A storyteller.
It doesn't matter if it's heist-planning Golden Retrievers, Jimi-Hendrix-infused Shakespeare, or a stint as a swashbuckling vaudevillian mustache-man: it's all about telling a good story. That's what's at the heart of all of Max's creative work.
He's an actor and an improviser, a poet and a playwright, and a multi-instrumentalist musician. He's won awards, scholarships, and honors for his truthful, creative, and humorous art. And most importantly, Max Kaufman continues to tell stories that move people.
Max is a senior at Miami University, double majoring in Creative Writing and Theatre, with a minor in Education. He's been President of both Sketched Out Improv and the Walking Theatre Project, Writing Director at Inklings Arts and Letters, and a playwright and producer with New Wave Theatre Company. He's based in the Chicago area.
Comedy. Drama. Improv.
Recent credits include:
- Black Stache (Peter and the Starcatcher) - Dir. Madsie Flynn
- Jamie Reed (Antigone, Presented By The Girls...) - Dir. Oluchi Nwokocha
- Max (The Play That Goes Wrong) - Dir. Lewis Magruder
- Putin/Guard (We Are Pussy Riot) - Dir. Kylee Pauley
- Dr. Renton (Angel's Trumpet) - Dir. Charlotte Perez
Max can also been seen performing short-form, long-form, and musical improv with Sketched Out Improv every month.
Max is a one-time semifinalist in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival for Region III, and two-time nominee. He has been awarded the Yeck, Gates Memorial, Abegglen, Kern, and Kladitis scholarships for excellence in theatre.
“It’s hard to believe that Max Kaufman is only a sophomore. His portrayal of Jamie/Mr. Reed provides just the right balance of endearment and (over) confidence. It is easy to believe that he is a faculty member—years older than the ladies surrounding him.” – Lara Gonzalez
“The comedic performances of Black Stache (Max Kaufman) and his pirate crew… are equally memorable, with their exaggerated antics and sharp timing stealing the show during every appearance.” – Afshin Razi
Plays. Poems. Interactive game shows.
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