Tag Archives: Jessica Max Stein

NEW! Funny Boy Excerpt: Audition

Posted on March 6, 2020 by Max

Hunt bounded like a big puppy into his June 1970 Muppet audition, a voluble frenzy of restless energy. “Ask any of the originals what Richard was like at 19 or 20,” Hunt recalled laughingly. “Boing-boing-boing-boing. People would just sit there, … Continue reading →

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Jane Hunt 1928-2019

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Max

Richard Hunt’s amazing mom Jane died earlier this week, just a month short of her 91st birthday. She was a wonderful lady and a big part of why he was such a great performer and kind person. She was also … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Stonewall 50: Two New Reviews!

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Max

My two new reviews in the Indypendent highlight how the LGBT movement is looking back at its history — and looking forward at the same time. “Gay Old Brooklyn” is a review of Hugh Ryan’s new book When Brooklyn Was … Continue reading →

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New Essay in Puppetry International!

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Max

So proud of my new piece, “Doing Good Work: Visiting the O’Neill National Puppetry Conference” in the latest Puppetry International! The narrative nonfiction piece gives you a sneak peek at what’s happening now in puppetry, as well as how contemporary … Continue reading →

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New Writing: “Harvey Milk’s Chutzpah”

Posted on February 3, 2019 by Max

I’m pleased to share my new review, “Harvey Milk’s Chutzpah”, in the brand-new issue of The Indypendent! The piece is a review of Lillian Faderman’s new biography of gay icon Harvey Milk. Ahh, the sweet satisfaction of seeing your work … Continue reading →

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