Sydney Sinclair is ecstatic to start her first year at VCT! She is a performing artist (Actor, Director, Educator, Singer, Dancer, and Intimacy Choreographer) with a B.F.A. in Acting and minor in Directing from Oklahoma City University. She has worked as a director and actor in Oklahoma City as well as a children’s educator, choreographer, and intimacy director for children's theatre’s in the DFW area. Some of her favorite directing credits include SHAKESPEARE’S OTHER WOMEN by Scott Kaiser (Oklahoma City University), choreography of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST by Alan Menken (Arise Acting Studio), and assistant direction of THE SCHOOL FOR LIES by David Ives (Oklahoma City University). Some of her favorite acting credits include Evil Gabbi in SHE KILLS MONSTERS, Jen in ALL THIS INTIMACY, and Ariel in THE LITTLE MERMAID.

Kari Sullivan is no stranger to Virginia Children's Theatre as she has been involved with VCT since its inception. She has taken on many roles during her time with VCT; as an actor, teaching artist, director, assistant stage manager and more. Sullivan is the founder of Kaleidoscope Summer Camp, which is a camp that VCT offers each summer to children of all ages with special needs, free of charge. When the pandemic hit and many VCT Academy classes had to move to a virtual platform, Sullivan was able to step in to teach Kaleidoscope Summer Camp both in person and virtually. She is looking forward to returning to VCT for another summer of fun!

Mandy Masching is a teaching artist/director/choreographer/dancer/actor with a B.A. in Dance from Roehampton University, London. After moving from Wales in the UK in 2005, Mandy has enjoyed exploring Virginia and was excited to find a vibrant theatre scene. She has enjoyed working with local professional and community theatre groups to bring dance and theatre to life including City Modern Ensemble, Attic Productions and the Virginia Children’s Theatre. Mandy’s goal is to pour confidence into each performer while stretching their technique and instill in them a desire for a strong work ethic with fellow performers. Recent favorite productions include directing an original play Dear Nannie (2023) at Attic Productions and choreography for Attic’s Wizard of Oz youth production (2022).

Adam Williams is a passionate vocalist, teacher, guitarist, conductor, & songwriter based in Roanoke, VA. Adam completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal Music Education at James Madison University. While at JMU, Adam was Music Director for the Madison Project, JMU’s premiere a cappella group. He was also a Student Conductor for the University Chorus Tenor/Bass ensemble. Adam completed courses in Advanced Conducting, Vocal Pedagogy, High School Choral Methods, Vocal Arranging, and Advanced Piano.
Adam has also been a very prominent musician & director in Roanoke ever since he started college. Adam was a Young Artist and intern for Opera Roanoke for two years. He’s been the Director of Contemporary Worship Music for Cave Spring United Methodist since September of 2021, and he also was the Interim Director of Music Ministries at Thrasher Memorial United Methodist in 2022.
Since graduating, Adam has started his own private voice & guitar studio, as well as building up a freelance performing career. You can hear Adam’s original song “Healing” on Spotify, his guitar playing on Drifter’s debut album,  Malik Anthony’s song “Paralyzed”, and Aidan Everett’s EP “My Way Out”.

Sadie Koopman (she/her) is excited to be joining the VCT team this fall! She is a recent graduate of Oklahoma City University where she earned her Bachelor of Music in both Music Theatre and Vocal Performance. In her undergrad, she got the chance to perform in plays, musicals, and operas while assistant directing and teaching as well. This past year she made her professional debut playing Janet in The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Recently, she moved into the DMV area to pursue her MFA in Classical Acting from George Washington University under the guidance of the Shakespeare Theatre Company.