Devon McSherry

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Playwright / Actor / Co-host

Devon McSherry his co-host and producer of Gather by the Ghost Light. She went to college for musical theater and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BFA from Metropolitan State University of Denver and currently teaches at Musical Theatre Workshop in Augusta, GA. She is also an active actress and playwright.

FULL CIRCLE
Dec. 8, 2025

FULL CIRCLE

This episode features the audio drama FULL CIRCLE by L.D. Potter. (Thriller, Drama, Horror)
Guests: Jonathan Cook , Rick Davis , Devon McSherry , Robb Smith , Valentín Ángel Fernández , L. D. Potter , Allison Cossitt , MuJaahid Johnson , Lucas Le Blanc , Reed Hon
STAGE FRIGHTS: The Sequel-ish (LIVE SHOW)
Oct. 28, 2025

STAGE FRIGHTS: The Sequel-ish (LIVE SHOW)

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 ungo…
Guests: Ryan Kaminski , Devon McSherry , Marian Thibodeau , Kate Dailey , Karla Fischbach-Daly , Robb Smith , Eric P. Odom , Krys Bailey , Audrey Robertson , Sol Baird , Brad King , Chris Soucy , Travis Williams , Lillie DeLecuona , TJ Reissner , Jay Rehak , Carlee McClary , Dorothy Christopher Pittle , Camryn Thompson , Anna Romano
THE OTHER ME starring Laura Bailey & Khary Payton
May 28, 2025

THE OTHER ME starring Laura Bailey & Khary Payton

THE OTHER ME starring Laura Bailey & Khary Payton. Created by Jonathan Cook. A therapist uncovers crucial evidence in a bizarre missing person case and soon finds that knowing the truth puts her life in danger.
Guests: Jonathan Cook , Devon McSherry , Eric P. Odom , Laura Bailey , Khary Payton , Maisie Bailey
STAGE FRIGHTS - FULL SHOW! (Pts. 1-6)
Dec. 21, 2024

STAGE FRIGHTS - FULL SHOW! (Pts. 1-6)

The full STAGE FRIGHTS series (Parts 1-6). No breaks. No recaps. Just straight through horror and comedy as originally intended.
Guests: Jonathan Cook , John Bavoso , Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn , Devon McSherry , Marian Thibodeau , Pepper Wren , Luke Romagnoli , Karla Fischbach-Daly , Mickey Lay , Arelis Rivera , Robb Smith , TJ McSherry , Michael Silvio Fortino , Nathan Shelton , Greg Mandryk , Bonnie Marie Williams , Brad King , Korilyn Hendricks , Travis Williams , Mike Brannon , Leah Philbin , Azariah Seay , A.C. Daniel , Matt Kridel , Wesley Pierson
STAGE FRIGHTS - PART SIX: SACRIFICE
Dec. 20, 2024

STAGE FRIGHTS - PART SIX: SACRIFICE

The series finale of STAGE FRIGHTS featuring SACRIFICE by Jacquelyn Priskorn.
Guests: Jonathan Cook , Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn , Devon McSherry , Nathan Shelton , A.C. Daniel , Matt Kridel
STAGE FRIGHTS - PART FIVE: CLIP CLOP
Dec. 13, 2024

STAGE FRIGHTS - PART FIVE: CLIP CLOP

Part five of the STAGE FRIGHTS series featuring CLIP CLOP by Greg Mandryk.
Guests: Jonathan Cook , Devon McSherry , Arelis Rivera , Nathan Shelton , Greg Mandryk , Korilyn Hendricks
STAGE FRIGHTS - PART FOUR: LET THE DEAD BURY THE DEAD
Dec. 6, 2024

STAGE FRIGHTS - PART FOUR: LET THE DEAD BURY THE DEAD

Part four of the STAGE FRIGHTS series featuring LET THE DEAD BURY THE DEAD by Mike Brannon.
Guests: Jonathan Cook , Devon McSherry , Karla Fischbach-Daly , Michael Silvio Fortino , Nathan Shelton , Brad King , Mike Brannon
STAGE FRIGHTS - PART THREE: UNBURIED
Nov. 29, 2024

STAGE FRIGHTS - PART THREE: UNBURIED

Part three of the STAGE FRIGHTS series featuring UNBURIED by John Bavoso.
Guests: Jonathan Cook , John Bavoso , Devon McSherry , Pepper Wren , Robb Smith , Nathan Shelton , Matt Kridel , Wesley Pierson
STAGE FRIGHTS - PART TWO: FIRST SHIFT
Nov. 22, 2024

STAGE FRIGHTS - PART TWO: FIRST SHIFT

Part two of the STAGE FRIGHTS series featuring FIRST SHIFT by Leah Philbin
Guests: Jonathan Cook , Devon McSherry , Marian Thibodeau , Mickey Lay , Nathan Shelton , Leah Philbin
STAGE FRIGHTS - PART ONE: THE QUAKE
Nov. 15, 2024

STAGE FRIGHTS - PART ONE: THE QUAKE

Part one of the STAGE FRIGHTS audio fiction series featuring THE QUAKE by Travis Williams.
Guests: Jonathan Cook , Devon McSherry , Luke Romagnoli , Nathan Shelton , Travis Williams
"THE EVENT: A MUSICAL JOURNEY" by Michael R. Ray & Dani Ray
July 22, 2024

"THE EVENT: A MUSICAL JOURNEY" by Michael R. Ray & Dani Ray

"THE EVENT: A MUSICAL JOURNEY" by Michael R. Ray & Dani Ray. An ecological sci-fi song cycle and our first musical episode!
Guests: Jonathan Cook , Devon McSherry , Shelby Lauren Smith , Krys Bailey , Audrey Robertson , Michael R. Ray , Dani Ray
"3x3" by Eric Odom
June 24, 2024

"3x3" by Eric Odom

"3x3" - A short play in three shorter acts - written by Eric Odom. Directed by Jonathan Cook and performed by Devon McSherry and TJ McSherry.
Guests: Devon McSherry , TJ McSherry , Eric P. Odom
"UNKNOWN NUMBER" by Greg Mandryk
March 27, 2024

"UNKNOWN NUMBER" by Greg Mandryk

"UNKNOWN NUMBER" written by Greg Mandryk. Directed by Chris Plumridge. Starring Jacquie Floyd, Barbara Guinan, Morey Norkin, Scott Sickles, Dana Hall, & Chris Plumridge.
Guests: Jonathan Cook , Christopher Plumridge , Dana Hall , Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn , Devon McSherry , Scott C. Sickles , Greg Mandryk , Morey Norkin , Barbara Guinan
"IMMERSION THERAPY" by David MacGregor
Jan. 16, 2024

"IMMERSION THERAPY" by David MacGregor

IMMERSION THERAPY: The best husband in the world gives his wife the ultimate birthday present. Performed by Devon McSherry, Jonathan Cook, and Tommy Cooper.
Guests: Jonathan Cook , Devon McSherry , David MacGregor , Tommy Cooper
"KINGDUMB: Act 2" by Jonathan Cook (LIVE Event Recording)
Nov. 13, 2023

"KINGDUMB: Act 2" by Jonathan Cook (LIVE Event Recording)

This episode is ACT 2 of the full-length play KINGDUMB. KINGDUMB is a fun story full of absurdist humor and illogical behavior. There’s a new King in the land that has initiated a mysterious new tax on the citizens. Outraged, the region’s finest Clock fixer, aka “Time Repair Specialist”, recruits s…
Guests: Jonathan Cook , Devon McSherry , Marian Thibodeau , Adam Cowart , Luke Romagnoli , Karla Fischbach-Daly , Julian Diaz , Chelsea Glass , Arelis Rivera , Robb Smith , Brandon Dawson , TJ McSherry , Eric P. Odom , Michael Silvio Fortino , Krys Bailey , JK/47
"KINGDUMB: Act 1" by Jonathan Cook (LIVE Event Recording)
Nov. 13, 2023

"KINGDUMB: Act 1" by Jonathan Cook (LIVE Event Recording)

This episode is ACT 1 of the full-length play KINGDUMB. KINGDUMB is a fun story full of absurdist humor and illogical behavior. There’s a new King in the land that has initiated a mysterious new tax on the citizens. Outraged, the region’s finest Clock fixer, aka “Time Repair Specialist”, recruits s…
Guests: Jonathan Cook , Devon McSherry , Marian Thibodeau , Adam Cowart , Luke Romagnoli , Karla Fischbach-Daly , Julian Diaz , Chelsea Glass , Arelis Rivera , Robb Smith , Brandon Dawson , TJ McSherry , Eric P. Odom , Michael Silvio Fortino , Krys Bailey , JK/47
”A MONOGAMY OF SWANS” by John Minigan
May 23, 2023

”A MONOGAMY OF SWANS” by John Minigan

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 Performed by:Devon McSherr...
Guests: John Minigan , Devon McSherry , Shelby Lauren Smith
”THE SHELF ON THE ELF: A BRICK FISTULA MYSTERY” by John Busser
Dec. 24, 2022

”THE SHELF ON THE ELF: A BRICK FISTULA MYSTERY” by John Busser

THE SHELF ON THE ELF: A BRICK FISTULA MYSTERY - It's a murder at the North Pole. Did Santa slay? Brick Fistula, hard-drinking, fast-talking, private eye is gonna find out who’s naughty... and who’s guilty! Written by John Busser Directed by Jonathan ...
Guests: Jonathan Cook , John Busser , Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn , Devon McSherry , Adam Cowart , Robb Smith , Dixie Dawson , Brandon Dawson , Beth Goolsby , Lynsay Ryan
”HOMO FOR CHRISTMAS” by John Bavoso
Dec. 19, 2022

”HOMO FOR CHRISTMAS” by John Bavoso

HOMO FOR CHRISTMAS: Ashley has brought her new girlfriend, Skyler, home for Christmas to meet her family — who turn out to be exceptionally bad at adapting to change. Written by John Bavoso Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by:Paige Blackcloud as "...
Guests: John Bavoso , Devon McSherry , Adam Cowart , Dixie Dawson , Beth Goolsby , Paige Blackcloud
”A PERFECT TWO” by Guy Newsham
Sept. 12, 2022

”A PERFECT TWO” by Guy Newsham

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 te...
Guests: Guy Newsham , Devon McSherry , TJ McSherry
”CLOSING DOORS” by John Minigan
May 4, 2022

”CLOSING DOORS” by John Minigan

When fourth-grade teacher Sandra is criticized by old friend and Assistant Principal Valerie for breaking protocol in an active shooter drill, they must decide how they can save both their friendship and their students.
Guests: Jonathan Cook , John Minigan , Devon McSherry , Marian Thibodeau , Exist Strategy , JK/47
”MONSTERS BEYOND THE MIDNIGHT ZONE” by Lindsay Partain
Jan. 17, 2022

”MONSTERS BEYOND THE MIDNIGHT ZONE” by Lindsay Partain

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 Lind...
Guests: Lindsay Partain , Devon McSherry , Paige Blackcloud
”IT’S A WONDERFUL SATAN” by John Mabey
Dec. 24, 2021

”IT’S A WONDERFUL SATAN” by John Mabey

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...
Guests: Jonathan Cook , Devon McSherry , Chelsea Glass , Robb Smith , Bryson Chapman , John Mabey
”PLAYING WITH FIRED” by Steven Hayet
Dec. 23, 2021

”PLAYING WITH FIRED” by Steven Hayet

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, To...
Guests: Devon McSherry , Marian Thibodeau , Adam Cowart , Tom Colechin , Steven Hayet
”NORTH POLE NOIR” by Patrick Gabridge
Dec. 21, 2021

”NORTH POLE NOIR” by Patrick Gabridge

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 f...
Guests: Patrick Gabridge , Devon McSherry , Adam Cowart , Chelsea Glass , Robb Smith , Bryson Chapman , Tom Colechin , Lynsay Ryan
”MOTETZ DAM” by Devon McSherry
May 10, 2021

”MOTETZ DAM” by Devon McSherry

MOTETZ DAM: A couple are having their first romantic home cooked meal. When an allergic reaction breaks the atmosphere, the question isn’t just will their relationship withstand this disastrous evening, but will either of them survive the night.   Wr...
Guests: Jonathan Cook , Devon McSherry , Christy Roosma