Christopher MooreNew York Times bestselling comic novelist

"My go-to person"

“Austin is a consummate talent in all aspects of theater, from writing, editing, directing, and performance. His sense of comic timing is impeccable on the page and on the stage. He’s my go-to person for advice on all matters Shakespeare.”

(selected works)
FOOL
THE SERPENT OF VENICE
SHAKESPEARE FOR SQUIRRELS
LAMB: THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO BIFF, CHRIST’S CHILDHOOD PAL

Ellen MargolisPlaywright; Chair, Dept. of Theatre & Dance, Pacific University

"A master class...balancing pathos with pratfalls"

“Austin directed a superb production of MUCH ADO, where every rehearsal was a master class in Shakespeare’s techniques, comic timing, and balancing pathos with pratfalls. In class, he challenged all his students with innovative assignments while helping each one find their artistic voice.”

Peter HollandChair, International Shakespeare Association

"The guide of all guides to the Shakespearean multiverse..."

“We need a good guide when we enter the strange spaces of Shakespeare-land. Someone knowledgeable, of course, but also generous, kind, thoughtful, provocative, responsive, caring, respectful – oh, and being very funny would be a help too. So it’s plain that the coach of all coaches, the adviser of all advisers, the guide of all guides to the mysterious Shakespearean multiverse must be Austin Tichenor! No-one is as Shakespeareanced as he is!”

Louis BayardBestselling novelist; now playwright!

"He definitely lifted my work"

“I was a first-time playwright, and Austin read my maiden effort with such sympathy, such insight and such constructive candor that I felt as if a whole semester’s worth of playwriting classes had been condensed into a few email exchanges. He definitely lifted my work to the next level, and I know he could do the same with any other aspiring playwright.”

(selected works)
COURTING MR. LINCOLN
MR. TIMOTHY
THE PALE BLUE EYE
ROOSEVELT’S BEAST

Elise DixonActor; Beatrice in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

"Working with him is FUN!"

“Austin has the uncanny ability to get to the heart of a text and helps you, the actor, do the same. My short time working with him equipped me with tools to better understand myself, my work, and Shakespeare, and I’ve used what I learned with him in every project since. Also, he’s delightful! Working with him is FUN!”

(selected roles)
Beatrice, MUCH ADO
Pheobe/Adam, AS YOU LIKE IT
Helena, MIDSUMMER
Anne Page, MERRY WIVES

Hannah KennedyDirector of Communications, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

"A rare platform for nuanced conversations"

“Thank YOU for offering the opportunity to dig into these substantive topics. [The Reduced Shakespeare Company Podcast is] a rare platform for nuanced conversations, and we’re grateful for the chance to share our beautiful work with a wider audience.”

Allan BatchelderHistorical and fantasy novelist

"Wit, wisdom, and unflagging enthusiasm"

“[My] novel would never have been completed without the wit, wisdom, and unflagging enthusiasm of Austin Tichenor and TheShakespeareance.com.”

(selected works)
THIS THING OF DARKNESS
STEEL, BLOOD, & FIRE
AS FLIES TO WANTON BOYS

Jamie GowerPlaywright & Performer

"Five stars, would go again."

“Working with Austin is like working with a team of experts: a brilliant comic actor, an accomplished playwright, an experienced producer, and an assured business manager. Austin provided clear structure and actionable insights throughout our entire interaction. Right brain, left brain—Austin has the best of both. Five stars, would go again.”

Ken LudwigTony and Olivier Award-winning playwright

"Talk about giving joy!"

“[Austin] personally, on the stage as well as writing, [has] given more joy to people than I have. Talk about giving joy! We’re in the same business.”

(selected works)
LEND ME A TENOR
CRAZY FOR YOU
MOON OVER BUFFALO
HOW TO TEACH YOUR CHILDREN SHAKESPEARE
BASKERVILLE
MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS