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Bio

Maximilian Jurisic is a New York-based actor and emerging musical theater performer from Canada, currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music at The Manhattan School of Music. 

Entering his senior year, Max is focused on developing a grounded and dynamic presence that bridges classic and contemporary musical theatre. Most recently, he appeared as the Preacher in Violet at MSM. His past roles include Macheath in The Threepenny Opera and Durdles in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, along with ensemble work as a Swing in The Pajama Game. He has also been involved in new work and workshop settings, including Coach Goodman  Mudville, and has participated in Disney Labs, performing in ensemble productions of Frozen and The Little Mermaid.

In an increasingly digital fast-paced and inward-focused world, Maximilian strives to create work that encourages empathy and awareness. Whether making audiences laugh or moving them to tears, he aims to inspire more thoughtful, compassionate perspectives, reminding us of the shared humanity that connects us all.

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Two performers, one woman and one man, involved in a theatrical act on stage. The woman, with gray hair, is smiling and raising her arm, while the man, with a surprised expression, is dressed in vintage clothing and hats, appearing to be caught in a
Two men in formal costumes appear to be performing on stage. One man is dressed as a military officer with medals, and the other is dressed as a man in formal evening wear, possibly a butler or a performer in a tuxedo. Both have expressive facial exp
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Two performers, a woman with long red hair wearing a pink dress and floral headpiece, and a man with brown hair in a tuxedo, sing closely facing each other on stage.
Actors performing on stage, with three people in the foreground and three in the background, engaging in a theatrical scene with expressive gestures.
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A young man dressed as a royal guard with a red jacket adorned with gold cords and shoulder epaulets, singing passionately on stage with a blue background and a rope and wooden post in the background.
A young man in a light blue shirt and dark pants in a room, holding a certificate and gesturing with his hand, with two young women sitting behind him, one in a black blazer and the other in a floral dress.
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Three performers on stage wearing costumes and hats, dancing in front of a purple background with a group of people behind them. The stage has a red carpeted riser with gold balls in front.

preacher

Violet directed by Banji Aborisade

Durdles

The Mystery of Edwin Drood directed by Evan Pappas

ACTING REEL

Contents:

Kevin, The Leftovers

Durdles, The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Richard, Richard III

Dance reel

headshots and resume

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