Tom plays goofy stoner Banko in this regional premiere of Scotland, PA - a darkly comedic musical adaptation of the film of the same name (which is loosely based on Shakespeare's Macbeth). Hilarious, rocking new musical with a creative team full of Broadway luminaries. Great reviews for Scotland: "A murderously good time," "Courses with electricity," "Heart, laughs and tragedy," "Stylish staging," and praise for Tom's performance as Banko: "Dynamic and hilarious," "Fabulous in the role," "Has the audience eating out of the palm of his hand." (Broadway World,Star Tribune, Talkin' Broadway). Opens 9/21/2024 - tickets and info.
The Therapy Room - Above the Line Entertainment
Tom plays a grumpy, but loving brother in this short comedic film about a family that accidentally books a themed escape room rather than a real therapist. 48 Hour Film Project "Best Of", official selection of Sioux City International Film Festival and the Twin Cities Film Fest - screening 10/23/2024.
Tom understudies Audrey II puppeteering and the ensemble in this "frightfully funny musical" classic. Don't Feed The Plants!! Runs June 22nd - August 18th. Tickets and info HERE.
Tom plays Caleb in this musical adaptation of the film of the same name. A struggling restaurant in a struggling small town in Wisconsin becomes a place for hope, renewal and joy. TTT's in-the-round, minimalist productions are singular and fantastic. More info and tickets here.
An Olivier Award-winning comedy set in rural Ireland, two actors (Tom Reed & Reed Sigmund) portray a colorful cast of characters immersed in the often hilarious, sometimes tragic impacts of a Hollywood movie filming in the Irish countryside. Funny and moving! Tickets and more info here - opens January 24th.
The Minnesota Standoff - short comedy film. A very familiar phenomenon taken to new extremes. Watch: vimeo.com/650097861. Directed by Alex Frecon & Collin Goodspeed
The Family We Chose - short film. Tom was nominated for Best Lead Actor in the 2022 Z-Fest Film Festival for his performance in The Family We Chose (which was nominated in a total of 10 categories!). Produced by Above-the-Line Entertainment, directed by Justin & Kristin Schaack. "Best Of" screening 5/20/22 - DETAILS
Loch Mess at Open Eye Theatre. Tom plays Scottish monster hunter Dangus McMacaroney (and other roles) in Open Eye's summer 2023 production. Tickets and Info.
Georgiana & Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley at Jungle Theater. Tom plays Thomas O'Brien in this delightful holiday story set in the world of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Rolling world premiere of this final installment in Lauren Gunderson & Margot Melcon's Austen-inspired trilogy. TICKETS.
Hairball! at Open Eye Theatre. Tom returns to the beautiful Bakken Museum green roof in another Open Eye summer romp - HAIR BALL! A Big Foot Musical. Details here.
New Eyes Festival - Theater Mu. See Tom in a workshop for new play Kung Fu Zombies vs. Shaman Warrior by Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay! April 9th - DETAILS.
Lounge-asaurus Rex at HUGE Improv Theater[two nights only!] Rex's brand of crafty crooning appears as part of "Shuffle Play: Your Favorite Musical Groups in Rotation" on January 14th and February 11th at 8:00pm. Stick around afterward for "Poems, for Each Other" by Theo Langason [9:30 show] - awesome, impactful improv unlike anything you've seen. TICKETS.
Christmas of Swing - History Theatre. Tom plays Bud Abbott (of Abbott & Costello) and a variety of singing, storytelling soldiers in History Theatre's Christmas/WWII/USO Show/Andrews Sisters musical mash up. Runs November 20th-December 19th. More info and tickets HERE.
TNT - Summer Potluck at HUGE Improv Theater. Improv duo TNT (Taj Ruler & Tom Reed) play HUGE's stage for one night only. In years of working together at the Brave New Workshop, Taj & Tom have clocked more than 1,000 performances together and their comedic chemistry shows. Check them out on Friday, August 27th at 9:30pm. TICKETS here.
Lounge-asaurus Rex emerges from hibernation with two one-off shows as part of HUGE Improv Theater's foray back into live shows. See Rex IN PERSON(!) with the marvelous John Hilsen on keys - July 10th at 9:30pm and August 6th at 8pm. TICKETS.
LOG JAM! A Paul Bunyan Musical Spectacular (theater returns - outdoors!) Tom plays villain Gunders Helslarsen and Sam the lumberjack in this outdoor Open Eye Theater premiere of a subversive, hilarious riff on the legend of Paul Bunyan! Hosted on the Bakken Museum's beautiful green rooftop May 27th- June 20th. Details HERE.
It's Nine O'Clock Somewhere: The Lounge-asaurus Rex MORNING SHOW! (at 11:59am) At HUGE Improv Theater (via Zoom). Join Lounge-asaurus Rex LIVE via Zoom for a stiff cup of improvised music and laughs. Savor in silence or unmute and inspire epic songs and crisp hot banter that goes great with pancakes - or a sandwich. Good times and deliciously over-the-top improv will (re)start your day RIGHT - It’s 9 O’Clock Somewhere! Bed head encouraged. Pants optional.Wednesdays at 11:59am. August 19th to September 9th. Watch here.
Interstate - A New Musical at Mixed Blood Theatre. Tom is in the cast of Mixed Blood's world premiere production of Interstate, "a Queer Asian-American pop-rock musical about two trans people at different stages of their journeys, navigating love, family, masculinity, and finding community in the era of social media." Runs March 6th - March 29th. Tickets and details HERE.
Getting Plowed: A Holiday Survival Guide at Brave New Workshop. Brave New Workshop's annual holiday sketch comedy revue - live through the holidays with laughter. Irreverent, fun, funny - like egg nog served in a boot. Santa's boot. Bonus improv sets after most performances. Runs through January 25th, 2020. Tickets and details HERE.
Young Frankenstein at Merrill Arts Center (Director) Tom directed the stage musical version of Mel Brooks' iconic comedy classic Young Frankenstein at Merrill Arts Center. A quirky masterpiece with iconic characters and so many quotable moments, now with epic musical numbers! Runs Feb 7-9, 14-16. Tickets and details HERE.
Creature Feature at HUGE Theater (improv) A full length improvised monster movie created in real time based on audience suggestions. Shows every Friday in September and October. Tickets and details HERE.
Game of Toms: One-man Game of Thrones at Minnesota Fringe.Tom returns to MN Fringe to irreverently resurrect all eight seasons of death, sex and dragons in this EPIC solo musical parody of Game of Thrones. Packed with sensual satire, violent laughs and abrupt endings. Only FIVE performances Aug 1st - 11th. Tickets and details HERE.
Autonomyat Mixed Blood Theater. Tom played Karl in this epic event show which was part auto show, part Disney ride, part drive in theater.
Love and Other Social DiseasesBrave New Workshop's 300th sketch comedy revue! Love, relationships and other mistakes we all make are tackled with BNW's signature biting and energetic wit. Bonus improv set after every 7:30 and 8:00pm performance. Previews start February 14th. Tickets HERE.
Ferris Mueller's Day OffSketch comedy at the Brave New Workshop with a bonus improv set after every performance. Shows every Thursday, Friday and Saturday through October 27th. Tickets.
Gunplay!: A new comedy A new show by Tom for theMinnesota Fringe Festival. Set in the absurd alternate reality of America in 2018, this satire follows an attempt to stage a gun lobby group's "hip, fun!" musical active shooter drill with high school students. Performed by Tom and an amazing cast! Five performances starting August 4th. Tickets and details at MinnesotaFringe.org
The hit Fringe franchise is back (#1 seller in 2017) with a musical vengeance! Directed and edited by Tom with musical direction by the marvelous Keith Hovis and a dynamite cast of Fringe and Twin Cities favorites. Tickets and details at MinnesotaFringe.org.
The Blender. Sketch comedy set as a duo with Andy Rocco Kraft, as part of a variety show at Strike Theater. March 9th & 16th, April 20th at 10pm. More info.
Ringo (musical improv duo with James Rone) at HUGE Theater as part of Triple Double. Jan 19th, Feb 2nd & 23rd at 10:30pm.
Five Fifths of Jurassic Park - Lounge-asaurus Rextackles one fifth of Jurassic Park for Minnesota Fringe Festival's annual fundraiser that splits up a classic movie among five Fringe producers. Details HERE.
Ringo at HUGE TheaterJan 21st and Feb 25th at 10:30pm as part of Triple Double! Ringo is James Rone and Tom Reed improvising scenes and songs. It's like a bromance plus the Indigo Girls.
Lady and the Trump - Brave New Workshop's 2016 election sketch comedy show! Shows Thursday-Saturday with some Sundays, improv sets after 7:30 and 8pm shows. Tickets HEREor by calling (612) 332 6620.
The Working Dead (sketch comedy + improv) The cast of the BNW rises again from the frozen depths of Minnesota winter to ignite your not-so-nice workplace aggression...or should we say passive aggression. At Brave New Workshop, the longest-running comedy theater in the country.
Couple Fight at the 2015 Minnesota Fringe Festival (Director/writer). Six Fringe couples reenact the stupidest, real fights they've ever had. These hilarious vignettes about bad birthday presents, game night rage and insensitive farting prove - hindsight is funny/funny.5/5 Stars and 6th highest ticket sales in entire 2015 festival.
Mad Vax: Beyond Measledome (sketch comedy + improv) Sketch comedy revue running through August 1st at Brave New Workshop. Bonus improv after 7:30 and 8pm performances Thurs, Fri and Sat! Tickets HERE.
50 Shades of Gravy - sketch comedy revue running through May 2nd at Brave New Workshop, the longest-running satirical theater in the country. Bonus improv after 7:30 and 8pm performances Thurs, Fri and Sat!
A Very Die Hard Christmas (Festive Die Hard parody). Tom plays Hans Gruber in this musical parody of everyone's favorite Christmas/action movie created by Mainly Me Productions and Dana's Boys. Dec 4th-29th at Bryant-Lake Bowl.
The Wolf of Walmart - Sketch comedy show at Brave New Workshop. Bonus improv set after each Thurs, Friday and Saturday 8pm performances! Get tickets here. Runs through November 2nd, 2014.