Biographie
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 also provided additional material for The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged).
As a managing partner of The Reduced Shakespeare Company, Martin has appeared at venues such as 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, Madison Square Garden, and in 11 countries abroad. He spent two years touring as a clown and assistant ringmaster with the Ringling Brothers/Barnum & Bailey Circus. His voice can be heard in the animated film Balto, and he appeared in the British movie 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. Alongside Austin Tichenor, he co-authored The Greatest Story Ever Sold, published by John Knox/Westminster Press. His work has earned nominations for an Olivier Award in London and a Helen Hayes Award in Washington, D.C. He is a member of the Dramatists Guild and holds 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. Additionally, he is a former professional minor league baseball umpire. Martin resides in Northern California with his wife and sons.
