LETTERS FROM MAX

By Sarah Ruhl
Based on the book by Sarah Ruhl and Max Ritvo
Directed By Christina Baldwin

May 30 - June 28, 2026

Max Ritvo is an exceptional young man: a student at Yale, member of an experimental comedy troupe, and insightful poet. When he applies to Sarah Ruhl’s playwriting workshop, he finds not only a mentor, but a friend.

When Max finds out his childhood cancer has returned, the two begin writing letters to each other. Their correspondence, both humorous and profound, explores questions of creating art, the meaning of work and the strange experience of being human. Based on these real communications, LETTERS FROM MAX is an emotional mosaic of letters, poetry, music and dialogue that showcases theatre’s ability to express the ineffable.

LETTERS FROM MAX is an intimate and poetic stage adaption of Sarah Ruhl (IN THE NEXT ROOM, THE OLDEST BOY) and Max Ritvo’s 2018 book of the same title. Jungle Theater Artistic Director Christina Baldwin directs this profound and hopeful play.

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PAY AS YOU ARE TICKETS

Our PAY AS YOU ARE pricing system asks our ticket buyers, “How are you able to support the Jungle right now?” when buying their tickets. Instead of dictating prices based on where your seats are located or how in demand a show might be, we allow audiences to choose how much they pay based on their financial ability. Ex: If you’re able to pay $85 a ticket and would pay that price elsewhere around town, we ask you pay that price here, and recognize that the value of your ticket reflects not only the high artistic quality of the work, but the support of your community.

We don’t want ticket prices to keep anyone from engaging with the work we do. The theater is a place to escape, to expand, and to come together-- and we never want the price of a ticket to bar our community members from engaging in these valuable experiences.

PAY AS YOU ARE tickets are available for $15, $25, $35, $45, $55 (Market Value), $65, $75, $85, $95

Phone: 612.822.7063
PAY AS YOU ARE tickets available October 30 at 4:30pm

PLEASE NOTE: Online ticket sales will close 2 hours prior to performance day of. Please check Jungle Theater socials or come to theater for walk-up tickets.

May 30 - June 28, 2026

PREVIEWS

May 27 - 29 | 7:30pm

ACCESSIBILITY PERFORMANCES

ASL June 12
Open Caption June 11

SPECIALTY NIGHTS

Industry Monday June 8
Monday performances added for theater/ service industry

Post-show Talkbacks
Sundays throughout the run
Informal discussions with community professionals and artists that take place approximately 10 minutes after the end of Sunday matinees, last about 30 minutes, and deepen the audience’s connection with the show. Complimentary with ticket

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Concerns about COVID-19 are top of mind for everyone, and when joining the Jungle for a performance, we want you to feel confident in your time with us. As protocols to protect against COVID-19 continue to evolve, the Jungle Theater is committed to caring for our people – that includes our artists, our audiences, and our staff.

For our 2025/26 Season, masks for audience members are optional but strongly recommended. Additionally, masks will be required for all Wednesday 7:30pm performances. Please note that this policy is subject to change.

Please click here to learn more about our response to the coronavirus.