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Onstage company

Documented collaborators

All the Great Books (Abridged) brings the rapid-fire, comedic energy of the Reduced Shakespeare Company to stages around the country. Founded by Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor, with contributions from Matthew Croke and Michael Faulkner (RSC). This troupe continues a tradition of brisk, vaudeville-infused literature abridgments that entertain while staying true to the source material. Known as the a diest of abridgments with a New Vaudeville sensibility, they deliver a fast-paced, witty take on literary classics that makes big ideas accessible and hilarious.

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Upcoming stops include Bloomsburg University (PA) on May 2, Nicolet College (WI) on May 16, and Malibu performances at Smothers Theatre and the Pepperdine Center for the Arts on October 23. This page highlights the performer and individual performances as they are announced, so you can secure your seats for each show. For updates, follow the troupe's official channels and podcast, and stay tuned for announcements and accolades that celebrate their enduring contribution to Shakespeare and classical literature on stage.

The essentials

Quick Facts About All the Great Books (Abridged)

  • Show creators: Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor with additional material by Matthew Croke and Michael Faulkner (RSC).
  • Style: The Reduced Shakespeare Company are known as the 'Bad Boys of Abridgment' with a 'New Vaudeville' sensibility, delivering literature in a rapid, comedic format.
  • Major award: 2025 Berger Award from the Shakespeare Theatre Association awarded to Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor (recognition for outstanding talent/dedication to Shakespeare).
  • Other notable accolades: Shorty Award for Outstanding Use of Twitter (2010); Guinness World Record for the Highest Theatrical Performance aboard a plane (Shakes on a Plane, 2014).
  • Discography and singles: none for the company/performance; All the Great Books (abridged) is a stage show (discography = []; singles = []).
  • Social media: Official website and theatre podcast; historically active on Twitter; the troupe has publicly documented social-media wins (e.g., Shorty Awards).

Upcoming stops include Bloomsburg University (PA) on May 2, Nicolet College (WI) on May 16, and Malibu performances at Smothers Theatre and the Pepperdine Center for the Arts on October 23. This page highlights the performer and individual performances as they are announced, so you can secure your seats for each show. For updates, follow the troupe's official channels and podcast, and stay tuned for announcements and accolades that celebrate their enduring contribution to Shakespeare and classical literature on stage.

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