KJ Sanchez

KJ Sanchez is an Associate Professor in Theatre and Dance at the University of Texas at Austin, specializing in directing, playwriting, and documentary theatre. She is the founder and CEO of American Records, a theatre company dedicated to chronicling contemporary stories. Her work spans institutions like The Alley Theatre, Guthrie Theatre, and Yale University (as a Fox International Fellow). She focuses on Latine representation, bilingual narratives, and the intersection of art and social justice.

• Current Research: The Radical Act of Listening, a book under contract with Routledge Publishing on investigative and documentary theatre practices.
• Artistic Expertise: Directing, playwriting, dramaturgy, artistic entrepreneurship, and physical acting training.

Her recent works include directing American Mariachi (2023) and adapting Private Lives with an all-Latine cast (2023). She has been recognized with awards such as the Rella Lossy Playwright Award and held affiliations with The Civilians and New York Theatre Workshop.

• Teaching: Courses in directing, dramaturgy, and professional development.
• Media Coverage: Highlighted in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and ABC News for her explorations of PTSD, cultural identity, and Shakespearean adaptation.

Contact: kjsanchez@austin.utexas.edu, WIN 1.162, University of Texas at Austin.