Gather by the Ghost Light

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 giving these talented playwrights an even wider audience for their stories. We welcome you to join us in this journey as we extend the voices of playwrights!

Episodes

SIMON SAYS by Erin Moughon

February 28, 2025 • 43 mins
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 ...
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RIFFing the RAFF with John Pollono

February 21, 2025 • 63 mins
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 ENG...
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SENSORIES by Sam Heyman

January 28, 2025 • 44 mins
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? (...
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CHRISTMAS EVE 6:45PM by Sharon Stein

December 23, 2024 • 16 mins
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....
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STAGE FRIGHTS - FULL SHOW! (Pts. 1-6)

December 21, 2024 • 94 mins
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 ...
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STAGE FRIGHTS - PART SIX: SACRIFICE

December 20, 2024 • 14 mins
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 fe...
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STAGE FRIGHTS - PART FIVE: CLIP CLOP

December 13, 2024 • 18 mins
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 au...
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STAGE FRIGHTS - PART FOUR: LET THE DEAD BURY THE DEAD

December 5, 2024 • 20 mins
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 ...
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STAGE FRIGHTS - PART THREE: UNBURIED

November 29, 2024 • 17 mins
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 ...
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STAGE FRIGHTS - PART TWO: FIRST SHIFT

November 22, 2024 • 16 mins
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 ...
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STAGE FRIGHTS - PART ONE: THE QUAKE

November 15, 2024 • 19 mins
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 p...
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SHOWMANCE by Chad Beguelin

September 24, 2024 • 38 mins
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 horr...
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LIFELINE by Robin Hiley and Becky Hope-Palmer

September 17, 2024 • 40 mins
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...
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"PARK AND PLAY" by Kara Emily Krantz

September 10, 2024 • 44 mins
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 Hendric...
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"THE ANGEL" by Robert J. LeBlanc

August 19, 2024 • 53 mins
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...
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SLASHER'S DELIGHT by Chris Soucy

August 5, 2024 • 52 mins
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 ...
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THE EVENT: A MUSICAL JOURNEY by Michael R. Ray & Dani Ray

July 22, 2024 • 78 mins
"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, A...
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A GOOD FIT by Jaclyn Stiller

July 8, 2024 • 40 mins
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 pla...
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3x3 by Eric Odom

June 24, 2024 • 41 mins
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 Gho...
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"GROUND CONTROL TO BABY TOM" by Emily McClain

June 17, 2024 • 53 mins
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) ...
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