The mission of Rising Roots Theater Program is to create an environment where students learn not just about theater, but also about confidence, teamwork, and empathy. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, ensuring every participant feels welcomed and valued. Our philosophy is simple: theater should be a place where everyone can express themselves freely and safely.

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"At first it was a bit scary to be on stage but then it was really fun!" - Eric K.
The Lehigh Valley’s only homeschool theater program! 
Give your child the opportunity to build confidence, creativity, friendships, and real stage experience, all at a fraction of the cost of traditional theater programs.
Join Rising Roots and discover just how much your child can grow on and off the stage!

Meet the
​Program Director

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​Abigail Zuckert is a Lehigh Valley based performer, educator and friend. The proud founder of Nightengail Music, a private music school, Abigail specializes in the instruction of various theatrical and musical disciplines. Abigail graduated Magna Cum Laude from Muhlenberg College and is trained in many genres, including musical theatre, classical voice, pop, rock and soul, jazz and improvisation.
Abigail believes in blending approachability with prestige instruction, as she crafts lesson plans specifically tailored to each individual, working toward specialized goals while fostering an intimate, inviting, caring, and warm environment with professional acuity.

​Students will learn from an active performer seen locally in professional productions such as Into the Woods, Clue, A Midsommar Night's Queen, and Mostly Secret Sondheim. Abigail is also a working musician who regularly performs in Reservoir Hill, a local southern rock band.

Outside of music and teaching, Abigail can be found quilting, spending time with her 3 cats and dog, or exploring antique malls across Pennsylvania!

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Rising Roots seeks to create a safe, supportive, and open space for homeschool families of all backgrounds.  We are committed to the principles of inclusion while honoring the great need for support through the singular experience of homeschooling our children.

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