A prolific author, editor, beloved teacher and mentor, and Professor of Performance Studies at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Cuban-born José Muñoz made vibrant contributions to the intellectual life of our era and to the personal and professional lives of many individuals in our communities. To honor his life and work, several of José’s close friends and colleagues here contribute a brief essay focusing on a specific idea, passage, or personal memory and share with us what Muñoz’s work has meant to them.