• Winston Estevez

    Executive Artistic Director
    winston@iatitheater.org

    Actor, accomplished Scientist in Mathematics and Computer Science from Fordham University, and Administrator in Human Resources from Cornell University. Winston has worked as an actor in multiple theater companies in New York, Puerto Rico and Colorado. He has also worked at NYC Health & Hospital Corporations, General Electrics, and The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research.

    Favorite play: The Little Prince
    Favorite NYC spot: Yankee Stadium
    Hometown: Bronx, NY

  • Vivian Deangelo

    Associate Artistic Director
    vivian@iatitheater.org

    A graduate of the School of Performing Arts El Galpón (Montevideo), studied with Jerzy Grotowsky and Antunes Filho. In 2009, she was awarded a Citation of Honor from the Office of Queens Borough President Helen Marshall. She’s been leading IATI since 1998, spearheading the effort to restructure it and secure its place as one of the oldest surviving Hispanic theater companies in NY State.

    Favorite play: Each play has something that makes it my favorite at that time.
    Favorite NYC spot: The Ramble in Central Park
    Hometown: Sarandi del Yi, Uruguay

  • Andre Baruffi

    Associate Artistic Director
    andre@iatitheater.org

    Began his career in 1994 working in Musical Theater productions with the Estudios de Comedias Musicales in Argentina. Since 2000 he has been working with IATI Theater. He is an HOLA Award winner. He directed and produced Homo-Dramaticus for IATI Theater. He also was a singer at the Walt Disney concert in honor to Chita Rivera and recorded a national children’s book CD. Member of the United Nations Choir since 2003.

    Favorite play: War Horse
    Favorite NYC spot: Washington Sq. Park
    Hometown: Rosario, Argentina

  • Mateo Lamuño-Mear

    Communications Director
    mateo@iatitheater.org

    He received his degree in Audiovisual Communication from the Complutense University of Madrid and studied theater at the William Layton Theater Lab in Madrid and HB Studio in New York. Co-founder of the Non-Profit Barkers Theatre Company, which specializes in translating European plays. As an actor, he has appeared in numerous plays, TV shows, and commercials. His stage performances have earned him several nominations for the Latin ACE and ATI Awards. Currently based in Los Angeles, Mateo continues his acting career while working remotely as a marketing and design consultant, always committed to living a creative life.

    Favorite play: A View from the Bridge
    Favorite NYC spot: Hudson River Park
    Hometown: Llanes, Asturias, Spain

  • Guillermo Severiche

    Literary Manager
    guillermo@iatitheater.org

    Guillermo Severiche holds an M.A. in Hispanic Studies and Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Louisiana State University. In 2016, he completed the M.F.A. program in Creative Writing in Spanish at New York University. He has published fiction and essays in journals in Chile, Puerto Rico, Spain, and the US. He is the author of the novel El agua viene de noche (GG Editora, 2021). He is the founder of EN CONSTRUCCIÓN, a reading series that showcases new work by NYC-based Latin American writers. Currently, he works as an instructor at Fordham University (Lincoln Center) and as literary manager at IATI Theater.

    Favorite play: Lúcido by Rafael Spregelburd
    Favorite NYC spot: Gantry Plaza State Park in Long Island City
    Hometown: Mendoza, Argentina

  • Braulio Basilio

    Artistic Programs Manager
    braulio@iatitheater.org

    Actor, director, and playwright who has worked extensively in South America and the United States. Originally from Chile, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Drama from Bolivariana University's Theater School. He has also studied acting at Matus Acting Academy and screenwriting at Sundance Institute. In 2018, he decided to start anew in New York. He is a co-founder of La Mafia Theater and has written and directed several plays such as "La Clase," "Quien No Ha Amado, Nunca Ha Vivido," "Respira," "Ana y Franco," and "Mesa Latinoamericana." He is also a member of Teatro 220.

    Favorite play: La Negra Ester
    Favorite NYC spot: Elizabeth Street Garden
    Hometown: Santiago, Chile

  • Yani Pérez

    Executive Program Manager
    yani@iatitheater.org

    Yani Perez, M.F.A, is a poet, playwright, translator and educator. Her plays have been presented in various theaters in the United States such as La Mama and Yale University as well as internationally in Bogotá, Colombia. She is currently working on translations of Latinx artists in hopes of introducing them to English-speaking audiences.

    Favorite play: Too many…
    Favorite NYC spot: Coney Island and Times Square
    Hometown: Guayaquil, Ecuador (and BK)

With more support from:

 
 

Miguel Valderrama
Technical Consultant

Gina Buchelli
Box Office Coordinator

James Figueroa
Financial Consultant

Scott Cargle
Fund Development Consultant

Evan Sargent, Andrea Goldman, and Carey Terranova
Brand Design

Commit
Website Design

Mateo Lamuño
2024 Season Branding, Digital Marketing

Mónica Mosquera, Walter Pérez, Marisol Ramírez, and Leonardo Sardella
In-House Instructors

Alejandra Díaz-Pizarro, Ian Stein, and Camila Castro
Interns - 2024

Mikey the dog
Chief Squirrel Patrol Officer

And many amazing artists from around the world!

 

Our Board

 
 

Raquel A. Gutiérrez
Attorney

Manuel Herrera
Director of Rights Acquisition

Tony Plana
Actor, Director

Isolda Peguero
Journalist

Vivian Deangelo
Actress

Andre Baruffi
Actor / Director 

Winston Estevez
Computer Scientist / Mathematician / Human Resources Specialist

Our Sponsors

Individual Donors

Patrons

Vivian Deangelo
José Cheo Oliveras
Jeanne Hess

Backers

Tonia Leon Hysko, in memory of José de la Rosa
Liliana Naranjo, in honor of Andrew

Supporters

Noe Burgos

Contributors

Heber Membreno
Emiliano Estevez
Nicolás Bascuñán
Arnaldo J. López & Jorge B. Merced
Virginia Louloudes

With more support from

Michael Piatkowski
Miguel A. Arnabal
Valentina Fratti
D. Murray
Mateo Lamuño
Yani Pérez
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