This volume collects for the first time the work of one of America’s most important, vital and original young voices. Turning the American family drama firmly on its head, «Maxwell strips more layers of explanation from the Freudian family romance, shining light on the humiliation and fury usually reasoned out of sight by psychologizing playwrights. Few characters in contemporary drama are as exposed as Maxwell’s.»—Marc Robinson, Village Voice"Imagine if you took a...
– Also published by TCG: Plays, 1996-2000, a volume of Maxwell’s work- Attended Illinois State University- Artistic Director of New York City Players- Recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship, Obie Award (for House) and Foundation for Contemporary Arts- Co-founder of the Cook County Theater Department in Chicago- His work has been presented in over sixteen countries, including Germany, France, the U.K., Italy, Argentina and Australia.
Every day we are inundated by propaganda that claims life will be better once we are connected to digital technology. Poverty, famine, and injustice will end, and the economy will be “green.” All anyone needs is the latest smartphone. In this succinct and lively book, Maxwell and Miller take a critical look at contemporary gadgets and the systems that connect them, shedding light on environmental risks. Contrary to widespread claims, consumer electronics and other digital technologies are made...
