Maxim Lardent

Maxim Lardent is a stage and screen actor, improviser, writer, director, and producer. Here, you will find pictures, resumes, video clips, and links to projects. Currently, Maxim works with Poor Richard's Players, Happy Hour Improv, the LVTAPS Show, and The Group Collectively.

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Skillfully directed by Maxim Lardent, from the moment you hand over your ticket this wildly talented ensemble invites you to partake in the Quiche Breakfast of the Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein. These women never miss a beat, or an opportunity to escalate the fun with a look, a pose or the subtle raising of an eyebrow.

Paul Atreides, Las Vegas Review Journal

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Maxim wrote, directed, and starred in his 2013 entry for the Las Vegas 48 Hour Film Project.  It won Best Use of Genre, tied for Best Use of Prop, and was recognized for the most bananas harmed.

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Maxim competed with Happy Hour at the Comedy Improv Throdown in Harrisburg, PA.  They walked away with First Place, this is their final round performance.

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Dick Johnson, Private Eye

Written by Maxim Lardent and Mark Valentin, Dick Johnson, Private Eye premiered at the 2012 Las Vegas Fringe Festival.  Here's what the press had to say about it.

"A parody of radio mysteries with old-timey effects and fake ads that left you gasping with laughter—there was a lot to like about Dick Johnson."  4/5 Stars, Jacob Coakley, Las Vegas Weekly

"Maxim Lardent and Mark Valentin's nostalgic comedy is very creatively penned and a Fringe smash." David McKee, Las Vegas CityLife

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Headshots

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Lardent is a perfect breed of actor for exaggerated comedy. He knows how to milk a laugh but is also able to get us to believe in him as a character...He's the truth of the production; proof that a nonsensical character can be made real if an actor believes enough.

Anthony Del Valle, Las Vegas Review Journal

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Photo shoot for Happy Hour.

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More photos of Happy Hour Improv Troupe, at SET

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Science UnFair screened at the 48 Hour Film Festival Las Vegas. It closed the screening group. It is written and stars Maxim Lardent and was directed by Joel Schoenbach, produced by The Group Collectively.

Science UnFair received three 48 Hour Film Festival awards:  Best Use of Dialogue, Best Writing, and Runner-Up Audience Award.  Maxim Lardent and The Group Collectively are very proud.

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Selected photos from Free Beer, the Improv Show

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Live performance at FREE BEER the Improv Show.

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The aforementioned award-winning 48-Hour Film Fest entry, Space Adventures in Space.  Work was completed with Improv-Vegas and Eddie Deirmenjian.

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Part animation, part 16mm short, all hilarity.  Starring Raymond Delgadillo and Kenji Rodriguez.  Animation by Raymond Delgadillo.

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The first short created by The Group Collectively.  Starring Eddie Deirmenjian, Jonathan Suhadolnik, Chris Hawkins, and Tim Rosenberger.

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Filmography

The Bench

The tale of one man's desire to read on a public park bench, and the annoying ne'erdowells that surround him.

5 min, color, comedy/silent

The Chase

A clumsy waiter angers some restaurant customers and causes a chase throughout the city involving many other citizens.  A tribute to the silent era.

6 min, b&w, comedy/silent

Shots

The International Shot-taking Championships are here.  And of course it is the perennial champion versus the true underdog.  Who will be this year's champion?

7 min, color, comedy, partly animated

Cromax's Curse

Joey is a rather successful student on his way to his perfect life, until he finally pisses off his roommate, who happens to be a warlock, into cursing him with the rottenest luck in the world.

15 min, color, dark comedy

Where Should I Look For You?

Victor Black is a musician in a world where music is outlawed.  Can he find safety when his cover is blown?

7 min, color, suspense

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