Gather by the Ghost Light
Jonathan Cook
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...
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 an
SENSORIES by Sam Heyman
SENSORIES by Sam HeymanThe 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?Produced by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry.Directed by Jonathan Cook
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
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 candi
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 Prisko
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 FR
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
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 th
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
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
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 a
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 antibi
"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 KrantzDirected by Devon McSherryPerformed by Avery Lewis as "Jessie", Brad King as "Archibald", and Korilyn Hendricks as "Lucy".Intro/Outro music by JK/47Cover design by Jonat
"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. LeBlancDirected by Jonathan CookPerformed by Antonio Scales as "Jack" & Krys Bailey as "Man".Intro/Outro music by JK/47Cover art by photographer Andew LynchAbout the w
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 SoucyDirected by Devon McSherryPerformed by Audrey Robertson as "Marcia", Elizabeth Rayca-Haas as "Becky", and Jonathan Cook as "The Slasher".Intro/Outro music by JK/47Additional music by Naama ZafranCover art by Anna LascauxAbout the writer: Chris Soucy is a theatre professional, filmmaker, puppe
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
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 StillerDirected by Jonathan CookPerformed by Marian Thibodeau as "Tessa", Amy Thorne as "Shannon", Sol Baird as "Jon", & Andre Williams as "John".Intro/Outro music: JK/47About the writer: Jaclyn Stiller is an actor, director, and playwright based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Her plays have been
3x3 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 OdomDirected by Jonathan CookPerformed by Devon McSherry as "Stephanie" and TJ McSherry as "Marcus"Intro/Outro music: JK/47About 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 Condomi
"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 McClainDirected by Devon McSherryPerformed by Karla Daly as "Celeste" and Amy Pickrel as "Natasha".Cover art by: David Curtis Studio (david-curtis.com)Intro/Outro music: JK/47About the writer: Emily McClain is a
"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 BlevinsDirected by Jonathan CookPerformed by Marian Thibodeau as "Mother" and Matt Hoffman as "Husband".Intro/Outro music: JK/47About 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.
"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 KotisDirected by Jonathan CookPerformed by Sol Baird as "Deutero-Fung"; Brad King as "Hyphae-Fung"; and the cast of Urinetown the
"THAT NIGHT "BUTCHER" PETE GOT KNOCKED OUT BY JESSIE "THE CANNON" TESORI" 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 CookPerformed by Ian Russell as "Butcher Pete", Bonnie
"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 MandrykDirected by Chris Plumridge in association with Ruby Sky ProductionsPerformed 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/47About the writer: Greg Mandryk is a playwright living in Cleveland, Ohio. H
"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 PrillamanDirecte
"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
"IMMERSION THERAPY" by David MacGregor
IMMERSION THERAPY: The best husband in the world gives his wife the ultimate birthday present.Written by David MacGregorDirected by Jonathan CookPerformed by Devon McSherry as "Melissa", Jonathan Cook as "Doug", and Tommy Cooper as "Droppo the Clown"Intro/Outro music: JK/47About 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
"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 GabridgeDirected by Jonathan CookPerformed by Marian Thibodeau as "Mom", Krys Bailey as "Dad", and Michael Silvio Fortino as "Jeffrey".Intro/Outro music: JK/47About the writer: Patrick Gabridge has been a Playwriting Fellow with the Huntingto
"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 BurchRon 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 th
"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 ov
"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 p
"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 HannaAva 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 pod
”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"
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”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".
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”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
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”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
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”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"
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”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 MabeyDirected by Jonathan CookPerformed by: Ryan Abel as "Carl" and Sean Moton as "Gregory"Intro/Outro music: JK/47Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop!If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a CoffeeIf you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform this play, please send an email to gatherbytheghostl
”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
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”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
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”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"
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”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
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”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"
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”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
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”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
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”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
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”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 Fis
”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"
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”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
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”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"
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”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)
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”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"
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”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"
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”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.
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”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", Ch
”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 NewshamDirected by Jonathan CookPerformed by: Devon McSherry as the Woman TJ McSherry as the ManIntro/Outro music: JK/47This program is supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through a grant from its partner
”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
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”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
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”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
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”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
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”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
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”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
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”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 MiniganDirected by Jonathan CookPerformed by:Marian Thibodeau as SANDRADevon McSherry as VALERIEIntro/Outro music: JK/47Featured score by Exist StrategyGather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop!If you would like to further sup
”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 McLindonDirected by Jonathan CookPerformed by: Chelsea Glass and Eric OdomIntro/Outro music: JK/47Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop!If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a CoffeeIf you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostli
”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
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”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
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”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
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”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
”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
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”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
”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.
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”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...
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”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
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A Time of Shadows - "All Hallows Eve"
”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
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”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
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”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 B
”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
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”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
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”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
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”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
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”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
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”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 CookPerformed 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 cont
”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
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”DIGITAL CHRISTMAS” by Jonathan Cook
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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.
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”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.
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”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.
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”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
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”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.
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”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.
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”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.
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