Gather by the Ghost Light

ROMEO & HER SISTER is an audio drama limited series produced by Gather by the Ghost Light. Available on all podcast platforms. Ep. 1 - CUSHMANIA In 1845, Charlotte Cushman is the most famous American actress in the world, well-known for playing men's roles in the plays of Shakespeare. Despite her international fame, she harbors a secret, hidden in plain sight: she loves women. Celebrated in her own country, she has brought her sister Susan to London to play Juliet to her Romeo. Old resentments between the sisters surface as Charlotte struggles to balance her exploding career, her tumultuous relationship with writer Matilda Hays, and her affair with another young woman, all while keeping her personal life hidden from her fans, her sister, and her bitter rival, Edwin Forrest., who has been spreading rumors about her in London. Written by Jillian Blevins Directed by Jonathan Cook Produced by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry Starring Anna Demetriou (Charlotte Cushman); Charlotte McBurney (Susan Cushman); Paris Pringle (Sallie Mercer); Devora Wilde (Eleanora); Kezia Burrows (Matilda Hays); and Neil Hellegers (Benjamin Webster). Editing and Sound Design by Jonathan Cook Music by SPEARFISHER, Angelika Conrad, Ardie Son, Tamsin Dearnley, & Roie Shpigler. Cover Art by A.C. Daniel with design by Jonathan Cook Please visit ⁠gatherbytheghostlight.com⁠ to hear more audio dramas like this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A frustrated knitter laments the decision to summon the forces of darkness in order to finish all the presents she has to knit for the holiday season.

This episode features the audio drama NORTH POLE NOIR by Patrick Gabridge. 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 Directed and Edited by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Adam Cowart (Harvey the Elf); Chelsea Glass (Prancer); Bryson Chapman (Hocus Pocus); Devon McSherry (Karen); Tom Colechin (Yukon Cornelius); Robb Smith (Santa and the Bartender); and Lynsay Ryan (Karen's Singing Voice). Title music: JK/47 Additional featured music: "Dark Frosty" and "Dark Wonderland" by Lynsay Ryan Gather by the Ghost Light merchandise is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/ghostlight If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! For more info or if you wish to contact us, please visit www.gatherbytheghostlight.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode features the audio drama FULL CIRCLE by L.D. Potter.

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 ungodly nature. This performance is intended for adult audiences. (00:00) Intro (05:33) RENT-A-STIFF written by Fred Tacon. Performed by Sol Baird, Kate Dailey, & Devon McSherry. (18:26) THE LAST DEATH written by Ryan Kaminski. Performed by Brad King, Carlee McClary, & Karla Daly. (35:54) WELCOME TO OUR EXORCISM written by Matthew Moore. Performed by Lucas LeBlanc, Lillie Delecuona, Tracy Cook, Robb Smith, Anna Romano, & Marian Thibodeau. (46:55) INTERMISSION (50:37) DOCTOR J'S MAGIC SPRAY written by Jay C. Rehak. Performed by TJ Reissner, Eric Odom, & Ariel Wright. (01:01:40) ADIA written by Travis Williams. Performed by Krys Bailey, Dorothy Christopher, Camryn Thompson, & Audrey Robertson. (01:19:45) THE THING IN THE SHED written by Chris Soucy. Performed by Jonathan Cook, Lucas LeBlanc, Marian Thibodeau, Carlee McClary, Brad King, & Robb Smith. Created & directed by ⁠⁠⁠Jonathan Cook⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠Devon McSherry.⁠⁠⁠ STAGE FRIGHTS concept and theme written by Jonathan Cook Stage Manager - Dixie Dawson GRISLY JINGLES composed by TJ McSherry & Jonathan Cook Filmed on location at Le Chat Noir Theatre in Augusta, GA. Camera operators - Chris Martino, Dan Beck, Stephen Gilliam Audio Engineer - Nick Laws Video & audio mixed and edited by Jonathan Cook Discover more of what we do at https://www.gatherbytheghostlight.com/ Gather by the Ghost Light merchandise is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/ghostlight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices