Laura Uribe (Mexico, 1984) is a director, playwright, and theater creator specializing in documentary and experimental theater. Her work addresses contemporary social and political issues such as violence, migration, and identity, particularly within the context of Mexico and Latin America. Uribe employs multidisciplinary techniques, documentary research, interviews, and testimonies to craft pieces that merge performance, installation, and audiovisual elements, creating theatrical experiences that inspire critical dialogue and collective reflection.
Among her most notable works are Mare Nostrum and Campo, groundbreaking explorations that challenge traditional theatrical conventions while addressing pressing social issues with ethical and artistic depth. Mare Nostrum, a visually striking piece of documentary theater about flight and displacement, caused a sensation when presented at the Theaterformen festival in Hanover in 2017. Campo, her documentary work on forced disappearances in Mexico, was produced by Deutschlandradio. The piece received critical acclaim, winning Best Radio Documentary from the Deutsche Akademie der Darstellenden Künste in July 2022, the Robert Geisendörfer Prize in Frankfurt in 2023, and the Prix Italia 2023 in Bari, Italy.
Her commitment to experimentation and sustainability in the arts led her to co-found L.A.S. [Laboratory of Sustainable Artists] with Sabina Aldana, where they develop interdisciplinary projects focused on social and environmental responsibility.
Throughout her career, Uribe has collaborated with prominent theater companies and festivals in Mexico and abroad. In 2021, she became a member of Mexico's National System of Art Creators (SNCA), a prestigious program that recognizes outstanding artists across various disciplines. Her innovative approach and artistic sensitivity have established her as a significant voice in contemporary theater, creating works that also serve as tools for social transformation.
Her performative installation Backyard [A Field to Search] can be seen at Gorki Kiosk from 22/February to 2/March 2025.
