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Joe Lehman
Artistic Director
A proud member of Actors’ Equity, Joe Lehman has performed on many Chicago stages from
Drury Lane Oakbrook and Apple Tree Theatre, to First Folio and Shaw Chicago, to the Illinois
Theatre Center and Light Opera Works among others. A sampling of his regional work includes
performances with Madison Repertory Theatre (WI), Jewish Ensemble Theatre (MI), Great Plains
Theatre (KS), Greenbrier Valley Theatre (WV), Oklahoma Shakespeare Festival (OK), The Human
Race Theatre (OH), and Stage One (KY). Joe has also been fortunate enough to tour with the
internationally known Classical Kids Live! collaborating with symphony orchestras to bring
classical composers’ lives and music to the stage. Joe holds a BFA in Theatre from the
University of Toledo.
Drury Lane Oakbrook and Apple Tree Theatre, to First Folio and Shaw Chicago, to the Illinois
Theatre Center and Light Opera Works among others. A sampling of his regional work includes
performances with Madison Repertory Theatre (WI), Jewish Ensemble Theatre (MI), Great Plains
Theatre (KS), Greenbrier Valley Theatre (WV), Oklahoma Shakespeare Festival (OK), The Human
Race Theatre (OH), and Stage One (KY). Joe has also been fortunate enough to tour with the
internationally known Classical Kids Live! collaborating with symphony orchestras to bring
classical composers’ lives and music to the stage. Joe holds a BFA in Theatre from the
University of Toledo.
Lorelei Sturm
Associate Artistic Director
Lorelei Sturm began her acting career in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, where she grew up. She
received her BA in Theatre from Incarnate Word College in San Antonio, TX. Regionally, she has
performed in Seattle at AHA! Theatre, Steppingstone Productions, Annex Theatre, and
Exchange Theatre as well as with Spokane Interplayers, the WA Shakespeare Festival, New
American Theatre in Rockford, and Maples Repertory Theatre in Macon, MO. Locally she has
performed with WNEP Theatre, Moving Dock Theatre Company, and The Artistic Home. In
addition to acting, Lorelei also teaches yoga and makes soap. She is currently a student in the
MFA Acting program at Wayne State in Detroit.
received her BA in Theatre from Incarnate Word College in San Antonio, TX. Regionally, she has
performed in Seattle at AHA! Theatre, Steppingstone Productions, Annex Theatre, and
Exchange Theatre as well as with Spokane Interplayers, the WA Shakespeare Festival, New
American Theatre in Rockford, and Maples Repertory Theatre in Macon, MO. Locally she has
performed with WNEP Theatre, Moving Dock Theatre Company, and The Artistic Home. In
addition to acting, Lorelei also teaches yoga and makes soap. She is currently a student in the
MFA Acting program at Wayne State in Detroit.
Margaret Pretkelis
Marketing Director
Margaret Pretkelis helped to found Inconceivable Theatre in 2009 and serves as their Marketing
Director. She holds a B.A. with Honors in Communication from DePaul University and spent four
years working as a marketing consultant and account manager for various print publications. She
received acting training at Millikin University and the University of Illinois. Past Chicagoland
area productions include Inconceivable Theatre's Three Sisters...Alone!, Evergreen Theatre
Ensemble’s A Doll's House, Book of Days and Bill W. & Dr. Bob and Theatre-hikes' Little Women
and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
Director. She holds a B.A. with Honors in Communication from DePaul University and spent four
years working as a marketing consultant and account manager for various print publications. She
received acting training at Millikin University and the University of Illinois. Past Chicagoland
area productions include Inconceivable Theatre's Three Sisters...Alone!, Evergreen Theatre
Ensemble’s A Doll's House, Book of Days and Bill W. & Dr. Bob and Theatre-hikes' Little Women
and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
Chad Sheveland
Technical Director
Tony Dobrowolski
Literary Manager/Dramaturg
Jill Connolly
Outreach Coordinator/Prop Designer
Brett Rush
Marketing Specialist
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Tony Dobrowolski (Literary Manager/Dramaturg) is delighted to join iNcOnCeIvAbLe ThEaTrE as
its Literary Manager and Dramaturge. He was the co-director of Another Caesar last season,
after having been a part of the first two readings of the script. He has also adapted four of the
fairy tales of Oscar Wilde foriNcOnCeIvAbLe ThEaTrE's Outreach Program. Tony has been active
in Chicago theatre since 1992. With MFAs in both Acting and Design/Technical Theatre, he has
taught at Denison University (Granville, OH) and Wayne State University (Detroit, MI). Chicago
acting credits include appearances with Chicago Shakespeare, Court Theatre, Marriott Theatre
Lincolnshire, Goodman Theatre, First Folio Shakespeare Festival, Oak Park Festival Theatre,
Northlight Theatre, Illinois Theatre Center and National Jewish Theatre as well as more than 30
productions with ShawChicago. Directing credits include Butley by Simon Gray, Absent Friends
by Alan Ayckbourn, and Children by A. R. Gurney. Thanks to RFV who makes it all possible.
its Literary Manager and Dramaturge. He was the co-director of Another Caesar last season,
after having been a part of the first two readings of the script. He has also adapted four of the
fairy tales of Oscar Wilde foriNcOnCeIvAbLe ThEaTrE's Outreach Program. Tony has been active
in Chicago theatre since 1992. With MFAs in both Acting and Design/Technical Theatre, he has
taught at Denison University (Granville, OH) and Wayne State University (Detroit, MI). Chicago
acting credits include appearances with Chicago Shakespeare, Court Theatre, Marriott Theatre
Lincolnshire, Goodman Theatre, First Folio Shakespeare Festival, Oak Park Festival Theatre,
Northlight Theatre, Illinois Theatre Center and National Jewish Theatre as well as more than 30
productions with ShawChicago. Directing credits include Butley by Simon Gray, Absent Friends
by Alan Ayckbourn, and Children by A. R. Gurney. Thanks to RFV who makes it all possible.
Brett Rush is a journalist, editor, and communications specialist with a BA in English from
Elmhurst College (2003). As a journalist he reported on news and sports events in the western
and southwestern suburbs of Chicago before entering the nonprofit sector as a communications
specialist and editor for the membership magazine of the world's largest nonprofit humanitarian
organization. Interviews to his credit include Nobel Prize winners Adil Najam and Muhammad
Yunus, U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski, U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald, Illinois Lieutenant Governor Pat
Quinn, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, and former Chicago White Sox All-Star and Cy
Young Award Winner Jack McDowell.
Elmhurst College (2003). As a journalist he reported on news and sports events in the western
and southwestern suburbs of Chicago before entering the nonprofit sector as a communications
specialist and editor for the membership magazine of the world's largest nonprofit humanitarian
organization. Interviews to his credit include Nobel Prize winners Adil Najam and Muhammad
Yunus, U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski, U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald, Illinois Lieutenant Governor Pat
Quinn, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, and former Chicago White Sox All-Star and Cy
Young Award Winner Jack McDowell.
Jill Connolly is a Chicago native and a graduate of Lewis University with a degree in Theatre.
She has performed in a variety of improv shows throughout Chicago, including iO where she was
a member of the long-running team James Jackson and two installments of Second City
Unhinged. She has performed with such theatre companies as Evergreen Theatre Ensemble (A
Doll's House) and Gorilla Tango Theatre (Subdivision) and was honored to be a part of
Inconceivable Theatre's inaugural production of Three Sisters - Alone!.
She has performed in a variety of improv shows throughout Chicago, including iO where she was
a member of the long-running team James Jackson and two installments of Second City
Unhinged. She has performed with such theatre companies as Evergreen Theatre Ensemble (A
Doll's House) and Gorilla Tango Theatre (Subdivision) and was honored to be a part of
Inconceivable Theatre's inaugural production of Three Sisters - Alone!.
Chad Sheveland received his BFA in Theatre Performance from UIC in 2008. Since then he has
worked locally with Dream Theatre Company, Ludicrous Theatre, and National Pastime Theatre
as well as extensive work with Rebel Alliance Theatre in WI. He has also studied internationally
with the New Bulgarian University in Sofia, Bulgaria. Some of his more memorable roles include:
Claudius (Hamlet), Alexandr Vershinin (The Three Sisters), Michael Rowen (The Kentucky
Cycle), Edmund (King Lear), Officer Lockstock (Urinetown, The Musical!)
worked locally with Dream Theatre Company, Ludicrous Theatre, and National Pastime Theatre
as well as extensive work with Rebel Alliance Theatre in WI. He has also studied internationally
with the New Bulgarian University in Sofia, Bulgaria. Some of his more memorable roles include:
Claudius (Hamlet), Alexandr Vershinin (The Three Sisters), Michael Rowen (The Kentucky
Cycle), Edmund (King Lear), Officer Lockstock (Urinetown, The Musical!)
Patrick T Murphy is proud and excited to be joining Inconceivable Theatre as its new Managing
Director. Patrick graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a BA in Theatre in 2009. Since
then, he has mostly been stage managing at multiple theaters including 16th Street Theater
(MENORCA) and Teatro Luna (GL 2010: NOT YOUR GENERIC LATINA). Patrick has also been
performing onstage, including the world premiere event of THE LARAMIE PROJECT: 10 YEARS
LATER (Dave O'Malley/Aaron McKinney), SPEED-THE-PLAY (Teach/Gould), and most recently
CHICAGO MUMMING PLAYS 2010 (Father Christmas) as well as touring with his improv troupe 9PE
Comedy. Let's get ready to get inconceivable in 2011! L'chaim!
Director. Patrick graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a BA in Theatre in 2009. Since
then, he has mostly been stage managing at multiple theaters including 16th Street Theater
(MENORCA) and Teatro Luna (GL 2010: NOT YOUR GENERIC LATINA). Patrick has also been
performing onstage, including the world premiere event of THE LARAMIE PROJECT: 10 YEARS
LATER (Dave O'Malley/Aaron McKinney), SPEED-THE-PLAY (Teach/Gould), and most recently
CHICAGO MUMMING PLAYS 2010 (Father Christmas) as well as touring with his improv troupe 9PE
Comedy. Let's get ready to get inconceivable in 2011! L'chaim!
Patrick Murphy
Managing Director
