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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
The Reduced Shakespeare Company
Victorian England
Outdoor Theatre
Romantic Comedy
Theatre
Theater
Green World
Chicago
Tom Stoppard
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

The Q Brothers Collective (Othello: The Remix; Funk It Up About Nothing) have created Rome Sweet Rome, a wild and satirical new “add-rap-tation” of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar now running at Chicago Shakespeare Theater through October 19, 2025. Bri S... more

RSC artistic directors Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor are directing college productions of their comedies William Shakespeare's Long Lost First Play (abridged) and The Comedy of Hamlet! (a prequel), and they discuss the differences they discover in ... more

RSC artistic directors and co-authors Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor discuss how they've updated All the Great Books (abridged), which embarks on a US tour this fall. Reed and Austin share what changes they've made to this script (and all the RSC sc... more

Our conversation with Nina Ruscio, the production designer of The Pitt, continues this week with further details of how unprecedented her design for HBO's Emmy-winning Best Drama really is. Nina compares her work on this show with other large project... more

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Recent Guests

Bri Sudia
Professional actor and singer, experienced in musical theater
Episode: Rome Sweet Rome
Danielle Davis
Professional actor and singer, with a percussion background
Episode: Rome Sweet Rome
Nina Ruscio
Sought-after production designer with a notable trajectory in television and theater
The Pitt (HBO)
Episode: Designing The Pitt
James Sherman
Playwright known for his plays exploring historical figures
Episode: Television’s First Lady
Courtney Sale
Executive Artistic Director at Merrimack Repertory Theater
Merrimack Repertory Theatre
Episode: Television’s First Lady
Michael Doherty
Co-writer and actor, previously played Dogberry in a production of Much Ado About Nothing
Episode: Dogberry And Verges
Will Mobley
Co-writer and actor, previously played Verges in a production of Much Ado About Nothing
Episode: Dogberry And Verges
James Shapiro
Professor of English at Columbia University and renowned Shakespearean scholar
Columbia University
Episode: Shakespearean James Shapiro
Tiffany Keane Schaefer
Writer and director of 'Twihard! A Twilight Musical Parody'
Otherworld Theatre Company
Episode: Twihard! The Musical

Host

Austin Tichenor
Co-Artistic Director of the Reduced Shakespeare Company, known for his engaging approach to theater and comedy, often providing insights into the creative process.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 166 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 States5 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 States7 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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The humor intertwined with theatrical topics is a major highlight, making the podcast entertaining yet informative.
Fans appreciate the variety of guests and the light-hearted approach to serious themes in theater, including diversity in storytelling.
Listeners praise the engaging and educational content, noting the insightful discussions with theater professionals.

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Nina Ruscio Designs
Q: Does any part of you wish to design a small college musical again?
Nina reflects on feeling removed from theater and expresses a longing for that alternate reality, though she has been focused on large-scale projects.
Designing The Pitt
Q: Is this the largest thing you've ever worked on?
Nina clarified that while it's not the largest project she's ever worked on, it is the largest hospital space at about 24,000 square feet.
Designing The Pitt
Q: Did you know back then in college that this was what you wanted to do?
Nina explained that she enjoyed set designing but was an English major and initially didn't envision production design as her career until she discovered her passion for collaborative storytelling.
Television’s First Lady
Q: What inspired you to write this play?
Jim Sherman was inspired to write the play after discussing Gertrude Berg's life and contributions with BJ Jones, the artistic director of Northlight Theatre, after he saw a documentary about her.
Shakespearean James Shapiro
Q: How did you come to Shakespeare?
I went to junior high in Brooklyn, New York, had as bad a Shakespeare experience as you could possibly imagine at the age of 14, but later found my love for it by seeing many productions.

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Recent guests on Reduced Shakespeare Company Podcast include:

1. Bri Sudia
2. Danielle Davis
3. Nina Ruscio
4. James Sherman
5. Courtney Sale
6. Michael Doherty
7. Will Mobley
8. James Shapiro

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