Diane Riley, a kept in mind New York theatrical representative and partner at Harden Curtis Kirsten Riley, passed away suddenly September 16, in Asbury Park, New Jersey, from problems following surgical treatment. She was 52.
Riley had actually dealt with a series of health concerns over the previous year and a half when her condition got worse over current months. Her death was revealed by her household and company. An event of life is prepared for Friday afternoon, October 30, at New World Stages theater in Manhattan.
Riley started her profession as an assistant business supervisor at Goodspeed Opera House in Connecticut before working as a casting assistant at Carnahan Casting/Roundabout Theatre Company. In 1997, she signed up with Harden Curtis Associates as an assistant to creators Mary Harden and Nancy Curtis, increasing through the ranks to end up being a representative. In 2017, she and fellow representative Michael Kirsten were called partners, and the business was relabelled Harden Curtis Kirsten Riley.
Throughout her profession, Riley represented an outstanding lineup of skill, consisting of Lisa Emery, Curtiss Cook, Andy Mientus, Christiane Noll, and Thom Sesma. She was extremely related to in the theater neighborhood for her commitment to customers, sharp wit, and epic character.
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Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and raised in Orlando, Florida, Riley was drawn to the carrying out arts from an early age. She went to Orlando’s Dr. Phillips High School, where her good friends and schoolmates consisted of future performers Joey Fatone, JC Chasez, DJ Khaled, and Luis Fonsi.
Riley worked as Vice President of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Talent Representatives (NATR). “Whether promoting for a customer, mentoring an associate, or sharing a laugh with good friends, Riley brought a transmittable energy and dry wit to whatever she did,” her company, Harden Curtis Kirsten Riley, stated in a declaration. “Her kindness of spirit, limitless interest, and famous funny bone made her a valued existence in a market she enjoyed so deeply.”
She is endured by other half DJ McDermott, daddy Gary Riley, and bro Evan Riley.
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