Monday Nov 21, 2022
Ep 40:”THE BEAR (Pt 1: BEGINNINGS)” by Christopher Plumridge
Gather by the Ghost Light
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 emerging playwrights a platform for their work. The audio plays produced on this podcast are mostly selected from Festival Award Winners giving these talented playwrights an even wider audience for their stories. We welcome you to join us in this journey as we extend the voices of emerging playwrights!
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Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
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"
Intro/Outro music: JK/47
Year Two Book https://www.amazon.com/Gather-Ghost-Light-Year-Two/dp/1737521636
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If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform this play, please sent an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright.
If you have any comments or feedback, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com
This program is supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through a grant from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts.
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
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"
Intro/Outro music: JK/47
Additional featured music: A Time of Shadows
Cover art photo by TJ McSherry
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Year Two Book (still pending review but will be online within the next 24 hours!)
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 this play, please sent an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright.
If you have any comments or feedback, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com
This program is supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through a grant from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts.
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
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If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee
Monday Oct 10, 2022
Monday Oct 10, 2022
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.
Written by Christain St. Croix
Directed by Jonathan Cook
Performed by:KJ Welcher as "Daniel and Michael Cameron Bailey as "Justin"
Intro/Outro music: JK/47
Additional featured music: A Time of Shadows
Special appearance by Doctor Necropolis of the Frightmare Theatre Podcast!
This program is supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through a grant from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts.
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 sent an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright.
If you have any comments or feedback, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
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", Christy Roosma as "Melody", and Wes Hennings as "Marco"
Intro/Outro music: JK/47
Additional featured music: Exist Strategy
This program is supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through a grant from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts.
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 sent an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright.
If you have any comments or feedback, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com
Monday Sep 12, 2022
Monday Sep 12, 2022
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 Newsham
Directed by Jonathan Cook
Performed by:Devon McSherry as the WomanTJ McSherry as the Man
Intro/Outro music: JK/47
This program is supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through a grant from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts.
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 sent an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright.
If you have any comments or feedback, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com
Monday Aug 29, 2022
Monday Aug 29, 2022
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 AlexChelsea Mahoney as Ellie
Featured music by Jess Hannan
Intro/Outro music: JK/47
This program is supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through a grant from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts.
*September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness month. It’s important for you to know that suicide is preventable. With commitment and engagement in our communities, workplaces, and homes, together we can help reduce the number of suicides. If you are someone you know needs help or are having suicidal thoughts, please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
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 sent an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright.
If you have any comments or feedback, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com
Friday Aug 12, 2022
Friday Aug 12, 2022
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
This program is supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through a grant from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts.
This episode is brought to you in part by Synecdoche Works in California. For more info about their upcoming submission call for The Frank Moffett Mosier Fellowship for Works in Heightened Language go to their website - https://www.synecdocheworks.org/announcing-fellowship/
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 sent an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright
If you have any comments or feedback, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com
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