Reduced Shakespeare Company Podcast
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Episode 229. Our Christmas Show
Reed Martin & Austin Tichenor announce the RSC's eighth stage show (which premieres at Merrimack Repertory Theatre in November 2011) and discuss why the show was chosen and what will go into its creation. Featuring how much material from our Christmas CD
Episode 228. We’re Catching Up
Multi-hyphenate RSC Office Manager Alli Bostedt catches us up on how she manages to juggle her many duties while she's on the road. Also, Dominic Conti catches us up on all the awards our friends' web series The Best Friend won at LA WebFest. And we catch
Episode 227. Sharing Lisa’s Story
Long-time RSC member Matthew Croke kept a journal during his wife Lisa's battle with cancer while at the same time being pregnant with their third child. Now, Matt's trying to publish his journal to share his experience with others. Matt returned to the R
Episode 226. Going ‘Upstairs Downstairs’
Olivier Award-wining actor Adrian Scarborough returns to the RSC Podcast (hear his first appearance here) to talk about playing Pritchard the Butler in the new Upstairs Downstairs, which premieres in the U.S. this week on Masterpiece Theatre. Featuring a
Episode 225. Sophomoric, N’est-ce Pas?
On our drive across America's heartland, we pass the time debating the highs and lows of high and low comedy. Featuring definitions of the word sophomoric; celebrations of satire; a special appearance by legendary Pulitzer Prize-winning sports photographe
Episode 224. Just ‘Showing Up’
Actor James Morrison talks about the movie he's directed, an homage to the working-class actor called "Showing Up: A Conversation About The Actor's Audition". Featuring revelations about what actors go through, why actors are like baseball players (no, no
Episode 223. Live From Zaandam!
Davey Naylor, Matt Rippy, Jeff Marlow, Tiger Reel, and Jan Duyn take time out of their busy touring schedule to reveal their day-to-day adventures on the road in Belgium and Holland. Featuring tales of Carnival, the ideal place for calling a show, an actu
Episode 222. The Best Friend
Marilyn Anne Michaels and Allie Smith are the creators and stars of The Best Friend, a very funny web series (featuring in a small role our own Dominic Conti, who also co-wrote a few episodes). Allie and Marilyn reveal how they create the series and manag
Episode 221. Ginger Stage Manager
European stage manager Davey Naylor shares his background, expertise, and adventures working with the RSC. Featuring lessons learned at Drama School, breakdowns of American and European sport, making a living on the Internet, massive and geeky dedication
Episode 220.5. Special Oscar Edition
On this special extra episode, we predict this year's tight Oscar race. Featuring a special appearance from National Public Radio movie critic Bob Mondello, and film analysis he'd be embarrassed to be associated with. (MP3. Length 9:33)