Provided by George Mason University
Photo courtesy of Hylton Performing Arts Center
Reduced Shakespeare Company returns to the Hylton Performing Arts Center on Friday, October 28 at 8:00 p. m. to entertain with its hilarious romp The Complete History of American (abridged): Election Edition! Known for taking long, serious subjects and reducing them into short, sharp comedies, this three-man comedy troupe has turned their satirical wit to the U.S. election process. Coming at the height of election season, this rollercoaster ride through our country’s glorious and messy 600-year history reminds audiences of what makes America great…our ability to enjoy a good laugh.
In The Complete History of American (abridged): Election Edition!, RSC irreverently portrays American giants from Lincoln to Lewis and Clark, tackles the controversies of our history, and manifests our destiny into a rapid and ridiculous retelling of history from sea to shining sea.
Since its original long-running hit show, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), the Reduced Shakespeare Company (RSC) has created ten stage shows, two television specials, several failed TV pilots, and numerous radio pieces – all of which have been performed, seen, and heard worldwide. The company has performed at the White House, the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, London’s West End, Seattle Repertory Theatre, American Repertory Theatre and more.
Find out why the Boston Herald calls Reduced Shakespeare Company, “What the ‘Daily Show’ might be like if it were hosted by the Marx Brothers.”
Tickets for Reduced Shakespeare Company’s The Complete History of America (abridged): Election Edition! are $44, $37 and $26. Youth Discount Tickets (half price tickets for youth through grade 12) are available for this event. One free George Mason University student ticket available with Mason ID beginning on October 18, 2016
