Reduced Shakespeare Company Podcast

Reduced Shakespeare Company Podcast


Latest Episodes

Episode 473. Meet Aaron Posner
January 04, 2016

Playwright and director Aaron Posner (Stupid F*cking Bird) talks about his celebrated production of The Tempest at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, his upcoming production of Midsummer at the Folger Theatre, and his ongoing exploration of the classics usin...

Episode 472. Preserving Your Parents
December 29, 2015

With the passing of his father Kent (left) on Christmas Eve, producer and host Austin Tichenor urges listeners to interview and document their parents while you still have them. You'll be glad you preserved their stories and experiences for posterity,

Episode 471.5. Happy Merry Chrismakwanukkahhanzukkah!
December 24, 2015

from The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged): - It came to me on a midnight clear There's so much confusion these days To make things easy this time of year Just learn to say one simple phrase... - Happy Merry Chrismakwanukkahhanzukkah

Episode 471. Doctor Who Creatures
December 21, 2015

Just in time for the Doctor Who Christmas Special! Meet Ross Mullan, the actor behind the weird faces of some of Doctor Who's and Game of Thrones' most iconic creatures. We spoke with Ross at the recent Chicago Tardis Convention and he told us how one ...

Episode 470. Theatre For Kids
December 15, 2015

A recent student matinee -- typically something to be dreaded -- was instead a delight thanks to the good folks at the Sunset Cultural Center in Carmel, CA, where we performed a 45-minute version of The Complete History of Comedy (abridged) and taught ...

Episode 469. Fantasy Theatre League
December 07, 2015

Last week's discussion of Shakespeare And Football prompts this conversation about what a Fantasy Theatre League might look like, and what one would look for in putting together a winning team. Featuring tips on good roster-building; the importance of ...

Episode 468. Shakespeare And Football
November 30, 2015

Peter Eramo is not only the Publicity and Marketing Manager for the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington DC, he's also the commissioner of the Folger Fantasy Football League, which each year pits teams in the Montague and Capulet divisions against ...

Episode 467. Holy Humor Sunday
November 24, 2015

Not only are our shows fun and entertaining, but apparently we're doing the Lord's work! Pastor Robert Lewis discusses Holy Humor Sunday, the post-Easter celebration that honors the great joke God played on Death. Featuring the power of communion,

Episode 466. Creating ‘Improv Zombies’
November 16, 2015

Creating shows using improv is not something the RSC does, but Reed Martin has used the Second City model to devise with his students a new show called Improv Zombies From Hell at Napa Valley College. With one weekend left in the run,

Episode 465. Captain Steve Davis
November 09, 2015

A Random Fan Shout-Out expanded to full podcast form! Louisiana Tech student Ashley Davis shares memories of her father, Capt. Steve Davis, and how he introduced her to theatre, Shakespeare, and comedy. Featuring the bonding power of laughter,