https://simplecast.com In the theatre we have a tradition. Whenever the stage goes dark between performances, we always like to leave a single light burning in the house until the curtain can rise again. We call it - a “ghost light.” And until we can all meet once more at White Heron, we’re pleased to offer you something we like to call our Ghost Light Series. Original Radio Drama created especially for you, our Nantucket audience. Nantucket's White Heron Theatre Company presents White Heron Radio Theatre. Our first series, The Ghost Light Series, is adapted by Mark Shanahan from Blue Baillett's book Nantucket Ghosts, 44 True Accounts. Performed by White Heron's award-winning actors. Original music, sound design and audio production by John Gromada. Produced by White Heron Theatre Company. 2020 White Heron Radio Theatre en Sat, 31 Oct 2020 15:06:28 +0000 Sat, 31 Oct 2020 15:16:29 +0000 https://whiteherontheatre.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/c06d4655-1823-4598-9d87-62c0009681e6/0dc4e847-b4e9-4d98-a8ed-d2c89a6a5f14/3000x3000/glsq.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://whiteherontheatre.simplecast.com serial In the theatre we have a tradition. Whenever the stage goes dark between performances, we always like to leave a single light burning in the house until the curtain can rise again. We call it - a “ghost light.” And until we can all meet once more at White Heron, we’re pleased to offer you something we like to call our Ghost Light Series. Original Radio Drama created especially for you, our Nantucket audience. Nantucket's White Heron Theatre Company presents White Heron Radio Theatre. Our first series, The Ghost Light Series, is adapted by Mark Shanahan from Blue Baillett's book Nantucket Ghosts, 44 True Accounts. Performed by White Heron's award-winning actors. Original music, sound design and audio production by John Gromada. Produced by White Heron Theatre Company. Mark Shanahan and Blue Baillett no https://feeds.simplecast.com/aV1QngEo ghost, nantucket, white heron White Heron Theatre Company michael@whiteherontheatre.org 46eef6d4-f3a9-4a83-8ef8-7a55a735cc15 Adapted and directed by Mark Shanahan. 

]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2020 15:06:28 +0000 michael@whiteherontheatre.org (White Heron Theatre Company) https://whiteherontheatre.simplecast.com/episodes/a-trip-across-the-sound-BhmhHfW8 Adapted and directed by Mark Shanahan. 

]]> A Trip Across the Sound White Heron Theatre Company 00:07:12 A Trip Across The Sound From the Archives of the Inquirer and Mirror Told by Lynne Bolton A letter to the editor of Nantucket’s hometown newspaper, dated August 1942. While crossing the Nantucket Sound on the ferry to Nantucket, a reader reports a strange and unexplainable sighting among the passengers aboard. A Trip Across The Sound From the Archives of the Inquirer and Mirror Told by Lynne Bolton A letter to the editor of Nantucket’s hometown newspaper, dated August 1942. While crossing the Nantucket Sound on the ferry to Nantucket, a reader reports a strange and unexplainable sighting among the passengers aboard. no full 16 1 8bb9af40-d7ea-4083-9977-fa369c04c6fe Written and directed by Mark Shanahan. Original music and sound design by John Gromada.

]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2020 14:38:32 +0000 michael@whiteherontheatre.org (White Heron Theatre Company) https://whiteherontheatre.simplecast.com/episodes/full-radio-broadcast-5-CJdbvkCy Written and directed by Mark Shanahan. Original music and sound design by John Gromada.

]]> Full Radio Broadcast #5 White Heron Theatre Company 00:54:01 Full radio broadcast, featuring the stories Whistle, A Shaker Rocker and A Tip Across the Sound. First broadcast on Nantucket's NPR station, 89.5 WNCK-FM, October 31 & November 1, 2020. Full radio broadcast, featuring the stories Whistle, A Shaker Rocker and A Tip Across the Sound. First broadcast on Nantucket's NPR station, 89.5 WNCK-FM, October 31 & November 1, 2020. no full 13 1 750e3873-4fcc-4d9c-ad37-2389bd317027 Adapted & directed by Mark Shanahan. Original music and sound design by John Gromada. From Blue Baillett's book Nantucket Ghosts, 44 True Accounts.

]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2020 14:38:21 +0000 michael@whiteherontheatre.org (White Heron Theatre Company) https://whiteherontheatre.simplecast.com/episodes/a-shaker-rocker-cUtNKe6G Adapted & directed by Mark Shanahan. Original music and sound design by John Gromada. From Blue Baillett's book Nantucket Ghosts, 44 True Accounts.

]]> A Shaker Rocker White Heron Theatre Company 00:11:16 A Shaker Rocker. By Blue Balliett Told by Drew McVety Restoring an old Nantucket house means getting to know it intimately. For one couple, pulling up floorboards and tearing down wallpaper reveals the history of their new home’s original owner- a whaling captain who left his name hidden in unexpected places throughout the house. In some ways, his presence is still very much felt, as if he never left the house. Then again, maybe…he didn’t. A Shaker Rocker. By Blue Balliett Told by Drew McVety Restoring an old Nantucket house means getting to know it intimately. For one couple, pulling up floorboards and tearing down wallpaper reveals the history of their new home’s original owner- a whaling captain who left his name hidden in unexpected places throughout the house. In some ways, his presence is still very much felt, as if he never left the house. Then again, maybe…he didn’t. no full 15 1 e40d2f88-0e4f-4a8d-be60-cb5f821bfc67 Written and directed by Mark Shanahan. Original music and sound design by John Gromada.

]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2020 14:38:03 +0000 michael@whiteherontheatre.org (White Heron Theatre Company) https://whiteherontheatre.simplecast.com/episodes/whistle-5Jk0NVp3 Written and directed by Mark Shanahan. Original music and sound design by John Gromada.

]]> Whistle White Heron Theatre Company 00:34:49 Whistle Inspired by the short story “O Whistle And I’ll Come To You, My Lad” by English horror master M.R. James. With Steve Pacek, Alexandra Kopko and Catherine Shanahan. After a difficult year battling personal demons, Martin James returns to the Nantucket guest house he visited as a boy, hoping to recapture the happy days of his childhood. But when he stumbles across a mysterious relic on the beach, James accidentally summons a terrifying vision which grips him with fear... and may never let go. Whistle Inspired by the short story “O Whistle And I’ll Come To You, My Lad” by English horror master M.R. James. With Steve Pacek, Alexandra Kopko and Catherine Shanahan. After a difficult year battling personal demons, Martin James returns to the Nantucket guest house he visited as a boy, hoping to recapture the happy days of his childhood. But when he stumbles across a mysterious relic on the beach, James accidentally summons a terrifying vision which grips him with fear... and may never let go. no full 14 1 a36df820-cc9a-4230-9b7a-6e280bb6fcc8 Adapted and directed by Mark Shanahan from Blue Balliett's book Nantucket Ghosts, 44 True Accounts.  Featuring Michael Kopko, Ciaran Byrne, Sandra Shipley and Marina Morrissey. Original music, sound design and audio production by John Gromada. Produced by White Heron Theatre Company, Artistic Director Lynne Bolton.

]]> Sat, 8 Aug 2020 14:46:56 +0000 michael@whiteherontheatre.org (White Heron Theatre Company) https://whiteherontheatre.simplecast.com/episodes/full-radio-broadcast-4-oPyGaBli Adapted and directed by Mark Shanahan from Blue Balliett's book Nantucket Ghosts, 44 True Accounts.  Featuring Michael Kopko, Ciaran Byrne, Sandra Shipley and Marina Morrissey. Original music, sound design and audio production by John Gromada. Produced by White Heron Theatre Company, Artistic Director Lynne Bolton.

]]> Full Radio Broadcast #4 White Heron Theatre Company 00:54:34 Full radio broadcast, featuring the stories Shimmer and A Little Girl, and conversation with sound designer John Gromada. First broadcast on Nantucket's NPR station, 89.5 WNCK-FM, August 8 & 9, 2020. Full radio broadcast, featuring the stories Shimmer and A Little Girl, and conversation with sound designer John Gromada. First broadcast on Nantucket's NPR station, 89.5 WNCK-FM, August 8 & 9, 2020. no full 12 1 9d9cb582-d993-4cdc-b255-a9ce6681c347 Adapted and directed by Mark Shanahan from Blue Balliett's book Nantucket Ghosts, 44 True Accounts. Told by Marina Morrissey. Original music, sound design and audio production by John Gromada. Produced by White Heron Theatre Company, Artistic Director Lynne Bolton.

]]> Sat, 8 Aug 2020 14:46:39 +0000 michael@whiteherontheatre.org (White Heron Theatre Company) https://whiteherontheatre.simplecast.com/episodes/a-little-girl-Z_PUTLyk Adapted and directed by Mark Shanahan from Blue Balliett's book Nantucket Ghosts, 44 True Accounts. Told by Marina Morrissey. Original music, sound design and audio production by John Gromada. Produced by White Heron Theatre Company, Artistic Director Lynne Bolton.

]]> A Little Girl White Heron Theatre Company 00:11:24 Every parent wants to help a child in need. But when that child only appears from the beyond, things become a whole lot more complicated. Every parent wants to help a child in need. But when that child only appears from the beyond, things become a whole lot more complicated. no full 11 1 3b560594-38f9-424b-922b-d23a7662c5fe Adapted and directed by Mark Shanahan from Blue Balliett's book Nantucket Ghosts, 44 True Accounts.  Featuring Michael Kopko, Ciaran Byrne and Sandra Shipley. Original music, sound design and audio production by John Gromada. Produced by White Heron Theatre Company, Artistic Director Lynne Bolton.

]]> Sat, 8 Aug 2020 14:46:25 +0000 michael@whiteherontheatre.org (White Heron Theatre Company) https://whiteherontheatre.simplecast.com/episodes/shimmer-pmV4z1Gd Adapted and directed by Mark Shanahan from Blue Balliett's book Nantucket Ghosts, 44 True Accounts.  Featuring Michael Kopko, Ciaran Byrne and Sandra Shipley. Original music, sound design and audio production by John Gromada. Produced by White Heron Theatre Company, Artistic Director Lynne Bolton.

]]> Shimmer White Heron Theatre Company 00:26:50 Parker is the best electrician on Nantucket Island. That’s why he was chosen to install the alarm system at the house on Mill Street. And yet, the alarm keeps going off without explanation. But Parker knows that there are some things which lurk just beneath the surface that can’t be explained. He saw something at that house. What it was, he cannot say. But it was there. Parker is the best electrician on Nantucket Island. That’s why he was chosen to install the alarm system at the house on Mill Street. And yet, the alarm keeps going off without explanation. But Parker knows that there are some things which lurk just beneath the surface that can’t be explained. He saw something at that house. What it was, he cannot say. But it was there. no full 10 1 8dbf1f45-addb-4927-b503-0b5e33d9a0ac Adapted and directed by Mark Shanahan from Blue Balliett's book Nantucket Ghosts, 44 True Accounts. Told by Ciaran Byrne. Original music, sound design and audio production by John Gromada. Produced by White Heron Theatre Company, Artistic Director Lynne Bolton.

]]> Sat, 1 Aug 2020 14:12:12 +0000 michael@whiteherontheatre.org (White Heron Theatre Company) https://whiteherontheatre.simplecast.com/episodes/a-red-friend-7oDZsVsk Adapted and directed by Mark Shanahan from Blue Balliett's book Nantucket Ghosts, 44 True Accounts. Told by Ciaran Byrne. Original music, sound design and audio production by John Gromada. Produced by White Heron Theatre Company, Artistic Director Lynne Bolton.

]]> A Red Friend White Heron Theatre Company 00:08:00 Sometimes it’s best to make peace with the ghosts who haunt your house. Because, even a spirit likes to be invited to the party every now and again. Sometimes it’s best to make peace with the ghosts who haunt your house. Because, even a spirit likes to be invited to the party every now and again. no full 8 1 af0bfd26-7547-4d7c-8fb7-b707e9510472 Adapted and directed by Mark Shanahan from Blue Balliett's book Nantucket Ghosts, 44 True Accounts.  Featuring Liam Craig, Nina Hellman and Jeremy Shamos. Original music, sound design and audio production by John Gromada. Produced by White Heron Theatre Company, Artistic Director Lynne Bolton.   

]]> Sat, 1 Aug 2020 14:12:04 +0000 michael@whiteherontheatre.org (White Heron Theatre Company) https://whiteherontheatre.simplecast.com/episodes/harrys-ghost-pXnl7OGP Adapted and directed by Mark Shanahan from Blue Balliett's book Nantucket Ghosts, 44 True Accounts.  Featuring Liam Craig, Nina Hellman and Jeremy Shamos. Original music, sound design and audio production by John Gromada. Produced by White Heron Theatre Company, Artistic Director Lynne Bolton.   

]]> Harry's Ghost White Heron Theatre Company 00:34:55 All the world’s a stage, including the little fishing village of ‘Sconset on Nantucket. And for Harry Woodruff, beloved member of the island’s Actors' Colony during the early 1900s, the afterlife provides one last turn on the stage of the old ‘Sconset Casino... and the chance to take a final bow. All the world’s a stage, including the little fishing village of ‘Sconset on Nantucket. And for Harry Woodruff, beloved member of the island’s Actors' Colony during the early 1900s, the afterlife provides one last turn on the stage of the old ‘Sconset Casino... and the chance to take a final bow. no full 7 1 818326ac-928b-43ec-84f7-653a736214b0 Adapted and directed by Mark Shanahan from Blue Balliett's book Nantucket Ghosts, 44 True Accounts.  Featuring Liam Craig, Nina Hellman, Jeremy Shamos and Ciaran Byrne. Original music, sound design and audio production by John Gromada. Produced by White Heron Theatre Company, Artistic Director Lynne Bolton.

]]> Sat, 1 Aug 2020 14:11:51 +0000 michael@whiteherontheatre.org (White Heron Theatre Company) https://whiteherontheatre.simplecast.com/episodes/full-radio-broadcast-3-sXwmxUXQ Adapted and directed by Mark Shanahan from Blue Balliett's book Nantucket Ghosts, 44 True Accounts.  Featuring Liam Craig, Nina Hellman, Jeremy Shamos and Ciaran Byrne. Original music, sound design and audio production by John Gromada. Produced by White Heron Theatre Company, Artistic Director Lynne Bolton.

]]> Full Radio Broadcast #3 White Heron Theatre Company 00:54:12 Full radio broadcast, featuring the stories Harry's Ghost and A Red Friend, and conversation with author Blue Balliett. First broadcast on Nantucket's NPR station, 89.5 WNCK-FM, August 1 & 2, 2020. Full radio broadcast, featuring the stories Harry's Ghost and A Red Friend, and conversation with author Blue Balliett. First broadcast on Nantucket's NPR station, 89.5 WNCK-FM, August 1 & 2, 2020. no full 9 1 33d5ab7c-499f-42e2-a7cb-07db44014da5 Adapted and directed by Mark Shanahan from Blue Balliett's book Nantucket Ghosts, 44 True Accounts.  Featuring Alexandra Kopko. Original music, sound design and audio production by John Gromada. Produced by White Heron Theatre Company, Artistic Director Lynne Bolton.     

]]> Sat, 25 Jul 2020 15:04:49 +0000 michael@whiteherontheatre.org (White Heron Theatre Company) https://whiteherontheatre.simplecast.com/episodes/you-wanted-to-see-me-w7lc_517 Adapted and directed by Mark Shanahan from Blue Balliett's book Nantucket Ghosts, 44 True Accounts.  Featuring Alexandra Kopko. Original music, sound design and audio production by John Gromada. Produced by White Heron Theatre Company, Artistic Director Lynne Bolton.     

]]> You Wanted to See Me White Heron Theatre Company 00:14:27 Footsteps in the attic. Muffled voices in the night. Strange shadows in the doorway. Living in an old Nantucket house often means accepting a host of mysterious events in your home. But if you do go looking for an explanation, it’s best to be prepared for what you may find. Footsteps in the attic. Muffled voices in the night. Strange shadows in the doorway. Living in an old Nantucket house often means accepting a host of mysterious events in your home. But if you do go looking for an explanation, it’s best to be prepared for what you may find. no full 5 1 75ef1bfa-5c98-4141-825b-9ecc911deace Adapted and directed by Mark Shanahan from Blue Balliett's book Nantucket Ghosts, 44 True Accounts.  Featuring Judith Ivey, Nina Hellman, Mark Shanahan and Tess Bierly. Original music, sound design and audio production by John Gromada. Produced by White Heron Theatre Company, Artistic Director Lynne Bolton.     

]]> Sat, 25 Jul 2020 15:04:40 +0000 michael@whiteherontheatre.org (White Heron Theatre Company) https://whiteherontheatre.simplecast.com/episodes/under-the-scallop-shells-4EMq_XmR Adapted and directed by Mark Shanahan from Blue Balliett's book Nantucket Ghosts, 44 True Accounts.  Featuring Judith Ivey, Nina Hellman, Mark Shanahan and Tess Bierly. Original music, sound design and audio production by John Gromada. Produced by White Heron Theatre Company, Artistic Director Lynne Bolton.     

]]> Under the Scallop Shells White Heron Theatre Company 00:29:03 As a child, Hennie had a friend who was a ghost. Her parents didn’t believe he was real. But Hennie knew otherwise. Because, like the Nantucket tide, some friendships run can deep, leaving lasting impressions upon the shores of childhood. As a child, Hennie had a friend who was a ghost. Her parents didn’t believe he was real. But Hennie knew otherwise. Because, like the Nantucket tide, some friendships run can deep, leaving lasting impressions upon the shores of childhood. judith ivey, nantucket, ghost, white heron no full 4 1 4682f1a9-d8bd-4796-9d0b-6689b5c0f4b5 Adapted and directed by Mark Shanahan from Blue Balliett's book Nantucket Ghosts, 44 True Accounts.  Featuring Judith Ivey, Nina Hellman, Mark Shanahan, Tess Bierly and Alexandra Kopko. Original music, sound design and audio production by John Gromada. Produced by White Heron Theatre Company, Artistic Director Lynne Bolton.      

]]> Sat, 25 Jul 2020 15:04:25 +0000 michael@whiteherontheatre.org (White Heron Theatre Company) https://whiteherontheatre.simplecast.com/episodes/full-radio-broadcast-2-OfBrf61Z Adapted and directed by Mark Shanahan from Blue Balliett's book Nantucket Ghosts, 44 True Accounts.  Featuring Judith Ivey, Nina Hellman, Mark Shanahan, Tess Bierly and Alexandra Kopko. Original music, sound design and audio production by John Gromada. Produced by White Heron Theatre Company, Artistic Director Lynne Bolton.      

]]> Full Radio Broadcast #2 White Heron Theatre Company 00:54:53 Full radio broadcast, featuring the stories Under the Scallop Shells and You Wanted to See Me, and conversation with author Blue Balliett. First broadcast on Nantucket's NPR station, 89.5 WNCK-FM, July 25 & 26, 2020. Full radio broadcast, featuring the stories Under the Scallop Shells and You Wanted to See Me, and conversation with author Blue Balliett. First broadcast on Nantucket's NPR station, 89.5 WNCK-FM, July 25 & 26, 2020. judith ivey, nantucket, theatre, ghost, white heron no full 6 1 94d4136b-c633-44ab-8d32-1e67ac16d4c3 Adapted and directed by Mark Shanahan from Blue Balliett's book Nantucket Ghosts, 44 True Accounts.  Featuring Jeremy Shamos, Michael Kopko, Nina Hellman, Lynne Bolton, Mary Seidel and Mark Shanahan. Original music, sound design and audio production by John Gromada. Produced by White Heron Theatre Company, Artistic Director Lynne Bolton. 

]]> Sat, 18 Jul 2020 18:36:28 +0000 michael@whiteherontheatre.org (White Heron Theatre Company) https://whiteherontheatre.simplecast.com/episodes/full-radio-broadcast-1-SxllGDwN Adapted and directed by Mark Shanahan from Blue Balliett's book Nantucket Ghosts, 44 True Accounts.  Featuring Jeremy Shamos, Michael Kopko, Nina Hellman, Lynne Bolton, Mary Seidel and Mark Shanahan. Original music, sound design and audio production by John Gromada. Produced by White Heron Theatre Company, Artistic Director Lynne Bolton. 

]]> Full Radio Broadcast #1 White Heron Theatre Company 00:54:05 Full radio broadcast, featuring the stories Old and Young and The Tipping Table, and conversation with author Blue Balliett. First broadcast on Nantucket's NPR station, 89.5 WNCK-FM, July 18 & 19, 2020. Full radio broadcast, featuring the stories Old and Young and The Tipping Table, and conversation with author Blue Balliett. First broadcast on Nantucket's NPR station, 89.5 WNCK-FM, July 18 & 19, 2020. blue balliett, nina hellman, jeremy shamos, nantucket, ghost, white heron, mark shanahan no full 3 1 c7ec693a-6dc6-46e9-ace2-924e6c7b1c87 Adapted and directed by Mark Shanahan from Blue Balliett's book Nantucket Ghosts, 44 True Accounts.  Told by Mark Shanahan. Original music, sound design and audio production by John Gromada. Produced by White Heron Theatre Company, Artistic Director Lynne Bolton.

]]> Sat, 18 Jul 2020 18:35:31 +0000 michael@whiteherontheatre.org (White Heron Theatre Company) https://whiteherontheatre.simplecast.com/episodes/old-and-young-9Ey6gPtD Adapted and directed by Mark Shanahan from Blue Balliett's book Nantucket Ghosts, 44 True Accounts.  Told by Mark Shanahan. Original music, sound design and audio production by John Gromada. Produced by White Heron Theatre Company, Artistic Director Lynne Bolton.

]]> Old and Young White Heron Theatre Company 00:09:27 A good off-season rental is always hard to find. But every house has a history. Learning that history can reveal a few things- even if you can’t explain them. A good off-season rental is always hard to find. But every house has a history. Learning that history can reveal a few things- even if you can’t explain them. blue balliett, nantucket, ghost, white heron, mark shanahan no full 2 1 83ca552c-1f10-4a3b-931a-561a68065939 Adapted and directed by Mark Shanahan from Blue Balliett's book Nantucket Ghosts, 44 True Accounts.  Featuring Jeremy Shamos, Michael Kopko, Nina Hellman, Lynne Bolton and Mary Seidel. Original music, sound design and audio production by John Gromada. Produced by White Heron Theatre Company, Artistic Director Lynne Bolton. 

]]> Sat, 18 Jul 2020 18:13:21 +0000 michael@whiteherontheatre.org (White Heron Theatre Company) https://whiteherontheatre.simplecast.com/episodes/the-tipping-table-QT5xn3z5 Adapted and directed by Mark Shanahan from Blue Balliett's book Nantucket Ghosts, 44 True Accounts.  Featuring Jeremy Shamos, Michael Kopko, Nina Hellman, Lynne Bolton and Mary Seidel. Original music, sound design and audio production by John Gromada. Produced by White Heron Theatre Company, Artistic Director Lynne Bolton. 

]]> The Tipping Table White Heron Theatre Company 00:27:25 It’s the Roaring Twenties, and New York reporter John Hibbert has come to Nantucket to interview two young ladies who claim they can speak with the ghost of an old sailor. Surely they must be faking it, right? It’s the Roaring Twenties, and New York reporter John Hibbert has come to Nantucket to interview two young ladies who claim they can speak with the ghost of an old sailor. Surely they must be faking it, right? nina hellman, blue baillet, jeremy shamos, nantucket, ghost, white heron, mark shanahan no full 1 1