Germán Martínez Wins Prestigious Princess Grace Award in Theater

Montclair State University alumnus Germán Martínez has been named a 2025 recipient of the Princess Grace Award in Theater, one of the nation’s most distinguished honors for early-career artists. The award includes an unrestricted cash grant of $15,000, given directly to the artist.

Presented by the Princess Grace Foundation–USA, the award upholds the legacy of Her Serene Highness Princess Grace of Monaco (née Grace Kelly) and her lifelong commitment to advancing the arts in the United States. The Foundation supports exceptional early-career talent in theater, dance, and film through transformative grants, and continues to nurture and champion Princess Grace Award winners throughout their careers.

A proud son of immigrant parents, Martínez is a Honduran-American, award-winning freelance theatrical sound designer based in the NYC/NJ area. He earned his degree in Sound Design from Montclair State in 2018. Known for his ability to collaborate with bold playwrights and bring new stories to life, his work has been featured at leading venues including Lincoln Center Theater, Atlantic Theatre Company, American Repertory Theatre, Repertorio Español, and George Street Playhouse, among many others.

Follow his work on Instagram at @GermanTheSoundDesigner.