PRODUCTION TEAM
JOEY LOEBKER
Director
​​​A Cincinnati native and an active educator in the Forest Hills School District. He is a graduate from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in education and has been involved with many different theatre and film programs across the city. He has spent numerous hours working at theatre and film camps in order to create top quality art for the community. As a product of the Forest Hills School district, he is very excited to return as a director to contribute to the excellent education that is offered to the students here at Turpin High School.
EMMA MIDDLETON-LOEBKER
Producer
A clean energy professional in Cincinnati. She graduated from Xavier University in 2020 with a B.A. in Sustainability, Economics and Society. She has been volunteering with high school students around the Cincinnati area for the past four years. She loves the visual arts and is excited to be a part of the Turpin Theatre production team.
ALEC BOWLING
Assistant Director
Alec is an accomplished actor and director, having performed professionally in Cincinnati and New York City. He previously served as Turpin's Asst. Director for the 2015–2017 seasons and returned to the team in 2020. Alec is also a published author. He is thrilled to be back at Turpin and couldn't be happier to work with such a great team of directors and students.
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ANDREW LEONE
Technical Director
Andy is a former student and former technical director for Turpin High School. As a graduate of University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music, he has worked in theaters across the country. Now back in Cincinnati, he's excited to work with this great group of students and directors for another great season at Turpin.
SHELBY ALLRED
Technical Director
Shelby is currently a CCM Costume Design student working through her junior year. As a Turpin Alum, she is excited to return to provide more students with the same amazing experiences she had in her four years with Turpin Theatre. Her credits include The Addams Family (Stitcher), Spring Awakening (Wardrobe Lead), Cinderella (Wardrobe Lead), Kings Island's Off The Rails (Stitcher and Wardrobe Lead), and the CCM Fall 2022 Season (Stitcher).
JORDAN SLEMONS
Choreographer
Jordan graduated from Anderson High School in 2019 and she choreographed for the film and theatre programs during her years at AHS. She grew up dancing at her mother's dance studio and received several accolades for dance across the country. She currently attends the University of Cincinnati majoring in Exercise Science. She is excited to join the Turpin Theatre family and share her dance knowledge.
SAM SADLER
Sound Advisor
Sam is a proud 2019 alumnus of Anderson High School, where he participated in many shows including iHamlet, Into the Woods, and She Kills Monsters. He is currently a student at Xavier University, pursuing a BA in Theatre and a BA in Computer Science. He works as an AV Technician for 3CDC's production department, putting on concerts at Fountain Square, Memorial Hall, and Washington Park. Sam it thankful to Joey, Alec, and Malerie for inviting him onto wonderful team.
ALEX KAUFMAN
Lighting & Sound Advisor
Having earned her degree in Theatre from Bowling Green State University, Alex brings a wealth of experience in technical lighting to Turpin Theatre. She is excited to join the team and is eager to collaborate with the next generation of theatrical professionals
