Ghost Light
Desi Moreno-Penson
Ghostlight
by Stephen Gregg
Highlights
90 mins Present Day Ensemble Cast Expandable Casting Flexible Cast Size Bare Stage/Simple Set Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes Comedy
Synopsis
When indifferent student Garbiela Nettles is inexplicably admitted to the prestigious Doves Forge Academy, all she wants to do is leave.
But before she can get herself expelled, Garbiela starts to hear sounds that no one else hears: ghost echoes from the remnants of a long-ago tragedy in the school’s theatre.
As she investigates the sounds (by joining the disastrous play in progress), Garbiela uncovers a story that’s both surprising and surprisingly moving.
Theatrically staged using the production’s audience and live sound effects, Ghostlight has hilarious characters, unexpected twists and a riotous finale.
Press Reviews
"So funny but also emotionally powerful... the surprises keep coming... It's brilliant."
— David Hastings, Olathe South High School
Characters
| Character |
|---|
| Fantine Eager to be Garbiela’s friend. |
| Ruth Wants to be more than friends. |
| Cara Method actor. |
| Colby Has a black hole where their stage presence should be. |
| Billiam Has one clear goal. |
| Kelvin Fast legs, too-fast ears. |
| Maunder Still learning their lines. |
| Riley (Aka The Oasis) Calm, calm, calm. |
| Freya Mcslane In the past, coined a phrase. |
| Jackson Nettles Garbiela’s father. |
| Amicus Head of school. |
| Collister Spanish teacher, a stone wrapped in a blowtorch. |
| Tam Tam Collister’s bodyguard. |
| Stauncher The theatre teacher. |
| History Teacher (Sfx) |
| Physics Teacher (Sfx) |
| English Teacher (Sfx) |
| The Foleys (Sfx) |
| Scattergood (Sfx) |
| A Thought (Sfx) |
| A Second Thought (Sfx) |
| Garbiela Nettles The protagonist. You’ll figure her out as you go along. |
Publication
Ghostlight is a comedy play written by Stephen Gregg and published by Playscripts .
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