ABOUT PATRICK

Patrick Riviere has been in the theatrical sandbox most of his life as a performer, playwright, director, producer, teacher and arts administrator. He most recently starred in the Stephen King short film A VERY TIGHT PLACE, hitting festivals this summer! Last fall he received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Sancho Panza in the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse production of MAN OF LA MANCHA co-starring David M. Lutken and Esther Stillwell and just prior to that was seen in the World Premiere of Michele Willen's FAMILY DINNER, Off-Broadway. He can currently be heard as the voices of Dr. Einkopf and Jimmy the Cabin Boy in the animated series Captain Stargood.

Patrick has performed over 100 roles in theatre, film and television since he began performing at the age of ten.  His work has earned him critical acclaim highlighted by performances as Manos in the new musical OPA! (nominated for MITF 2008 Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical), The Purser in the Broadway on the Boardwalk production of ANYTHING GOES at Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, Che in EVITA at ArtPark, Stewpot in SOUTH PACIFIC at Candlewood and Snoopy in YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN at ECST.  Off-Broadway: WELCOME TO OUR CITY at The Mint Theatre, BABES IN TOYLAND at Symphony Space, and the NYC revival of THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM at Theatre Off-Park.

He has had the great privilege to work with Broadway directors Michael Greif and Stafford Arima; famed choreographer, Gemze de Lappe; RSC director Maurice Daniels; International director/choreographer Sam Viverito; and Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award winning composer Charles Strouse on both the North American Premiere of I AND ALBERT, and a production of RAGS.  Patrick has recorded demo CD’s for several new musicals including: GO GO BEACH, PERFUME: THE ROCK OPERA THRILLER, THE REALLY BIG PIRATE SHOW! and most recently OPA!  He has also recorded voices for the PIE Story Theatre Holiday CD.

Patrick founded All Seasons Theatre Company (ASTC), co-founded The Emerging Artists Project, Inc., was a founding member of Sonnet Repertory Theatre and was Industry/Professional Liaison and a member of the Adjunct Faculty for the Drama Department at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.  He has worked for Second Stage Theatre, Arts Horizons and The Hudson Riverfront Performing Arts Center.  He is a proud member of AEA, AFTRA and SAG.