Ghostlight eScriptAvailable

Ghostlight by Stephen Gregg

(79)
Productions (104)
Comedy
|
80 - 85 minutes
3 W, 1 M, 15 Any (15-19 actors possible: 3-18 W, 1-16 M)
Set: Minimal, fluid, various suggested locations.

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.
SPECIAL NOTE: Original music composed for the play by Isaiah Louis Hastings is available free of charge. The original music is optional, but highly recommended by the author.

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Play Details

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.
SPECIAL NOTE: Original music composed for the play by Isaiah Louis Hastings is available free of charge. The original music is optional, but highly recommended by the author.

Artwork by Michael Ong

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 80 - 85 minutes
  • 3 W, 1 M, 15 Any (15-19 actors possible: 3-18 W, 1-16 M)
  • Set: Minimal, fluid, various suggested locations.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-744-9

Published Reviews

"So funny but also emotionally powerful... the surprises keep coming... It's brilliant."

-David Hastings, Olathe South High School, Olathe, Kansas.

"During our first reading of the play with my students, they were mad that class ended because they did not want to stop."

-Donovan Glover, Burbank High School, Burbank, California

"The script is fantastic. LOVE the main character, and the supporting characters are so much fun, too — funny but not meanly so."

-Cora Turlish, Rutgers Preparatory School, Somerset, New Jersey

"My students are OBSESSED with it."

-Ryan Morris, Sandia High School, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Production History

JUN 12, 2025 - JUN 15, 2025
Bay Theatrix
Nanaimo, BC V9V 1M1, BC Canada
Bay TheatrixNanaimo, BC V9V 1M1, BC Canada
MAY 15, 2025 - MAY 18, 2025
Second Act Productions
San Antonio, TX United States
Second Act ProductionsSan Antonio, TX United States
MAY 09, 2025 - MAY 11, 2025
Morrison High School
Morrison, IL United States
Morrison High SchoolMorrison, IL United States
MAY 01, 2025 - MAY 02, 2025
Iron Hores Middle School
San Ramon, CA United States
Iron Hores Middle SchoolSan Ramon, CA United States
APR 23, 2025 - APR 27, 2025
Quincy Community Theatre
Quincy, IL United States
Quincy Community TheatreQuincy, IL United States
FEB 27, 2025 - MAR 01, 2025
Erin District High School
Erin, ON Canada
Erin District High SchoolErin, ON Canada
FEB 21, 2025 - FEB 21, 2025
Norton City Schools - Middle
Norton, OH United States
Norton City Schools - MiddleNorton, OH United States
FEB 21, 2025 - MAR 03, 2025
Central Piedmont Community College
Matthews, NC United States
Central Piedmont Community CollegeMatthews, NC United States
FEB 20, 2025 - FEB 22, 2025
Greenway High School (Demon Drama)
Phoenix, AZ United States
Greenway High School (Demon Drama)Phoenix, AZ United States
FEB 06, 2025 - FEB 08, 2025
Fort. Zumwalt South High School
St. Peters, MO United States
Fort. Zumwalt South High SchoolSt. Peters, MO United States
1 of 11
JUN 12, 2025 - JUN 15, 2025
Bay Theatrix
Nanaimo, BC V9V 1M1, BC Canada
Bay TheatrixNanaimo, BC V9V 1M1, BC Canada
MAY 15, 2025 - MAY 18, 2025
Second Act Productions
San Antonio, TX United States
Second Act ProductionsSan Antonio, TX United States
MAY 09, 2025 - MAY 11, 2025
Morrison High School
Morrison, IL United States
Morrison High SchoolMorrison, IL United States
MAY 01, 2025 - MAY 02, 2025
Iron Hores Middle School
San Ramon, CA United States
Iron Hores Middle SchoolSan Ramon, CA United States
APR 23, 2025 - APR 27, 2025
Quincy Community Theatre
Quincy, IL United States
Quincy Community TheatreQuincy, IL United States
No professional productions.

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