You Wanted to See Me
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 explan…
White Heron Radio Theatre's Ghost Light Series
There’s a particular quiet that settles over an empty theatre, but it’s never truly dark. A single bulb on a stand, known as a ghost light, is left burning to ward off shadows until the next performance. White Heron Radio Theatre's Ghost Light Series carries that tradition into sound, offering original audio dramas created by Mark Shanahan and Blue Baillett. This podcast serves as that steady, imaginative light for listeners, especially crafted for the Nantucket community but resonant for anyone who loves the art of storytelling. Each episode is a fully-produced radio play, an intimate performance that unfolds directly in your mind’s eye, blending the timeless appeal of classic theatre with the intimate reach of modern audio. You’ll hear compelling narratives brought to life by voice, music, and meticulous sound design, all born from the creative spirit of Nantucket's White Heron Theatre. It’s for those moments when the stage is temporarily quiet, but the need for a great story remains. Tune in to find a series that doesn’t just tell stories, but builds entire worlds through sound, keeping the curtain up on imagination until the next live applause.
Episodes
Under the Scallop Shells
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 sh…
Full Radio Broadcast #2
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 #1
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.
Old and Young
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.
The Tipping Table
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?
