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Gather by the Ghost LightNORTH POLE NOIR *REMASTEREDThis 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...
2025-12-2314 min
The Culture Show PodcastNovember 11, 2025 - A Revolutionary Concert for Paul Revere, A Revelation of Character, and Tania LeónRegie Gibson, inaugural poet laureate of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and Nina Zannieri, Executive Director of the Paul Revere Memorial Association, join The Culture Show for a preview of “A Revolutionary Concert: Paul Revere, the Man, the Myth, and the Music.” Commemorating the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride; it takes place November 13 at 7 p.m. at Boston’s Converse Hall. Admission is free with registration here. Playwright Patrick Gabridge and director Lisa Rafferty bring to life the voices of abolitionist women Lydia Maria Child, Maria Weston Chapman in “A Revelation of Character.” Commissioned by The Associates...
2025-11-1155 minThe Culture Show PodcastJuly 23, 2024 - British Consul General Peter Abbott, the New Bedford rooster, and Revolution's EdgeOver the last four years, British Consul General of New England Peter Abbott OBE has represented the UK in a number of incredible moments –from the Prince and Princess of Wales’s visit to Boston for the Earthshot prize, to the coronation of King Charles. Along the way he has traveled across New England to promote trade and political alliances. Last winter, in a true display of diplomacy, he was on Boston Harbor for the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. Before he leaves for London next week, he joins us to reflect on his time here and to discu...
2024-07-2349 min
101 Stage AdaptationsPlaywright Marketing Crash Course with Patrick Gabridge (Ep. 60)In honor of the March 2024 Playwright Marketing Binge, here is the replay of Patrick Gabridge's interview where he describes the ways playwrights can make their submissions stand out. In this episode, we discuss:Why he started the Playwright Submission BingeTONS of tips on how playwrights can market themselves betterResources MentionedPlaywright Submission BingePlays in PlaceNYCPlaywrightsAbout Our GuestPatrick Gabridge is an award-winning writer and theatre-maker who has written a number of adaptations and also has a special...
2024-03-0708 min
Gather by the Ghost Light"SANTA DOESN'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE" by Patrick GabridgeSANTA DOESN'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE: Mom and Dad have never gotten around to telling Jeffrey that there’s no Santa. He’s 30, and he still believes. This Christmas the truth comes out about Santa, as well as a few other family secrets.Written by Patrick GabridgeDirected by Jonathan CookPerformed by Marian Thibodeau as "Mom", Krys Bailey as "Dad", and Michael Silvio Fortino as "Jeffrey".Intro/Outro music: JK/47About the writer: Patrick Gabridge has been a Playwriting Fellow with the Huntington Theatre Company and with New Rep and ha...
2023-12-1831 min
Revolution 250 PodcastPlays in Place with Patrick GabridgePlaywright Patrick Gabridge uses theatre to convey the human story of the Revolution and other historic events. Through his "Plays in Place" he and actors have told the stories of the Boston Massacre in the Council Chamber of the Old State House, the decision for independence at Old North Church, as well as the stories of abolitionists and others at Mount Auburn Cemetery. The scenes are local, the human dimension is universal. He is also the author of non-historical plays, screenplays, and novels, and an engaging story-teller using the power of place to tell America's Revolutionary story.htt...
2023-10-1738 min
101 Stage AdaptationsPlaywright Submission Binge with Patrick Gabridge (Ep. 37)September is one day away, and that means it's time once again for the Playwright Submission Binge! Melissa chats with playwright and producer Patrick Gabridge about this twice annual event where playwrights gather in an online community to share submission opportunities with each other and support one another during the intense month of marketing. This interview is part of a larger conversation from Ep. 18 called Playwright Marketing with Patrick Gabridge. Listen to that episode here.In this episode, we discuss:What the Playwright Submission Binge is and how it got startedWhat he's...
2023-08-3128 min
101 Stage Adaptations5 Resources Playwrights Need to Know (Ep. 33)Melissa reveals 5 resources playwrights need to know to make their job easier and more fun. These resources include both paid products and free opportunities. In this episode, we discuss:The Dramatists GuildRegional Playwriting HubsMelissa's preferred writing softwareHow to find submission opportunities And more!Resources MentionedDramatists GuildEnd of Play.® with Lily Dwoskin & Jordan Stovall from the Dramatists Guild (Ep. 23)Chicago DramatistsNew DramatistsPlaywrights Realm PlayPenn Playwrights’ Center ScriptWorks Old...
2023-08-0307 min101 Stage AdaptationsAnnouncement + Your Top 5 + Melissa on Other Podcasts! (Ep. 29)Melissa is back with a brief solo episode about what's coming up and other shows she's guested on recently, plus your favorite episodes so far and a special request! Your Top 5 Podcast Episodes!Play Club with Amy Wheeler and Paul Kruse (Ep. 25)THE STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER by Mary Zimmerman (Ep. 13)Chicago Theatre Week 2023 (Ep. 19)Playwright Marketing with Patrick Gabridge (Ep. 18)National New Play Network + New Play Exchange with Nan Barnett (Ep. 9)Melissa on Other Shows!Theatrical Shenanigans Episode 6Nerdinary Episode 12A...
2023-05-1105 min
Onstage/Offstage Theatre Podcast#163: Patrick GabridgePlaywright, producer, novelist. Patrick Gabridge is a busy man; he writes site-specific plays, historical novels, and runs the PlaywrightBinge, an online group for playwrights to share information and support.
Website / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / New Play Exchange / Plays in Place
2023-03-0144 minOnstage/Offstage Theatre Podcast#163: Patrick GabridgePlaywright, producer, novelist. Patrick Gabridge is a busy man; he writes site-specific plays, historical novels, and runs the PlaywrightBinge, an online group for playwrights to share information and support.
Website / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / New Play Exchange / Plays in Place
2023-03-0144 min
101 Stage AdaptationsPlaywright Marketing with Patrick Gabridge (Ep. 18)Patrick Gabridge came highly recommended because of his Playwright Marketing Binge, which he leads twice a year with many other playwrights as a way to get their name and work seen & potentially produced. He was kind enough to stop by the show & tell us about that & also how he created a niche genre and production opportunities with his company, Plays in Place. (And some behind-the-scenes scoop: Melissa's sound cut out with just a few minutes to go, & Patrick was a total pro and answered the remaining questions that Melissa typed to him, & the audio was seamlessly edited in...
2023-02-2355 min
Wayback Radio Theater PodcastSanta Doesn't Live Here AnymoreAn original Christmas play by Patrick Gabridge. Jeffrey's Christmas is full of surprises but not the kind he was expecting. Please note: This play is not recommended for younger children.
2022-12-0808 minWayback Radio Theater PodcastSanta's DolphinsAn original Christmas play by Patrick Gabridge set sometime in the future. The troubling question is... how far?
2022-12-0109 min
101 Stage Adaptations2 - NOIR HAMLET by John Minigan (Ep. 7)With Noir Hamlet, John Minigan managed to turn Hamlet into a short, fun comedy, and he stopped by the show to tell us how he did it. In this episode, we discuss:How Noir was the perfect genre to adapt Shakespeare's most famous play and why John has three versions of this scriptthe many Easter eggs hidden in the script of Noir Hamlet to what John attributes his Edinburgh Fringe successTONS of writing tipsAnd more!Resources MentionedNew Play ExchangePatrick Ga...
2022-10-2055 min
Gather by the Ghost Light”NORTH POLE NOIR” by Patrick GabridgeNORTH 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
2021-12-2126 min
The Walking PlaysMonstrat Viam (Show the Way)by Patrick Gabridge
Director: Courtney O'Connor
Sojourner: Shani Farrell
Mayor Yaya: Dawn Simmons
Yaya: Sis K
Narrator: Katherine Shaver
Sound Designer: Owen Meadows
Sound Engineer: Katie O'Connor
Commissioned by the Lyric Stage Company of Boston (Matt Chapuran, Executive Director and Courtney O'Connor, Artistic Director) as a part of the Walking Plays, a new audio series exploring private moments in this city we all share. Special thanks to the Lyric Stage's season sponsors, Bank of America Lee and Diana Humphrey
For more information and to listen to more Walking Plays, please visit our website at www.lyricstage.com.
2021-05-2116 min
The Walking PlaysMonstrat Viam (Show the Way)by Patrick Gabridge
Director: Courtney O'Connor
Sojourner: Shani Farrell
Mayor Yaya: Dawn Simmons
Yaya: Sis K
Narrator: Katherine Shaver
Sound Designer: Owen Meadows
Sound Engineer: Katie O'Connor
Commissioned by the Lyric Stage Company of Boston (Matt Chapuran, Executive Director and Courtney O'Connor, Artistic Director) as a part of the Walking Plays, a new audio series exploring private moments in this city we all share. Special thanks to the Lyric Stage's season sponsors, Bank of America Lee and Diana Humphrey
For more information and to listen to more Walking Plays, please visit our website at www.lyricstage.com.
2021-05-1516 min
Gather by the Ghost Light”BEATRIX POTTER MUST DIE!” by Patrick GabridgeBEATRIX POTTER MUST DIE!: A desperate farmer travels back in time for a drastic solution to his plague of rabbits. A funny tale that offers a possible origin story to "The Tale of Peter Rabbit".
Written by Patrick Gabridge
Produced and directed by Jonathan Cook
Performed by Nicole Swanson and Ryan Abel
If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please contact gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com and we'll put you in touch with the playwright.
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2021-01-2213 minWayback Radio Theater PodcastBeatrix Potter Must DieWayback Radio Theater presents an original story of time travel and revenge written by and presented through the kind permission of Patrick Gabridge. Copyright 2013 by the author.
2019-12-0810 min
Playing On Air: Short Audio PlaysCHRISTMAS BREAKS by Patrick Gabridge (Rerelease)In CHRISTMAS BREAKS by Patrick Gabridge, a young man surprises his girlfriend with some curve ball gifts. Featuring Steven Boyer (Hand to God), Zach Appelman ("Sleepy Hollow", Julie Taymor's A Midsummer Night's Dream) and Halley Feiffer. Stay tuned after the performance for a conversation between our Artistic Director, Claudia Catania and the cast. Playing on Air is a public radio show and podcast featuring great American short plays with great American actors. We distribute audio productions of contemporary short plays, translating stage works into enduring modern radio theater. We aim to redefine radio drama for today's digital, mobile...
2016-12-2516 minPlaying On Air: Short Audio PlaysCHRISTMAS BREAKS by Patrick GabridgeIn CHRISTMAS BREAKS by Patrick Gabridge, a young man surprises his girlfriend with some curve ball gifts. Featuring Steven Boyer (Hand to God), Zach Appelman ("Sleepy Hollow", Julie Taymor's A Midsummer Night's Dream) and Halley Feiffer. Stay tuned after the performance for a conversation between our Artistic Director, Claudia Catania and the cast. Playing on Air is a public radio show and podcast featuring great American short plays with great American actors. We distribute audio productions of contemporary short plays, translating stage works into enduring modern radio theater. We aim to redefine radio drama for today's digital, mobile...
2015-12-2115 min