Gather by the Ghost Light

Gather by the Ghost Light

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Launched in 2020, Gather by the Ghost Light is an audio drama anthology series on the Broadway Podcast Network. Hosts Jonathan Cook and Devon McSherry introduce each story and sometimes after the audio play they'll chat with writers and actors to learn more about their process for crafting scripts and performance for the stage, screen, and the audio fiction world.

Episode List

FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY (or THE BREAD PLAY) *REMASTERED

Jul 22nd, 2025 4:00 AM

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

SHE LIKES TO LOOK AT THE STARS

Jul 9th, 2025 7:48 AM

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!

Jun 23rd, 2025 4:00 AM

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

DOCTORS & LAWYERS: 1st Edition Rules (A Dungeons & Dragons parody) *REMASTERED

Jun 7th, 2025 9:00 PM

DOCTORS & LAWYERS: 1st Edition Rules (A Dungeons & Dragons parody) - In this D&D parody, 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. Join D&L game master Xandor the Stout as he guides his compatriots through the latest campaign "The 14th Floor Human Resources Dept". This episode is part of the Gather by the Ghost Light REMASTERED Series! Written by David Strauss. Directed by Jonathan Cook. Performed by Robb Smith (Xandor), Brandon Brune (Araldon), Nicole Swanson (Mirien), Brie Hayes (Cady), and Jonathan Cook (Xandor's Mom). Original audio production, sound design, and editing by Jonathan Cook. Title music by JK/47. Additional featured music by Kyle Preston & Josh Tarp. 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

THE OTHER ME starring Laura Bailey & Khary Payton

May 28th, 2025 7:00 AM

THE OTHER ME written by Jonathan Cook starring Laura Bailey and Khary Payton. A therapist uncovers crucial evidence in a bizarre missing person case and soon finds that knowing the truth puts her life in danger. (00:00) THE OTHER ME Audio Play (23:54) Interview with Laura Bailey - Voice Acting origin (28:35) Laura Bailey - Difference in Videogame and Animation Acting (29:21) Laura Bailey - Performance Capture and Motion Capture (30:59) Laura Bailey - Playing Abby in Last of Us 2 (33:36) Laura Bailey - Noises, Grunts, and other Sounds in Voice Acting (36:55) Laura Bailey - Critical Role to Vox Machina (40:18) Laura Bailey working with Khary Payton (41:08) Laura Bailey advice to aspiring voice actors (43:19) Laura Bailey on THE OTHER ME and GBTGL (44:30) Outro Produced by ⁠⁠Jonathan Cook⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠Devon McSherry.⁠⁠ Directed by ⁠⁠Jonathan Cook.⁠⁠ Performed by Laura Bailey, Khary Payton, Devon McSherry, Eric Odom, Maisie Bailey, and Jonathan Cook. Original audio production, sound design, and editing by Jonathan Cook. Original score by ⁠⁠JK/47.⁠⁠ Cover art illustration by ⁠Sam Gilbey⁠. 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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