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Reduced Shakespeare Company Podcast

Reduced Shakespeare Company
Shakespeare
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Magic
English
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
52 Lovers
Victorian England
The Reduced Shakespeare Company
Outdoor Theatre
Romantic Comedy
Theatre
Theater
Green World
Tom Stoppard
Chicago
Chicago Magic Lounge
TOEFL
First Folio
Token Theatre Company
Comedy

The world’s longest-running theatre podcast, which Broadway World calls “one of the Top 10 Podcasts for Theatre Fans!” HEAR HERE!

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Latest Episodes

What happens when you’re a five-person theatre company whose stage manager is too sick to fly and the shipping company won’t deliver your props and costumes? Reed Martin explains what happened last month when those hiccups affected our performances o... more

Mary Hartman, the director of education at Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival in Vancouver, BC, Canada, shares her philosophy for Shakespeare education and its emphasis on play. Mary reveals why threads is a better term than themes; how Shakespea... more

Cathy Sandrich is the Emmy-winning casting director of The Pitt, HBO's Emmy-winning outstanding drama beginning its second season this week. A veteran of various "big boy movies," Cathy reveals how she sees thousands of actors for hundreds of roles; ... more

On its 30th anniversary, we present the complete audio of The Reduced Shakespeare Company Christmas, which walked so The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged) could run, and was first recorded and broadcast on Public Radio International in 1995. Featuri... more

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Recent Guests

Cathy Sandrich
Emmy-winning casting director with a notable career in theater and television
HBO, The Pitt
Episode: Casting The Pitt
Greg Hirte
Musician and actor with 25 years of experience in Goodman Theatre's A Christmas Carol
Goodman Theatre
Episode: Quarter Century Caroler
Katherine Scheil
Professor at the University of Minnesota and author of Imagining Shakespeare's Wife
University of Minnesota
Episode: Hamnet, The Movie
Malkia Stampley
Director of the Goodman Theatre's 48th annual production of 'A Christmas Carol'
Goodman Theatre
Episode: Malkia’s Christmas Carol
Louis Byard
Author of novels including 'The Pale Blue Eye' and 'Mr. Timothy'
Episode: Malkia’s Christmas Carol
Andrew Moorhead
Playwright and author
Episode: Purple F***ing Pot
Shannon Cochran
A distinguished stage actress renowned for her work in horror films and television.
Episode: Shannon Cochran’s ‘Paranormal’
Gerrad Alex Taylor
Playwright of 'Shakespeare in Harlem'
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Episode: Shakespeare In Harlem
Jeffrey R. Wilson
Author of several works including 'Shakespeare and Trump'
Episode: Shakespeare In Harlem

Host

Austin Tichenor
Co-Artistic Director of the Reduced Shakespeare Company, known for engaging discussions about theater and comedy.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 167 ratings
  • To Be!

    There IS no question! This podcast is a weekly dose of insight and education about the Bard and all things theatre. Austin and guests manage to amuse, entertain, and educate every single week. Makes me look forward to Mondays !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YakimaVJ
    United States6 years ago
  • Enjoyable show

    I loved "Slings & Arrows" and enjoyed "Will," so I listened with interest to your take on these productions. Your relative access provided a cool perspective on them which I appreciated. I've enjoyed the reductions I've encountered in the past, and that energy translates perfectly to this truly enjoyable podcast. You should know this review used to be 20 stars and several paragraphs long; that's how inspiring I've found the RSC's approach to be. Yay, you guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stockyjoe
    United States8 years ago
  • Long-time listener, first-time reviewer

    I've been listening since Episode 1, a few years after having seen Austin perform All the Great Books at the Kennedy Center. The podcast has never failed to be both entertaining and informative, whether it's a slice of life from the world of live theater, memories of what has inspired their performances, or the wide range of interviews. Austin's dedication to putting out a quality production week after week for so many years is a testament to his devotion to the fans of the Reduced Shakespeare C... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ErwinMFromFL
    United States8 years ago
  • For all theater nerds

    If you are a fan of theater, subscribe now. Yes, there are many light-hearted discussions with a Shakespearean theme, but the essence of this podcast is the theater. The interviews with playwrites, actors, directors, etc. are entertaining and informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    johnthad
    United States8 years ago
  • Play On

    I've listened to the RSC podcast faithfully for years. I've enjoyed each and every one they produced. It's one of the few podcasts I keep rather than delete after playing it.

    I love Austin's choice of topics in general, and I especially love the podcasts related to Shakespeare. Austin interviews interesting people who do interesting things.

    The members of the RSC troupe are awesome. I saw them a few times at the Kennedy Center in DC, and I always had a great time. Once I was called on stage du... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PXM1968
    United States8 years ago

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Quarter Century Caroler
Q: What are some of your favorite things that have gone wrong in the 25 years of doing this show?
We've had various mishaps but the show usually runs smoothly, though we have had to stop for issues.
Quarter Century Caroler
Q: Did you start as a child actor in this?
I was 19 when I started, as Peter Cratchit.
Quarter Century Caroler
Q: Are you haunted by ghosts of Christmas Carol's past?
Yes, most definitely.
Purple F***ing Pot
Q: What informed your voice as a writer?
Moorhead shares that growing up around theater and loving the sound of voices influenced his voice as a playwright, emphasizing the importance of dialogue.
Improvised Shakespeare Company
Q: Where can you RSE the RSE?
The host promotes upcoming shows by providing specific performance dates and venues for the Reduced Shakespeare Company.

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2. Greg Hirte
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