Richard Maxwell (born 1967) is an American experimental theater director and playwright in New York City.
He is the artistic director of the New York City Players.
[1] Originally from West Fargo, North Dakota, Maxwell began his professional career with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company.
[2] While in Chicago, he became a co-founder and director of the Cook County Theater Department.
[7] Also in 2012, Maxwell was an invited artist in the Whitney Biennial.