LeAnna Hamblin – Chair
While she may have gotten her start in the theatre world later in life, while working on productions at her children’s elementary school, LeAnna has been involved in music and performance from a very young age. She has a deep appreciation for the arts and believes they play a vital role in building a strong, connected, and vibrant community. LeAnna loves working behind the scenes as a director, assistant director, and stage manager, and has
also contributed her talents to props and costumes on numerous productions. She currently serves as the Arts Council Chairperson and is a violinist with the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra.
LeAnna is passionate about sharing the arts with others and creating opportunities for community members of all ages to experience and participate in creative expression. She is a firm believer that access to the arts enriches lives, fosters connection, and inspires growth.
In addition to her work in the arts, LeAnna is a mother to seven wonderful children and the grateful wife of an incredible husband, without whom none of this would be possible. She is an administrator in Davis School District and takes great pride in educating and inspiring young minds.
As the community continues to grow, LeAnna hopes to expand opportunities for arts education and involvement. She dreams of helping Syracuse establish its own dedicated performing arts center one day, ensuring that the arts remain accessible and impactful for generations to come.
Libby Fawcett – Theater Chair
Libby has lived in Davis County since birth, and has called Syracuse home since 2002. She attended Sunset Jr. High and Northridge High School where her love for the arts developed as she participated in choir and theater. After high school graduation, she enjoyed watching the arts, but her participation in them was seriously lacking until 2011 when she discovered the SCAC and their summer musical productions. Her whole family, from her husband down to the 16-month-old baby, was on stage that summer during The Music Man. Since then, she has been on stage with SCAC in Annie and Seussical, was stage crew for The Little Mermaid, was the production assistant for Hairspray and was the Producer for the Jr. Theater Production of Aladdin Jr. She also sings with the SCAC choir and supports the orchestra from the audience. Her family shares her love for the arts, and she frequently finds herself helping with junior high and high school productions and concerts as well as supporting her 5 sons in the audience for whatever they are currently participating in. She is happy to have the opportunity to support the arts in Syracuse.
Kresta Robinson – Vice-Chair
Daphne Lynch – Treasurer
Christopher Weaver – Music Chair
Christopher Weaver has enjoyed living in Syracuse since 2008 with his wife and 5 kids. He is a University of Utah graduate and currently works as an engineer for Northrop Grumman in Clearfield. Christopher served a church mission in Brazil. He enjoys a variety of activities including, but not limited to; music, board games, gardening, and watching and playing sports. He has been playing the trumpet since he was 12 years old and currently plays in the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra. He has loved serving on the Syracuse City Arts Council and seeing the arts programs grow and uplift the lives of so many people in the community.
Kenzie Buckway – Publicity Chair
Kenzie has been involved in theatre for over 10 years, working in everything from performing to behind-the-scenes roles. She is currently studying Strategic Communications at the University of Utah, using what she’s learned to help promote and connect audiences to the arts. Over the past three years, she’s been an active part of the SCAC theatre program and has spent two years handling publicity for SCAC, helping bring shows and events to audiences. She is excited to be working with the SCAC and helping to expand it’s programs.
Taylor Sachs – Secretary
Taylor has lived in Syracuse since he was 11, but has been participating in performances with the Syracuse City Arts Council since 8 years old. He has been involved in productions all over the Salt Lake Valley and beyond. He has several years of experience in theater tech and acting at community levels as well as professional. He is excited to be a part of SCAC, and hopes to bring his unique skills and experiences to help enhance their productions and share the arts with the community.
Heather Syrett – Grants Chair
Heather Sparks has been supporting the Syracuse City Arts Council since 2010, serving as a producer, director, assistant director, prop master, stage mom, and actor. In 2023, she officially joined the arts council alongside her son, Taylor Sachs. Her most cherished SCAC experience was directing Disney’s Freaky Friday the musical with Taylor in the summer of 2023.
Jason Anderson – Tech Chair
Jason loves living in Syracuse! It’s been home since October 2015. Music is important in Jason’s life. He grew up working and hanging out record stores, listening to CDs, and playing music with friends. Jason started playing guitar when he was 14, which led him to study music at Weber State University and the U of U, but eventually earned a degree in Broadcasting/Electronic Journalism. Jason began his career in radio working at several stations doing everything from on air announcing to commercial production. Eventually he transferred to a visual medium and has been working in TV for the past 15 years. Jason is grateful for the opportunity to help the arts thrive in Syracuse. Jason is always up to jam and play some songs! Bring your ear plugs and let’s play!
Bradley Hamblin – Fundraising Chair
