G. Max Maxin IV Theatrical Production Design Chicago, IL

FEATURED PRODUCTIONS

SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET

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ALMOST HEAVEN

"Hats off to the tech people as well. The sound and lights are sheer perfection." -Alan Bresloff, Around the town Chicago Lighting Design | Theatre at the Center | 2020 | photo Guy Rhodes

ALL THE WAY

"...video elements looked authentic and worked very well... Truly a showcase for the technical team." -Rob Bucher, Behind the Curtain Cincinnati Projection Design | Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | 2020 | photo Mikki Schaffner

THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY

Nominated for 3 Equity Jeff Awards including "Best Projection Design" "...top notch projections." -Ed Tracy, Picks in Six Projection Design | American Blues Theater | | 2019 | photo Michael Brosilow

FIRST DATE

Video Design | @ The Royal George Theater | 2015

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BIG FISH

Winner of 4 Non-Equity Jeff Awards including "BEST MUSICAL"! "...painted skillfully by lighting designer G. “Max” Maxin IV. Maxin’s watchful eye plays tricks on the mind; his use of stark color contrast brilliantly realizes the range of imagination." -Quinn Rigg, Chicagoland Musical Theatre Lighting & Projection Design | BoHo Theatre | @ Greenhouse Theatre | 2019 | photo by Bari Baskin

DR. HORRIBLE'S SING ALONG BLOG

"Chicago’s master of video and projection design, G. “Max” Maxin IV, infuses the production with the authentic look, sound and energy of a real internet presentation." -Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre & Concert Review Projections Design | Black Button Eyes Productions | @ The Edge | 2021 | photo by Evan Hanover

HEAD OVER HEELS

Recipient of 6 Non-Equity Jeff Nominations including "Best Musical" "...lit in dazzling technicolor by G. 'Max' Maxin IV" -Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre and Concert Reviews Lighting Design | Kokandy Productions | @ Theatre Wit | 2019 | photo by Michael Brosilow

GHOST QUARTET

Recipient of 6 Non-Equity Jeff Nominations including "Best Musical" & "Best Projection Design" "An impressive array of soulful, witty projections by G 'Max' Maxin IV." -Alex Huntsberger, Time Out Chicago Projections Design | Black Button Eyes Productions | @ Stage 773 | 2019 | photo by Michael Brosilow

URINETOWN

8 Non-Equity Jeff Nominations including "Best Musical & "Best Lighting Design" "G. 'Max' Maxin IV's lights provide that 'pop' of broadway-style that easily makes audience members giddy for more." -Hilary Holbrook, Perform-Ink Lighting Design | BoHo Theatre | 2017 | photo by Katie Long

CYRANO

Lighting Design | BoHo Theatre | 2018 | Photo by Liz Lauren

MADAMA BUTTERFLY

Lighting Design | La Musica Lirica, Novafeltria, Italy | 2015 | photo by G. "Max" Maxin IV

ANGRY FAGS

Set & Projection Design | Steppenwolf Garage Rep | with Pride Films & Plays | 2015 | photo by Michael Courier

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HAROUN & THE SEA OF STORIES

Set, Lighting & Projection Design | Children's Theatre Workshop | @ Northeastern Illinois University | 2018 | photo by Ann Hartdegan

FOR THE RECORD, WAA MU

Lighting & Projections Design | Northwestern University | 2019 | photo by Justin Barbin

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Set, Lighting & Projection Design | Another Door Theatre Project | @ The Music Institute of Chicago | 2016

IN THE BLOOD

Lighting Design | Stage Center Theatre | @ Northeastern Illinois University | 2016

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FEATURED PROJECTS: LOCKDOWN 2020/2021!

A Bird About to Sing

Full Animated Story by: Laura Nyman Montenegro created by: NEIU's Children's Theatre Workshop Spring 2021

Beyond Acting: Main Videos

Season 1 Full Interviews with Set, Costume & Lighting Designers

Waterway

Sample of Animations/Edits by: Jenni Lamb created by: NEIU's Children's Theatre Workshop Fall 2020

Beyond Acting: Featured Artists

Season 1's Bonus Featured Artist Series

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FEATURED PROJECTS: LOCKDOWN 2020/2021!

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