Gather by the Ghost Light
Launched in 2020, Gather by the Ghost Light is an audio drama anthology series on the Broadway Podcast Network. Hosts Jonathan Cook and Devon McSherry introduce each story and sometimes after the audio play they'll chat with writers and actors to learn more about their process for crafting scripts and performance for the stage, screen, and the audio fiction world.
Episodes
July 22, 2025 • 33 mins
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 ...
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July 9, 2025 • 18 mins
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.
SYNOPSIS: A medium enters the dream of a kidnapper to discover the whereabouts of his latest victim.
Produced by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry.
Directed by Jonathan Cook.
Performed by Candace McAfee (Molly), Jos...
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June 23, 2025 • 34 mins
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.
(00:00) Intro
(01:30) Audio Play - OH NO! I FLEW TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN!
(10:05) Interview with ...
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June 7, 2025 • 18 mins
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".
This episode is part of the Ga...
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May 28, 2025 • 48 mins
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 Capt...
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May 26, 2025 • 3 mins
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 desig...
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February 28, 2025 • 43 mins
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 ...
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February 21, 2025 • 63 mins
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 ENG...
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January 28, 2025 • 44 mins
SENSORIES by Sam Heyman
The Institute of Subconscious Progress is dedicated to helping members of the public gain access to their subconscious mind through the use of sensory memories, or what the Institute refers to as 'sensories.' One member of the public, Helen Jasper, has signed the proper paperwork to be a participant in the Institute's latest experiment. What insights will her experiences within the Institute's walls yield?
(...
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December 23, 2024 • 16 mins
CHRISTMAS EVE 6:45PM by Sharon Stein. Two mothers are out last minute Christmas shopping on Christmas Eve at 6:45pm. Coincidentally, they happen to be shopping at the same store. They both reach for the same gift. At the same time. And it's the last one left. Who shall claim the right to purchase the gift?
Produced and directed by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry.
The featured audio play CHRISTMAS EVE 6:45PM written by Sharon Stein....
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December 21, 2024 • 94 mins
STAGE FRIGHTS - FULL SHOW! (aka THE WHOLE DAMN THING) Parts 1 through 6. No breaks. No recaps. Just straight through horror and comedy as originally intended.
The hosts of Gather by the Ghost Light and Doctor Necropolis have both accidentally booked the same dungeon studio from Air D&D. Gather by the Ghost Light is there to perform their annual horror show STAGE FRIGHTS while the Doc is there to perform a sacrifice. They decide to ...
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December 20, 2024 • 14 mins
The STAGE FRIGHTS series finale! There are no more actors (aka "sacrificial candidates") to choose from so Doctor Necropolis and his acolytes have abducted the GBTGL host Devon. They intend to perform one last audio play called SACRIFICE where they will be sacrificing Devon on the dungeon altar!
Produced and directed by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry.
The STAGE FRIGHTS theme and concept created and written by Jonathan Cook.
The fe...
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December 13, 2024 • 19 mins
Doctor Necropolis and the hosts of Gather by the Ghost Light (Jonathan and Devon) continue to have the sacrificial candidates perform audio plays to see who will be chosen to be sacrificed. The next play to perform is called CLIP CLOP where a nighttime run turns into a race for survival.
Produced and directed by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry.
The STAGE FRIGHTS theme and concept created and written by Jonathan Cook.
The featured au...
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December 5, 2024 • 21 mins
Doctor Necropolis and the hosts of Gather by the Ghost Light (Jonathan and Devon) continue to have the sacrificial candidates perform audio plays to see who will be chosen to be sacrificed. The next play to perform is called LET THE DEAD BURY THE DEAD. In the midst of a zombie apocalypse, we discover an awful truth - zombies stalk and kill humans because they lack any thoughts or emotions of their own. Eating the flesh allows them ...
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November 29, 2024 • 18 mins
In this episode, Doctor Necropolis and the hosts of Gather by the Ghost Light (Jonathan and Devon) continue to have the sacrificial candidates perform audio plays to see who will be chosen to be sacrificed. Four actors perform the play UNBURIED. On a dark and stormy Halloween night, two characters-victims of the "bury your gays" trope, both-have come to life and are out for bloody revenge on their author/father. But the unexpected ...
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November 22, 2024 • 16 mins
In this episode, the hosts of Gather by the Ghost Light and Doctor Necropolis have both accidentally booked the same dungeon studio from Air D&D. Gather by the Ghost Light is there to perform their annual horror show STAGE FRIGHTS while the Doc is there to perform a sacrifice. They decide to blend their two worlds and have the sacrificial candidates perform in the show in order to determine who will be sacrificed. The second story ...
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November 15, 2024 • 20 mins
In this episode, the hosts of Gather by the Ghost Light and Doctor Necropolis have both accidentally booked the same dungeon studio from Air D&D. Gather by the Ghost Light is there to perform their annual horror show STAGE FRIGHTS while the Doc is there to perform a sacrifice. They decide to blend their two worlds and have the sacrificial candidates perform in the show in order to determine who will be sacrificed. The first story p...
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September 24, 2024 • 38 mins
In this episode, Jonathan and Devon chat with six-time TONY Award Nominee Chad Beguelin about his new novel "SHOWMANCE" and his life as a Broadway writer.
About SHOWMANCE: Noah Adams’s career as a playwright is circling the drain, thanks to a scorching review of his first Broadway musical. So when a family emergency sends him back to his Podunk hometown of Plainview, Illinois, he figures he’ll hide out for a bit. But to Noah’s horr...
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September 17, 2024 • 40 mins
In this episode, Jonathan and Devon chat with composer Robin Hiley & writer Becky Hope-Palmer about their musical "LIFELINE" currently running off-Broadway.
LIFELINE tells the story of Scottish scientist Alexander Fleming’s world-changing discovery of penicillin in 1928, charting the rise and fall of antibiotics. Fleming’s historic story is interwoven with Jess’, a present day doctor whose childhood sweetheart, Aaron, is recovering...
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September 10, 2024 • 44 mins
In this episode, you'll hear the audio play PARK AND PLAY followed by an interview with the writer of the script Kara Emily Krantz.
PARK AND PLAY - Archibald and Jessie frequent the park every Thursday afternoon, but today holds a special, slightly disturbing and definitely disrupting surprise.
Written by Kara Emily Krantz
Directed by Devon McSherry
Performed by Avery Lewis as "Jessie", Brad King as "Archibald", and Korilyn Hendric...
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