Gather by the Ghost Light

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 McLindon Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by:Chelsea Mahoney and Eric Odom Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com 

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 Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com 

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 Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com 

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 Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright.

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 singing party goer, and Devon McSherry and Bryson Chapman as the Beach goers and protesters. Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Additional featured music:"Christmas Tree" by Zac Nelson and "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" (metal version) by It's a Death Metal X-mas Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright.

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 Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright.

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 ElfChelsea Mahoney as PrancerBryson Chapman as Hocus PocusDevon McSherry as KarenTom Colechin as Yukon CorneliusRobb Smith as Santa and the Bartender Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Additional featured music:"Dark Frosty" and "Dark Wonderland" by Lynsay Ryan Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright.

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. Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page! If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright.