News - Max Langert

Outstanding Production of a Short Play

November 5, 2026November 5, 2026Leave a comment

Hey, look! We got this really nice award. We ended up with 2 of the 4 we were nominated for, including this one (Outstanding Production) as well as Outstanding Lead Performer for Johanna in the role of Julie. She was so good. They all were. Anyway, this feels good, especially knowing it felt like...

Technology is Hard at the Marsh Nov 9 & 23

October 30, 2026October 30, 2026Leave a comment

Excited and grateful that The Marsh in San Francisco has asked me to come back for a third time for their Monday Night Marsh program. I’ll be doing a piece about some awkward moments between my dad and me. Nov 9th and 23rd. The variety in this lineup is off the charts! This is...

Check Out my Official Badge!

October 29, 2026October 29, 2026Leave a comment

The nice folks at BIPAC sent these around to spread the word about our nominations. So here ya go. The ceremony is next week. If we win something, I’ll post about it. If we don’t, hey, it was an honor just to be badged…...

The Schlub and the Sonata Receives 4 Award Nominations

October 13, 2026October 13, 2026Leave a comment

Happy to report that my play The Schlub and the Sonata received four B. Iden Payne Award nominations. Nominated for:Outstanding Production of a Short Play – ScriptWorksOutstanding Director of a Short Play – Ellie McBrideOutstanding Performer in a Short Play – Johanna WhitmoreOutstanding Short Script – Max Langert I thought this one might go...

Million Film Release Date: January, 2027

October 7, 2026October 7, 2026Leave a comment

A Million More to Go will be released and available for purchase and download in January, 2027! This is the graphic that our distributor put together. I’m thinking it could be a hit every 2-4 years, whenever there’s a corrupt election coming up. Curious to see how it goes over. This film has had...

Ten Years with Softball Austin

September 29, 2026September 29, 2026Leave a comment

Quick shout-out to my Austin softball team, the Ball’rz, for sticking with me for a full decade. I realized the other day that I joined the team in 2017, and I was recently introduced to someone by the coach as the longest-standing member on the team. Which is kind of nuts. There are other...

The Lily Problem, Semifinalist

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Leave a comment

Got some nice news about The Lily Problem, as it was named a semifinalist in Austin Playhouse’s Texas New Play Development program. Congrats to friends Kleo and Carl for making the full festival. I still like a lot about this play (Lily) though I know there are some structural updates I’d love to make...

City of Austin Grant for Elderspark

July 10, 2026October 29, 2026Leave a comment

We’re happy to report that the City of Austin has awarded us a Nexus grant this summer. This support will allow us to expand our Elderspark project, bringing vital art, music and conversation to local seniors this fall. It will all lead up to a couple of public showcases in 2027. More info to...

Mayor Pro Tem up for a Vote

May 24, 2026May 24, 2026Leave a comment

Just don’t want to lose site of this play. I think it’s good and has potential in general, but it’s currently in consideration for a couple of things: A theater in Austin is keeping it on their short list for consideration for their next season (no idea what the chances are) It was just...