Episode 166. 'Modern Family' Miracle
Feb 09 2010

Eric Stonestreet is one of the breakout stars of this season's hit ABC and Sky-1 HD sitcom Modern Family, and he chats about the miracle of his casting as well as the miracle of how good this show as been right out of the gate. Featuring lessons on how to embrace the perks of celebrity, how your life informs your work and your character, and hiatus wisdom from a TV legend. (Length 26:42)

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Episode 165. We Reduce 'LOST'
Feb 01 2010

A post-performance run-down of how the filming of LOST REDUCED went and how it came to be. Featuring spoilers about special effects, the various entendres of "brands in hands", special appearances from both Adrian Scarborough from Gavin And Stacey and Sophie Jones from Sky-TV, and how a hot and bright rehearsal process can sometimes lead to greatness. Reduced greatness, but still. (Length 20:40)

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Episode 164. Commute From Hell
Jan 25 2010

Flying from California to Dallas shouldn't be this fraught with excitement and adventure. But oy, was it fraught. Fraughter than we thought. An extra day's rehearsal goes down the drain as struggle and fail to avoid a weather system in Phoeniz, the likes of which nobody's ever seen before. Because it's in Phoenix. Featuring a special appearance by Ron Bottitta from Lost, and the dangers of playing to a hometown crowd. (Length 18:18)

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Episode 163A. Most Important Discovery
Jan 21 2010

Starting 2010 off right by keeping our New Year's Resolution of more regularly-timed video podcasts! This month: footage from our original production of The Complete Millennium Musical (abridged) (now known as Western Civilization! The Complete Musical (abridged)). This performance at Pittsburgh Public Theatre features Reed Martin singing about mankind's most important discovery of the last thousand years. (Thanks to Nick Graham and Laughing Stock for putting the clip together!) (Length 3:20)

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Episode 163. Waverly Place Wizard
Jan 18 2010

OMG! Are you like, soo into Wizards of Waverly Place on the Disney Channel? Neither are we (but our kids are). Peter Murrieta is the Executive Producer of the Emmy-winning children's show, and talks about how he uses his improv and sketch-comedy training to create TV sitcoms, how he bucks the Disney mold by portraying young protagonists with parents who are both alive, and how he's okay with his show's place in the cultural pantheon. (Length 20:52)

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Episode 162. Why We Tweet
Jan 11 2010

We've been using the micro-blogging service Twitter for almost a year, and we've seen its use rise among other theatre companies. We compare notes with Mary Kathryn Durr, E-Commerce and Social Media Manager for the Blumenthal Center of the Performing Arts, and learn about viral marketing, creating connections, and the democratization of media. Featuring a Twitter game with NPR's Scott Simon and a special appearance by Stu Levitan from TheMic, Madison, Wisconsin's Progressive Talk radio. (Length 22:31)

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Episode 161. Our New Website
Jan 04 2010

Attention code monkeys: A new year means a new look at our new website! Webmaster Matt Rippy talks about the history of the RSC online presence, the spiffy new upgrades to the website, the differences between content management programs WordPress and Joomla, and some of our favorite bells and whistles. Now, about that Reduced Shakespeare Company App... (Length 21:09)

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Episode 160. Post-Show Discussion
Dec 28 2009

A live Q&A at the Overture Center in Madison, Wisconsin, during which we reveal our favorite Shakespeare plays, touring information for 2010, when the Hollywood script will be published, a very special blurb from some RSC pilgrims, answers to questions from our Twitter followers, and the shocking revelation that our favorite individual onstage moments don't include any other performers. (Length 22:11)

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Episode 159. Our Holiday Traditions
Dec 21 2009

From Madison, WI to Sonoma, CA, a special holiday podcast. Featuring expert opinions on proper terrain for house lighting, ancient pizza recipes, words of Wisconsin wisdom, Christmas tsotchkes from the holy land, a bold new experiment called present-giving, and some very helpful notes from an old friend. (Length 23:24)

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Episode 158. 40 In 40
Dec 14 2009

Old and new friends this week. Chris Judson talks about his blog 40PlaysIn40Days and his quest to see all of Shakespeare's plays in a single summer. Plus RSC Wardrobe Mistress (and Madison resident) Jenni Schwaner explains why she left the RSC to tour with Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. Featuring the power of theatre, insights into savage tucks, and the dangers of unprotected encounters with onion rings. (Length 20:20)

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