Bob Mondello interviews a performance artist who has written an article in the latest issue of the academic quarterly "Theater Magazine." It recounts the months he insinuated himself into various right-wing militia organizations for the purpose of creating performance art. He used disguises and subtrefuges, costumes, voices, false names. He then made films to document his encounters. He is continuing this pursuit, and so elected not to use his real name for NPR's interview, and uses the pseudonym he used for the article -- Blanche Davidian. He talks to Bob about his dual role as activist and artist, about the links between art and social change, politics, and grassroots discussion, and about his technique and performances. (12:30) (S
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