My environment is important to me. I'd rather give up other things in my life - I might not take vacations or spend a lot of money on clothes - so that I can live in a home I feel really good about. Max von Essen clotheenvironmentfeel Change image and share on social
My favorite app is, without a doubt, Instagram. It's such a fun way to share photos and life's captured moments with friends, family and fans. Max von Essen appcapturedoubt Change image and share on social
I keep this crazy notebook of song ideas. Max von Essen crazyideanotebook Change image and share on social
I was a handyman in an office building across from Penn Station for two entire summers while I was still in school and the summer after. I had to wear a big, gray jumpsuit kind of thing that had the name of the company in a big patch on my chest, and I was sent to fix things and didn't know what I was doing. Max von Essen bigbuildchest share on social
When I'm working, I try to be serious and rest where I can. I just mark in rehearsals. I still train. I warm up. And I still take lessons from this unbelievable teacher in New York, Joan Lader. I try to be stretched and ready to go. Max von Essen joanladerlesson share on social
Honestly, I wish I'd known just how hard it is and how competitive the acting world is. I took my time; I went at my own pace. That's been helpful over the years, but also, I didn't quite realize how incredible everyone else was going to be: the level of competition and everyone's skill. Max von Essen actcompetitioncompetitive share on social
If I had been born in Paris in the early 1900s and lived through World War II, I feel like my DNA would've been Henri Baurel. Max von Essen 1900sbaurelbear Change image and share on social
I love Bill Finn's stuff. It's so rewarding for an actor. It's conversational but intricate. He writes some beautiful, simple songs and melodies, but he also writes this cacophony for people. Max von Essen actorbeautifulbill Change image and share on social
I liked being in a smaller theater. I love doing shows of all sizes, but sometimes it's nice to be in a smaller space and to strip away some of the music so that you can be a little less than larger-than-life; you can be a little more naturalistic. Max von Essen largelifelove share on social