The Addams Family (Morticia) - Photo by Jenny Kaufman
Hi,
I'm Sydney Hassler. You can call me Syd. I've been performing in musical theatre since I was 7 years old. My mom took me to see a performance of "Alice in Wonderland" at a children's theatre and I was instantly hooked. Mom says I looked at her and said, "I gotta do this!" And I did!
Since then, I've performed in over 40 productions, mostly musical theatre. I freakin' love it. I'm 18 now, and a senior at Chaparral High School in Scottsdale, Arizona, where I'm currently in rehearsals for Anastasia. I'll be playing Anya. We perform in March. I'm beyond excited to be part of it! I graduate in May, so Anastasia will be my final high school musical. Then I'm off to college (TBA).
Awards
Herberger Theatre Center
Arizona Young Artists' Competition
Musical Theatre Voice
People's Choice Award Winner | 2025
ariZoni Theatre Awards
Best Actress in a Major Role
Wendla, Spring Awakening
Winner | 2024
National Youth Arts Awards
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical
The Witch, Into the Woods
Winner | 2023
National Youth Arts Awards
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical
Wednesday Addams, The Addams Family
Winner | 2023
National Youth Arts Awards
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical
Ariel, The Little Mermaid
Winner | 2022
National Youth Arts Awards
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical
Little Red, Into the Woods
Winner | 2022
Nominations
ASU Gammage
High School Musical Theatre Awards
Best Female Supporting
Pennywise, Urine Town
Finalist | 2024
ASU Gammage
High School Musical Theatre Awards
Best Female Vocalist
Wednesday Addams, The Addams Family
Finalist | 2023
ASU Gammage
High School Musical Theatre Awards
Best Female Lead
Little Red, Into the Woods
Finalist | 2022
I was so proud to win this ariZoni for playing Wendla in Spring Awakening.
My fellow cast members earned several awards too, and we won for Best Overall Youth Production.