Adam Long

In all honesty, I didn't read this. Instead, I watched it. Since it was already a play, there was absolutely no injustice. I swear.

Some parts were really funny, like the Othello rap and the football Histories, while others kinda fell flat like the 16 comedies in one. And then there was Hamlet. The audience's workshop of Ophelia's scream was not only deconstructionist, but it actually WORKED. I was a bit surprised that the obviousness of their method actually pulled off an emotional response show more in my chest. Who'd have thunk?

Sure, the whole thing was corny and forced, but that was kinda the point. Why else would anyone reduce anything to absurdity?

I think I want to make one of Titus's famous rapist pies for lunch. show less

If you've ever looked for humorous plays, you may have stumbled upon the Reduced Shakespeare Company, who have written several shorter plays poking fun at larger works of literature: Shakespeare, U.S. history, the Ring Cycle, and even the Bible.

Here, Adam Long et al., have highlighted some of the better known Bible stories, condensed them, and added some bits of flare to them to make the audience laugh a bit.

While not recommended for church picnics, this play does have very humorous appeal, show more especially those those who know the Bible pretty well, and won't be easily offended.

Recommended for fans of humorous dramatic parodies. show less

A wonderfully humorous three-person play depicting major stories of the Bible. While possibly offensive to some (due to religious backgrounds and beliefs), it can also serve to point the universal human condition (ignorance, gullibility, etc.).

This was a real side-splitter -- I found myself laughing maniacally every couple of pages. It would be even funnier to see this performed. I plan to buy the DVD and also read the Reduced Shakespeare Company's other plays. Highly recommended!