News - Max Langert

The Diaspora of 13/31

January 8, 2024January 8, 2024Leave a comment

We had another disconnected 13/31 this year, with runners starting at different times in some different locations. Does this bode well for its growth? Or is it more of a death knell? Time will tell… I finished my leg outside of El Sobrante in Northern California. I saw cows, coyotes and maybe a mouse...

And a Flashback

December 10, 2023December 10, 2023Leave a comment

I was going through some boxes at my parents’ old house and stumbled upon this poster. It’s the first live show I ever wrote, when I was a sophomore in college, recruited to participate by my old musical pal Brendan. We were both in the house band too. It was really rewarding, enriching and...

Coming in 2024

November 24, 2023November 24, 2023Leave a comment

I got some good news from Next Stage Press recently. They’re going to publish A Million More to Go, which had a successful reading about 18 months ago at Hyde Park Theatre. The script should be available in the spring, which is great timing because I’ll be partnering with my friends at Jarrott Productions...

Stability and Gratitude

September 10, 2023September 10, 2023Leave a comment

Just a quick note to acknowledge that both my kids recently celebrated one-year anniversaries with their significant others. I love the partners they’ve found, and I love that I see growth in all of them. And caring, and responsibility, and affection, and conflict resolution. It’s wonderful to witness. Keep on going with your bad...

Comfort Food and Softball Recaps

August 6, 2023August 6, 2023Leave a comment

Last week felt busy. Saturday night we did the Comfort Food story event at Cinemaker Space with about 300 attendees (Christine killed the PR stuff). It was great hanging out with you, Vyasar, Brunell, Tien, Christine, Nell, Addie and Yola (not pictured cuz she had a standup gig to run to). You can read...

Stories about Comfort Food on July 29th

July 23, 2023July 23, 2023Leave a comment

I’m doing a storytelling event! My first in a while. Christine over at Color Arc Productions invited me to join a diverse, eclectic crew of folks, and it’s been a blast to get to know these new friends. You know what else is cool? The story I’m telling is a new version of the...

Minneapolis or Bust (benefit) on August 1st

July 23, 2023July 23, 2023Leave a comment

Come out and support the Austin Ball’rz as they make you laugh and cringe all the way to the Softball World Series in Minneapolis. The money raised tonight will help defray travel and lodging costs for the team as they represent Austin on the road to softball glory. Some true Austin acting legends will...

Book Review in Across the Margin

July 6, 2023July 6, 2023Leave a comment

I wrote a book review! And it’s published on New York’s Across the Margin site. You can read it HERE. Why is this significant? Well, the book recalls a murder about a decade ago which happened in Austin, and it reflects some of the class and prejudice issues we have in the city. Beyond...

Showcase Recap: do more of them?

June 23, 2023June 23, 2023Leave a comment

We had a fun night on Saturday the 17th, showcasing new and evolving works by a trio of local writers. A good, really enthusiastic crowd showed up – and the performances were well done and varied. The feedback we got was to do more of this kind of thing. It’s nice because the event...