Gather by the Ghost Light

SUCH DREAMS AS STUFF IS MADE ON is an audio drama by Dan McGeehan.

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RHAPTONSTALL LIVES! an audio drama by David Golden.

Jimmy Bannion is a cosplayer and a super fan of the Feldstar movie series, but when the director kills off his favorite character, Rhaptonstall Oakshield, he threatens to jump off the roof of the Comic Con Convention Center if they don't redo the movie.

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FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY (or THE BREAD PLAY) by Daniel Prillaman.

After getting the unlimited bread deal at an Italian restaurant, Arlo and Val are both stuffed and ready for the check. But their server doesn’t bring them their check. He brings them more bread. He keeps ... bringing them more bread. He won’t stop. He won’t ever stop. The bread is unlimited. And there is no escape. A romantic horror comedy about the hard truth that nothing lasts forever, except maybe bread.

Directed by Jonathan Cook

Performed by Roshelle Simpson as "Val", John D. Nelson as "Arlo", Valentin Angel Fernandez as "Server", and Jacquie Floyd and Jonathan Cook as the "Advertisement Announcers"

Produced by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry

Sound Design & Editing by Jonathan Cook

Title music by JK/47

Additional featured music by Josh Tarp

Cover Art by A. C. Daniel

(00:00) Intro

(01:09) Audio Play - FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY (or THE BREAD PLAY)

(30:24) Outro

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Gather by the Ghost Light is an audio fiction anthology series hosted by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry. This episode features the audio drama SHE LIKES TO LOOK AT THE STARS written by Scott Mullen.

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OH NO! I FLEW TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN! written by Rand Higbee.

It is Rome in 120 A.D. Festus is quite excited when he learns that he has been cast in the role of Icarus in a performance at the Colosseum. However, his enthusiasm quickly wanes when stage workers Sabina and Brutus gradually fill him in as to what exactly the role requires.

(01:30) Audio Play - OH NO! I FLEW TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN!

(10:05) Interview with playwright Rand Higbee

(13:53) Rand Higbee - Family Friendly plays

(17:58) Rand Higbee - The origin of OH NO! I FLEW TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN!

(23:29) Rand Higbee - speaking on the Valdez Theatre Conference

(24:30) Rand Higbee - Upcoming Productions

(26:13) Rand Higbee - Where can you find me?

(27:07) Rand Higbee - Published Works

(29:13) Outro Credits Rolll!

Produced by ⁠⁠⁠Jonathan Cook⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠Devon McSherry.⁠⁠⁠

Directed by ⁠⁠⁠Jonathan Cook.⁠⁠⁠

OH NO! I FLEW TO CLOSE TO THE SUN! performed by Lillie DeLecuona (Sabina), Andy Middleton (Festus), & Madison Junod (Brutus).

Original audio production, sound design, and editing by Jonathan Cook.

Title Music by ⁠⁠⁠JK/47.⁠⁠⁠

Additional featured music by Kashido, Tim Kulig, & Josh Tarp.

Cover art illustration by Anna Lascaux.

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DOCTORS & LAWYERS: 1st Edition Rules (A Dungeons & Dragons parody) - In this D&D parody, imagine an alternate reality where ruthless Barbarians, powerful Wizards, and cunning Thieves dive into the Fantasy Corporate World with the hit roleplaying game DOCTORS & LAWYERS. Join D&L game master Xandor the Stout as he guides his compatriots through the latest campaign "The 14th Floor Human Resources Dept".

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Winner of "Outstanding Drama", "Best Supporting Performance (Khary Payton)", & "Best Environmental Sound Design" at the 2025 NJ WebFest.

THE OTHER ME written by Jonathan Cook starring Laura Bailey and Khary Payton.

A therapist uncovers crucial evidence in a bizarre missing person case and soon finds that knowing the truth puts her life in danger.

(00:00) THE OTHER ME Audio Play

(23:54) Interview with Laura Bailey - Voice Acting origin

(28:35) Laura Bailey - Difference in Videogame and Animation Acting

(29:21) Laura Bailey - Performance Capture and Motion Capture

(30:59) Laura Bailey - Playing Abby in Last of Us 2

(33:36) Laura Bailey - Noises, Grunts, and other Sounds in Voice Acting

(36:55) Laura Bailey - Critical Role to Vox Machina

(40:18) Laura Bailey working with Khary Payton

(41:08) Laura Bailey advice to aspiring voice actors

(43:19) Laura Bailey on THE OTHER ME and GBTGL

(44:30) Outro

Produced by ⁠⁠Jonathan Cook⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠Devon McSherry.⁠⁠

Directed by ⁠⁠Jonathan Cook.⁠⁠

Performed by Laura Bailey, Khary Payton, Devon McSherry, Eric Odom, Maisie Bailey, and Jonathan Cook.

Original audio production, sound design, and editing by Jonathan Cook.

Original score by ⁠⁠JK/47.⁠⁠

Cover art illustration by ⁠Sam Gilbey⁠.

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THE OTHER ME written by Jonathan Cook

Starring Laura Bailey and Khary Payton.

A therapist uncovers crucial evidence in a bizarre missing person case and soon finds that knowing the truth puts her life in danger.

Produced by ⁠Jonathan Cook⁠ & ⁠Devon McSherry.⁠

Directed by ⁠Jonathan Cook.⁠

Performed by Laura Bailey, Khary Payton, Devon McSherry, Eric Odom, Maisie Bailey, and Jonathan Cook.

Original audio production, sound design, and editing by Jonathan Cook.

Original score by ⁠JK/47.⁠

Cover art illustration by Sam Gilbey.

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This episode contains the audio drama SIMON SAYS written by Erin Moughon.

A two-person film crew is creating a documentary about the origins of children's games. However, when they arrive at an eccentric young woman's apartment for an interview, things are not all fun and games as they discover Simon Says isn't all that it seems.

Produced by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry.

Directed by Jonathan Cook.

Performed by Korilyn Hendricks (Jo); Kayla Gardner (Alice); and Arelis Rivera (Michelle).

Original audio production, sound design, and editing by Jonathan Cook.

Title music by JK/47.

Additional featured music in this episode by DaniHaDani, Maya Belsitzman, and Josh Tarp.

(00:00) Intro

(01:35) SIMON SAYS audio play by Erin Moughon

(18:25) Interview with Erin Moughon

(22:26) Erin on the idea behind SIMON SAYS

(30:07) Erin on ESCAPE THE PINA COLODA SONG

(33:10) Erin's upcoming productions

(35:15) The New Play Exchange recommendations

(36:54) Where can people find Erin?

(37:30) Outro

(38:00) Credits Dice Roll!

The program is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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On this episode, Jonathan and Devon chat with playwright and screenwriter John Pollono about his writing journey from stage productions to theatrical releases including his new film RIFF RAFF starring Bill Murray, Jennifer Coolidge, Ed Harris, Pete Davidson, Gabrielle Union, and Lewis Pullman.

John Pollono is an American playwright, screenwriter, and actor. He is best known for writing the 2017 film STRONGER and the plays SMALL ENGINE REPAIR and LOST GIRLS, which premiered Off-Broadway in 2013 and 2015, respectively. SMALL ENGINE REPAIR was later adapted into a feature film in 2021. As an actor, he is known for his recurring roles in the TNT series MOB CITY and NBC's THIS IS US.

(00:00) Intro

(01:15) John Pollono's writing journey

(09:30) Small Engine Repair, Lost Girls, and Rules of Seconds

(13:17) Rules of Seconds film adaptation

(19:30) Riff Raff film adaptation

(33:44) Challenges of adapting a stage play to a movie

(40:27) Pollono's filmaker inspirations

(46:20) Modern day playwrights

(47:02) Pollono on Musicals

(48:52) Pollono on collaboration

(50:34) Nice guys make horror movies

(53:51) Rules of Seconds release date?

(55:05) Parting words

(56:12) Outro

Title music by JK/47.

Additional featured music in this episode by Josh Tarp.

The program is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Gather by the Ghost Light merchandise is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com

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For more info or if you wish to contact us, please visit www.gatherbytheghostlight.com

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