Richard Maxwell
Brooklyn, NY
Richard Maxwell, an Obie Award-winning writer and director, was born in Fargo, ND, and studied acting at Illinois State University. In Chicago, he was a cofounder of the Cook County Theater Department. Maxell has lived in New York City since 1994 and is the Artistic Director of New York City Players.
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Richard Maxwell
Artist BioRichard Maxwell’s hour-long play is about a murder in a mundane suburban family that relies on silences to communicate. The plot has clear outlines and minimal detail, creating the effect of overheard conversations on a train.