Hello! I'm Patricia Riley, President of Riley's Productions. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts and Children's Theater from California Baptist University and have spent years performing around San Diego and Los Angeles, bringing laughter, imagination, and accessible arts to children—especially those who are deaf or hard of hearing—and their families. I’m passionate about helping this vibrant community connect with the wider world through magic, mime, and storytelling. Through Riley's Productions I’ve had the privilege of creating events for major brands and venues, from Budweiser and Knott's Berry Farm to Universal Studios and Coca‑Cola. I love empowering children of all ages with education and joy, directing and producing shows, hosting live events, and supporting community outreach through enterprises like Don't Be A Sap… It’s A Bobby Trap, a nonprofit I helped found.

Patricia Riley

Hello! I'm Patricia Riley, President of Riley's Productions. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts and Children's Theater from California Baptist University and have spent years performing around San Diego and Los Angeles, bringing laughter, imagination, and accessible arts to children—especially those who are deaf or hard of hearing—and their families. I’m passionate about helping this vibrant community connect with the wider world through magic, mime, and storytelling. Through Riley's Productions I’ve had the privilege of creating events for major brands and venues, from Budweiser and Knott's Berry Farm to Universal Studios and Coca‑Cola. I love empowering children of all ages with education and joy, directing and producing shows, hosting live events, and supporting community outreach through enterprises like Don't Be A Sap… It’s A Bobby Trap, a nonprofit I helped found.

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Hello! I’m Patricia Riley, President of Riley’s Productions. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts and Children’s Theater from California Baptist University and have spent years performing around San Diego and Los Angeles, bringing laughter, imagination, and accessible arts to children—especially those who are deaf or hard of hearing—and their families. I’m passionate about helping this vibrant community connect with the wider world through magic, mime, and storytelling.

Through Riley’s Productions I’ve had the privilege of creating events for major brands and venues, from Budweiser and Knott’s Berry Farm to Universal Studios and Coca‑Cola. I love empowering children of all ages with education and joy, directing and producing shows, hosting live events, and supporting community outreach through enterprises like Don’t Be A Sap… It’s A Bobby Trap, a nonprofit I helped found.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Mime Troupe Director at California Baptist University
December 31, 1985 - December 31, 1985
Directed a Mime Troupe that toured California (1984-1985).
Director at Miracles in Motion Benefit Show
December 31, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Directed Miracles in Motion Benefit Show for four years.
Director at San Diego Deaf Kids Talent Show
December 31, 1992 - December 31, 1992
Directed the 1st-5th San Diego Deaf Kids Talent Show (1988-1992).
Director at Casita Elementary School
December 31, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Directed plays at Casita Elementary School (1999-2006).
Co-Director at North Star Academy
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Co-Directed plays at North Star Academy (2004-2014).
Founder at Don't Be A Sap… It’s A Bobby Trap (501c3)
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Started and led a nonprofit focusing on Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Special Needs and other children (1989-2020).
Performer at LA Deaf Festival
December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Performed at LA’s Deaf Festival (2015).
Director at Miracles in Motion Benefit Show
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007
Directed Miracles in Motion Benefit Show for Ivy Ranch Respite Center.
Director at San Diego Deaf Kids Talent Show
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1992
Directed the 1st through 5th San Diego Deaf Kids Talent Show (1988–1992).
Founder at Don't Be A Sap… It’s A Bobby Trap
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 2020
Founded 501(c)(3) nonprofit focusing on Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Special Needs, and other differences.
Co-Director at North Star Academy
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2014
Co-Directed plays at North Star Academy.
Director at Casita Elementary School
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2006
Directed plays at Casita Elementary School.
Performer at Deaf Awareness Day, Vista, CA
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Performed at Deaf Awareness Day in Vista, CA.
Mime Troupe Director / Performing Arts at California Baptist University
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1985
Directed and led a mime troupe that traveled throughout California (1984–1985).
Summer Missionary – Performing Arts at Heirs of Christ Born of the Spirit
June 1, 1984 - August 31, 1984
Summer missionary on a Performing Arts Team traveling throughout California (summer 1984).
Director at California Baptist University Mime Troupe
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1985
Directed a Mime Troupe that traveled throughout California (1984–1985).

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts and Children's Theater at California Baptist University
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts and Children's Theater at California Baptist University
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts and Children's Theater at California Baptist University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025

Qualifications

ASL Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
Certification of Recognition from the City of Los Angeles for Community Service
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
Training in ASL, Child Psychology and Community Outreach
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
American Sign Language Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
Children Psychology Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
Certification of Recognition from the City of Los Angeles for community service
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
ASL Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
Certification in Children's Psychology
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
Certification of Recognition from City of Los Angeles for community service
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality