Episode 12: Artistry in Activism ~ Alex Martinez Muñoz on Storytelling, Feminism, and Social Change

Welcome to the "State of Field" Podcast, where we delve into the latest developments in Applied Drama and Theater for Youth, Theater for Young Audiences and Theater in Education Research Communities. Hosted by ADTY MFA Candidate Robert Smith.
In this compelling episode of State of Field, host Robert Smith engages in a powerful dialogue with scholar, storyteller, and activist Alex Martinez Muñoz, whose work merges applied theatre, feminist theory, and human rights advocacy. Alex shares how her research and performance projects give voice to the families of femicide victims in Mexico, humanizing statistics through personal narratives and documentary theatre. Listeners are invited to reflect on the ethical implications of transforming real-life trauma into art, the emotional power of feminist storytelling, and the radical potential of applied theatre as a tool for cultural reimagination and justice. Alex also explores the transformative role of feminist music, the challenges of confronting cultural resistance, and the visionary next steps in her activist artistry. This episode is a call to compassion and courageous creativity—a reminder that art has the power to shift narratives, dismantle apathy, and awaken collective action.