Meet Our Staff

  • Debbie Hamrick

    OWNER/FOUNDER

    Debbie is the Owner of Debbie’s Costume Shop. Her goal is to make costuming easy and fun, whether for a show or an individual. More importantly to build relationships with the creatives of Central Ohio and beyond. You may come into the shop a stranger, but you’ll leave as a friend.

  • Shelby Barnett

    DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZED MAYHEM

    Shelby is the shop’s Director of Operations. She is also Debbie’s daughter! When Debbie opened the shop she always dreamed of being able to work with her daughter. Shelby’s eye for organization and detail compliment Debbie’s creative and visionary eye.

  • Temple VanCuyk

    WARDROBE WHISPERER

    Temple has dabbled in the creative since she was a child. She’s done everything from costume designer/seamstress, creative director, stylist, costume mistress and director of photography/photographer for stage, commercials, music videos, film and commercial photography to styling models/actors for ad campaigns and portfolios nationwide. You’ll find her in character at festivals, balls and historical events when she’s not creating in her studio, at Debbie’s or traveling.

  • Kathy Kehlmeier

    MASTER OF THREADS & TRANSFORMATION

    Kathy worked for many years at Tree of Life Christian Schools as their costumer. She can mend any garment in seconds! When we call on Kathy for help, she excitedly says when and where, and she is there no matter what the project!

  • Julianne Nogar

    COSTUME CURATOR

    BIO COMING SOON!