Gather by the Ghost Light
GATHER BY THE GHOST LIGHT is storytelling podcast in radio theater format. Think of the Ghost Light as your campfire. Gather around and listen to stories from a variety of genres. Playwright, Jonathan Cook, is the host of the series and most of the stories you hear were originally written as short stage plays that have been produced in theatres around the World. Short play festivals have become wildly popular in recent years and they have given playwrights a platform for their work. The audio plays produced on this podcast range from festival award winners to brand new world premieres...
S5 E22 · Fri, February 28, 2025
SIMON SAYS by Erin Moughon
SIMON SAYS written by Erin Moughon A two-person film crew is creating a documentary about the origins of children's games. However, when they arrive at an eccentric young woman's apartment for an interview, things are not all fun and games as they discover Simon Says isn't all that it seems. Produced by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry. Directed by Jonathan Cook. Performed by Korilyn Hendricks (Jo); Kayla Gardner (Alice); and Arelis Rivera (Michelle). Original audio production, sound design, and editing by Jonathan Cook. Title music by JK/47. Additional featured music in this episode by DaniHaDani, Maya Belsitzman, and Josh Tarp. (00:00) Intro (01:35) SIMON SAYS audio play by Erin Moughon (18:25) Interview with Erin Moughon (22:26) Erin on the idea behind SIMON SAYS (30:07) Erin on ESCAPE THE PINA COLODA SONG (33:10) Erin's upcoming productions (35:15) The New Play Exchange recommendations (36:54) Where can people find Erin? (37:30) Outro (38:00) Credits Dice Roll! The program is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Gather by the Ghost Light merchandise is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/ghostlight If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! For more info or if you wish to contact us, please visit www.gatherbytheghostlight.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E21 · Fri, February 21, 2025
RIFFing the RAFF with John Pollono
On this episode, Jonathan and Devon chat with playwright and screenwriter John Pollono about his writing journey from stage productions to theatrical releases including his new film RIFF RAFF starring Bill Murray, Jennifer Coolidge, Ed Harris, Pete Davidson, Gabrielle Union, and Lewis Pullman. John Pollono is an American playwright, screenwriter, and actor. He is best known for writing the 2017 film STRONGER and the plays SMALL ENGINE REPAIR and LOST GIRLS, which premiered Off-Broadway in 2013 and 2015, respectively. SMALL ENGINE REPAIR was later adapted into a feature film in 2021. As an actor, he is known for his recurring roles in the TNT series MOB CITY and NBC's THIS IS US. (00:00) Intro (01:15) John Pollono's writing journey (09:30) Small Engine Repair, Lost Girls, and Rules of Seconds (13:17) Rules of Seconds film adaptation (19:30) Riff Raff film adaptation (33:44) Challenges of adapting a stage play to a movie (40:27) Pollono's filmaker inspirations (46:20) Modern day playwrights (47:02) Pollono on Musicals (48:52) Pollono on collaboration (50:34) Nice guys make horror movies (53:51) Rules of Seconds release date? (55:05) Parting words (56:12) Outro Title music by JK/47. Additional featured music in this episode by Josh Tarp. The program is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Gather by the Ghost Light merchandise is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/ghostlight If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! For more info or if you wish to contact us, please visit www.gatherbytheghostlight.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E20 · Tue, January 28, 2025
SENSORIES by Sam Heyman
SENSORIES by Sam Heyman The Institute of Subconscious Progress is dedicated to helping members of the public gain access to their subconscious mind through the use of sensory memories, or what the Institute refers to as 'sensories.' One member of the public, Helen Jasper, has signed the proper paperwork to be a participant in the Institute's latest experiment. What insights will her experiences within the Institute's walls yield? (0:00) Intro (2:48) "Sensories" by Sam Heyman (14:40) Interview with Sam Heyman (39:30) Outro Gather by the Ghost Light is produced by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry. "Sensories" was performed by Raheema T. Donnelly as "Dr. Eve Harper", Nicole Swanson as "Helen", and Sam Manual "Dr. Lance". Directed by Jonathan Cook. Original sound design and editing by Jonathan Cook. Title music by JK/47 with additional featured music in this episode by FableForte, Intrex, and Josh Tarp. The program is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Gather by the Ghost Light merchandise is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/ghostlight If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! For more info or if you wish to contact us, please visit www.gatherbytheghostlight.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E19 · Mon, December 23, 2024
CHRISTMAS EVE 6:45PM by Sharon Stein
CHRISTMAS EVE 6:45PM by Sharon Stein. Two mothers are out last minute Christmas shopping on Christmas Eve at 6:45pm. Coincidentally, they happen to be shopping at the same store. They both reach for the same gift. At the same time. And it's the last one left. Who shall claim the right to purchase the gift? Produced and directed by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry . The featured audio play CHRISTMAS EVE 6:45PM written by Sharon Stein. Performed by Pepper Wren as "Alice", Roshelle Simpson as "Helen", and Evan Cook as "Harold". With special guest appearance by our very own Santa Claus (aka Robb Smith). Original audio production, sound design, and editing by Jonathan Cook. Title music by JK/47 . Additional featured music in this episode by Amos Ever Hadani, Ziv Greenberg, Ian Post, and the Victor Military Band. The program is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Gather by the Ghost Light merchandise is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/ghostlight If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! For more info or if you wish to contact us, please visit www.gatherbytheghostlight.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E18 · Sat, December 21, 2024
STAGE FRIGHTS - FULL SHOW! (Pts. 1-6)
STAGE FRIGHTS - FULL SHOW! (aka THE WHOLE DAMN THING) Parts 1 through 6. No breaks. No recaps. Just straight through horror and comedy as originally intended. The hosts of Gather by the Ghost Light and Doctor Necropolis have both accidentally booked the same dungeon studio from Air D&D. Gather by the Ghost Light is there to perform their annual horror show STAGE FRIGHTS while the Doc is there to perform a sacrifice. They decide to blend their two worlds and have the sacrificial candidates perform in the show in order to determine who will be sacrificed. Produced and directed by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry . The STAGE FRIGHTS theme and concept created and written by Jonathan Cook. Audio Plays: Part 1: THE QUAKE by Travis Williams Part 2: FIRST SHIFT by Leah Philbin Part 3: UNBURIED by John Bavoso Part 4: LET THE DEAD BURY THE DEAD by Mike Brannon Part 5: CLIP CLOP by Greg Mandryk Part 6: SACRIFICE by Jacquelyn Priskorn The STAGE FRIGHTS series stars A.C. Daniel, Matt Kridel, Luke Romagnoli, Azariah Seay, Marian Thibodeau, Mickey Lay, Robb Smith, Wesley Pierson, Pepper Wren, Brad King, Michael Silvio Fortino, Karla Daly, Korilyn Hendricks, Arelis Rivera, TJ McSherry, Devon McSherry, Jonathan Cook, and Nathan Shelton as "Doctor Necropolis". Original audio production, sound design, and editing by Jonathan Cook. Intro and outro music by JK/47 . Additional featured music by idokay, Roei Shpigler, Randy Sharp, Ace, SPEARFISHER, Max H., and Josh Tarp. Special thanks to the Frightmare Theatre Podcast , Bonnie Marie Williams and the Horror Nerds Podcast, Horrorstruck Hot Sauce , and Le Chat Noir Theatre . The program is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Gather by the Ghost Light merchandise is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/ghostlight If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! For more info or if you wish to contact us, please visit www.ga
S5 E17 · Fri, December 20, 2024
STAGE FRIGHTS - PART SIX: SACRIFICE
The STAGE FRIGHTS series finale! There are no more actors (aka "sacrificial candidates") to choose from so Doctor Necropolis and his acolytes have abducted the GBTGL host Devon. They intend to perform one last audio play called SACRIFICE where they will be sacrificing Devon on the dungeon altar! Produced and directed by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry . The STAGE FRIGHTS theme and concept created and written by Jonathan Cook. The featured audio play SACRIFICE written by Jacquelyn Priskorn . The STAGE FRIGHTS series stars A.C. Daniel, Matt Kridel, Luke Romagnoli, Azariah Seay, Marian Thibodeau, Mickey Lay, Robb Smith, Wesley Pierson, Pepper Wren, Brad King, Michael Silvio Fortino, Karla Daly, Korilyn Hendricks, Arelis Rivera, TJ McSherry, Devon McSherry, Jonathan Cook, and Nathan Shelton as "Doctor Necropolis". Original audio production, sound design, and editing by Jonathan Cook. Intro and outro music by JK/47 . Additional featured music by idokay and Josh Tarp. Special thanks to the Frightmare Theatre Podcast , Bonnie Marie Williams and the Horror Nerds Podcast, Horrorstruck Hot Sauce , and Le Chat Noir Theatre . The program is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Gather by the Ghost Light merchandise is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/ghostlight If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! For more info or if you wish to contact us, please visit www.gatherbytheghostlight.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E16 · Fri, December 13, 2024
STAGE FRIGHTS - PART FIVE: CLIP CLOP
Doctor Necropolis and the hosts of Gather by the Ghost Light (Jonathan and Devon) continue to have the sacrificial candidates perform audio plays to see who will be chosen to be sacrificed. The next play to perform is called CLIP CLOP where a nighttime run turns into a race for survival. Produced and directed by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry . The STAGE FRIGHTS theme and concept created and written by Jonathan Cook. The featured audio play CLIP CLOP written by Greg Mandryk. The STAGE FRIGHTS series stars A.C. Daniel, Matt Kridel, Luke Romagnoli, Azariah Seay, Marian Thibodeau, Mickey Lay, Robb Smith, Wesley Pierson, Pepper Wren, Brad King, Michael Silvio Fortino, Karla Daly, Korilyn Hendricks, Arelis Rivera, TJ McSherry, Devon McSherry, Jonathan Cook, and Nathan Shelton as "Doctor Necropolis". Original audio production, sound design, and editing by Jonathan Cook. Intro and outro music by JK/47 . Additional featured music by idokay and Josh Tarp. Special thanks to the Frightmare Theatre Podcast , Bonnie Marie Williams and the Horror Nerds Podcast, Horrorstruck Hot Sauce , and Le Chat Noir Theatre . The program is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Gather by the Ghost Light merchandise is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/ghostlight If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! For more info or if you wish to contact us, please visit www.gatherbytheghostlight.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E15 · Fri, December 06, 2024
STAGE FRIGHTS - PART FOUR: LET THE DEAD BURY THE DEAD
Doctor Necropolis and the hosts of Gather by the Ghost Light (Jonathan and Devon) continue to have the sacrificial candidates perform audio plays to see who will be chosen to be sacrificed. The next play to perform is called LET THE DEAD BURY THE DEAD. In the midst of a zombie apocalypse, we discover an awful truth - zombies stalk and kill humans because they lack any thoughts or emotions of their own. Eating the flesh allows them to feel again, to relive that slight bit of awareness of what it means to be human again. Knowing that truth - to what lengths would you be willing to go just to get a final chance to say goodbye? Produced and directed by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry . The STAGE FRIGHTS theme and concept created and written by Jonathan Cook. The featured audio play LET THE DEAD BURY THE DEAD was written by Mike Brannon. The STAGE FRIGHTS series stars A.C. Daniel, Matt Kridel, Luke Romagnoli, Azariah Seay, Marian Thibodeau, Mickey Lay, Robb Smith, Wesley Pierson, Pepper Wren, Brad King, Michael Silvio Fortino, Karla Daly, Korilyn Hendricks, Arelis Rivera, TJ McSherry, Devon McSherry, Jonathan Cook, and Nathan Shelton as "Doctor Necropolis". Original audio production, sound design, and editing by Jonathan Cook. Intro and outro music by JK/47 . Additional featured music by idokay and Ace. Special thanks to the Frightmare Theatre Podcast , Bonnie Marie Williams and the Horror Nerds Podcast, Horrorstruck Hot Sauce , and Le Chat Noir Theatre . The program is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Gather by the Ghost Light merchandise is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/ghostlight If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! For more info or if you wish to contact us, please visit www.gatherbytheghostlight.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E14 · Fri, November 29, 2024
STAGE FRIGHTS - PART THREE: UNBURIED
In this episode, Doctor Necropolis and the hosts of Gather by the Ghost Light (Jonathan and Devon) continue to have the sacrificial candidates perform audio plays to see who will be chosen to be sacrificed. Four actors perform the play UNBURIED. On a dark and stormy Halloween night, two characters-victims of the "bury your gays" trope, both-have come to life and are out for bloody revenge on their author/father. But the unexpected arrival of a fourth character leads to events none of them could have planned. Produced and directed by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry . The STAGE FRIGHTS theme and concept created and written by Jonathan Cook. The featured audio play UNBURIED was written by John Bavoso. The STAGE FRIGHTS series stars A.C. Daniel, Matt Kridel, Luke Romagnoli, Azariah Seay, Marian Thibodeau, Mickey Lay, Robb Smith, Wesley Pierson, Pepper Wren, Brad King, Michael Silvio Fortino, Karla Daly, Korilyn Hendricks, Arelis Rivera, TJ McSherry, Devon McSherry, Jonathan Cook, and Nathan Shelton as "Doctor Necropolis". Original audio production, sound design, and editing by Jonathan Cook. Intro and outro music by JK/47 . Additional featured music by idokay, Randy Sharp, and Max H. Special thanks to the Frightmare Theatre Podcast , Bonnie Marie Williams and the Horror Nerds Podcast, Horrorstruck Hot Sauce , and Le Chat Noir Theatre . The program is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Gather by the Ghost Light merchandise is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/ghostlight If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! For more info or if you wish to contact us, please visit www.gatherbytheghostlight.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E13 · Fri, November 22, 2024
STAGE FRIGHTS - PART TWO: FIRST SHIFT
In this episode, the hosts of Gather by the Ghost Light and Doctor Necropolis have both accidentally booked the same dungeon studio from Air D&D. Gather by the Ghost Light is there to perform their annual horror show STAGE FRIGHTS while the Doc is there to perform a sacrifice. They decide to blend their two worlds and have the sacrificial candidates perform in the show in order to determine who will be sacrificed. The second story performed by the prisoners is called FIRST SHIFT. A new hire at a security job soon discovers that this is no ordinary workplace. Produced and directed by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry . The STAGE FRIGHTS theme and concept created and written by Jonathan Cook. The featured audio play FIRST SHIFT was written by Leah Philbin. The STAGE FRIGHTS series stars A.C. Daniel, Matt Kridel, Luke Romagnoli, Azariah Seay, Marian Thibodeau, Mickey Lay, Robb Smith, Wesley Pierson, Pepper Wren, Brad King, Michael Silvio Fortino, Karla Daly, Korilyn Hendricks, Arelis Rivera, TJ McSherry, Devon McSherry, Jonathan Cook, and Nathan Shelton as "Doctor Necropolis". Original audio production, sound design, and editing by Jonathan Cook. Intro and outro music by JK/47 . Additional featured music by idokay and Roie Shpigler Special thanks to the Frightmare Theatre Podcast , Bonnie Marie Williams and the Horror Nerds Podcast, Horrorstruck Hot Sauce , and Le Chat Noir Theatre . The program is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Gather by the Ghost Light merchandise is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/ghostlight If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! For more info or if you wish to contact us, please visit www.gatherbytheghostlight.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E12 · Fri, November 15, 2024
STAGE FRIGHTS - PART ONE: THE QUAKE
In this episode, the hosts of Gather by the Ghost Light and Doctor Necropolis have both accidentally booked the same dungeon studio from Air D&D. Gather by the Ghost Light is there to perform their annual horror show STAGE FRIGHTS while the Doc is there to perform a sacrifice. They decide to blend their two worlds and have the sacrificial candidates perform in the show in order to determine who will be sacrificed. The first story performed by the prisoners is called THE QUAKE. After a massive earthquake rocks their quiet mountain town, best friends, Jackie and Briggs, are about to find out what has been slaughtering several woodland creatures. Produced and directed by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry . The STAGE FRIGHTS theme and concept created and written by Jonathan Cook. The featured audio play THE QUAKE was written by Travis Williams . The STAGE FRIGHTS series stars A.C. Daniel, Matt Kridel, Luke Romagnoli, Azariah Seay, Marian Thibodeau, Mickey Lay, Robb Smith, Wesley Pierson, Pepper Wren, Brad King, Michael Silvio Fortino, Karla Daly, Korilyn Hendricks, Arelis Rivera, TJ McSherry, Devon McSherry, Jonathan Cook, and Nathan Shelton as "Doctor Necropolis". Original audio production, sound design, and editing by Jonathan Cook. Intro and outro music by JK/47 . Additional featured music by idokay and SPEARFISHER. Special thanks to the Frightmare Theatre Podcast , Bonnie Marie Williams and the Horror Nerds Podcast, Horrorstruck Hot Sauce , and Le Chat Noir Theatre . The program is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Gather by the Ghost Light merchandise is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/ghostlight If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! For more info or if you wish to contact us, please visit www.gatherbytheghostlight.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc
S5 E11 · Tue, September 24, 2024
SHOWMANCE by Chad Beguelin
In this episode, Jonathan and Devon chat with six-time TONY Award Nominee Chad Beguelin about his new novel "SHOWMANCE" and his life as a Broadway writer. About SHOWMANCE: Noah Adams’s career as a playwright is circling the drain, thanks to a scorching review of his first Broadway musical. So when a family emergency sends him back to his Podunk hometown of Plainview, Illinois, he figures he’ll hide out for a bit. But to Noah’s horror, his agent has secretly arranged for him to stage an amateur version of the career-ruining musical at the local community theater. As if trying to work with a bunch of artless amateurs wasn’t enough, Noah runs into Luke, the jerk from his high school years, everywhere he goes. Luke somehow grew up to be beloved by everyone in town…and undeniably gorgeous. As rehearsals begin, Noah is surprised by his cast’s insights, the warmth of the town he’d dismissed, and the reality of what happened with Luke all those years ago. Just how much has Noah misjudged? Available at Penguin Books Guest - Chad Beguelin Chad Beguelin is a six-time Tony® nominee. His works include Disney’s Aladdin (Tony Award nomination for Best Book and Best Original Score, Drama Desk Award Nomination for Best Book and Outstanding Lyrics), The Prom (Tony Award nomination for Best Book and Best Original Score, Drama Desk Award Nomination for Best Book and Outstanding Lyrics) and The Wedding Singer (Tony Award nomination for Best Book and Best Original Score, Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Lyrics). He also wrote the lyrics for the Broadway musical Elf , which broke several box office records at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. His play Harbor premiered Off-Broadway at Primary Stages. He is the recipient of the Edward Kleban Award for Outstanding Lyric Writing, the Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Foundation Awards, the Gilman & Gonzalez-Falla Musical Theater Award and the ASCAP Foundation Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award. Chad is a graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts Graduate Dramatic Writing Program. He currently lives in Bridgehampton with his husband Tom and their dog, Tucker. Produced and edited by Jonathan Cook Intro music by JK/47 Gather by the Ghost Light merch is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/ghostlight If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating on y
S5 E10 · Tue, September 17, 2024
LIFELINE by Robin Hiley and Becky Hope-Palmer
In this episode, Jonathan and Devon chat with composer Robin Hiley & writer Becky Hope-Palmer about their musical "LIFELINE" currently running off-Broadway. LIFELINE tells the story of Scottish scientist Alexander Fleming’s world-changing discovery of penicillin in 1928, charting the rise and fall of antibiotics. Fleming’s historic story is interwoven with Jess’, a present day doctor whose childhood sweetheart, Aaron, is recovering from cancer treatment, almost 100 years after antibiotics were discovered. But just as Aaron is desperate to resume normality and rekindle the romance, his life hangs in the balance, as he waits to see if Fleming’s miracle cure will still work well enough to save him. The musical is a two-time Edinburgh Festival Fringe sell-out (2018 and 2022). It has toured to London, Glasgow and the east coast of the USA (2022). It has also been showcased at the UK Houses of Parliament and in Barbados for Prime Minister Mia Mottley. Previously entitled The Mould that Changed the World, the show underwent significant re-development in 2023 to incorporate numerous modern day patient stories that the producers had collected from around the world. More info available at LIFELINE The Musical (lifelinemusical.com) Guests - Robin Hiley & Becky Hope-Palmer Robin Hiley was a founding partner of Charades Theatre Company upon the company’s inception in 2010. In 2017 he took the company forward as Artistic Director & CEO, overseeing its transition to a Scottish Incorporated Charitable Organisation and establishing partnerships and collaborations with major national and international organisations. As a composer, and lyricist Robin is passionate about writing and creating musical theatre that tackles pertinent social issues and also gives opportunities for the community to get involved in performing. Developing LIFELINE has been a signifcant focus for Robin over the past 6 years, immensely enjoying collaborating with writing partners Becky Hope-Palmer (book writer), his long-time friend and songwriting partner James Ross, as well as the rest of the creative team. Robin holds an undergraduate degree in music from Newcastle University and a MSc in enthnomusicology from the University of Edinburgh. Becky Hope-Palmer is a Scottish writer and theatre director from Edinburgh. She trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and was a finalist for the prestigious JMK Directing Award in 2019 and 2021. She is an associate artist for She Productions in East Yorkshire and worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company from 2017-2019. Recent credits include work for the Lyceum Theatre and Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh, Perth Theatre, Dundee Rep and A Play, a Pie and a Pint in Glasgow. Her directing and facilitation work spans musical theatre, Shakespeare, classic and new writing in various forms and capacities. As a writer, Becky’s first play with music, Seven Against Edinburg
S5 E9 · Tue, September 10, 2024
"PARK AND PLAY" by Kara Emily Krantz
In this episode, you'll hear the audio play PARK AND PLAY followed by an interview with the writer of the script Kara Emily Krantz. PARK AND PLAY - Archibald and Jessie frequent the park every Thursday afternoon, but today holds a special, slightly disturbing and definitely disrupting surprise. Written by Kara Emily Krantz Directed by Devon McSherry Performed by Avery Lewis as "Jessie", Brad King as "Archibald", and Korilyn Hendricks as "Lucy". Intro/Outro music by JK/47 Cover design by Jonathan Cook Produced, edited, and sound design by Jonathan Cook About the writer: Kara Emily Krantz is a playwright/poet and director from Sturbridge/Worcester, MA. She self-produced her first play, ALL BARK, NO BITE, in 2016, which has gone on to be published and produced around the country. She earned an MFA from NHIA (Dir. Buzz McLaughlin) and penned six full-lengths, including YOU, ME, & ENNUI (W Festival 2018), a screenplay, GRACE NOTE (Storypros International Winner), and her first original pilot, TRACE MEMORY (w/co-writer Amanda Kay Burdine). Over the summer, her short play, “Recess,” won the People’s Choice at the Hollywood Brisk Festival, and more recently she was offered a full-time faculty and directing position at Worcester Academy. She is drawn to the places of our deepest hope and suffering, and inspired to infuse them with meaning, whimsy, and joy. She believes we are all telling the story of our lives and have the wonderful opportunity each moment to choose something better. Gather by the Ghost Light merch is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com (Ghost Light Publications) If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Gather by the Ghost Light is increasing public knowledge of emerging writers and actors (buymeacoffee.com) If you enjoy this podcast, please please please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! For more info or if you wish to contact us, please visit www.gatherbytheghostlight.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E8 · Mon, August 19, 2024
"THE ANGEL" by Robert J. LeBlanc
This episode features the audio play THE ANGEL along with an interview with the writer Robert J. LeBlanc. THE ANGEL by Robert J. LeBlanc. Jack has a terrible secret. He’s stuck with no way out until a chance meeting with a stranger in a deserted subway station gives him everything that he asked for. Written by Robert J. LeBlanc Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Antonio Scales as "Jack" & Krys Bailey as "Man". Intro/Outro music by JK/47 Cover art by photographer Andew Lynch About the writer: Robert J. LeBlanc is an award-winning playwright, actor, voice actor, and artist, as well as the producer, head writer, host, improviser, and designer of the comedy ensemble, Balderdash Academy, and owner and lead writer of the interactive mystery-comedy company Sleuths Mystery Entertainment. He writes in several genres with a focus on comedy and the use of comedy in drama. He is the guest writer and performer of Undertow: Simpson Falls episode “Firsts” and was a series developer and writer on Realm’s hit horror series Undertow: Blood Forest and Undertow: Pulse. His work can be found on stage, screen, and in various podcasts including Balderdash Academy’s On the Air. Subscribe to @GatherByTheGhostLight on YouTube for more video content Gather by the Ghost Light merch is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com (Ghost Light Publications) If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/ghostlight If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! For more info or if you wish to contact us, please visit www.gatherbytheghostlight.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E7 · Mon, August 05, 2024
SLASHER'S DELIGHT by Chris Soucy
SLASHER'S DELIGHT: A comedy horror audio play that gives the behind the scenes look at how "final girls" in slasher scenarios actually get selected to become final girls. Written by Christopher Soucy Directed by Devon McSherry Performed by Audrey Robertson as "Marcia", Elizabeth Rayca-Haas as "Becky", and Jonathan Cook as "The Slasher". Intro/Outro music by JK/47 Additional music by Naama Zafran Cover art by Anna Lascaux About the writer: Chris Soucy is a theatre professional, filmmaker, puppeteer, and writer living in Savannah, GA. He is a combat veteran and co-host of The Most Haunted City on Earth Podcast Gather by the Ghost Light merch is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com (Ghost Light Publications) If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/ghostlight If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! For more info or if you wish to contact us, please visit www.gatherbytheghostlight.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E6 · Mon, July 22, 2024
THE EVENT: A MUSICAL JOURNEY by Michael R. Ray & Dani Ray
"THE EVENT: A MUSICAL JOURNEY" - An ecological sci-fi song cycle. A rogue rocket launch sets off a chain reaction that traps humanity on Earth. The fallout is explored through eight musical vignettes, bound loosely by the musings of a mysterious narrator. Music composed by Michael R. Ray . Book & lyrics by Dani Ray . Performed by Vaughan Duncan, Krys Bailey, Jamie McAteer, Audrey Robertson, Adam Kronowski, Dani Ray, Ashley Rivera, Anthony Cheang, Eliza Williams, Shelby Vermilyea, Devin Rivas Martin, Maggie Tharp, Isabella Johnson, Adey Gunnin, Nathan Chamberlain, Chad Bloch, Carrie McAteer, Aiden Simmons, Brandon Paugh, Maisie Bailey, Jessica Bailey, Nicholas Horner. Intro/Outro music: JK/47 About the composer: Michael R. Ray was a choral director and music director for more than 40 high school and middle school shows. He is an experienced music educator at the middle, high school and college levels. He received his Bachelor’s of Music from Ohio University and his Master’s of Music in Music Composition from UT. There are even more random musical (mis)adventures to be found in his YouTube portfolio! He continues to play keys, pull music out of thin air for the occasional madcap improv show, and sometimes feel seriously compelled to make zany videos. About the writer: Dani Ray is a freelance writer and editor, translator, wordsmith, occasional essayist and full-time logophile. She's interpreted in D.C., edited Spanish-language TV in Budapest, taught High School Spanish in Augusta, GA and delved deeply into the realm of Central American modern art. "THE EVENT: A MUSICAL JOURNEY" short film can be found at here! Short film credits - Original Music by MICHAEL R. RAY; Book & Lyrics by DANI RAY; Directed by JAMIE MCATEER & DANI RAY; Audio and Mastering Engineer CHAD BLOCH; Video Design MICHAEL RAY; Lead Animator VAUGHAN DUNCAN; Additional Animators MICHAEL R. RAY; TRENT DENNISON; GARRET CHUCCHI Gather by the Ghost Light merch is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com (Ghost Light Publications) If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/ghostlight If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! For more info or if you wish to contact us, please visit www.gatherbytheghostlight.com <
S5 E5 · Mon, July 08, 2024
A GOOD FIT by Jaclyn Stiller
A GOOD FIT: Two women visit a coffee shop. One is there for a job interview. The other for a blind date. Unfortunately, they accidentally sit at the wrong tables. Romantic comedy. Written by Jaclyn Stiller Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Marian Thibodeau as "Tessa", Amy Thorne as "Shannon", Sol Baird as "Jon", & Andre Williams as "John". Intro/Outro music: JK/47 About the writer: Jaclyn Stiller is an actor, director, and playwright based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Her plays have been performed in festivals including Gather by the Ghost Light's Off-Broad Street Play Festival, Lakeshore Players 10-Minute Play Festival, and the Minnesota Shorts Festival. In addition to writing, she has performed throughout the Midwest for several years. When not working on her next theatrical project, she works professionally as a medical device engineer. You can watch the full video of this episode at https://www.youtube.com/@GatherbytheGhostLight Gather by the Ghost Light merch is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com (Ghost Light Publications) If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Gather by the Ghost Light is increasing public knowledge of emerging writers and actors (buymeacoffee.com) If you enjoy this podcast, please please please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! For more info or if you wish to contact us, please visit www.gatherbytheghostlight.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E4 · Mon, June 24, 2024
3x3: A short play in three shorter acts by Eric Odom
3x3 - A SHORT PLAY IN THREE SHORTER ACTS: A married couple face struggles as they try to have a baby, but hope keeps them moving forward ... accordingly. Written by Eric Odom Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Devon McSherry as "Stephanie" and TJ McSherry as "Marcus" Intro/Outro music: JK/47 About the writer: Eric Odom is a stage and voice actor from Augusta, GA. Eric can be heard in several audio plays on the Gather by the Ghost Light podcast. Notable stage roles include Charles Condomine in “The Blithe Spirit”, Albert Chang in “Rules of Seconds”, and Mr. Chu in “Akeelah and the Bee.” You can watch the full video of this episode at https://www.youtube.com/@GatherbytheGhostLight Gather by the Ghost Light merch is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com (Ghost Light Publications) If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Gather by the Ghost Light is increasing public knowledge of emerging writers and actors (buymeacoffee.com) If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! For more info or if you wish to contact us, please visit www.gatherbytheghostlight.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E3 · Mon, June 17, 2024
"GROUND CONTROL TO BABY TOM" by Emily McClain
GROUND CONTROL TO BABY TOM: Two female astronauts, charged with the important mission of carrying the first pregnancy to full term in space, find themselves entangled in patriarchal nonsense, even 400 million miles away on a spaceship orbiting Jupiter's moon Io. Written by Emily McClain Directed by Devon McSherry Performed by Karla Daly as "Celeste" and Amy Pickrel as "Natasha". Cover art by: David Curtis Studio (david-curtis.com) Intro/Outro music: JK/47 About the writer: Emily McClain is a playwright and theatre educator based in Atlanta, Georgia. Her plays have been produced across the country and worldwide. She’s published through New Stage Press and more of her work can be found at New Play Exchange. You can watch the full video of this episode at https://www.youtube.com/@GatherbytheGhostLight Gather by the Ghost Light merch is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com (Ghost Light Publications) If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Gather by the Ghost Light is increasing public knowledge of emerging writers and actors (buymeacoffee.com) If you enjoy this podcast, please please please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! For more info or if you wish to contact us, please visit www.gatherbytheghostlight.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E2 · Mon, June 10, 2024
"POSTPARTUM" by Jillian Blevins
POSTPARTUM: The Mother had a baby a month ago. Her Husband knows something is wrong. And the baby monitor keeps making these weird noises... Written by Jillian Blevins Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Marian Thibodeau as "Mother" and Matt Hoffman as "Husband". Intro/Outro music: JK/47 About the writer: Jillian Blevins is a playwright and theatre artist whose short plays have been performed in Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco, New Haven CT, Providence RI, Portland ME, and New York City. In 2020/21, she conceived and produced 'Digital Dionysia', a six-week online new works festival which featured her plays 'Izzy at Zoom Therapy' and 'Be The Bacchae' along with 24 other new plays from around the globe. In the summer of 2023, her one-act ‘The Bed Trick’ was a participating play in Valdez Alaska’s Last Frontier Theatre Conference, and her 10-minute Jewish sci-fi comedy ‘Space Laser, in Space!’ was a finalist at the Samuel French Off Off Broadway New Play Festival. Her queer historical dramedy, 'Romeo & Her Sister' will premiere in June 2024 at the New Hampshire Theatre Project, closing their season and in celebration of Pride Month. Proud member of the Dramatists Guild. You can watch the full video of this episode at https://www.youtube.com/@GatherbytheGhostLight Gather by the Ghost Light merch is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com (Ghost Light Publications) If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Gather by the Ghost Light is increasing public knowledge of emerging writers and actors (buymeacoffee.com) If you enjoy this podcast, please please please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! For more info or if you wish to contact us, please visit www.gatherbytheghostlight.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E1 · Mon, May 13, 2024
"IT'S HAPPENING IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR" by Greg Kotis
IT'S HAPPENING IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR: Deutero-Fung, a mold spore with big ideas, attempts to rally his fellow mold spores into blooming immediately and take over the apartment-verse, but Hyphae-Fung, a mold spore with even bigger ideas, warns the community that blooming early will be a mistake. Look out! Cuz it's Happening in your Refrigerator! Written by Greg Kotis Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Sol Baird as "Deutero-Fung"; Brad King as "Hyphae-Fung"; and the cast of Urinetown the Musical at Le Chat Noir Theatre as the mold spore community. Intro/Outro music: JK/47 About the writer: GREG KOTIS is a two time Tony™ Award winning author of many plays and musicals including Urinetown (Book/Lyrics), The End of All Flesh, I Am Nobody, The Truth About Santa, The Sting (Lyrics), Lunchtime, Give the People What They Want, Michael von Siebenburg Melts Through the Floorboards, Yeast Nation (Book/Lyrics), Pig Farm, Eat the Taste, and Jobey and Katherine. His work has been produced and developed in theaters across the country and around the world, including Actors Theatre of Louisville, American Conservatory Theater, American Theater Company, The Apollo (West End), The Brick, the Eugene O’Neill National Theater Conference, The Geva Center, Goodspeed, Musicals, Henry Miller’s Theatre (Broadway), Manhattan Theatre Club, New York Stage and Film, New Line Theatre, The Old Globe, Perseverance Theatre, Roundabout Theatre Company, Soho Rep, South Coast Rep, The Saint James (Off West End), The Tank, and Village Theatre, among others. Future projects include ZM, an original musical about teenaged fast-food workers trying to survive a zombie plague. Greg co-founded Theater of The Apes with his wife Ayun Halliday ( www.theater-of-the-apes.com ), and is a member of the Neo-Futurists, the Cardiff Giant Theater Company, ASCAP, and the Dramatists Guild. He grew up in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, lives in New York City, and is the proud father of India and Milo. You can watch the full video of this episode at https://www.youtube.com/@GatherbytheGhostLight Gather by the Ghost Light merch is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com (Ghost Light Publications) If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Gather by the Ghost Light is increasing public knowledge of emerging writers and actors (buymeacoffee.com) If you enjoy this podcast, please please please leave a rating on your pre
S4 E19 · Mon, April 15, 2024
BUTCHER PETE by Jonathan Cook
THAT NIGHT "BUTCHER" PETE GOT KNOCKED OUT BY JESSIE "THE CANNON" TESORI: World class heavyweight champion fighter, “Butcher” Pete Wilcox, is at the peak of his career – a living legend with a winning streak to brag about. He never expected, however, that his undefeated record would end in an exhibition match with Jessie “The Cannon” Tesori – a lightweight contender from the women’s fighting division. Written and directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Ian Russell as "Butcher Pete", Bonnie Marie Williams as "Jessie 'The Cannon' Tesori", Robb Smith as "Mikey B.", & Valentin Angel Fernandez and Jonathan Cook as the Ring Annoucers. Intro/Outro music: JK/47 About the writer: Jonathan Cook is heavily involved in the fine arts as an actor, writer, and filmmaker based in South Carolina. Many of his short plays have been produced in theatres around the World and and his full length play INSURGENTES was a semi-finalist in the 2020 Screencraft Stage Play Contest and the SE Texas Festival of New Plays. He is a five-time recipient of the Porter Fleming Literary Award in the playwriting category and some of his works have been published in anthologies by Smith & Kraus, Black Bed Sheet Books, Ghost Light Publications , and Ardneh. Aside from playwriting, he has also written and directed several short films that have been presented in regional film festivals as well as distributed internationally on ShortsTV. He is also the host and producer of the radio theater podcast GATHER BY THE GHOST LIGHT. Launched in 2020, GATHER BY THE GHOST LIGHT is a collection of stage plays adapted to an audio only format performed by voice actors and edited with appropriate sound effects and music. Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Ghost Light Publications If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Gather by the Ghost Light is increasing public knowledge of emerging writers and actors (buymeacoffee.com) If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform this play, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. If you enjoy this podcast, please please please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! Gather by the Ghost Light Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E18 · Wed, March 27, 2024
"UNKNOWN NUMBER" by Greg Mandryk
UNKNOWN NUMBER: As a snowstorm rages outside, a woman receives phone calls from an entity that attempts to lure her outside. Written by Greg Mandryk Directed by Chris Plumridge in association with Ruby Sky Productions Performed by Jacquie Floyd as "Samantha", Barbara Guinan as "Mom", Morey Norkin as "Dad", Scott Sickles as "Dispatcher", Dana Hall as "Operator", & Chris Plumridge as "Joe". Intro/Outro music: JK/47 About the writer: Greg Mandryk is a playwright living in Cleveland, Ohio. His work has been produced throughout the United States. Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Ghost Light Publications If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Gather by the Ghost Light is increasing public knowledge of emerging writers and actors (buymeacoffee.com) If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform this play, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. If you enjoy this podcast, please please please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! Gather by the Ghost Light Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E17 · Tue, March 05, 2024
"FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY" by Daniel Prillaman
FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY (aka THE BREAD PLAY): After getting the unlimited bread deal at an Italian restaurant, Arlo and Val are both stuffed and ready for the check. But their server doesn’t bring them their check. He brings them more bread. He keeps ... bringing them more bread. He won’t stop. He won’t ever stop. The bread is unlimited. And there is no escape. A romantic horror comedy about the hard truth that nothing lasts forever, except maybe bread. Written by Daniel Prillaman Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Roshelle Simpson as "Val", John D. Nelson as "Arlo", Valentin Angel Fernandez as "Server", and Jacquie Floyd and Jonathan Cook as the "Advertisement Announcers" Intro/Outro music: JK/47 About the writer: Daniel (he/him) is a neurodivergent ginger Virginian currently based out of Northern Ohio (with his creative partner and wife, Allisyn). He has a special fondness for absurdism, folklore, and horror, but ultimately loves plays about honest people (or talking animals) in situations he hasn't seen before. When not gleefully giving his "soul" to artistic endeavors and projects, he legitimately enjoys long walks on the beach, a video game with a glass of wine, and biscuits. His plays include "A Pirate Carol," "The Ashen Crown," and "You See Them in the Corners of Your Eyes," which have been produced in camp workshops and schools across the United States. His cosmic horror, "In the Slush," was a Finalist for the 2023 Princess Grace Award. Daniel is an alumnus of the University of Virginia and a member of the Dramatists Guild. Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Home | Gather by the Ghost Light (bigcartel.com) If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Gather by the Ghost Light is increasing public knowledge of emerging writers and actors (buymeacoffee.com) If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform this play, please send an email to info@gatherbytheghostlight.com to get connected with the playwright. If you enjoy this podcast, please please please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! Gather by the Ghost Light Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E16 · Mon, January 29, 2024
"COMMUNAL TABLE" by Jenny Lyn Bader
COMMUNAL TABLE: Have you ever had to share a table in a café with the wrong people? On one summer afternoon in June, the day of the summer solstice, three characters end up at the same café table. Minna enjoys eavesdropping, but this time is different — this guy is getting so many things wrong, she may just need to interrupt. Gary loves meeting new people, but it looks like his latest flirtation is getting sabotaged. Allie has come here for some peace but she’s unlikely to find any here. Written by Jenny Lyn Bader Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Elizabeth D. Moore as "Allie", Shelby Lauren Smith as "Minna", & Mickey Lay as "Gary". Intro/Outro music: JK/47 About the writer: Jenny Lyn Bader is a playwright living in New York City. Her plays include Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library (Luna Stage) ("powerful and timely!"—Voice of America), Equally Divine (Theatre at the 14th St. Y), In Flight (Turn to Flesh Productions), and None of the Above (New Georges). One-acts include Worldness (Humana Festival of New American Plays), Miss America (NY Int’l Fringe Festival/”Best of Fringe” selection), Anniversary Season (Mona Bismarck Center, Paris), and My First Time (Voting Writes). A Harvard graduate, she has received the “Best Documentary One-Woman Show” Award (United Solo Fest); Athena Playwriting Fellowship; and the O’Neill Center’s Edith Oliver Award for a playwright who has, in the spirit of the late New Yorker critic, “a caustic wit that deflates the ego but does not unduly damage the human spirit.” For This Is Not a Theatre Company, she wrote Tree Confessions (w/ Kathleen Chalfant), which has streamed on five continents; International Local: 7 (Subway Plays app); co-authored Café Play (Cornelia St. Café) and Play in Your Bathtub 2.0, and wrote Guru of Touch (Edinburgh Festival Fringe). Her work has been published by Dramatists Play Service, Smith + Kraus, Applause, Vintage, W.W. Norton, The Lincoln Center Theater Review, Plays International + Europe, and The New York Times, where she served as a frequent contributor to the "Week in Review.” She has written commissioned scripts for Laura Ziskin Productions/WB Network, NBC Studios/NBC, and HBO, where she developed a pilot with Billy Crystal. A Harvard graduate, she has been a frequent contributor to the NY Times "Week in Review" and a Lark playwriting fellow, nominated by Wendy Wasserstein. She belongs to the Dramatists Guild, the Authors Guild, the League of Professional Theatre Women, and Honor Roll. Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Home | Gather by the Ghost Light (bigcartel.com) If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Gather by the Ghost Light is increasing
S4 E15 · Tue, January 16, 2024
"IMMERSION THERAPY" by David MacGregor
IMMERSION THERAPY: The best husband in the world gives his wife the ultimate birthday present. Written by David MacGregor Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Devon McSherry as "Melissa", Jonathan Cook as "Doug", and Tommy Cooper as "Droppo the Clown" Intro/Outro music: JK/47 About the writer: David’s plays have been performed from California to New York to London and Hobart, Tasmania. He is a resident artist at The Purple Rose Theatre (Chelsea, MI), which was founded in 1991 by actor and playwright Jeff Daniels. He has had nine plays produced there, and a revival of his 2008 dark comedy, "Vino Veritas," appeared in 2017 as The Purple Rose Theatre's 100th production. His trilogy of Sherlock Holmes plays, "Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Elusive Ear" (2018), "Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Fallen Soufflé" (2019), and "Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Ghost Machine" (2022) all premiered at the Purple Rose, and are available for licensing through Theatrical Works Worldwide (TRW). His work has been published by Dramatic Publishing, Playscripts, Smith & Kraus, Applause, Heuer Publishing, and TRW. The film based on "Vino Veritas," which stars Carrie Preston (of "True Blood" and Emmy-winner for "The Good Wife"), won numerous festival accolades and is now available on various on-line platforms, as well as DVD and Blu-ray. His Icelandic romance "In the Land of Fire and Ice" was a 2016 Athena List winner, and is now in pre-production, with Emmy-winner and Oscar-nominee Shohreh Aghdashloo attached. He teaches writing at Wayne State University in Detroit and is inordinately fond of cheese and terriers. His newest full-length play, the dark comedy "The Antichrist Cometh," will premiere at The Purple Rose Theatre in March 2024. Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Home | Gather by the Ghost Light (bigcartel.com) If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Gather by the Ghost Light is increasing public knowledge of emerging writers and actors (buymeacoffee.com) If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform this play, please send an email to info@gatherbytheghostlight.com to get connected with the playwright. If you enjoy this podcast, please please please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! Gather by the Ghost Light Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E14 · Mon, December 18, 2023
"SANTA DOESN'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE" by Patrick Gabridge
SANTA DOESN'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE: Mom and Dad have never gotten around to telling Jeffrey that there’s no Santa. He’s 30, and he still believes. This Christmas the truth comes out about Santa, as well as a few other family secrets. Written by Patrick Gabridge Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Marian Thibodeau as "Mom", Krys Bailey as "Dad", and Michael Silvio Fortino as "Jeffrey". Intro/Outro music: JK/47 About the writer: Patrick Gabridge has been a Playwriting Fellow with the Huntington Theatre Company and with New Rep and have received fellowships from the Boston Foundation and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. His short plays are published by Playscripts, Brooklyn Publishers, Heuer, Smith & Kraus, Stage Rights, and YouthPlays, and have received more than 1,000 productions from theatres and schools around the world. He helped start Boston’s Rhombus Playwrights writers’ group, the Chameleon Stage theatre company in Denver, the Bare Bones Theatre company in New York, the publication Market InSight… for Playwrights, the on-line Playwrights’ Submission Binge, and the New England New Play Alliance. He's currently the Eastern New England Regional Rep for the Dramatists Guild, a member of StageSource, and a past board member of the Theatre Community Benevolent Fund. He's the producing artistic director of Plays in Place , a company focused on creating new site-specific plays in partnership with cultural institutions and historic sites. Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Home | Gather by the Ghost Light (bigcartel.com) If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Gather by the Ghost Light is increasing public knowledge of emerging writers and actors (buymeacoffee.com) If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform this play, please send an email to licensing@gatherbytheghostlight.com to get connected with the playwright. If you enjoy this podcast, please please please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! Gather by the Ghost Light Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E13 · Mon, December 04, 2023
"SANTA THE CLAUSE" by Ron Burch
SANTA THE CLAUSE: Santa Claus and his elf Beedle visit the holiday office party of Mr. Hargraves, the rich CEO of Awesome Toys, to make him an offer he can't refuse. (*contains Adult language) Written by Ron Burch Ron Burch is a playwright, screenwriter, and novelist. From 2015-2018, he was an Executive Producer/Showrunner on Dinotrux , a DreamWorks Animation TV show for Netflix. His movies include Ferdinand , Head Over Heels , Yours, Mine, and Ours , and Meeting Matt Damon (short). He won the 2018 Humanitas Award for Ferdinand . He was also nominated for a Prime Time Emmy Award during his time as a staff writer on the TV sitcom The Closer. Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Robb Smith as "Santa Claus", Everette Street as "Mr. Hargraves", and Kayla Gardner as "Beedle the Elf". Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Home | Gather by the Ghost Light (bigcartel.com) If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Gather by the Ghost Light is increasing public knowledge of emerging writers and actors (buymeacoffee.com) If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform this play, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. If you enjoy this podcast, please please please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! Gather by the Ghost Light Jonathan Cook - Writer / Director (jonathanrcook.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E11 · Mon, November 13, 2023
"KINGDUMB: Act 1" by Jonathan Cook (LIVE Event Recording)
This episode was recorded on stage in front of a sold-out Live audience on October 21st at Le Chat Noir Theatre in Augusta, GA. KINGDUMB: This episode is ACT 1 of the full-length play KINGDUMB. KINGDUMB is a fun story full of absurdist humor and illogical behavior. There’s a new King in the land that has initiated a mysterious new tax on the citizens. Outraged, the region’s finest Clock fixer, aka “Time Repair Specialist”, recruits some of the most unlikely rebels to help him develop a plan to overthrow the King. Their plotting takes them on a comedic journey through perilous mountain tops all the way to the palace itself where they confront this vile King face to face. Medieval fantasy comedy. Written and directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Julian Diaz (Corbin Moss), Marian Thibodau (Cayly Moss), Luke Romagnoli (Oswaldo Moss), Devon McSherry (Henry Hackus), Arelis Rivera (Estelle Avery), Adam Cowart (D. Duncan), Robb Smith (Deke Harvey), Michael Silvio Fortino (King Amado), Krys Bailey (Leon), Brandon Dawson (Richard Taxman), Chelsea Glass (Guard Herman), Jonathan Cook (Guard Bellywax), Eric Odom (Jeremy the Sage), and Karla Fischbach (Lenny the Dragon Slayer). Host and Narrator: Jonathan Cook Foley FX: TJ McSherry Live Audio Engineer: Nick Laws Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Home | Gather by the Ghost Light (bigcartel.com) If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Gather by the Ghost Light is increasing public knowledge of emerging writers and actors (buymeacoffee.com) If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform this play, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. If you enjoy this podcast, please please please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! Gather by the Ghost Light Jonathan Cook - Writer / Director (jonathanrcook.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E12 · Mon, November 13, 2023
"KINGDUMB: Act 2" by Jonathan Cook (LIVE Event Recording)
This episode was recorded on stage in front of a Live audience on October 21st at Le Chat Noir Theatre in Augusta, GA. KINGDUMB: This episode is ACT 2 of the full-length play KINGDUMB. KINGDUMB is a fun story full of absurdist humor and illogical behavior. There’s a new King in the land that has initiated a mysterious new tax on the citizens. Outraged, the region’s finest Clock fixer, aka “Time Repair Specialist”, recruits some of the most unlikely rebels to help him develop a plan to overthrow the King. Their plotting takes them on a comedic journey through perilous mountain tops all the way to the palace itself where they confront this vile King face to face. Medieval comedy. Written and directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Julian Diaz (Corbin Moss), Marian Thibodau (Cayly Moss), Luke Romagnoli (Oswaldo Moss), Devon McSherry (Henry Hackus), Arelis Rivera (Estelle Avery), Adam Cowart (D. Duncan), Robb Smith (Deke Harvey), Michael Silvio Fortino (King Amado), Krys Bailey (Leon), Brandon Dawson (Richard Taxman), Chelsea Glass (Guard Herman), Jonathan Cook (Guard Bellywax), Eric Odom (Jeremy the Sage), and Karla Fischbach (Lenny the Dragon Slayer). Host and Narrator: Jonathan Cook Foley FX: TJ McSherry Live Audio Engineer: Nick Laws Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Home | Gather by the Ghost Light (bigcartel.com) If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Gather by the Ghost Light is increasing public knowledge of emerging writers and actors (buymeacoffee.com) If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform this play, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. If you enjoy this podcast, please please please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! Gather by the Ghost Light Jonathan Cook - Writer / Director (jonathanrcook.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E10 · Mon, October 30, 2023
"SECONDHAND SOUL" by Ava Love Hanna
SECONDHAND SOUL: Em and Vi are a couple in love who just moved into a new house. When Em attempts to use Vi's Ouija board to come out to her dead mother, she finds herself bargaining to save her soul from what she accidentally summons instead. Written by Ava Love Hanna Ava Love Hanna is a professional writer, published playwright, and award-winning speaker and storyteller. She is continually amazed by how often she is mistaken for a real grown-up. She is also the artistic Director and podcast co-host at Stories Found: https://storiesfound.com . Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Chelsea Glass as "Em", Amy Thorne as "Vi", and Evan Cook as "Damon" Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Home | Gather by the Ghost Light (bigcartel.com) If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Gather by the Ghost Light is increasing public knowledge of emerging writers and actors (buymeacoffee.com) If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform this play, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. If you enjoy this podcast, please please please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! Gather by the Ghost Light Jonathan Cook - Writer / Director (jonathanrcook.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E9 · Thu, September 14, 2023
”AIN’T THE BIGGEST CITY” by Straton Rushing
AIN'T THE BIGGEST CITY: When an inmate dies at the county jail under suspicious circumstances, the EMT who oversaw the affair is brought in for questioning. She might have a secret or two, but as connections arise more and more secrets arise to the surface. Written by Straton Rushing Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Arelis Rivera as "Lane Hernandez" and Krys Bailey as "Office McAllen" Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Home | Gather by the Ghost Light (bigcartel.com) Gather by the Ghost Light is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) company. Donations are tax deductible and always welcome! Donate here if you'd like to further support the team behind this podcast - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ghostlight If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform this play, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. If you enjoy this podcast, please please please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! Gather by the Ghost Light Playwright - Straton Rushing (stratontheplaywright.com) Straton Rushing | New Play Exchange Jonathan Cook - Writer / Director (jonathanrcook.com) Sponsored by Le Chat Noir | An Off-Broad Street Theatre (lcnaugusta.com) The Augusta Players - Award Winning Community Theater in Augusta, GA Taking Over the World One T-Shirt at a Time! - teeVillain Next Stage Press New Play Exchange | New Play Exchange Chewing The Fat (podpage.com) Musical Theatre Workshops (onwiththeshow.biz) All Equal Parts McSherry Studio Jeffery R. Thomas (The Shadow) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E8 · Fri, September 01, 2023
”THE DEMON LADY” by John Patrick Bray
THE DEMON LADY: A couple of friends decide to escape for a weekend and go camping but a sudden storm in the middle of the night destroys their tent and now they are on the run looking for shelter. But what they find instead may just be a little more dangerous than the rain. Written by John Patrick Bray Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Audrey Robertson as "Veronica", Eric Odom as "Jeremy", and Christy Roosma as "Dash" & "Porch Mouth". Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Home | Gather by the Ghost Light (bigcartel.com) If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Gather by the Ghost Light is increasing public knowledge of emerging writers and actors (buymeacoffee.com) If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform this play, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. If you enjoy this podcast, please please please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! Gather by the Ghost Light HOME | John Patrick Bray | Playwright John Patrick Bray | New Play Exchange Jonathan Cook - Writer / Director (jonathanrcook.com) Sponsored by Le Chat Noir | An Off-Broad Street Theatre (lcnaugusta.com) The Augusta Players - Award Winning Community Theater in Augusta, GA Taking Over the World One T-Shirt at a Time! - teeVillain Next Stage Press New Play Exchange | New Play Exchange Chewing The Fat (podpage.com) Musical Theatre Workshops (onwiththeshow.biz) All Equal Parts McSherry Studio Jeffery R. Thomas (The Shadow) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E7 · Mon, July 31, 2023
”TOOTH OR DARE” by Emily McClain
TOOTH OR DARE: Don't piss off the tooth fairy. Just don't do it. Written by Emily McClain Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Andrew Jones as "Andrew", Jamie Johnson Turner as "Lydia", and Kayla Gardner as "The Tooth Fairy" Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Gather by the Ghost Light merch available ONLINE HERE! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform this play, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. If you enjoy this podcast, please please please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E6 · Thu, July 13, 2023
”WHEEL OF FORTUNE REVERSED” by Scott C. Sickles
WHEEL OF FORTUNE REVERSED: Death has come for Michael but Michael has a bucket list that only the Grim Reaper can fulfill. Written by Scott C. Sickles Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Robert J. Leblanc as "Michael" & Dana Hall as "Death" Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Gather by the Ghost Light merch available ONLINE HERE! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform this play, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. If you enjoy this podcast, please please please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E5 · Fri, June 30, 2023
”A TRAGEDY OF OWLS” by John Mabey (MABEY MONTH!)
A TRAGEDY OF OWLS: After a successful anti-Nazi attack, two Dutch co-conspirators, Lau Mazirel and Willem Arondeus, meet in prison - one free and one facing death. Both have an urgent but opposing plea for the other. Written by John Mabey Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Jonathan Cook as "Willem" and Amy Patton as "Lau" Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Gather by the Ghost Light merch available ONLINE HERE! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform this play, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. If you enjoy this podcast, please please please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! This program is supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through a grant from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E4 · Mon, June 26, 2023
”PLAYING WITH DOLLS” by John Mabey (MABEY MONTH!)
PLAYING WITH DOLLS: Two men exchange dolls in an alleyway, a simple trade that turns out to not be so simple. Written by John Mabey Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Ryan Abel as "Carl" and Sean Moton as "Gregory" Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform this play, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. If you enjoy this podcast, please please please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! This program is supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through a grant from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E3 · Wed, May 31, 2023
”HUGO SAVES CHRISTMAS...IN MAY” Part 2 by Steven Hayet
HUGO SAVES CHRISTMAS IN MAY (Part 2): Act 2 begins thirty years earlier when Maya's mom and Hugo's mom meet for the first time. Written by Steven Hayet Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Adam Cowart as "Hugo", Marian Thibodeau as "Maya", Amy Patton as "Catherine", Pepper Wren as "Rachel", and Luke Romagnoli as "Young Hugo". Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Santa Cruz Actor's Theatre play submissions! Submit now! - Play Contest & Submissions | Santa Cruz County Actors' Theatre | Santa Cruz (santacruzactorstheatre.org) Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform this play, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. If you enjoy this podcast, please please please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! This program is supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through a grant from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E2 · Wed, May 31, 2023
”HUGO SAVES CHRISTMAS...IN MAY” Part 1 by Steven Hayet
HUGO SAVES CHRISTMAS IN MAY (Part 1): A year-round Christmas store is going out of business and Hugo McGee, a longtime loyal customer, refuses to accept the news. Written by Steven Hayet Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Adam Cowart as "Hugo", Marian Thibodeau as "Maya", Amy Patton as "Catherine", Pepper Wren as "Rachel", and Luke Romagnoli as "Young Hugo". Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Santa Cruz Actor's Theatre play submissions! Submit now! - Play Contest & Submissions | Santa Cruz County Actors' Theatre | Santa Cruz (santacruzactorstheatre.org) Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform this play, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. If you enjoy this podcast, please please please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! This program is supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through a grant from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E1 · Tue, May 23, 2023
”A MONOGAMY OF SWANS” by John Minigan
A MONOGAMY OF SWANS: After breaking up with her fiancé Jimmie, Ellie has gone to Boston’s Public Garden to kill the swans. Violet, her ex, arrives with a better alternative. Written by John Minigan Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Devon McSherry as "Ellie" & Shelby Lauren Smith as "Violet" Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform this play, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. If you enjoy this podcast, please please please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! This program is supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through a grant from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E23 · Thu, March 30, 2023
”LENORA” by Jonathan Cook
LENORA: A man visits a therapist regarding his daughter’s strange dreams that have started to manifest into reality. Written & Directed by Jonathan Cook Featuring special guest co-host Robb Smith from the Chewing the Fat with Big Robb podcast Performed by: Kate Dailey as "Doctor Hadley", Matt Hoffman as "Vincent", & Mia Price as "Lenora" Original score by Exist Strategy Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform this play, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. If you enjoy this podcast, please please please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! This program is supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through a grant from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E22 · Wed, March 15, 2023
”OPEN MIC NIGHT” by Evan Baughfman
OPEN MIC NIGHT: Surprises await audience members at a mysterious “Open Mic” performance. Written by Evan Baughfman Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Julian Diaz as "Mike", Mickey Lay as "Michael", and Karla Fischbach as "Lily" Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform this play, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. If you enjoy this podcast, please please please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! This program is supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through a grant from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E21 · Wed, February 22, 2023
”XIERNON FROM GLIXTAR” by Maripat Allen
XIERNON FROM GLIXTAR: A husband and wife try to escape an alien abduction that turns out to be a little friendlier than they originally thought. Written by Maripat Allen Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Casey Johnson as "Husband", Anissa Cordova as "Wife", & Sean Moton as "Xiernon" Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform this play, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. If you enjoy this podcast, please please please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! This program is supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through a grant from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E20 · Mon, February 13, 2023
”RECESS” by Kara Emily Krantz
RECESS: Two children enact on the playground how they imagine life would be like as adults. But perhaps they are merely practicing for the future, and they are destined to spend their lives together. Written by Kara Emily Krantz Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Luke Romagnoli as "Lucas", Mia Price as "Georgina", Robert J. LeBlanc as "Adult Lucas", & Chelsea Mahoney as "Adult Georgina" Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Featured music by Exist Strategy Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform this play, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. If you enjoy this podcast, please please please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! This program is supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through a grant from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E19 · Wed, January 18, 2023
”THE TICKET” by Franky D. Gonzalez
THE TICKET: Mary, Tracey, and Gazzara work as night shift call center reps. They hate each other and also have a weird fascination with furries. And tonight, they're playing the lotto. Written by Franky D. Gonzalez Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Pepper Wren as "Mary", Arelis Rivera as "Tracey", and Mickey Lay as "Gazarra" Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Year Two Book https://www.amazon.com/Gather-Ghost-Light-Year-Two/dp/1737521636 Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform this play, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. If you enjoy this podcast, please please please leave a rating on your preferred podcast player! This program is supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through a grant from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E18 · Sat, December 24, 2022
”THE SHELF ON THE ELF: A BRICK FISTULA MYSTERY” by John Busser
THE SHELF ON THE ELF: A BRICK FISTULA MYSTERY - It's a murder at the North Pole. Did Santa slay? Brick Fistula, hard-drinking, fast-talking, private eye is gonna find out who’s naughty... and who’s guilty! Written by John Busser Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Devon McSherry as "Det. O'Flynnahan", Adam Cowart as "Det. O'Callapatrick", Robb Smith as "Santa Claus", Dixie Dawson as "Mrs. Claus", Brandon Dawson as "Chester", Beth Goolsby as "Harmony", and Jonathan Cook as "Brick Fistula". Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Additional featured music by Rober Austin & Lynsay Ryan Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform this play, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. If you enjoy this podcast, please please please leave a rating on your preferred podcast player! This program is supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through a grant from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E17 · Mon, December 19, 2022
”HOMO FOR CHRISTMAS” by John Bavoso
HOMO FOR CHRISTMAS: Ashley has brought her new girlfriend, Skyler, home for Christmas to meet her family — who turn out to be exceptionally bad at adapting to change. Written by John Bavoso Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Paige Blackcloud as "Ashley", Devon McSherry as "Skyler", Adam Cowart as "Dad", Dixie Dawson as "Mom", & Beth Goolsby as "Grandma" Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Year Two Book https://www.amazon.com/Gather-Ghost-Light-Year-Two/dp/1737521636 Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform this play, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. If you enjoy this podcast, please please please leave a rating on your preferred podcast player! This program is supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through a grant from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E16 · Thu, December 15, 2022
”THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS QUESTION” by Rachel Feeny-Williams
THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS QUESTION: Maggie & Jeff are facing the volatile world of a bind date with the added perils of trying to choose a Christmas film for their date. What makes a movie a Christmas movie? Written by Rachel Feeny-Williams Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Marian Thibodeau as "Maggie" & Jonathan Cook as "Jeff" Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Year Two Book https://www.amazon.com/Gather-Ghost-Light-Year-Two/dp/1737521636 Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform this play, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. If you enjoy this podcast, please please please leave a rating on your preferred podcast player! This program is supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through a grant from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E15 · Thu, December 08, 2022
”THE SANTA THING” by Greg Lam
THE SANTA THING: Taylor is excited to bring her girlfriend home to meet her folks for Christmas. There's just one thing that they need to talk about beforehand. The Santa thing. Written by Greg Lam Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Chelsea Mahoney as "Taylor" and Marian Thibodeau as "Alyssa" Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Year Two Book https://www.amazon.com/Gather-Ghost-Light-Year-Two/dp/1737521636 Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform this play, please sent an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. If you have any comments or feedback, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com This program is supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through a grant from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E14 · Mon, November 21, 2022
”THE BEAR (Pt 1: BEGINNINGS)” by Christopher Plumridge
THE BEAR (Part 1: BEGINNINGS) - Part one of The Bear series of monologues. Bear begins life in a little town house in Frankfurt, 1941, but all is not well with the world...... Written by Christopher Plumridge Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Dale Wylde as "The Bear" Cover art by Martha Lysa ( https://www.fiverr.com/japka_a ) Watch "The Bear" Short animated film here - https://youtu.be/4_FvKCdw2XY Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Original score by CymphoniK. https://cymphonikmusic.com/ Year Two Book https://www.amazon.com/Gather-Ghost-Light-Year-Two/dp/1737521636 Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform this play, please sent an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. If you have any comments or feedback, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com This program is supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through a grant from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E13 · Thu, November 10, 2022
”THE BOARD” by Eric Mansfield
THE BOARD: When a new West Point graduate visiting NYC wanders into a conversation between two veterans playing chess in the park, he gets a life lesson he wasn't expecting and that might just keep him -- and his fellow soldiers -- alive. Written by Eric Mansfield Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Rick Davis as "Clarence", Ted Newton as "Todd", and Mickey Lay as "Lance" Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Year Two Book https://www.amazon.com/Gather-Ghost-Light-Year-Two/dp/1737521636 Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform this play, please sent an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. If you have any comments or feedback, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com This program is supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through a grant from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E12 · Thu, October 27, 2022
”PETE & PETRIA’S PETRIFYING PODCAST” by Dana Hall & David Lipschutz
PETE AND PETRIA'S PETRIFYING PODCAST: Two thrill seeking podcast hosts take on a little too much when they decide to do a live stream investigation at a notorious haunted house. Written by Dana Hall and David Lipschutz Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Robb Smith as "Pete", Dana Hall as "Petria", Arelis Rivera as "Michelle", Jacquelyn Floyd as "Anna", Adam Cowart as "Bennie", Rick Davis as "Herbert", and introducing Felicity Thibodeau as "Magdalena" Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Additional featured music: A Time of Shadows Cover art photo by TJ McSherry The new shirt is available now at TeeVillain but act quick, it won't last long! - siniSTORE: Where eVil lurks after hours - teeVillain Year Two Book (still pending review but will be online within the next 24 hours!) Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform this play, please sent an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. If you have any comments or feedback, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com This program is supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through a grant from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, October 20, 2022
BONUS: TeeVillain
Get the new Gather by the Ghost Light T-shirt at TeeVillain! Sizes from XS to 5XL in so many different styles! Other Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E11 · Mon, October 10, 2022
”YOU’VE REACHED JUSTIN” by Christian St. Croix
YOU'VE REACHED JUSTIN: Daniel only planned for a night out of clubbing with his best friend and crush, Justin. But before they can meet, monsters fall from the sky and begin attacking the city. When Justin won't answer his phone, Daniel starts out through the carnage and chaos to rescue him, leaving voicemails along the way. "You've Reached Justin" blends sci-fi and horror with romance to deliver a heart pounding short about the complexities of crushes and monsters. Written by Christain St. Croix Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: KJ Welcher as "Daniel and Michael Cameron Bailey as "Justin" Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Additional featured music: A Time of Shadows Special appearance by Doctor Necropolis of the Frightmare Theatre Podcast! This program is supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through a grant from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts. Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please sent an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. If you have any comments or feedback, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E10 · Mon, September 26, 2022
”OFF CENTER” by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn
OFF CENTER: Melody, a somewhat eccentric older woman, sits in front of her favorite painting at the art museum, a white dot painted slightly off center on a black background. It's closing time and the new security guard, Lindsay, needs for her to clear out, but before she leaves, Melody will give a lesson on life, art and living while you still can appreciate the beauty in life. Written by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Marian Thibodeau as "Lindsay", Christy Roosma as "Melody", and Wes Hennings as "Marco" Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Additional featured music: Exist Strategy This program is supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through a grant from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts. Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please sent an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. If you have any comments or feedback, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E9 · Mon, September 12, 2022
”A PERFECT TWO” by Guy Newsham
A PERFECT TWO: In this romantic comedy, tension begins to rise when a couple decides to play a little game of “how would you rate your partner on a scale from one to ten”. It turns out that being perfect for each other doesn’t always mean you’re a ten. Written by Guy Newsham Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Devon McSherry as the Woman TJ McSherry as the Man Intro/Outro music: JK/47 This program is supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through a grant from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts. Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please sent an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. If you have any comments or feedback, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E8 · Mon, August 29, 2022
”A BENEVOLENT ALLIANCE OF MOURNERS” by Ken Preuss
A BENEVOLENT ALLIANCE OF MOURNERS: A student, home from college to attend the funeral of a friend, and a singer, hired to perform at the service, meet by chance outside the church, conversing, confessing, and connecting in unexpected ways. Written by Ken Preuss Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Oliver Caffee as Alex Chelsea Mahoney as Ellie Featured music by Jess Hannan Intro/Outro music: JK/47 This program is supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through a grant from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts. *September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness month. It’s important for you to know that suicide is preventable. With commitment and engagement in our communities, workplaces, and homes, together we can help reduce the number of suicides. If you are someone you know needs help or are having suicidal thoughts, please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please sent an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. If you have any comments or feedback, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E7 · Fri, August 12, 2022
”WEDDING BELL BLUES” by Marj O’Neill-Butler
WEDDING BELL BLUES: A mother's nose gets out of joint when discussing her daughter's wedding plans. She feels left out and feeling down until she opens her birthday present from her daughter. Written by Marj O'Neill-Butler Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Kate Dailey as ROCHELLE (the Bride to Be) Susan Willis as MOTHER Intro/Outro music: JK/47 This program is supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through a grant from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts. This episode is brought to you in part by Synecdoche Works in California. For more info about their upcoming submission call for The Frank Moffett Mosier Fellowship for Works in Heightened Language go to their website - https://www.synecdocheworks.org/announcing-fellowship/ Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please sent an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright If you have any comments or feedback, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E6 · Wed, July 27, 2022
”A WICKED SLICE” by John Busser
A WICKED SLICE: A trio of golfers are searching for a lost golf ball, but what they find as they venture off the fairway makes them realize that maybe they should've just taken the penalty stroke instead. Written by John Busser Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Adam Cowart as STEVE Will Lane as GEORGE Jonathan Cook as ALAN Matt Hoffman as TED PATTERSON Intro/Outro music: JK/47 This program is supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through a grant from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts. This episode is brought to you in part by Synecdoche Works in California. For more info about their upcoming submission call for The Frank Moffett Mosier Fellowship for Works in Heightened Language go to their website - https://www.synecdocheworks.org/announcing-fellowship/ Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please sent an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright If you have any comments or feedback, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E5 · Mon, July 04, 2022
”NEW KID NEXT DOOR” by Arthur M. Jolly
NEW KID NEXT DOOR: Two siblings are stuck with the weird, creepy - and ultimately maybe not even human - kid from next door, on July Fourth, when there are firecrackers to be stolen and played with. Let freedom ring! Written by Arthur M. Jolly Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Kelsie Johnson as KERRI Sophie Cook as SIMONE Luke Romagnoli as RAZIEL (the new kid next door) Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact playwright Arthur M. Jolly ( http://www.arthurjolly.com ) If you have any comments or feedback, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com Playwright Bio: Arthur M. Jolly (he, him) is the writer of over 75 produced plays and screenplays, whose work focuses on strong, smart people who are usually their own worst enemy, or at least the worst enemy of those nearest to them. He writes across genres, frequently blending humor and tragedy. Jolly was recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences with a Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting, and the 2017 Hammond House International Literary Prize for a Screenplay. As a playwright, he is a three time winner of the Joining Sword and Pen competition, received a Todd McNerney National Playwriting Award, the Region IV David Mark Cohen Playwriting Award, and was a Woodward/Newman Drama Award finalist. In 2019, Jolly was invited to participate in the Alley at Ucross Residency sponsored by Houston's renowned Alley Theatre. Jolly is a proud member of the WGAw Caucus, The Alliance of Los Angeles Playwrights, and the Dramatists Guild. He is represented by Brant Rose Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E4 · Mon, June 13, 2022
”AN AWKWARD CONVERSATION IN THE SHADOW OF MOUNT MORIAH” by John Bavoso
AN AWKWARD CONVERSATION IN THE SHADOW OF MOUNT MORIAH: After luring Isaac to the top of Mount Moriah under false pretenses, binding him, and nearly sacrificing him, Abraham is faced with an even more arduous task... attempting to make small talk with his son during their walk home. Written by John Bavoso Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Oliver Caffee as ISAAC Brandon Brune as ABRAHAM Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com Playwright Bio: John Bavoso (he/him/his) is a Washington, DC-based playwright, marketer, and aspiring wrangler of unicorns. He mostly writes plays about women and queer people who are awkwardly attempting (and generally failing) to engage with serious subject matter using only dry wit and impeccably timed combative taunts. John is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America, a 2019 Lambda Literary Fellow, and the recipient of District of Columbia FY18 and FY19 Arts and Humanities Fellowships. His plays have been produced and/or developed in DC, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin; Canada; Japan; South Korea; India; United Arab Emirates; Australia; and the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E3 · Tue, May 31, 2022
”CROSSOVER FICTION” by Greg Lam
CROSSOVER FICTION: When sci-fi heroine, Josie Moon, tracks down the escaped interdimensional villain Maximus Wolfe to get revenge for the murder of her lover, she finds herself breaching the boundary between fiction and reality. Written by Greg Lam Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Julianna Johnston as JOSIE MOON Eric Odom as THOM CORD Robb Smith as MAXIMUS WOLFE Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Cover art by Alexander Kretov Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com Playwright bio: Greg Lam is a playwright, screenwriter, and board game designer who lives in the Bay Area. He is the co-founder of the Asian-American Playwright Collective and a member of The Pulp Stage Writer's Room and the Pear Theatre's Playwright Guild. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E2 · Wed, May 04, 2022
”CLOSING DOORS” by John Minigan
CLOSING DOORS: When fourth-grade teacher Sandra is criticized by old friend and Assistant Principal Valerie for breaking protocol in an active shooter drill, they must decide how they can save both their friendship and their students. Written by John Minigan Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Marian Thibodeau as SANDRA Devon McSherry as VALERIE Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Featured score by Exist Strategy Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com Playwright bio: John is a recent Massachusetts Cultural Council Artist Fellow in Dramatic Writing and New Repertory Theatre Next Voices Fellow. His plays have been presented by Circle Repertory Company, Urban Stages, Hey Jonte!, Centastage, Vagabond Theatre Company, New World Theatre, Clockwise, Good Company, Shelter West, and others. He is a 2020 winner of the New American Voices Festival, a 2019 winner of the Clauder Competition, a 2018 O'Neill and Lark finalist, a finalist for the Heidemann Award at Actors Theatre of Louisville, and a two-time Elliot Norton Award Best Play nominee. He has developed new work at the Utah Shakespearean Festival's New American Playwrights Project, New Repertory Theatre, Portland Stage Company, the Great Plains Theatre Conference, the Orlando Shakespeare Theater, Dayton Playhouse, and Vermont Actors' Rep. John is a five-time winner of the Firehouse Theatre New Works Contest, winner of the Nantucket Short Play Contest, the KNOCK International Short Play Competition, the Rover Dramawerks Competition, the Longwood 0-60 Competition, and the 8-Minute Madness Festival in New York City. He is a member of The Playwrights Center and StageSource and is a Dramatists Guild Ambassador for Eastern New England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E1 · Wed, April 20, 2022
”CHOICES” by James McLindon
CHOICES: A debtor burdened by crushing student loans is offered a way out … but is the deal too good to be true? Written by James McLindon Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Chelsea Glass and Eric Odom Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com Playwright James McLindon Bio: James McLindon is a member of the Nylon Fusion Theater Company in New York. "Comes a Faery" was developed at the O’Neill National Playwrights Conference, Sean Daniels directing and was twice a finalist for the Humana Festival. It was premiered at the New Ohio Theatre, produced by Nylon Fusion Theatre Company. "Salvation" was premiered in New York by the Hudson Stage Company, directed by Giovanna Sardelli, to critical acclaim in the New York Times and elsewhere. It received a second production at the Nuance Theatre in New York. Faith premiered at Local Theatre Company in Boulder, CO. Dead and Buried, was an O'Neill semifinalist and premiered with the Detroit Rep. Good and Faith were both winners of the John Gassner Memorial Playwriting Award. Distant Music, is published by Dramatic Publishing and has seven productions, most recently at the Stoneham Theatre in Boston. His plays have been developed and/or produced at theaters such as the O’Neill NPC (selection and six-time semifinalist), Lark, PlayPenn, Victory Gardens, Irish Repertory, CAP21, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Seven Devils, Abingdon, hotINK Festival, Samuel French Ten-Minute Play Festival, Local Theater Local Lab, Telluride Playwrights Festival, Emerging Artists Theatre, Love Creek Productions, Prop Thtr, Lyric Stage, Boston Playwrights Theatre, Colony Theatre, Theatricum Botanicum, Circus Theatricals, Great Plains Theatre Conference, and Arkansas Rep. Four of his one-act plays have been produced at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and two at at the Samuel French Festival. Six of his plays were Finalists for the Actors’ Theater of Louisville’s Heideman Award. Publications: His plays have been published by Dramatic Publishing, Smith and Krause, Original Works Publishing (Dusk), and Level 4 Press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E16 · Mon, March 14, 2022
”SCIENCE FRICTION” by Ken Preuss
SCIENCE FRICTION; OR THE RAPID DECONSTRUCTION OF A RATIONAL MIND: A deep dive into her boyfriend’s Sci-Fi favorites sends Daisy over the deep end. Written by Ken Preuss Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Anissa Cordova as DAISY, Michael Silvio Fortion as RAYMOND, and Wes Hennings as THE OMINOUS VOICE Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E15 · Mon, February 07, 2022
”MARIGOLD” by Jonathan Cook
MARIGOLD: A man enjoying a day at the park unwillingly becomes a part of a murder for hire plot when he encounters two strangers who both mistake his identity. A deal is made, money is transferred, and the marigolds are quite lovely in the park this time of year. Written and directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Michael Silvio Fortino as THE MAN, Erica Garraffa as THE WIFE, and Jonathan Cook as MR. MARIGOLD. Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E14 · Mon, January 17, 2022
”MONSTERS BEYOND THE MIDNIGHT ZONE” by Lindsay Partain
MONSTERS BEYOND THE MIDNIGHT ZONE: Miles beneath the ocean’s surface, two scientists are left in complete darkness when the lights on their deep-water submersible are taken out by something lurking in the depths of the Mariana Trench. Written by Lindsay Partain Produced and directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Devon McSherry as ROMY and Paige Blackcloud as LEAH Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Digital cover art by Christopher Plante Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E13 · Fri, December 24, 2021
”IT’S A WONDERFUL SATAN” by John Mabey
IT'S A WONDERFUL SATAN: An abridged, twisty retelling of 'It's A Wonderful Life.' Satan is at their lowest point when met by a demon named Clarence. It's up to Clarence to help Satan regain their confidence while also earning his horns in the process. A budding friendship forms between the two with the balance of power taking unexpected turns. Written by John Mabey Produced and directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Robb Smith as Satan, Jonathan Cook as Clarence, Chelsea Mahoney as the singing party goer, and Devon McSherry and Bryson Chapman as the Beach goers and protesters. Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Additional featured music: "Christmas Tree" by Zac Nelson and "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" (metal version) by It's a Death Metal X-mas Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E12 · Thu, December 23, 2021
”PLAYING WITH FIRED” by Steven Hayet
PLAYING WITH FIRED: In order to get the job of her dreams, a young ambitious candidate has to fire the man who currently holds the position. Written by Steven Hayet Produced and directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Marian Thibodeau as Samantha, Tom Colechin as Mr. O'Brien, Adam Cowart as Ronald, and Devon McSherry as Erica Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Additional featured music: "Christmas Gifts" by G-Yerro Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E11 · Tue, December 21, 2021
”NORTH POLE NOIR” by Patrick Gabridge
NORTH POLE NOIR: A dark look at the underside of the North Pole, as detective Harvey the Elf tries to solve the murder of Frosty the Snowman. Professor Hinkle claims he was framed, but what sorts of tundra games are these folks playing. A noir tale from the land of perpetual midnight. Written by Patrick Gabridge Produced and directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Adam Cowart as Harvey the Elf Chelsea Mahoney as Prancer Bryson Chapman as Hocus Pocus Devon McSherry as Karen Tom Colechin as Yukon Cornelius Robb Smith as Santa and the Bartender Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Additional featured music: "Dark Frosty" and "Dark Wonderland" by Lynsay Ryan Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E10 · Thu, November 18, 2021
”THE DEAL” by Ryan Kaminski
THE DEAL: A short horror/thriller play set in the mid-1950s. A widow is visited by a sinister stranger looking to collect one of her late husband’s outstanding debts. Written by Ryan Kaminski Produced and directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Courtney Prouty & Krys Bailey Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Additional music: "Street Dreams" by Julian Hartwell "The Body" by Max H. Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page! If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E9 · Fri, October 15, 2021
”IGNATIUS FLIVVER & THE EYE OF CTHULHU” by Don Goodrum
IGNATIUS FLIVVER & THE EYE OF CTHULHU: Doctor Phineas Philpott is missing and presumed dead! But he has sent the mystical gem, The Eye of Cthulhu to his old friend Professor Kit Maroney, who is also the boon companion of hearty Victorian adventurer Ignatius Flivver, with instructions to give it to no one, especially not the Adamite Order of the Ancient Dawn. Will Ignatius triumph? Will the world be saved? Will they be betrayed from within? There's only one way to find out... Written by Don Goodrum Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Robb Smith, Marian Thibodeau, Adam Cowart, and Jonathan Cook Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Additional music provided by: A Time of Shadows - "All Hallows Eve", "The Treatment Room", and "Plunged Into Darkness" Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page! If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E8 · Fri, October 01, 2021
”THE SHED” by Joanne Greene
THE SHED: Jimmy has a secret that he's burning to tell to his best friend, Charlie - that his mama keeps a witch chained up in their shed! Charlie wants Jimmy to prove it by showing, but that may not be such a good idea... Written by Joanne Greene Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Luke Romagnoli, Amelia Oswald, Courtney Prouty, Roland Brune, Rosalie Brune, Jonathan Cook, and Joanne Greene. Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Additional music provided by: A Time of Shadows - "All Hallows Eve" from their upcoming album releasing on Oct 7th! Maxime Herve - "Bring to Light" Shahead Mostafafar - "Into the Next Dimension" The Hazelnuts - "Something Good" Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page! If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E7 · Fri, September 17, 2021
”REMEMBERED” by John Mabey
REMEMBERED: Walls are diaries and rooms have desires. In the buying and selling of a house, two people discover what's truly at stake and the power of finding love through loss. Written by John Mabey Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Christy Roosma and Jaye Starkes Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page! If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E6 · Thu, August 19, 2021
”PEOPLE WILL TALK” by Scott Mullen
PEOPLE WILL TALK: Two strangers meet on a building ledge, where they ponder life, and the choreography of jumping. Written by Scott Mullen Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Erica Garraffa and Jason Latimer Intro/Outro music: JK/47 If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page! If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E5 · Thu, July 08, 2021
”DOCTORS & LAWYERS (1st Edition Rules)”by David Strauss
DOCTORS & LAWYERS (1st Edition Rules): Imagine an alternate reality where ruthless Barbarians, powerful Wizards, and cunning Thieves dive into the Fantasy Corporate World with the hit roleplaying game DOCTORS & LAWYERS (1st Edition Rules). Join game master Xandor the Stout as he guides his compatriots through the latest expansion "The 14th Floor Human Resources Dept". Written by David Strauss Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Robb Smith, Brandon Brune, Nicole Swanson, and Brie Hayes Intro/Outro music: JK/47 If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page! If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E4 · Fri, June 04, 2021
”LOVE IN THE TIME OF COVID” by Rick Davis
LOVE IN THE TIME OF COVID: Thanks to COVID-19, Melanie and Alan are down on their luck. They have 86 bucks in their bank account, their rent is due, and neither has a job. They argue in front of Anthony’s Italian Cuisine, a restaurant that needs a dishwasher. Melanie has a plan (sort of), but Alan resists. Written by Rick Davis Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Dixie Dawson and Danny Bussey If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E3 · Mon, May 10, 2021
”MOTETZ DAM” by Devon McSherry
MOTETZ DAM: A couple are having their first romantic home cooked meal. When an allergic reaction breaks the atmosphere, the question isn’t just will their relationship withstand this disastrous evening, but will either of them survive the night. Written by Devon McSherry Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Devon McSherry, Jonathan Cook, and Christy Roosma If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E2 · Mon, April 19, 2021
”BACKSEAT DRIVER” by Scott Mullen
BACKSEAT DRIVER: Darcy isn't happy when a drunk woman climbs into the back of her car, thinking it's an Uber. But as they chat, it turns out that all is not what it seems. Written by Scott Mullen Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Marian Thibodeau and Chelsea Mahoney If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com and we'll put you in touch with the playwright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E1 · Mon, April 05, 2021
”FINDING HELP” by Marj O’Neill-Butler
FINDING HELP: Daphne and her Mother are at loggerheads concerning assisted living or bringing in a caregiver. When Daphne tries to solve the problem, she is surprised by her Mother's attitude. Written by Marj O'Neill-Butler Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Christy Roosma, Pepper Wren, and Marty Matfess If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com and we'll put you in touch with the playwright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E10 · Mon, March 15, 2021
”COASTER” by Scott Mullen
COASTER: An anxious woman goes on a roller coaster with her boyfriend, but she turns out to have ulterior motives. Romantic Comedy. Written by Scott Mullen Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Marian Thibodeau, Ben Evans, and Jason Latimer If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com and we'll put you in touch with the playwright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E9 · Sun, February 14, 2021
”DON’T CALL ME CUPID” by Jonathan Cook
DON'T CALL ME CUPID: Katie is completely smitten with a new man in her life and is eager to show him off to her roommate. Love takes a tragic backseat, however, when the god of love, Eros (aka Cupid), appears and accidentally shoots her new boyfriend with the wrong arrow. Dark Comedy. Written and directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Paige Blackcloud, Kate Dailey, and Jonathan Cook If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com and we'll put you in touch with the playwright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E8 · Fri, January 22, 2021
”BEATRIX POTTER MUST DIE!” by Patrick Gabridge
BEATRIX POTTER MUST DIE!: A desperate farmer travels back in time for a drastic solution to his plague of rabbits. A funny tale that offers a possible origin story to "The Tale of Peter Rabbit". Written by Patrick Gabridge Produced and directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Nicole Swanson and Ryan Abel If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com and we'll put you in touch with the playwright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E7 · Tue, December 08, 2020
”DIGITAL CHRISTMAS” by Jonathan Cook
THE INAUGURAL FIRST TIME EVER FESTIVE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SPECIAL EXTRAVAGANZA FEATURING CHRISTMAS AND CHRISTMAS RELATED THINGS! DIGITAL CHRISTMAS: Santa Claus is ready to retire and has launched a new online store to help aid in the process, but when the website crashes on Christmas Eve and all the orders get mixed up, he scrambles to make things right. Written and directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Robb Smith, Beth McGowan Goolsby, and Dixie Dawson. If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com and we'll put you in touch with the playwright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E6 · Mon, November 02, 2020
”JUST DESSERTS” by David MacGregor
JUST DESSERTS: Three co-workers unmask and deal with a fellow employee who has been stealing other people's food from the company lunchroom. Written by David MacGregor Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Chelsea Mahoney, Tommy Cooper, Marian Thibodeau, and Brandon Dawson. If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com and we'll put you in touch with the playwright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E5 · Thu, October 01, 2020
”THE TEAR IN THE ROOF” by Jonathan Cook
Episode 5: THE TEAR IN THE ROOF: On this night, a married couple is celebrating their wedding anniversary in their home as a heavy storm brews outside. What they aren't expecting is the unimaginable horror that comes crashing through their roof. Written and directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Kate Dailey, Krys Bailey, Susan Willis, and Paige Blackcloud. If you have any questions or feedback, please shoot us a message at gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E4 · Wed, September 02, 2020
”A PLAY BY THEODORE JANUS” by Jonathan Cook
Episode 4: A PLAY BY THEODORE JANUS: Playwright, Theodore Janus, visits an actress that is performing one of his plays the day before they close the show. He tries to convince her to change the ending for the final performance – to turn her character’s tragic death into a finale where she survives. Free will versus a scripted fate. Written and directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Rebekah Robeson, Pepper Wren, and Jonathan Cook If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com and we'll put you in touch with the playwright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E3 · Wed, August 05, 2020
”TRANSFERRING KYLE” by Jonathan Cook
TRANSFERRING KYLE: A glimpse “behind the scenes” of the life of Kyle Henley. He is not on the right path in life, so it is decided by management that he must be replaced by another version of himself. Written and directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Brandon Brune, Meredith Boylan, and Patrick Boylan. If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com and we'll put you in touch with the playwright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E2 · Thu, July 02, 2020
”MEMENTO MORI” by Jonathan Cook
MEMENTO MORI: It’s the mid 1800’s and a post mortem photographer who has a mystical ability to reanimate the recently deceased is conflicted with a dark secret revealed to him by the corpse of a teenage girl. Drama. Written and directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Ben Evans, Amelia Oswald, and Amy Patton. If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com and we'll put you in touch with the playwright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E1 · Wed, March 25, 2020
”SETTLE AND REACH” by Jonathan Cook
SETTLE AND REACH: Botanist Adam Wilson has been chosen for a colonization mission to a new planet. The program administrators conducted a mate matching assessment for this one-way trip and paired him with a lovely fellow scientist. She has a secret, however, that is rather unsettling to Adam. Science Fiction. Written and directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Jaye Starkes, Elizabeth Canas, and Jessica Yu. If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com and we'll put you in touch with the playwright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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