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Gather by the Ghost Light
GATHER BY THE GHOST LIGHT is a 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!
Recent Episodes
”A MONOGAMY OF SWANS” by John Minigan
May 23, 2023
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 …
Ep 49: ”LENORA” by Jonathan Cook
March 30, 2023
LENORA: A man visits a therapist regarding his daughter’s strange dreams that have started to manifest into reality. Written & Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by:Kate Dailey as "Doctor Hadley", Matt Hoffman as "Vincent",…
Ep 48: ”Open Mic Night” by Evan Baughfman
March 16, 2023
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 Fischback as…
Ep 47: ”XIERNON FROM GLIXTAR” by Maripat Allen
Feb. 22, 2023
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 a…
Ep 46: ”RECESS” by Kara Emily Krantz
Feb. 13, 2023
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 Kr…
Ep 45: The Ticket
Jan. 18, 2023
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 …
