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What is The Shakespeareance?

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Fondling a First Folio at Miami University, 2016.

A lecture series hosted by Austin Tichenor of the Reduced Shakespeare Company (that’s me!), featuring voices from around the world — especially yours.

Once a month, I’ll present an online talk about Shakespeare in our lives and culture, followed by conversation and live Q&A with special guests. Patreon supporters get sneak previews, backstage access, premium content, customized perks, private lectures, and sonnets and songs singing your praises! 

It’s a book club. A study group. A chance to nerd out with fellow Shakespeareans.

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Directing Elise Dixon as Beatrice in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Pacific University. 2017.

Do you have a big audition coming up?

Or the first draft of a play or novel?

Or just want to work on some speeches for your own pleasure?

I offer private monologue coaching and manuscript review for actors and writers at every level of expertise.

Check out what some talented folks have said about working with me.

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