Kristen LaFollette

Kristen LaFollette is a Lecturer in the Department of Humanities & Communication at California State University Monterey Bay. Her work focuses on oral history, creative writing, and oral history theater, with a commitment to social justice activism. She has developed and instructed oral history workshops for organizations including the Monterey County Theatre Alliance, Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, and the Veteran’s Oral History Project.

Education:

• MA in Oral History from Columbia University
• MFA in Playwriting from San Francisco State University

Her research explores intersections of theater, oral history, and cultural narratives. The 2021 article Pushing Boundaries Onstage examines the influence of El Teatro Campesino on oral history theater, while her 2013 review analyzes parallels between religion and science in addiction treatment. These works reflect her interdisciplinary approach to public history and social justice.