Richard Maxwell (director)

Richard Maxwell (born 1967) is an American experimental theater director and playwright in New York City. His company is the New York City Players.
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Richard Maxwell is originally from West Fargo, North Dakota. He studied acting at Illinois State University and began his professional career with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company. While in Chicago, he became a co-founder and a director of the Cook County Theater Department.
Through his company, the New York City Players, his work has been presented in over sixteen countries - including Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Argentina, and Australia. His plays have been translated into six languages. He is the recipient of several grants from the New York State Council on the Arts, Jerome Foundation, Creative Capital Foundation, MAP fund, and the Foundation for Contemporary Performance Arts, among others. His plays have been selected for national and international recognition, including an...