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KPCT Board of Directors
Our board is committed to being an action oriented board striving to bring Christ centered theatre to the Hampton Roads area.
Shayne McCatty
Artistic Director
Shayne McCatty is a director, actor, and producer in the 757 with over 20 years of theatre experience. After graduating from the Visual and Performing Arts Academy at Salem High School and earning a degree in film and television from The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, he has had the opportunity to start and shape many theatre programs throughout Hampton Roads.
As an active member of the King’s Players community Shayne has been involved in several productions including: stage manager for “Willy Wonka”, ensemble for “Big Fish”, crew for “Velveteen Rabbit”, as well as teaching various camps and workshops.
Outside of KPCT, Shayne owns his production company, mrmccatty projects, producing shows such as “The Beloved Dearly” and “Godspell”. He’s also a director with Celebrate Jesus Drama, writing and producing original musicals.
Shayne hopes to use his skills and experience to inspire and support his fellow thespians in the KPCT community and beyond.
Stephanie Cason
Stephanie Cason is honored to serve as KPCT’s Education Coordinator, where she is passionate about cultivating meaningful relationships within the local theatre community and sharing God’s love through creativity and encouragement. She holds a BFA in Acting/Musical Theatre from Wright State University in Dayton, OH, and has enjoyed an extensive career as a professional performer and director.
After moving with her family to Virginia Beach, Stephanie began teaching Drama at Young Musicians of Virginia in 2008, where she spent nine years building the YMV Theatre program and working with homeschool families. In 2013, she expanded her impact as the Theatre Arts teacher at Norfolk Christian Schools, where she designed new curriculum and directed productions that contributed significantly to the school’s Fine Arts legacy. She has also collaborated with respected organizations across Hampton Roads, including Nice Dance Studios, CAST Family Theatre, TAB Church, and Theatrix Inc.
Known for her ability to build strong peer relationships and foster a culture of encouragement, Stephanie is dedicated to valuing every student as an image bearer of Christ. She looks forward to continuing her journey with KPCT, eager to learn, grow, and share her gifts in this next chapter.
Her life verse remains, “Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings” (Psalm 63:7).
Education Coordinator
Jonathan Covington
Chairman of the Board/Facilities
Jon's involvement with KPCT stems from his daughters' activity in and love of theater. As a family, they acknowledged that the Arts in Hampton Roads needed a Christ centered environment for community based artistic endeavors. Along with his wife Jennifer, they have been strong supporters of KPCT from the beginning. His enjoyment of seeing an impact on the community for the Arts centered on Christ is evident in his willingness to serve both on the board and volunteer whenever possible. He remains committed to growing KPCT's mission of providing an outlet and place for allowing artists to develop their craft with a Christ-centered focus.
Katie Bush
Katie Bush is a Hampton Roads native and a local theater supporter. She first fell in love with theater on a high school trip to NYC where she saw Les Miserables on Broadway. She has worked as an actress, crew, fundraiser, and supporter of theater for various school and community theaters. In her day job, she is the Director of Operations of Behavioral Health at Sentara Health. Being part of the theater community keeps her sane and grounded while also juggling her family of 5 humans and various pets. She loves travel, being a foodie, museums, history, the arts, and her local church.
Development
Richard Johnson
Dramaturg
Richard is a software and electrical engineer by day and has a Masters of Electrical Engineering from Cornell University, but his passion is storytelling. Richard has appeared in various stage productions that include Big Fish (Ashton Mayor/Ensemble, KPCT), It’s a Wonderful Life (Ernie, Theatrix), Willy Wonka (Mr. Salt, KPCT), Pride and Prejudice (Sir William Lucas/Mr. Gardiner, KPCT), Exodus Story (Jethro, Kempsville Presbyterian Church), The Eight (Noah, Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church), The Wiz (Tinman, Norfolk Academy). He has written and directed three one act plays, Couples Anonymous (KPCT), Twenty Questions (KPCT), and Who Is She? Confessions of a Gregarious Introvert (SLT). His full length musical, Naomi and the Proselyte, was featured in KPCT’s New Works Showcase in 2025. Richard is a member of Crosswater Presbyterian Church where he serves in the youth ministry. He is thankful to his wife Shannon and their five children who continue to support and humor all this madness.
Lori Clark
Operations
Lori's involvement in theatre started when her second child was in kindergarten and tried out of the school play. She has been actively involved ever since from set dressing to crew chief and everything in between. She is thrilled to be part of this amazing KPCT team and family.
Stephen Johnson
Treasurer
Bio coming soon
Kaity Cornelissen
Bio coming soon
Production Manager
Juliet Bellinger
House Manager
Juliet Bellinger is a lifelong lover of the arts and education. She has been involved in theater both on stage and behind the scenes since the age of five. Her dance journey included studying ballet at Boston Ballet and training under the Royal Academy of Dance curriculum and examination process, as well as with Harvey Hysell of Ballet Hysell in New Orleans. Juliet became a soloist and began teaching dance at fourteen, earning her first paid choreography job at seventeen.
She attended the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she pursued pre-med studies and Spanish. Her passion for creativity and learning eventually led her to found a private school in California. She later launched her educational business, Building STEAM, where she teaches hands-on STEAM classes and authors original curricula, including Art of Botany and several other interdisciplinary courses.
A certified mentor for LEMI’s Shakespeare Conquest course, Juliet has been teaching and directing Shakespeare since 2012. She has directed, produced, and supported numerous stage productions, blending her love of storytelling, education, and community.
In addition to her work in the arts, Juliet is a proud mother of seven and has homeschooled for over two decades. She founded and leads a thriving homeschool group of thirty families in Virginia Beach and facilitates an online book club she began in 2012.
Juliet was drawn to KPCT in 2023 and immediately felt at home. Since joining the board, she has been deeply committed to advancing its mission and nurturing the creative spirit that connects the community.
Aimee Byman
Volunteer Coordinator
Aimee Byman is a passionate professional with a heart for service and a deep commitment to education. As the Volunteer Coordinator for King's Players Community Theatre, she draws from her background in theater and helps wherever she can to support the creative process. She also works as a Physician Assistant specializing in dermatology at the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, where she provides compassionate care to young patients with various skin conditions. Most recently, Aimee has embraced the opportunity to grow and learn as a Cosmetology Apprentice at Bracha Salon, driven by her love of acquiring new skills. The name "Bracha," meaning "blessing" in French, reflects the salon’s mission to bless everyone who walks through its doors with care, beauty, and the love of Christ.
Aimee is a Professionally Certified Educational Therapist (PCET) and Feuerstein Cognitive Coach, using her expertise to support children with learning challenges and help them thrive academically. As a homeschool mom, she takes a hands-on approach to her children's education, fostering their love for learning and the arts, including theater. Aimee’s deep commitment to education extends beyond her own children, as she is dedicated to empowering all students to reach their fullest potential.
Aimee’s husband and children are all active in their family-owned apiary, where they raise bees and harvest honey. She enjoys traveling, exploring new foods, anything related to nature and helping others whenever possible. In her free time, Aimee loves to walk along the beach, searching for shells, fossils, and sea glass while taking in the wonderful views and breathtaking sunsets.
Above all, Aimee’s life is guided by her deep love for the Lord, which influences everything she does—from her family life to her work and service to others.
Ellie Strange
Artistic Coordinator
Bio Coming soon
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