Max Richards

is an actor, singer, and creative born and raised in Kirksville, Missouri. A boundless curiosity for anything new and an avid adventurous mindset led him to New York City.

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The first play Max ever saw was an original melodrama performed in an old cattle auction barn behind his grandparents' house. He spent many hours during his childhood playing, pretending, and building worlds with his Nana in that space. When he turned 11 he started acting in plays at a local Repertory Theatre and has been growing ever since.

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Max values impactful, diverse theatre and film that rides the edge of naturalism, and offers reflection and conversation (with a soft spot for LGBTQIA+ characters and stories).

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He graduated from Truman State University in 2020 with a BA degree in Theatre (Acting focus) and a minor in Music (Vocal Performance). He also attended American Theatre Wing's Springboard NYC (Musical Theatre), and was an Acting Apprentice at the Williamstown Theatre Festival (2019)

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He currently resides in East Village, New York City with his boyfriend, Brandon, and an entourage of house plants.

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In his free time he can be found drawing, reading, watching his new favorite anime, or out of the city on a last minute hike. He's also a great bartender and loves hosting parties for friends and family!