Max von Essen Professions : Theatre actor Born : January 11, 1974 Browse All Authors Top 30 quotes by Max von Essen 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 you music space love 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 rest new serious teacher I keep this crazy notebook of song ideas. Max von Essen keep crazy song ideas 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 good me home life I'm the youngest of four, and they were all very into sports. I was the first one to express an interest in the arts. I took piano lessons and singing lessons, acting lessons. So it was all new to them, but my parents were great. Max von Essen parents great singing sports My career hadn't rocketed to the top of anything, but I've worked consistently and done things I've loved. Max von Essen loved career things done I hate to be general, but I rely on Andrew Keenan-Bolger for all things music. Every season, he releases a mixtape on his blog of the most incredible and current music. I download it instantly, and it gets me through the season and keeps me educated musically. Max von Essen things me music hate 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 friends family life way My obsession with James Franco borders on the unhealthy. Max von Essen james unhealthy borders obsession For casual wear, I'm obsessed with Onassis in Soho. Hip-preppy and well priced. Max von Essen wear well casual obsessed Similar Authors Ian McDiarmid theatre-actor Corey Reynolds theatre-actor Christopher Plummer theatre-actor Gedde Watanabe theatre-actor Erica Tazel theatre-actor Luke Kirby theatre-actor All Authors