Brieabi Productions strives, with a top-notch, multi-faceted group of artists, to bring professionalism to every aspect of our performances; to allow our audiences to escape their hectic lives and enter, with ease and wonder, our world of illusion.

Our goal is to become a non-profit organization that fosters an appreciation for the arts through a diverse body of theatrical and musical works that are high-quality – yet affordable – entertainment in an intimate and comfortable setting.

Brieabi Productions is a proud member of the Association of Community Theaters (ACT) & the Ohio Community Theatre Association (OCTA).

Meet the Board

Shawn Toadvine (President) is the current President of Brieabi Productions.   He has a theatre degree from NKU and later received his Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from the University of Cincinnati. Currently he’s working as an Evaluation Coordinator for the Children’s Home of Cincinnati. Shawn has played the roles of Snoopy in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Simeon in Beechmont Players’ Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Chris in Loveland Stage Company’s Miss Saigon. Most recently,  Shawn has performed with Brieabi in the roles of Don Quixote (Man of LaMancha), Horton (Seussical the Musical), and as the Voice of Audrey II and Berstein/Mrs. Luce/Skip Snip (Little Shop of Horrors). Besides work and play, Shawn spends his happiest times with his two lovely daughters, Abi and Brie.

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Arlene Borock (Vice President) is the current Vice President of Brieabi Productions. She’s also serving as a Judging Assistant and an Adjudicator for ACT Cincinnati. Over the years, Arlene’s directed and/or choreographed over 50 shows for both kids and adults.  For Brieabi she has directed Man of La Mancha, produced and choreographed Seussical the Musical and most recently directed and choreographed Little Shop of Horrors.  Arlene also enjoys performing on stage.  Most recently she was seen as Claire in Brieabi’s Rumors, LSC’s Miss Saigon, Beechmont’s Joseph and the Amazing Technocolor Dreamcoat, and both Sunset’s and LSC’s Noises Off.  With a degree in telecommunications from Indiana University, a degree in Education from UC and a Masters in Education Degree from Miami, Arlene loves spending her days with Shawn, Alex, Brie and Abi as well as teaching at Mason High School. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

Billy Johns (Treasurer) is Brieabi Productions’ current Treasurer. He has a BBA in Accounting from the University of Cincinnati and is the Purchasing Coordinator for ProSource. Billy made his Brieabi Productions’ stage debut as Anselmo in  Man of La Mancha and most recently was ‘the muscle’ behind Audrey II in Brieabi’s Little Shop of Horrors. He grew up involved in the arts and comes from a very talented family, both vocally and musically. In his free time, Billy enjoys playing many different sports including soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, and golf. His favorite pastime, however, is spending time with his son, Will, and wife, Teresa.

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 Teresa Johns (Designer) prefers being behind the scenes – having produced Brieabi’s productions of Rumors and Little Shop of Horrors, as well as stage managing Music of the Night, Moon Over Buffalo, and Willy Wonka – she also fills the role of designer for the group.  Teresa, an Anderson Township native, attended the University of Cincinnati where she received her degree in Industrial Design.  She currently works at Jack Rouse Associates (JRA) designing theme parks, museums, visitor centers, and sports venues around the world.  She is so thankful to her husband, Billy, and one year old son, Will, for supporting all of her endeavors.

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Bryan Toadvine  is delighted to be a part of Brieabi Productions.  Bryan is instrumental to the set construction and many of the other “behind the scenes” operations for Brieabi.  Most recently, he was the Master Carpenter for Brieabi’s productions of Little Shop of Horrors and Moon Over Buffalo.  Bryan lives in Milford with his wife, Jamie, and children, Noah and Ellie.

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Jamie Toadvine has been an active part of Brieabi Productions since its inception, often behind the scenes or in the dining room during pre-show dinners.  She enjoys the energy that comes from collaborating with creative people, both young and old alike.  By day, Jamie, an alumnus of UC’s College of Education, is an Intervention Specialist in the Kings Local School District. Family and friends take up most of Jamie’s free time, along with rooting for the heartbreaking Bengals and reading anything that crosses her path.  It is an honor to be surrounded by Brieabi’s talented casts and crews; Jamie sincerely wishes it were possible to absorb a fraction of their talent and cure her own tone deafness.  Jamie resides in Milford with her family, Bryan, Ellie, and Noah. ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

Robert Weidle (OCTA Representative) has been performing since the ripe old age of 10.   He has performed in over 80 plays and Musicals, and has also Directed 20 shows over the years, but being on stage is his favorite pastime.  He has won many awards for his Acting and Vocal Talents.  Some of his favorite roles have included, “Father” in Children of Eden, “Daddy Warbucks” In Annie, “The Cowardly Lion” in The Wizard of Oz, and “Alan” in Baby.  His all time favorite role has to be that of “Old Deuteronomy” in LaComedia Dinner Theatre’s Production of Cats where he was named “Best Supporting Actor In A Musical” by the Dayton Daily News.  Robert has had the privilege to also sing with the late Eric Kuntzel and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra for 2 seasons at Music Hall and Riverbend.  And he has also sung with “Soul DIVA” Patti LaBelle on 4 different Occasions.  By day Robert has worked for the Clermont County Board of DD for the past 19 years. He is also the proud father of 2 amazing “Young Adults” Rob (22) and Cassidy (17).

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Kyle Tieman (Technical Director) is excited to be working with Brieabi this season. While not in the theater, Kyle is a student at the College Conservatory of Music where he studies Electronic Media.  Kyle would like to thank his uncle, Chuck Ingram, for teaching him everything he knows when it comes to theater – including the things Chuck made up as he was teaching.

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Richard Elliott is the Band and Percussion Director at the College of Mount St. Joseph, where he directs the Symphonic Band, Lion’s Roar Band, and Percussion Ensemble, as well as teaching other music-related courses.  He holds Bachelor of Fine Arts and Masters of Music degrees in Percussion Performance from Ohio University.  He is a freelance percussionist in the Greater Cincinnati area and currently performs with the Seven Hills Sinfonietta and various local musical theatre companies.