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A STAGE FRIGHTS SPECIAL PRESENTATION This episode features the audio drama THE INCIDENT LOG by Amy Garner. Roger Carington is currently driving home late at night on a dark road. After a sudden crash, he finds himself injured, bleeding, and trapped inside his car after the automated roadside-assistance triggers a lockdown. ROGER - Jonathan Cook DEIRDRE - Kate Dailey Directed & Edited by Jonathan Cook Title music by ⁠JK/47⁠ Additional featured music "Ain't Misbehavin" - composed by Fats Waller. Performed by Flash Mob Jazz with closing performance by Robyn Adele Anderson. Produced by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry 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 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

This episode features the audio drama ELECTRIC SKIN by Jerico Bleu. A couple desperate to resolve their relationship issues seek counseling from a new technology called TherapyNow - a machine that determines if you are a compatible couple based on how you answer its questions... and a little bloodwork. PATIENT 1 - Austin Hair PATIENT 2 - Asia Jennings AI THERAPIST - Allison Cossitt Directed & Edited by Jonathan Cook Title music by ⁠JK/47⁠ Additional featured music by Liad Shulrufer and Yehezkal Raz Produced by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry 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 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

This episode features the audio drama MY DAUGHTER'S A DEMON! by Marshall Logan Gibbs. In this dark comedy, a teenager consults a psychiatrist when her mother insists she has a demon inside her... but are those literal horns on her head?! Written by Marshall Logan Gibbs Directed and edited by Jonathan Cook Performed by Karla Daly (Dr. Wormald); Carlee McClary (Mallory); Anna Romano (Linda); and Wesslen Romano (Devil) Cover art by Rita Garcia Title music by ⁠JK/47⁠ Additional featured music by Ziv Moran, Sandy Pierce, and Ace Produced by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry 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 or review in all the places that you can! 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

This episode features the audio drama SNACKS, DRUGS, AND THE SEXUAL APPETITES OF THE GAYS by Steve Martin. In this sexual comedy, two newlywed husbands finally get a moment alone on their wedding night - or so they thought. A farcical, heartfelt queer comedy about starting a marriage while the in-laws hover way too close. Written by Steve Martin Directed by Lillie DeLecuona Performed by Wesley Pierson (Aiden); Rico Weiland (Jake); Carle McClary (Cathleen); Blake McGee (Merle); and Andy Middleton (Grandma). Cover art by Anna Romano Title music by ⁠JK/47⁠ Additional featured music by Yarin Primak and Elifas Sonaru. 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

Season Six Finale! This episode features the audio drama THE DIARY OF MARIA by Dave Huber. Maria, a 17-year-old high school senior, is left waiting outside her school late at night after a performance when her father never arrives to pick her up. As her drama teacher, Mr. Harris, keeps her company as they wait, casual conversation about the play and acting slowly gives way to a devastating truth. Written by Dave HuberDirected by Arelis RiveraPerformed by Ava Robinson (Maria); and Blake McGee (Mr. Harris).Cover art by A.C. DanielTitle music by ⁠JK/47⁠Additional featured music by Adam Dib. 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

ROMEO & HER SISTER is an audio drama limited series produced by Gather by the Ghost Light. Available on all podcast platforms. Ep. 1 - CUSHMANIA In 1845, Charlotte Cushman is the most famous American actress in the world, well-known for playing men's roles in the plays of Shakespeare. Despite her international fame, she harbors a secret, hidden in plain sight: she loves women. Celebrated in her own country, she has brought her sister Susan to London to play Juliet to her Romeo. Old resentments between the sisters surface as Charlotte struggles to balance her exploding career, her tumultuous relationship with writer Matilda Hays, and her affair with another young woman, all while keeping her personal life hidden from her fans, her sister, and her bitter rival, Edwin Forrest., who has been spreading rumors about her in London. Written by Jillian Blevins Directed by Jonathan Cook Produced by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry Starring Anna Demetriou (Charlotte Cushman); Charlotte McBurney (Susan Cushman); Paris Pringle (Sallie Mercer); Devora Wilde (Eleanora); Kezia Burrows (Matilda Hays); and Neil Hellegers (Benjamin Webster). Editing and Sound Design by Jonathan Cook Music by SPEARFISHER, Angelika Conrad, Ardie Son, Tamsin Dearnley, & Roie Shpigler. Cover Art by A.C. Daniel with design by Jonathan Cook Please visit ⁠gatherbytheghostlight.com⁠ to hear more audio dramas like this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Winner of the "Best Premise" award at the 2026 Colorado WebFest. Winner of "Best Supporting Performance" (Devon McSherry) at the 2026 NJ WebFest. This episode features the audio drama NEEDLES by Megan Tripaldi. In this dark comedy, a frustrated knitter laments the decision to summon the forces of darkness in order to finish all the presents she has to knit for the holiday season. Written by Megan Tripaldi Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Marian Thibodeau (Pearl); and Devon McSherry (Demon). Additional voices: Roshelle Simpson, Bonnie Marie Williams, Nicole Swanson, Aspen Swanson, & Paris Pringle. Cover design by Jonathan Cook Title music by ⁠JK/47⁠ Additional featured music by Heron Vale, Ian Post, Rodeo Baby, FableForte, Roie Shpigler, & KeMi. 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

This episode features the audio drama NORTH POLE NOIR by Patrick Gabridge. 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 Directed and Edited by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Adam Cowart (Harvey the Elf); Chelsea Glass (Prancer); Bryson Chapman (Hocus Pocus); Devon McSherry (Karen); Tom Colechin (Yukon Cornelius); Robb Smith (Santa and the Bartender); and Lynsay Ryan (Karen's Singing Voice). Title music: JK/47 Additional featured music: "Dark Frosty" and "Dark Wonderland" by Lynsay Ryan 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

This episode features the audio drama FULL CIRCLE by L.D. Potter. On a stormy night in 1909, William Hamish receives an unexpected visit from a young man determined to win the hand of his granddaughter. A tense conversation over whiskey becomes a dark confessional as Hamish recounts the monstrous path that lead him to become the man of wealth and power that he is today. Written by L.D. Potter Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Rick Davis (William Hamish), MuJaahid Johnson (The Apothecary), Lucas Le Blanc (Radcliff), Robb Smith (Master of Ceremony), Reed Hon (Newsboy), Valentin Angel Fernandez (Young Hamish), Devon McSherry (Natasha), Jonathan Cook (Cedric Ulric), & Allison Cossitt (Brothel Mistress). Cover art by J.C. Grande Title music by ⁠JK/47⁠ Additional featured music by Matooma, idokay, Yonotan Riklis, Daniel Dombrowsky, & Josh Tarp (00:00) Intro (01:46) Audio Play - FULL CIRCLE (25:15) Outro Back our KICKSTARTER Campaign for ROMEO & HER SISTER - https://bit.ly/romeoandhersis 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

STAGE FRIGHTS: The Sequel-ish Performed LIVE at Le Chat Noir Theatre in Augusta, GA Hosts Jonathan and Devon guide the audience through six chilling tales prompted by antique relics in their Frights Galley. Some are cursed. Some possessed. And some can't even be touched due to their delicate ungodly nature. This performance is intended for adult audiences. (00:00) Intro (05:33) RENT-A-STIFF written by Fred Tacon. Performed by Sol Baird, Kate Dailey, & Devon McSherry. (18:26) THE LAST DEATH written by Ryan Kaminski. Performed by Brad King, Carlee McClary, & Karla Daly. (35:54) WELCOME TO OUR EXORCISM written by Matthew Moore. Performed by Lucas LeBlanc, Lillie Delecuona, Tracy Cook, Robb Smith, Anna Romano, & Marian Thibodeau. (46:55) INTERMISSION (50:37) DOCTOR J'S MAGIC SPRAY written by Jay C. Rehak. Performed by TJ Reissner, Eric Odom, & Ariel Wright. (01:01:40) ADIA written by Travis Williams. Performed by Krys Bailey, Dorothy Christopher, Camryn Thompson, & Audrey Robertson. (01:19:45) THE THING IN THE SHED written by Chris Soucy. Performed by Jonathan Cook, Lucas LeBlanc, Marian Thibodeau, Carlee McClary, Brad King, & Robb Smith. Created & directed by ⁠⁠⁠Jonathan Cook⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠Devon McSherry.⁠⁠⁠ STAGE FRIGHTS concept and theme written by Jonathan Cook Stage Manager - Dixie Dawson GRISLY JINGLES composed by TJ McSherry & Jonathan Cook Filmed on location at Le Chat Noir Theatre in Augusta, GA. Camera operators - Chris Martino, Dan Beck, Stephen Gilliam Audio Engineer - Nick Laws Video & audio mixed and edited by Jonathan Cook Discover more of what we do at https://www.gatherbytheghostlight.com/ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SUCH DREAMS AS STUFF IS MADE ON is an audio drama by Dan McGeehan. Poppy and Tucker are surprised to find their house was broken into. They are more surprised to find nothing was stolen. They are most surprised when the burglars return— with a message. Written by ⁠Dan McGeehan Directed by⁠ Jonathan Cook⁠ Performed by Mary Beth Westbrook as "POPPY", TJ Reissner as "TUCKER", Jackson Sample as "SPARKY", & Jonathan Cook as "CHIP". Sound design and editing by Jonathan Cook Title music by ⁠JK/47⁠ Additional featured music by Matt Evans & Josh Tarp (00:00) Intro (02:24) Audio Play - SUCH DREAMS AS STUFF IS MADE ON (13:46) Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RHAPTONSTALL LIVES! an audio drama by David Golden. Jimmy Bannion is a cosplayer and a super fan of the Feldstar movie series, but when the director kills off his favorite character, Rhaptonstall Oakshield, he threatens to jump off the roof of the Comic Con Convention Center if they don't redo the movie. Written by ⁠David Golden Directed by⁠ Jonathan Cook⁠ Performed by Hollis Bowden as "Jimmy Bannion" & Jessica Mousley as "Jill Dunbar" Sound design and editing by Jonathan Cook Title music by ⁠JK/47⁠ Additional featured music by The Hot Rod Elegants & Josh Tarp Cover Art by Claire Rodriguez (00:00) Intro (01:57) Audio Play - RHAPTONSTALL LIVES! (10:12) Outro 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

FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY (or THE BREAD PLAY) by Daniel Prillaman. 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. This episode is part of the Gather by the Ghost Light REMASTERED Series! 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" Produced by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry Sound Design & Editing by Jonathan Cook Title music by JK/47 Additional featured music by Josh Tarp Cover Art by A. C. Daniel (00:00) Intro (01:09) Audio Play - FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY (or THE BREAD PLAY) (30:24) Outro 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

Gather by the Ghost Light is an audio fiction anthology series hosted by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry. This episode features the audio drama SHE LIKES TO LOOK AT THE STARS written by Scott Mullen. SYNOPSIS: A medium enters the dream of a kidnapper to discover the whereabouts of his latest victim. Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jonathan Cook⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠Devon McSherry.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Directed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jonathan Cook.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Performed by Candace McAfee (Molly), Joseph Caradonna (Kurt), & Sarah Smithton (Anna). Original audio production, sound design, and editing by Jonathan Cook. Title Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠JK/47.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Additional featured music by Josh Tarp. (00:00) Intro (01:16) Audio Play - SHE LIKES TO LOOK AT THE STARS (12:43) STAGE FRIGHTS: THE SEQUEL-ISH Script Submission Info (13:18) IN THE SLUSH World Premiere Info (14:04) Outro Credits Rolll! 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

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