1. How many times have you performed at AHT? I’ll Be Back Before Midnight is my 12th AHT show over the years.
2. What is your favorite place to eat in Kansas City? Lydias. Oh, and Sweet Tomatoes. Oh, and the Sonic on 50 Highway in Raytown.
3. How long have you lived in the KC metro? I have lived virtually my entire life in the Kansas City area. I moved here from Dallas at the age of two. I hope I never have to go anywhere else.
4. Which role has been your favorite? So many parts have been special for different reasons. I loved the roles of Ron in Married Alive and The Big Bopper in Buddy here at AHT. I also enjoyed playing Johnny in Frankie and Johnny at The Met, Eddie Lawrence in Shear Madness at The New Theatre and King Herod in Superstar at Starlight. But I think my favorite of all was Greg in Sylvia at The American Heartland. It is such a sweet play and I just loved the relationship he and Sylvia had. It was a highlight for me.
5. Who is your favorite actor? Of all time, Jack Lemmon. He could do anything. Comedy, drama, musicals, stage, film, television, it didn’t matter. He was the best. My mentor in the business, however, is Kansas City’s own Jim Korinke. I have watched him work for over 25 years. His skill and commitment to the theatre is unmatched by anyone in town and he has taught me a great deal. He is a professionals professional.
6. What three words best describe you? Driven, Honest, Spiritual
7. What is your favorite book? I love nonfiction. There’s nothing better than a good biography. I think my favorite was Stephen Sondheim: A Life by Meryle Secrest.
8. Do you have children? If so how many? My amazing kids are Andrew, age 13 and Aubrey, age 9. Andrew is an 8th grader and enjoys music, martial arts and Boy Scouts. Aubrey is in the 4th grade and enjoys gymnastics and singing.
9. How about pets? We don’t have any pets. I am allergic to most, actually.
10. What is your favorite movie? Depends on my mood and what I am craving. My favorite film is The Deer Hunter. Young Frankenstein is a close second.
11. Pet Peeves? Passive Aggressive Behavior, Unjustness
12. Do you have anything special in your dressing room? I always have a picture of my wife and kids nearby – and my script.
13. Is there anything special you do right before you go on stage? I spend just a moment or two with a breathing exercise. I don’t have any rituals or superstitions, but I do take several cleansing breaths right before curtain. It settles me.
14. Do you have a nickname? A good friend gave me the nickname of Max while in college. It truly has no origin. I have no idea why he gave it to me. He probably doesn’t either. But it stuck.
15. What got you started in theatre? I never had a desire to play many sports as a kid. I loved sports and am a big fan, but I never played them. Once I got into high school, I discovered performing and from that point on (1976), I knew I wouldn’t do anything else.
16. Is there anything else you'd like to share with the AHT audience? I’m delighted to have a chance to say this: Thank you for supporting me over the years and for supporting Kansas City theatre. Visit me online at www.absolutelywright.com
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