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Winston Estevez
Executive Artistic Director
winston@iatitheater.orgActor, 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.orgA 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.orgBegan 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 -
Guillermo Severiche
Literary Manager
guillermo@iatitheater.orgGuillermo 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 -
Yani Pérez
Executive Program Manager
yani@iatitheater.orgYani 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) -
Braulio Basilio
Artistic Programs Manager
braulio@iatitheater.orgActor, 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
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Miguel Valderrama
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Scott Cargle
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Our Board
Raquel A. Gutiérrez
Attorney, Voiceover Artist
Maricela Baez
Media / PR Specialist
Andre Baruffi
Actor / Director
Vivian Deangelo
Actress
Winston Estevez
Computer Scientist / Mathematician / HR Specialist
Manuel Herrera
Director of Rights Acquisition
Isolda Peguero
Journalist, Voice Actor
Tony Plana
Actor, Director
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