Abby is an experienced and passionate music teacher, director, singer, and actress! From a very young age, she has pursued everything music and theater related. She was an active participant in her school’s theater program, where she had many leading roles; such as Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family and Maria in The Sound of Music. Abby holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education and Theater Arts from Gordon College and has been teaching high school choirs, bands, and directing theater in Worcester County. Abby’s philosophy and goal is for her students to be able to discover their true selves through their art and develop a true sense of confidence and connection in their performance.

Rowan is a performer, costumer, and hair/makeup artist who has been working in theatre for over a decade. Originally from Keene, New Hampshire, and now residing there once again, Rowan grew up surrounded by music, dance, and theatre, and quickly found a lifelong passion. Throughout his own time on stage, Rowan has performed in shows such as The Addams Family Musical, Twelfth Night, Pippin, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, The Skin of Our Teeth, and many more!

Rowan began his work with The Real School of Music’s musical theatre program impromptuly in June of 2022 with the Derry location’s production of “Frozen Jr”, long before he began working at The Real School of Music, and he continued to assist with costuming, hair/makeup, and prop design for both the Derry and Andover locations until April of 2023, when he began officially working for The Real School at the front desk! From there, he continued to assist with both the Derry and Andover programs, until taking on the Assistant Director role for the Andover program in July of 2024, and then moving to the Director position in January of 2025! He is overjoyed to have the privilege of working with these wonderful and talented students and watch the musical theatre program continue to grow and flourish!

Jakob is an Award-Nominated Actor, Singer, VoiceOver Artist and Teacher. His love and passion for all things Musical Theatre makes him a standout both on and off stage. Jakob’s expertise of Musical Theatre from the Golden Age until now opens a whole world of experiences for his students. He looks to bring joy and collaboration in his classes, where everyone’s voice is a voice to be heard. With over a decade of professional performance experience, Jakob strives to instill a lifeline passion and love of Musical Theatre for all his students.