IAMA Staff

Celia Mandela Rivera, Literary Manager

CELIA MANDELA RIVERA (she/her) is an Black Latinx & Afro-Carribean actor, director, and artistic administrator. She has a B.A. from USC's School of Dramatic Arts. In her work, she seeks to center and amplify Black & Brown voices and experiences. Some past artistic work: Rogue Artists Ensemble's LOVE NOTE & Project Nongenue's virtual reading of A TEMPEST (Directing), Time Out LA recommended, LOVE IS ANOTHER COUNTRY (NeNe) through Coin & Ghost, Project Nongenue's TROJAN WOMEN (Andromache) and JULIUS CAESAR (Mark Antony), Chase What Flies' RICHARD II (Bolingbroke), Illyrian Players' FUCKING A (Canary Mary).. She worked at Geffen Playhouse for nearly 6 years and was their Community Engagement Coordinator and Teaching Artist. She is currently an Artistic Associate at Skylight Theatre. Most recent administrative work: Developing a set of core Anti-Racist & Equitable standards and practices for the Los Angeles theatre community. IG: CeliaMandela

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