduate Taylor Elliott earning the bronze medal in the intermediate ice dance couples division. Taylor is a senior at Circle Christian School of Orlando . She has been skating since she was 4 years old. She is home for the holidays and will continue her training after the new year in Dallas . She still finds time to book industry jobs and has modeled for Cache and Seminole Towne Center .

 

 

   Congrats to gradate Paul Amadi for booking a national Nike commercial. There were over 600 actors that auditioned for the commercial!! You may remember Paul from starring the in Fantasia Barrino Lifetime movie “My Life is not a Fairy Tale”.  Way to go Paul!

 

Acting and advanced graduate John Rice booked several commercials through Full Sail.  An Indy film about gangsters entitled "One Thing", a commercial about the Orlando Magic in conjunction with The Blue Man Group, and a Digital Media project with Valencia 's students.

 

 

Featured Instructor: Sheri Kebbel

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Welcome Model and Actress Leeza Perez to our Professional Modeling program. Leeza has worked in the industry in the areas of runway, print, TV and commercials. She worked for clients such as Papa Johns, Orlando Sentinel, Disney, Red Lobster, Brighthouse and Darden to name a few.

(Pictured right Leeza in a print ad for Darden along with Maile School acting graduate Alan Aaron.)

 

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Words of Wisdom from

School President, Debbie Wisner:

"You've got to get up every morning with determination if you're going to go to bed with satisfaction."
George Lorimer

 

 

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Upcoming Seminars & Class Start Dates

 

Image

Saturday, January 12th or March 8th  

 

Inner Success

Tuesday January 22nd

 

Adult Acting

Monday January 14th 

 

Teen Acting

Saturday January 19th or

March 1st

 

Advanced Teen Acting

Saturday January 19th 

 

Children’s Acting

(4-6yrs)

Tuesday January 22nd  

 

Children’s Acting

(7-10yrs)

Saturday, January 12th or March 1st 

 

Advanced

Children’s Acting

(7-10yrs)

Saturday January 19th

 

Advanced II Children’s & Teens

Thursday January 17th

 

Professional Modeling

Wednesday, January 16th 

 

Children’s Modeling

Wednesday, January 23rd

 

Breaking into

the Industry

Tuesday January 29th 6pm to 10pm

 

 

 

 

ADVANCED PROGRAMS WITH SHERI KEBBEL

Advanced Acting

8 weeks/ Saturdays 1:30-4:30

Monologues

Character Development

Create a Demo DVD of your monologue

Scene Study

Perform for a SAG Agent

Live Showcase Performances

Sheri Kebbel & Justin Smith

 

Advanced Acting II

8 weeks/ Thursdays 5:00-7:00

Scene Study

Multiple person Scene Work

Auditioning for TV & Film

Contemporary Scenes

Live Performance Showcase for all parents, friends & family

Sheri also have private coaching sessions available. Let her help you nail your next audition!

 

 

 

 

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!

 

 

Kathy Bee                              Page-Theus, The Learning Journey, Olay Regenerist,                                                      Interim Healthcare

Sierra Carter                         Orlando Sentinel

Angelia Chavarria               Cache, Mall at Millenia

Nicolette DeLorenzo             The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Emily Dawson                       Cache, Mall at Millenia

Dan Gentry                            Full Sail                     

Grace Herzog                         Kids Arts Fairs

Ivertte Holly                           Cache, Mall at Millenia

Michelle LaBret                     Super Kids and Dad

Jessica Lonardo                      Bass Pro Shops,  Disney Vacation Club

Alexandra Milbrath             Pageantry Magazine

Adrianna Milbrath               Pageantry Magazine

Bonnie Spence                       Nike

Charles Swensen                   Full Sail

John Weyrick                        Recount, myonlineneighborhood.com

Tiffany Woodworth              Christmas Concert “Snow Biz” Sang Solo

 

                       

 

The next session of Breaking into the Industry is:

 

Tuesday January 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 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 $25! Call or see the front desk to place your order!

 

 

Ladies, please join us for a fun evening to benefit…

 

Dress for Success is a 100% volunteer, donation-based charitable organization helping disadvantaged, career-bound women become self sufficient by providing professional clothing for job interviews for their transition into the workforce.  DFS needs financial donations!

 

To assist, the Maile School is presenting “A New You for the New Year”, a fun-filled 3-hour workshop dedicated to helping ladies look & feel their best featuring:

Skin-care & Make-up Artist Lisa Armstrong, lisaa@armstrongfunding.com

Etiquette Expert Constance Moore from It’s Only Proper, Itsonlyproper.com

Hair Stylist & Essence Salon Owner Ana Yebba, AnaYebba.com, &

Professional Image consultant/Life Coach Lisa Maile, LisaMaileSeminars.com

All instruct at Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School , LisaMaile.com 

And ALL monies raised will help local women in need.

Your entire $60 ticket is a donation to DFS; attendees receive a $100 Maile School Gift certificate & additional goodies!  Join us for an inspirational session to kick-off the New Year at The Maile School, 999 S. Orlando Ave , W.P. 32789 from 6-9 p.m. on your date of choice:

Wed, Jan. 9, 2008

Mon, Jan. 28

Tues, Feb. 12

Mon, Feb. 25 or

Tues, Mar. 11.

  

    Lisa Armstrong                                                                                                                                       Ana Yebba                                             Lisa Maile Please send your check, with name(s), ph #, Email, & date you’ll attend directly to:

Dress for Success, W.P. Tech, 901 West Webster Ave Portable # 35, Winter Park, FL   32789.  Reservations are limited to the first 50 attendees registered for each workshop.
For more info on DFS, visit www.dressforsuccess.org/orlando

or call 407-628-0506.

TICKETS make great holiday GIFTS!   THANK YOU for your support of this very worthwhile cause!!