Mike Smith Rivera

born and raised in Brooklyn, Mike studied Drama at Syracuse University where he received an Irene Ryan nomination. Upon graduation, he attended Dell'Arte International to study physical theatre, commedia dell'arte, clown, and generating new work in ensemble. He received an NEA performance grant for his international theatre work with Chashama and is on the Upright Citizens Brigade house sketch comedy teams Night Eaters and BedRock. He runs Burning Clown Productions, an award-winning production company, that generates new works of film, television, and theatre.