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Jess Winfield was a founding member of the Reduced Shakespeare Company. He co-created the Laurence Olivier Award-nominated comedy The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) and performed in it for many years, including launching its decade-long run in London's West End. After leaving the RSC, he spent ten years writing and producing animated television and won two Daytime Emmy Awards for Disney's Teacher's Pet. In June 2007 he revised and co-directed The Complete Works (abridged) in a West End revival at the Arts Theatre. His first novel, My Name Is Will: A Novel of Sex, Drugs, and Shakespeare will be released in July, 2008, by Twelve Books. A California native, he is married and lives in Los Angeles.- Actor
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Adam Long was born in 1961 in California, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) (2000), Balto (1995) and Kansas City. He is married to Alex Jackson-Long. They have one child.- Writer
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Michael David Fleming was born in 1974 in central Alabama. After graduating high school he went to work as a Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician and Dispatcher in Montgomery, Alabama and later moved to Dothan, Alabama as a dispatcher supervisor. In 1998, Michael joined the United States Marine Corps and served on active duty until 2010 both in the US and abroad. His last military assignment was to the Chemical-Biological Incident Response Force in Washington, DC as the Reconnaissance Section Chief. After leaving active duty, Michael remained in Washington, DC and continued to contract with the Federal Government as consultant on Anti-terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction, and Emergency Management.
Beyond numerous military and law enforcement specialty schools, Michael has a Master of Science in Emergency Management and an MBA.
Michael is a licensed Private Investigator in the State of Alabama and an FAA-licensed UAS pilot (Part 107). He owns the private investigation firm Echo 7 Foxtrot, LLC in Prattville, Alabama and is in a partnership with Secrets True Crime Podcast where he performs investigations and co-writes the show.- Actor
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Reed Martin co-created and performed in the original productions of The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged), The Complete History of America (abridged), Western Civilization: The Complete Musical (abridged), All The Great Books (abridged), and Completely Hollywood (abridged). He contributed additional material to The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged).
Martin is a managing partner of The Reduced Shakespeare Company and has performed at Lincoln Center Theater, London's West End, Kennedy Center, Seattle Repertory Theatre, American Repertory Theatre, Pittsburgh Public Theater, California Shakespeare Festival, McCarter Theatre, Long Wharf Theatre, Old Globe Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, The White House and Madison Square Garden, as well as in 11 foreign countries. He toured for two years as a clown/assistant ringmaster with Ringling Brothers/Barnum & Bailey Circus. His voice was heard in the animated feature film Balto and just about every other part of him was seen in the British film Carry On Columbus.
Martin has written for the BBC, NPR, Britain's Channel Four, RTE Ireland, Public Radio International, The Washington Post and Vogue magazine. With Austin Tichenor he co-authored the book The Greatest Story Ever Sold, published by John Knox/Westminster Press. His work has been nominated for an Olivier Award in London and a Helen Hayes Award in Washington, D.C. He is a member of the Dramatists Guild and has a BA in Political Science/Theatre from UC Berkeley, an MFA in Acting from UC San Diego and is a graduate of Ringling Brothers/Barnum & Bailey Clown College. He is a former professional minor league baseball umpire. Martin lives in Northern California with his wife and sons.- In addition to playing various Guys In Ties on over thirty TV shows, Austin has been (since 1992) the Artistic Director of the Reduced Shakespeare Company and co-author of nine Complete (abridged) scripts, including William Shakespeare's Long Lost First Play (abridged), which premiered at the Folger Shakespeare Library in 2016. Austin has acted off-Broadway, in London's West End, at Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, on PBS with The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), the LA Philharmonic, Chicago's Lookingglass and Northlight Theatres, and in venues around the world. TV credits include recurring roles on Alias, 24, The Practice, Ally McBeal, and Felicity; and guest starring roles on The West Wing, Gilmore Girls, ER, The X-Files, and shows like them. He is also the author of the illustrated book Pop-Up Shakespeare (Walker Books/Candlewick Press), the irreverent reference book Reduced Shakespeare: The Complete Guide for the Attention-Impaired (abridged) (Hyperion), and the comic memoir How The Bible Changed Our Lives (Mostly for the Better) (Reduced Press e-book). Austin produces and hosts the weekly Reduced Shakespeare Company Podcast, available on iTunes, and now lives in Chicago. Follow him on Twitter @austintichenor.
- Matt Croke is known for The Complete History of America (Abridged) (2005).
- Jane Reed Martin is known for The Complete History of America (Abridged) (2005). She is married to Reed Martin. They have two children.
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Best known for improv, sketch comedy and Shakespeare, Michael Faulkner is a prolific legit stage actor who has played regional theaters all over the United States and toured the world with sketch comedy troupe "The Reduced Shakespeare Company." He is a graduate of the Second City Training Center, and in Los Angeles has appeared at the Getty Villa with the Troubador Theater Company, as well as at IOWest, UCB and the Comedy Central Stage. He regularly narrates the shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium at Griffith Observatory. Since his first professional appearance at age 14 at Shakespeare Santa Cruz, he has tackled many Shakespearean clowns at professional theaters throughout California. A thriving commercial actor, you may have seen him air-drumming in a Volkswagen, catching fly balls for Lexus, or accompanying ARod and Nomar Garciaparra on Amtrak.
A musician as well as an actor, Michael performs songs from the American song-book as one-half of the musical duo, "Mike and Mandy." He was formerly the singer in a ska band and drummer for two different acid jazz / funk bands. He occasionally releases new solo material via the web.- Dee Ryan is known for United States of Tara (2009), The Practice (1997) and The Office (2005). She has been married to Austin Tichenor since 30 September 1989. They have two children.
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- Gennarose Nethercott is known for Star Trek Phase II (2004).
- David Ellis is known for Stages (2015).
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London based American actor. Born to a Greek mother and an American father and moved from the US to London in 1996. Studied at The University of Texas in Austin and at the Webber Douglas Academy, London. Recent winner of the Best Actor in a Male Role for "Jim" at the Iris Prize film festival. He was a long standing member of the comedy troupe The Reduced Shakespeare Company in London's West End.- Actor
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Simon Cole was born in England, UK. He is known for Arcadia (2016), Narcopolis (2015) and EastEnders (1985).- Costume and Wardrobe Department
Rose Marie Scarborugh is known for Stealing Las Vegas (2012).- Actor
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Adrian Scarborough was born on 10 May 1968 in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Gosford Park (2001), Vera Drake (2004) and Dirty Pretty Things (2002). He is married to Rose Blackshaw. They have two children.- Davey Naylor is known for The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) (2000).
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Matt Rippy was raised in Texas where he attended H.S.P.V.A. (The High School for the Performing and Visual Arts) in Houston and was a member of the Alley Repertory Theatre Company. Rippy (as he prefers to be called) moved to England and joined The Reduced Shakespeare Company in the West End. He continued to work with the Reduced Shakespeare Company, acting and directing, for the next 20 years. Rippy has drifted away from the stage and now works predominantly in film and television. He now lives in the Hertfordshire Hills of England but still wears his cowboy boots and rides a horse and motorcycle.- Growing up in St. Louis, Missouri was a boundless cultural experience for Walter with its murky Mississippi, big arch and Budweiser brewery. After graduating from Washington University, his best friend, Huckleberry, convinced him to move on and check out the budding punk scene in England. Unfortunately, Huck lives on a raft and Walter found he'd missed it by about 15 years. Undeterred, he stayed in London, went to drama school and performed in various TV, film and theatre productions. He has been a member of the Reduced Shakespeare Company for many years and has performed in London's West End, Holland, Ireland, and throughout the UK. He has also made good use of his native twang as an accomplished voice-over artist performing in animation, games, ads and film dubbing.
Walter has just recently relocated to sunny L.A. with his wonderful wife and amazing 4 year old son.
Other Credits include: Theater "Complete Works of William Shakespeare", "Never the Sinner"; Talking Books "Panic", "The Lightning Thief", "The Red Badge of Courage", "You Don't Know Me". TV Narration: Tribal Odyssey Series, Body Shock. ADR Looping: Beyond The Sea, Alien VS Preator, Band Of Brothers, The Jacket, Alfie, Sahara, Cold Mountain, Batman Begins... - Actor
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Dominic Conti is a Chicago based actor and writer. He is represented by Shirley Hamilton Talent Inc. He performs on both stage and screen. Dominic is the author of several screenplays, has collaborated in writing plays for the stage, and has also written a novel. He is working on his second novel.- Actor
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Most recently, John can be see in season three and four of Tom Clancy's: Jack Ryan on Amazon Prime and will appear later in 2023 in the anticipated series Masters of the Air. Previous work includes the Queen's Gambit (Netflix), Trust (FX), Das Boot (Amazon / Sky Atlantic), Zero Dark Thirty, Jurassic World and many more. He also plays Dandelion in the hit video game The Witcher.
John was nominated for a British Independent Film Award for his feature film producing debut The Hide, which won Best Feature Film at the Beaufort International Film Festival, where is short film The Applicant also picking up Best Short Film the previous year.
When not acting, John releases calming music under his name that can be found on all major streaming platforms. Middle Sea is most recent EP.- Producer
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Rick Bland is known for Paddington 2 (2017), Doctor Who: The Runaway (2019) and Star Wars: Shortened! (2006).- Brent Tubbs is known for The Girl Writer (2005) and Flex Appeal (2023).
- Dustin Sullivan is known for Law & Order (1990), Children of Invention (2009) and The Young and the Restless (1973).
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Liz Fitzpatrick is known for The Complete History of America (Abridged) (2005).- Actor
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Jerry Kernion is an award-winning actor/director/writer/ producer recently appearing in supporting roles in The Instigators w/ Matt Damon and Casey Affleck, Sharper w/ Julianne Moore and as Carl in the upcoming Netflix film Players starring Gina Rogriguez. He's also appeared as Sherwin Ellis on The Blacklist, Court Sheriff Gage on The Good Fight (2017), Luis Ramos on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) and Ray Shoals on FBI. Recent stage appearances include Robert Grove in The Play That Goes Wrong at The New Theatre in Kansas City, Officer Krupke in The Lyric Opera Chicago's production of West Side Story and at the Broadway Playhouse playing Col. Tom Parker for the fourth time in the prequel to Million Dollar Quarter, called Heartbreak Hotel.
Kernion's 70+ television appearances include recurring and guest starring roles on Chicago Fire (2012), Rebel (2017) (created by John Singleton) opposite Giancarlo Esposito, Mad Men (2007) (opposite Jon Hamm), and as "Bobby Corso" on Grey's Anatomy (2005). He was a series regular on Campus Cops (1995) (the first single camera comedy series on USA Network).
On the big screen he was heard as "Mr. Henry Fenner" in The Princess and the Frog (2009) and starred alongside John Savage and Michael Gross as the lovable barfly Hutch in the award-winning indie feature film Last Call at Murray's (2016). He has done two shows as a lead clown with Cirque du Soleil and performed around the world as a member of The Reduced Shakespeare Company for the last 15 years.
As a director, writer and producer, Kernion has worked across genres directing and producing commercials, film, theatre and even a live to tape multi-camera shoot of a play for a DVD release. Speed Relationship-ing (2008), a short film which he wrote, directed and produced, won the Grand Jury Award at the 2008 Dances With Films Festival. He is a two-time Los Angeles Ovation Award nominee for his work at The Garry Marshall Theatre in Los Angeles and served as the Artistic Director of The Attic Theater in LA for two seasons.
After graduating with a B.F.A. in Acting from Ohio University, Kernion continued studying in New York and Los Angeles under Uta Hagen, Howard Fine, and many others. He is a graduate of Lincoln Center Theatre's Directors Lab West and the Royal National Theatre where he studied under Toby Jones, Fiona Laird, Patsy Rodenburg, and Ian McKellan.- Jeff Marlow was born in Brussels, Belgium. He is known for Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022), Lessons in Chemistry (2023) and S.W.A.T. (2017).
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Christian Malcolm is known for Hanna (2011), The Final Sacrifice (1990) and Band of Brothers (2001).- Will Meredith is known for Winter in the Blood (2013).
- Dan Saski is known for Quicksand Castles (2011).
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Alan Marriott is known for Planet 51 (2009), Mad Bull 34 (1990) and Lego Star Wars: Droid Tales (2015).- Mikey O'Connor is known for Silent Hill: Origins (2007), Cursed Mountain (2009) and Doctor Who: The Eighth Doctor Adventures (2006). He has been married to Janee Robinson since 4 April 2010. They have two children.
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David Menkin was born on 10 May 1977 in Norway. He is an actor, known for Final Fantasy XVI (2023), Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) and The Sandman (2022).- John Pohlhammer is known for Chuggington (2008), The Colour of Funny (1999) and Payday: The Heist (2011).
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Phil Abrams was born in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Dolemite Is My Name (2019), Strange Angel (2018) and Parenthood (2010).- Actor
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Jake Broder was born on 15 May 1971 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for The Patient (2022), Silicon Valley (2014) and The Morning Show (2019).- Art Department
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Richard Ede is known for Distant Voices, Still Lives (1988), Lord Lucan: My Husband, the Truth (2017) and Cuckoo (2012).- Bryan Torfeh is known for Velvet Goldmine (1998), The Orphanage (2016) and The Ice Cream Van (2012).
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Sally Thomas is known for As We Speak (2024).- Actor
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Joseph Maudsley is known for The Trial (2013), Alien Uprising (2012) and Gary Nock: Make It Better (2012).- James Percy (born 1985 in Doncaster, England) is an English actor and comedian working in theatre, film, television and radio. He trained at the prestigious Birmingham School of Acting and continues to work internationally.
His recent theatrical work includes the Broadway musical 'Hairspray' in the USA, 'The Importance of Being Earnest' in the UK as well as the US Comedy Improv show 'Throw Me A Line.'
James was nominated for the BBC's Carleton Hobbs Radio Drama Award in 2008. - Make-Up Department
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Erin Sweeney is known for BlackBerry (2023), Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021) and Beau Is Afraid (2023).- Jessica Romero is known for Down for Life (2009).
- Chad Yarish is known for Break a Leg (2007) and A Clean, Well-Lighted Place (2007).
- Dodds Delzell is known for Not Fade Away (2008).
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Jenni Schwaner-Ladd is known for No-Good Maxine (2011).- Additional Crew
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Matt Pearson is an Australian producer/director from Adelaide, South Australia. He has a broad experience in production roles over feature film, short film, TV series' and TV Commercial platforms.
As a graduate from the Adelaide Centre of the Arts in 2006 with a Diploma of Screen and Television, his film "Love You Mum" was widely acclaimed - Winning international awards such as The Bronze Plaque at the 55th Annual Columbus International Film and Video Festival, and Best Drama at both the International Student Film Festival, California and Young Australia Productions Awards (SA, Australia). Matt was nominated for the 'Best Emerging Producer' at the South Australian Short Screen Awards (SASSA) in 2007 and 2009.
Among producing several more short form films; "The Only House on the Street", "Luck of the Irish" and "The Other Brother" - Matt has been working in a large variety of production roles, including assisting producers; Todd Fellman (At Last, Legend of Sun & Moon), Nelson Woss (Red Dog), Elisa Argenzio & Peter Gawler (Wolf Creek - TV Series) and Mike Gabrawy (Hotel Mumbai).
In 2013, he founded production company; Varsity Films which has been specialising in Advertising & Video Marketing.
Matt is pursuing a path in direction, having recently directed two short form projects; "The Legend of Yi" and "The Sandpit". The latter winning 'Best Screenplay' & 'Best Editing' at the 2018 SA Short Screen Awards (SASSA).- Richard Lynson is known for Battlefield: Bad Company (2008), Intergalactic Combat (2007) and Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (2010).
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Jason Ryan Lovett is an American actor who has performed in film, television, and the theater.
He is known for his role as Billionaire Gilbert Hulko in Adam Ruins Everything, WSB Agent Evans in General Hospital, and Harvey Goobenstien in Victorious. He also plays Doctor Goode on the original internet series, Space Hospital.- Actress
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- Teddy Spencer is known for Stranger in the Woods (2024), Studio City Kings (2016) and Workaholics (2011).
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Timothy Beckmann was born on June 15th, 1970 in Vancouver, BC, Canada. He has spent over 20 years living and working as an Actor on stage and screen in London, UK. Having returned to his native Canada, Tim continues to grow his ever-expanding career in Film and TV. He is married with two children.- Tiger Reel is known for Surviving Paradise (2000) and Burning Passion (1999).
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Michael Perez is known for RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop (2023), Scream: The Inside Story (2011) and Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story (2022).- Art Department
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Don Zolidis is known for Cutter (2021) and Smurf #47 (2006).- Shannon Ward is known for Gethin to My Car (2018).