-jeff is artistic director and founder of Ixion. He is an Associate Member of the Stage Directors & Choreographers Society and was a 2019 participant in the Directors Lab West held in Pasadena, CA. jeff has had the privilege over the last two years of assisting the Renegade Theatre Festival as coordinator of the Renegade Ruckus, a 24- hour theatre sprint bringing writers and actors together to create and perform a collection of ten minute plays in one day (and night). He has directed over forty productions in the Lansing area for six different groups. His production of Broke-ology won a Best Play Pulsar and he received a Best Director Pulsar for Speed-the-Plow.

Leo is excited to return to Ixion Theatre Ensemble for the fifth time, after appearing in two consecutive shows last season (“Fight Girl Battle World” and “Hope”). And doubly thrilled to see Skeleton Crew rise up after being knocked down by the Covid pandemic. Born in Moscow, and having moved to Lansing in 1992, Leo’s last several projects include acting in “The Play’s the Thing” (The Curtainless Theatre) and producing Lynn Nottage’s Sweat” at Riverwalk. Leo has acted in, directed, or assisted with numerous shows at Riverwalk, Peppermint Creek, LCC, Ixion, Starlight, etc. Sincere thanks to jeff for an opportunity to be a part of this exciting and rewarding production, to cast and crew for contributing time and talents to the show. And, to friends and family for continuous support. Live theatre lives!

Jacquelyn made her Ixion directing debut in this season's The Wolves. She most recently appeared in Ixion’s Hope and prior to that made her Ixion debut in Welcome to the White Room. Previous shows she’s done include: Spamalot, Rocky Horror Picture Show and Walking Apocalypse. Thank you for coming out to the show and giving the arts your support!