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Richard Maxwell

Artist Bio

Richard 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.


Discipline
Theater
Award Year
2000
Status

Completed

Richard Maxwell

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.