About the Book
The Lovely Dark is a fiction podcast about where in troubled times we go for love and light. Each episode is a short, stand-alone audio play, beautifully acted and produced with rich, immersive sound design, and an original score.
In the dark, we can see softer lights, new ones that were previously hidden. Maybe we see a threshold that we must cross, or we get an ugly view of ourselves and decide to change. Or we discover a capacity for love or forgiveness that we could never have imagined.
Welcome Friends, to The Lovely Dark.
We Came All This Way written by Jan RosenbergBefore she died in a car accident, Jeff's wife promised their young daughters a dog. Jeff breaks the promise and hopes instead that a camping trip will help them heal. But in these ancient woods, a promise is a promise.
Learning to Swim written by Dipti BramhandkarAmar is thrilled to be taking his wife, Neeta, to see a surprise that he's gotten for her. But when they arrive, and Neeta sees what he's done, her heart darkens.
The Change written by Lia RomeoLily's baby is acting really weird. She doesn't even recognize him. Desperate, frightened, and out of answers, she Googles "black magic."
Before Your Eyes written by Deborah Zoe LauferAs she takes her dying breaths, Jamie is surrounded by family and is being introduced to Lucas, her new great-grandson. In a flash of memory, she rewinds to when she met another boy named Lucas, the love of her life, and joins him on one last journey.
Kishori's Canteen written by Dipti BramhandkarKishori has died recently and left her husband and her poet daughter with a struggling family restaurant. But how can they save it if they don't know each other?
Just Beyond written by Padraic LillisNathan's insistence on being a great artist has led him to a life-or-death quandary. To survive, he'll have to discover the truth of what he is.
The Long Way Home written by Lia RomeoAfter a night of hard drinking, James hails an Uber for his short ride home. When the familiar route starts to get eerily long, and he doesn't recognize the streets, he realizes that he's not headed home.
Guy Donalson written by Joey PalestinaIn this steampunk opera set in the year 2070, Guy Donalson meets his hologram therapist who sends him on the ride of his life--his selfish, screwed up, almost irredeemable life.
Flowers & Buttons written by Padraic LillisIn the shadow of a terrible loss, two circus clowns find that their friendship is illuminated more brightly than ever before.
Bonus Interviews
About the Author :
Charles Goforth is a director, actor, producer, and teacher in NYC. Off-Broadway directing credits includes The Flame Keeper by Amos Kamil (47th St Theater), Dutch Heart of Man by Robert Glaudini (The Public Theater), Race Religion Politics by Stephen Adly Guirgis (HERE Arts Center), and numerous productions and workshops with LAByrinth Theater Company, where he's a member and has helped to develop many new plays. Some favorite opportunities as an actor include Atmosphere of Memory with Ellen Burstyn (Bank Street Theater), UnderneathMyBed (Rattlestick Theater), LoveSick (Theater for a New Audience), the role of Cassius in Aquila's Julius Caesar, the roles of Chris in All My Sons, and Hornbeck in Inherit the Wind, both as Resident Professional Teaching Artist at Cornell University. Other teaching includes NYU-Tisch, Shenandoah Conservatory, a residency at Davidson College with the RSC, several acting studios in NYC, and private classes and coaching in NYC and LA. A Recipient of The Drama League Directing Fellowship, Goforth is a Member of Labyrinth Theater Company ('95), Actors' Equity, and SAG-AFTRA.
Charles Goforth is a director, actor, producer, and teacher in NYC. Off-Broadway directing credits includes The Flame Keeper by Amos Kamil (47th St Theater), Dutch Heart of Man by Robert Glaudini (The Public Theater), Race Religion Politics by Stephen Adly Guirgis (HERE Arts Center), and numerous productions and workshops with LAByrinth Theater Company, where he's a member and has helped to develop many new plays. Some favorite opportunities as an actor include Atmosphere of Memory with Ellen Burstyn (Bank Street Theater), UnderneathMyBed (Rattlestick Theater), LoveSick (Theater for a New Audience), the role of Cassius in Aquila's Julius Caesar, the roles of Chris in All My Sons, and Hornbeck in Inherit the Wind, both as Resident Professional Teaching Artist at Cornell University. Other teaching includes NYU-Tisch, Shenandoah Conservatory, a residency at Davidson College with the RSC, several acting studios in NYC, and private classes and coaching in NYC and LA. A Recipient of The Drama League Directing Fellowship, Goforth is a Member of Labyrinth Theater Company ('95), Actors' Equity, and SAG-AFTRA.
Charles Goforth is a director, actor, producer, and teacher in NYC. Off-Broadway directing credits includes The Flame Keeper by Amos Kamil (47th St Theater), Dutch Heart of Man by Robert Glaudini (The Public Theater), Race Religion Politics by Stephen Adly Guirgis (HERE Arts Center), and numerous productions and workshops with LAByrinth Theater Company, where he's a member and has helped to develop many new plays. Some favorite opportunities as an actor include Atmosphere of Memory with Ellen Burstyn (Bank Street Theater), UnderneathMyBed (Rattlestick Theater), LoveSick (Theater for a New Audience), the role of Cassius in Aquila's Julius Caesar, the roles of Chris in All My Sons, and Hornbeck in Inherit the Wind, both as Resident Professional Teaching Artist at Cornell University. Other teaching includes NYU-Tisch, Shenandoah Conservatory, a residency at Davidson College with the RSC, several acting studios in NYC, and private classes and coaching in NYC and LA. A Recipient of The Drama League Directing Fellowship, Goforth is a Member of Labyrinth Theater Company ('95), Actors' Equity, and SAG-AFTRA.
Charles Goforth is a director, actor, producer, and teacher in NYC. Off-Broadway directing credits includes The Flame Keeper by Amos Kamil (47th St Theater), Dutch Heart of Man by Robert Glaudini (The Public Theater), Race Religion Politics by Stephen Adly Guirgis (HERE Arts Center), and numerous productions and workshops with LAByrinth Theater Company, where he's a member and has helped to develop many new plays. Some favorite opportunities as an actor include Atmosphere of Memory with Ellen Burstyn (Bank Street Theater), UnderneathMyBed (Rattlestick Theater), LoveSick (Theater for a New Audience), the role of Cassius in Aquila's Julius Caesar, the roles of Chris in All My Sons, and Hornbeck in Inherit the Wind, both as Resident Professional Teaching Artist at Cornell University. Other teaching includes NYU-Tisch, Shenandoah Conservatory, a residency at Davidson College with the RSC, several acting studios in NYC, and private classes and coaching in NYC and LA. A Recipient of The Drama League Directing Fellowship, Goforth is a Member of Labyrinth Theater Company ('95), Actors' Equity, and SAG-AFTRA.
