Neil Hellegers | Guest: Gather by the Ghost Light

Actor

Neil Hellegers is an actor, award-winning narrator and educator who lives in Brooklyn. He has narrated over 500 audiobooks with a focus in LitRPG, Literary Fiction and poetry. He has been seen playing several bearded professionals on various screens, and can be heard in a number of video games. He has played and taught Shakespeare internationally, and is a founder of SHAKESPORT, a NYC-based company using the Bard's work to experimental, chaotic effect.

Feb. 23, 2026

Ghost Light recommends ROMEO & HER SISTER

ROMEO & HER SISTER is an audio drama limited series produced by Gather by the Ghost Light. Available on all podcast platforms. Ep. 1 - CUSHMANIA In 1845, Charlotte Cushman is the most famous American actress in the world, well-known for playing men's roles in the plays of Shakespeare. Despite her international fame, she harbors a secret, hidden in plain sight: she loves women. Celebrated in her own country, she has brought her sister Susan to London to play Juliet to her Romeo. Old resentm...

Guests: Paris S. Pringle , Anna Demetriou , Devora Wilde , Charlotte McBurney , Kezia Burrows , Neil Hellegers

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