Richard Maxwell (born 1967) is an American experimental theater director and

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. He is the artistic director of the New York City Players.

Life and career

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

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. In 2010, Maxwell received a

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and in 2012 received the Doris Duke Performing Artist Award. Also in 2012, Maxwell was an invited artist in the Whitney Biennial.

Publications

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References

External links

NYC Players.org
– The New York City Players
BOMB Magazine
– Interview by John Kelsey {{DEFAULTSORT:Maxwell, Richard 1967 births 20th-century American dramatists and playwrights American theatre directors Illinois State University alumni Living people People from West Fargo, North Dakota