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Are you looking for a way to ignite your child's creativity and build their confidence? In this episode of the Homeschool Your Kids podcast, Jae sits down with Gaby Fadhel, the director of Royal Studios Miami, to explore the transformative power of the performing arts. Discover how theater and dance can provide a vital outlet for expression and prepare students for success in any field.
In this deep dive, Gaby shares his journey from professional child actor to schoolteacher and finally to the founder of a thriving arts studio. We discuss the unique challenges within the school system and why independent programs are becoming a haven for homeschoolers and creative youth alike. From the massive success of their production of ''Six the Musical" to providing paid professional gigs for teenagers, this conversation highlights how the arts build better humans, not just better performers.
Key topics include:
🌟 The importance of pre-professional training for elementary through college students.
🌟 How the arts teach public speaking, marketing, and technical skills.
🌟 Navigating the Florida homeschool landscape and utilizing Step Up funding for enrichment.
🌟 The surprising ways that theater training benefits student-athletes.
🌟 Advice for parents on supporting their child's unique talents and sparks.
https://www.royalstudiosmiami.com/Gaby Fadhel has been in the theatre community since the age of 6 years old. He began his training at Emerson Elementary School under thedirection of Dawn Mugar. He continued his training under the direction of Madelin Marchant at South Miami Middle School, where he played Main in Chair in the Drowsy Chaperone. Under the direction of Ana Mederos-Blancoand Nicole Quintana at Coral Reef Senior High School, he had theopportunity to perform at Morsani Hall in the Straz Center in Tampa,Florida. At the age of 14, Gaby was cast in the film pilot series, Back 2 Hope, as Miguel. Gaby has also had the opportunity to perform with variouscompanies to produce Hairspray, The Wizard of Oz, and The Polar Express. He holds many director credits including Women Playing Hamlet, A FunnyThing..., Macbeth, Hairspray, and Grease. He has been coaching studentssince a young age and has had many students accepted to magnet programs including Miami Arts Studio @ Zelda Glazer, Coral Reef SeniorHigh School, and New World School of the Arts, as well as various college programs including NYU Tisch and UCLA Berkeley. Throughout his career, he has had the opportunity to build several theatre programs throughout the South Florida community and has had the opportunity to represent Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS at the district level.
Chapters0:00 Intro and Welcome2:15 Meet Gaby Fadhel and Royal Studios Miami5:30 From Professional Actor to Business Owner9:10 Why the School System Limits Creativity13:45 The Framework of Royal Studios Programs17:20 Paid Gigs and Professional Opportunities for Kids21:05 The Massive Success of Six the Musical25:30 Touring and the Scotland Fringe Festival29:15 Why the Arts are Essential for Human Growth33:40 Career Paths in Theater Beyond Acting37:50 How Performing Arts Complements Sports42:15 Navigating Homeschooling and Step Up Funding46:40 Final Advice for Parents and Students49:20 Closing Thoughts and Contact InfoIf you found this episode helpful, please subscribe to the channel and hit the notification bell so you never miss a conversation about empowering your kids. Share this video with a friend who is looking for the right creative outlet for their family!
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Are you looking for a way to ignite your child's creativity and build their confidence? In this episode of the Homeschool Your Kids podcast, Jae sits down with Gaby Fadhel, the director of Royal Studios Miami, to explore the transformative power of the performing arts. Discover how theater and dance can provide a vital outlet for expression and prepare students for success in any field.
In this deep dive, Gaby shares his journey from professional child actor to schoolteacher and finally to the founder of a thriving arts studio. We discuss the unique challenges within the school system and why independent programs are becoming a haven for homeschoolers and creative youth alike. From the massive success of their production of ''Six the Musical" to providing paid professional gigs for teenagers, this conversation highlights how the arts build better humans, not just better performers.
Key topics include:
🌟 The importance of pre-professional training for elementary through college students.
🌟 How the arts teach public speaking, marketing, and technical skills.
🌟 Navigating the Florida homeschool landscape and utilizing Step Up funding for enrichment.
🌟 The surprising ways that theater training benefits student-athletes.
🌟 Advice for parents on supporting their child's unique talents and sparks.
https://www.royalstudiosmiami.com/Gaby Fadhel has been in the theatre community since the age of 6 years old. He began his training at Emerson Elementary School under thedirection of Dawn Mugar. He continued his training under the direction of Madelin Marchant at South Miami Middle School, where he played Main in Chair in the Drowsy Chaperone. Under the direction of Ana Mederos-Blancoand Nicole Quintana at Coral Reef Senior High School, he had theopportunity to perform at Morsani Hall in the Straz Center in Tampa,Florida. At the age of 14, Gaby was cast in the film pilot series, Back 2 Hope, as Miguel. Gaby has also had the opportunity to perform with variouscompanies to produce Hairspray, The Wizard of Oz, and The Polar Express. He holds many director credits including Women Playing Hamlet, A FunnyThing..., Macbeth, Hairspray, and Grease. He has been coaching studentssince a young age and has had many students accepted to magnet programs including Miami Arts Studio @ Zelda Glazer, Coral Reef SeniorHigh School, and New World School of the Arts, as well as various college programs including NYU Tisch and UCLA Berkeley. Throughout his career, he has had the opportunity to build several theatre programs throughout the South Florida community and has had the opportunity to represent Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS at the district level.
Chapters0:00 Intro and Welcome2:15 Meet Gaby Fadhel and Royal Studios Miami5:30 From Professional Actor to Business Owner9:10 Why the School System Limits Creativity13:45 The Framework of Royal Studios Programs17:20 Paid Gigs and Professional Opportunities for Kids21:05 The Massive Success of Six the Musical25:30 Touring and the Scotland Fringe Festival29:15 Why the Arts are Essential for Human Growth33:40 Career Paths in Theater Beyond Acting37:50 How Performing Arts Complements Sports42:15 Navigating Homeschooling and Step Up Funding46:40 Final Advice for Parents and Students49:20 Closing Thoughts and Contact InfoIf you found this episode helpful, please subscribe to the channel and hit the notification bell so you never miss a conversation about empowering your kids. Share this video with a friend who is looking for the right creative outlet for their family!