Marian Thibodeau | Guest: Gather by the Ghost Light

Actor

Marian Thibodeau is an actor and singer currently residing in Augusta, GA. She is a mom of two young girls but enjoys pursuing her love of acting when she can. She was most recently seen on stage playing Mary Magdalene in The Last Days of Judas Iscariot at Le Chat Noir Theatre in Augusta, GA. In February 2026, she will have the pleasure of bringing Blanche DuBois to life in Le Chat Noir’s production of A Streetcar Named Desire. She also had a lot of fun playing Sandra/Florence in Le Chat Noir’s sold out run of The Play that Goes Wrong. Along with podcasts and live theater, Marian has been involved in a handful of short films that you find on YouTube, or, hear her in numerous episodes on the Gather by the Ghost Light podcast.

Jan. 22, 2026

NEEDLES

This episode features the audio drama NEEDLES by Megan Tripaldi. A frustrated knitter summons the forces of darkness in order to complete her projects on time.

Guests: Devon McSherry , Marian Thibodeau , Nicole Swanson , Roshelle Simpson , Bonnie Marie Williams , Megan E. Tripaldi , Paris S. Pringle , Aspen Swanson

Oct. 28, 2025

STAGE FRIGHTS: The Sequel-ish (LIVE SHOW)

STAGE FRIGHTS: The Sequel-ish Performed LIVE at Le Chat Noir Theatre in Augusta, GA. Hosts Jonathan and Devon guide the audience through six chilling tales prompted by antique relics in their Frights Galley. Some are cursed. Some possessed. And some can't even be touched due to their delicate ungo…

Guests: Ryan Kaminski , Devon McSherry , Marian Thibodeau , Kate Dailey , Karla Fischbach-Daly , Robb Smith , Eric P. Odom , Krys Bailey , Audrey Robertson , Sol Baird , Brad King , Chris Soucy , Travis Williams , Lillie DeLecuona , TJ Reissner , Jay Rehak , Carlee McClary , Dorothy Christopher Pittle , Camryn Thompson , Anna Romano

Dec. 21, 2024

STAGE FRIGHTS - FULL SHOW! (Pts. 1-6)

The full STAGE FRIGHTS series (Parts 1-6). No breaks. No recaps. Just straight through horror and comedy as originally intended.

Guests: Jonathan Cook , John Bavoso , Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn , Devon McSherry , Marian Thibodeau , Pepper Wren , Luke Romagnoli , Karla Fischbach-Daly , Mickey Lay , Arelis Rivera , Robb Smith , TJ McSherry , Michael Silvio Fortino , Nathan Shelton , Greg Mandryk , Bonnie Marie Williams , Brad King , Korilyn Hendricks , Travis Williams , Mike Brannon , Leah Philbin , Azariah Seay , A.C. Daniel , Matt Kridel , Wesley Pierson

Nov. 22, 2024

STAGE FRIGHTS - PART TWO: FIRST SHIFT

Part two of the STAGE FRIGHTS series featuring FIRST SHIFT by Leah Philbin

Guests: Jonathan Cook , Devon McSherry , Marian Thibodeau , Mickey Lay , Nathan Shelton , Leah Philbin

July 8, 2024

"A GOOD FIT" by Jaclyn Stiller

"A GOOD FIT" written by Jaclyn Stiller. Two women visit a coffee shop. One is there for a job interview. The other for a blind date. Unfortunately, they accidentally sit at the wrong tables. Romantic comedy.

Guests: Marian Thibodeau , Amy Thorne , Sol Baird , Jaclyn Stiller , Quaviondre Williams

June 10, 2024

"POSTPARTUM" by Jillian Blevins

"POSTPARTUM" by Jillian Blevins. Directed by Jonathan Cook. Performed by Marian Thibodeau and Matt Hoffman.

Guests: Marian Thibodeau , Matt Hoffman , Jillian Blevins

Nov. 13, 2023

"KINGDUMB: Act 2" by Jonathan Cook (LIVE Event Recording)

This episode is ACT 2 of the full-length play KINGDUMB. KINGDUMB is a fun story full of absurdist humor and illogical behavior. There’s a new King in the land that has initiated a mysterious new tax on the citizens. Outraged, the region’s finest Clock fixer, aka “Time Repair Specialist”, recruits s…

Guests: Jonathan Cook , Devon McSherry , Marian Thibodeau , Adam Cowart , Luke Romagnoli , Karla Fischbach-Daly , Julian Diaz , Chelsea Glass , Arelis Rivera , Robb Smith , Brandon Dawson , TJ McSherry , Eric P. Odom , Michael Silvio Fortino , Krys Bailey , JK/47

Nov. 13, 2023

"KINGDUMB: Act 1" by Jonathan Cook (LIVE Event Recording)

This episode is ACT 1 of the full-length play KINGDUMB. KINGDUMB is a fun story full of absurdist humor and illogical behavior. There’s a new King in the land that has initiated a mysterious new tax on the citizens. Outraged, the region’s finest Clock fixer, aka “Time Repair Specialist”, recruits s…

May 31, 2023

”HUGO SAVES CHRISTMAS...IN MAY” Part 2 by Steven Hayet

HUGO SAVES CHRISTMAS IN MAY (Part 2): Act 2 begins thirty years earlier when Maya's mom and Hugo's mom meet for the first time. Written by Steven Hayet Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by:Adam Cowart as "Hugo", Marian Thibodeau as "Maya", Amy Patt...

Guests: Marian Thibodeau , Adam Cowart , Pepper Wren , Luke Romagnoli , JK/47 , Amy Patton , Steven Hayet

May 31, 2023

”HUGO SAVES CHRISTMAS...IN MAY” Part 1 by Steven Hayet

HUGO SAVES CHRISTMAS IN MAY (Part 1): A year-round Christmas store is going out of business and Hugo McGee, a longtime loyal customer, refuses to accept the news. Written by Steven Hayet Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by:Adam Cowart as "Hugo", M...

Guests: Marian Thibodeau , Adam Cowart , Pepper Wren , Luke Romagnoli , JK/47 , Amy Patton , Steven Hayet

Dec. 15, 2022

”THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS QUESTION” by Rachel Feeny-Williams

THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS QUESTION: Maggie & Jeff are facing the volatile world of a bind date with the added perils of trying to choose a Christmas film for their date. What makes a movie a Christmas movie? Written by Rachel Feeny-Williams Directed by ...

Guests: Jonathan Cook , Rachel Feeny-Williams , Marian Thibodeau

Dec. 8, 2022

”THE SANTA THING” by Greg Lam

THE SANTA THING: Taylor is excited to bring her girlfriend home to meet her folks for Christmas. There's just one thing that they need to talk about beforehand. The Santa thing. Written by Greg Lam Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by:Chelsea Mahon...

Guests: Greg Lam , Marian Thibodeau , Chelsea Glass

Sept. 26, 2022

”OFF CENTER” by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn

OFF CENTER: Melody, a somewhat eccentric older woman, sits in front of her favorite painting at the art museum, a white dot painted slightly off center on a black background. It's closing time and the new security guard, Lindsay, needs for her to cle...

Guests: Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn , Marian Thibodeau , Christy Roosma , Wes Hennings , Exist Strategy

May 4, 2022

”CLOSING DOORS” by John Minigan

When fourth-grade teacher Sandra is criticized by old friend and Assistant Principal Valerie for breaking protocol in an active shooter drill, they must decide how they can save both their friendship and their students.

Guests: Jonathan Cook , John Minigan , Devon McSherry , Marian Thibodeau , Exist Strategy , JK/47

Dec. 23, 2021

”PLAYING WITH FIRED” by Steven Hayet

PLAYING WITH FIRED: In order to get the job of her dreams, a young ambitious candidate has to fire the man who currently holds the position. Written by Steven Hayet Produced and directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by:Marian Thibodeau as Samantha, To...

Guests: Devon McSherry , Marian Thibodeau , Adam Cowart , Tom Colechin , Steven Hayet

Oct. 15, 2021

”IGNATIUS FLIVVER & THE EYE OF CTHULHU” by Don Goodrum

IGNATIUS FLIVVER & THE EYE OF CTHULHU: Doctor Phineas Philpott is missing and presumed dead! But he has sent the mystical gem, The Eye of Cthulhu to his old friend Professor Kit Maroney, who is also the boon companion of hearty Victorian adventurer I...

Guests: Jonathan Cook , Don Goodrum , Marian Thibodeau , Adam Cowart , Robb Smith

April 19, 2021

”BACKSEAT DRIVER” by Scott Mullen

BACKSEAT DRIVER: Darcy isn't happy when a drunk woman climbs into the back of her car, thinking it's an Uber. But as they chat, it turns out that all is not what it seems. Written by Scott Mullen Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Marian Thibod...

Guests: Scott Mullen , Marian Thibodeau , Chelsea Glass

March 15, 2021

”COASTER” by Scott Mullen

COASTER: An anxious woman goes on a roller coaster with her boyfriend, but she turns out to have ulterior motives. Romantic Comedy. Written by Scott Mullen Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Marian Thibodeau, Ben Evans, and Jason Latimer If you a...

Guests: Scott Mullen , Marian Thibodeau , Jason Latimer , Ben Evans

Nov. 2, 2020

”JUST DESSERTS” by David MacGregor

JUST DESSERTS: Three co-workers unmask and deal with a fellow employee who has been stealing other people's food from the company lunchroom. Written by David MacGregor Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Chelsea Mahoney, Tommy Cooper, Marian Thi...

Guests: David MacGregor , Marian Thibodeau , Chelsea Glass , Brandon Dawson , Tommy Cooper