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Gather by the Ghost Light

Gather by the Ghost Light

Jonathan Cook

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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 playwrights a platform for their work. The audio plays produced on this podcast range from festival award winners to brand new world premieres 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 playwrights!
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Gather by the Ghost Light episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Gather by the Ghost Light for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Gather by the Ghost Light episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Gather by the Ghost Light - ”IGNATIUS FLIVVER & THE EYE OF CTHULHU” by Don Goodrum
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10/15/21 • 25 min

IGNATIUS FLIVVER & THE EYE OF CTHULHU: Doctor Phineas Philpott is missing and presumed dead! But he has sent the mystical gem, The Eye of Cthulhu to his old friend Professor Kit Maroney, who is also the boon companion of hearty Victorian adventurer Ignatius Flivver, with instructions to give it to no one, especially not the Adamite Order of the Ancient Dawn. Will Ignatius triumph? Will the world be saved? Will they be betrayed from within? There's only one way to find out...

Written by Don Goodrum

Directed by Jonathan Cook

Performed by Robb Smith, Marian Thibodeau, Adam Cowart, and Jonathan Cook

Intro/Outro music: JK/47

Additional music provided by:
A Time of Shadows - "All Hallows Eve", "The Treatment Room", and "Plunged Into Darkness"

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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 [email protected] to get connected with the playwright.

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Gather by the Ghost Light - ”PLAYING WITH FIRED” by Steven Hayet
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12/23/21 • 22 min

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

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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 [email protected] to get connected with the playwright.

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Gather by the Ghost Light - ”NORTH POLE NOIR” by Patrick Gabridge
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12/21/21 • 25 min

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 Elf
Chelsea Mahoney as Prancer
Bryson Chapman as Hocus Pocus
Devon McSherry as Karen
Tom Colechin as Yukon Cornelius
Robb Smith as Santa and the Bartender

Intro/Outro music: JK/47

Additional featured music:
"Dark Frosty" and "Dark Wonderland" by Lynsay Ryan

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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 [email protected] to get connected with the playwright.

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Gather by the Ghost Light - ”IT’S A WONDERFUL SATAN” by John Mabey
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12/24/21 • 18 min

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

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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 [email protected] to get connected with the playwright.

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Gather by the Ghost Light - ”COASTER” by Scott Mullen

”COASTER” by Scott Mullen

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03/15/21 • 9 min

COASTER: An anxious woman goes on a roller coaster with her boyfriend, but she turns out to have ulterior motives. Romantic Comedy.

Written by Scott Mullen

Directed by Jonathan Cook

Performed by Marian Thibodeau, Ben Evans, and Jason Latimer

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Gather by the Ghost Light - ”SCIENCE FRICTION” by Ken Preuss

”SCIENCE FRICTION” by Ken Preuss

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03/14/22 • 29 min

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

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Gather by the Ghost Light - ”THE DEAL” by Ryan Kaminski

”THE DEAL” by Ryan Kaminski

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11/18/21 • 21 min

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.

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Gather by the Ghost Light - ”OFF CENTER” by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn
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09/26/22 • 26 min

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.

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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 [email protected] to get connected with the playwright.

If you have any comments or feedback, please send an email to [email protected]

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10/20/22 • 3 min

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Gather by the Ghost Light - ”WEDDING BELL BLUES” by Marj O’Neill-Butler
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08/12/22 • 26 min

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 [email protected] to get connected with the playwright

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How many episodes does Gather by the Ghost Light have?

Gather by the Ghost Light currently has 91 episodes available.

What topics does Gather by the Ghost Light cover?

The podcast is about Fiction and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Gather by the Ghost Light?

The episode title '”NORTH POLE NOIR” by Patrick Gabridge' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Gather by the Ghost Light?

The average episode length on Gather by the Ghost Light is 34 minutes.

How often are episodes of Gather by the Ghost Light released?

Episodes of Gather by the Ghost Light are typically released every 17 days.

When was the first episode of Gather by the Ghost Light?

The first episode of Gather by the Ghost Light was released on Mar 25, 2020.

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