OH NO! I FLEW TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN!

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June 23, 2025 • 33 mins

OH NO! I FLEW TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN! written by Rand Higbee. It is Rome in 120 A.D. Festus is quite excited when he learns that he has been cast in the role of Icarus in a performance at the Colosseum. However, his enthusiasm quickly wanes when stage workers Sabina and Brutus gradually fill him in as to what exactly the role requires. (00:00) Intro (01:30) Audio Play - OH NO! I FLEW TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN! (10:05) Interview with playwright Rand Higbee (13:53) Rand Higbee - Family Friendly plays (17:58) Rand Higbee - The origin of OH NO! I FLEW TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN! (23:29) Rand Higbee - speaking on the Valdez Theatre Conference (24:30) Rand Higbee - Upcoming Productions (26:13) Rand Higbee - Where can you find me? (27:07) Rand Higbee - Published Works (29:13) Outro Credits Rolll! Produced by ⁠⁠⁠Jonathan Cook⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠Devon McSherry.⁠⁠⁠ Directed by ⁠⁠⁠Jonathan Cook.⁠⁠⁠ OH NO! I FLEW TO CLOSE TO THE SUN! performed by Lillie DeLecuona (Sabina), Andy Middleton (Festus), & Madison Junod (Brutus). Original audio production, sound design, and editing by Jonathan Cook. Title Music by ⁠⁠⁠JK/47.⁠⁠⁠ Additional featured music by Kashido, Tim Kulig, & Josh Tarp. Cover art illustration by Anna Lascaux. 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

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