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The Complete World of Sports (abridged)

The Reduced Shakespeare Company is a three-man comedy troupe that takes long, serious subjects and reduces them to short, sharp comedies.

The “Bad Boys of Abridgement” have created six (soon to be seven) stage shows, two television specials, several failed TV pilots, and numerous radio pieces – all of which have been performed, seen, and heard the world over. (more…)

Episode 195. Jon Glaser’s ‘Delocated’!

Second City and Late Night With Conan O’Brien alum Jon Glaser not only talks, he sings about his very funny show Delocated, part of Adult Swim on the Cartoon Network. Featuring lessons on the value of sticking to one’s guns, the brilliance of ski-masks to protect one’s privacy, and the dangers of beer-drinking while podcasting. (MP3. Length 18:54)

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Episode 194. Moments Of Glory

We take a break from rehearsing The Complete World of Sports (abridged) to recall our various moments of sporting glory…and some moments of humiliation as well. Featuring last-minute victories, unexpected emotion, a special appearance from Modern Family‘s Eric Stonestreet, and a brief quote from Bill Cosby. (If you spot it, leave a comment!) (MP3. Length 21:38)

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Episode 193. Reduced Rehearsal Barn

The actors in the RSC’s newest show The Complete World of Sports (abridged) – Matt Rippy, Reed Martin, and Austin Tichenor - take a break from rehearsing (in this magnificent structure) to discuss how the new show is shaping up so far. Featuring cautious optimism, fear and trepidations, shout-outs to our predecessors, an outbreak of song, and our first bilingual celebrity blurb! (MP3. Length 20:09)

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HEAR YE HEAR YE! August Newsletter Out Now!

If ya wanna catch all the latest Reduced hoopla, then click HERE now! Here’s a little taste of what you’ll find in this Reduced smorgasbord:

  • RSC Premieres “The Complete World of Sports (abridged)”

  • Bad Boys of Abridgment Hit the Road!

  • DC Loves the RSC!

  • Asian Invasion…

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