Richard Maxwell

American stage director and dramatist

Richard Maxwell (born 1967) is an American experimental theater director and playwright in New York City. He is the artistic director of the New York City Players.²

From Wikipedia’s article on Richard Maxwell (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Nov 23, 1967.¹

Companies

New York City PlayersFounder¹⁰

Early life and education

Date not recordedIllinois State University³
Date not recordedMaine East High School³

Career

Occupation: author, composer, director, theatre director, playwright.^{5 6}

Date not recordedFounded New York City Players⁴

Originally from West Fargo, North Dakota, Maxwell began his professional career with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company. While in Chicago, he became a co-founder and director of the Cook County Theater Department.

In 2000, Maxwell received a Foundation for Contemporary Arts Grant to Artists award along with a project grant from Creative Capital. In 2010, Maxwell received a Guggenheim Fellowship and in 2012 received the Doris Duke Performing Artist Award. Also in 2012, Maxwell was an invited artist in the Whitney Biennial.

From Wikipedia’s article on Richard Maxwell (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Personal life

BornNov 23, 1967, West Fargo⁷
CitizenshipUnited States⁸

Awards

Date not recordedGuggenheim Fellowship⁹

Sources

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