Goat Blood
Nestled in the bed of a pickup truck, two coworkers, Pablo and Owen, find themselves waiting for their dates. What starts as a casual debate about tacos, friendships, sexuality, and heritage gradually transforms into something deeper—an undeniable attraction simmering beneath their banter.
However, their unexpected connection is soon overshadowed by the arrival of a menacing Chupacabra, threatening to shatter the tranquility of their evening. Owen's terror at the creature's appearance pales in comparison to his shock when he learns that the Chupacabra has been a constant presence in Pablo's life.
"Goat Blood" weaves together the threads of passion, queer identity, and the triumphant conquest of personal demons. Against the backdrop of rich Latine folklore, this story explores the complexities of desire and self-discovery in the face of a formidable supernatural threat.
However, their unexpected connection is soon overshadowed by the arrival of a menacing Chupacabra, threatening to shatter the tranquility of their evening. Owen's terror at the creature's appearance pales in comparison to his shock when he learns that the Chupacabra has been a constant presence in Pablo's life.
"Goat Blood" weaves together the threads of passion, queer identity, and the triumphant conquest of personal demons. Against the backdrop of rich Latine folklore, this story explores the complexities of desire and self-discovery in the face of a formidable supernatural threat.
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"This one’s worth the trip. And no doubt, we have not heard the last of playwright Mark-Eugene Garcia. Expect more greatness to follow."- .Charlsie-Kern Kruger, Theatrestorm
‘Goat Blood’ shares monster DNA with Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners,’- San Francisco Chronicle
"Mark-Eugene Garcia has the skill to weave his threads into a tight basket that can hold it all. Once you see it, it won’t leave you alone."-Charlsie-Kern Kruger, Theatrestorm
“Really heats up the stage with every twist of the story.” Kheven Lee Lagrone - Theatrius
“Goat Blood” is wicked smart, full of delicious scares, and sexy enough to make you squirm. In a nice way. "-Charlsie-Kern Kruger, Theatrestorm
“A must-see” Bearworld Magazine.
“They have produced a precious gem” Kheven Lee Lagrone - Theatrius
" It all comes together to make Goat Blood an unmissable addition to The Days of the Dead Festival and to Frigid NY."- Jim Catapano, Arts Independent
"Complicated, sexy, and terrifying… will keep you leaning in all the way to end. An unsettling winner." - Vince Gatton, New Play Exchange
"This one’s worth the trip. And no doubt, we have not heard the last of playwright Mark-Eugene Garcia. Expect more greatness to follow."- .Charlsie-Kern Kruger, Theatrestorm
‘Goat Blood’ shares monster DNA with Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners,’- San Francisco Chronicle
"Mark-Eugene Garcia has the skill to weave his threads into a tight basket that can hold it all. Once you see it, it won’t leave you alone."-Charlsie-Kern Kruger, Theatrestorm
“Really heats up the stage with every twist of the story.” Kheven Lee Lagrone - Theatrius
“Goat Blood” is wicked smart, full of delicious scares, and sexy enough to make you squirm. In a nice way. "-Charlsie-Kern Kruger, Theatrestorm
“A must-see” Bearworld Magazine.
“They have produced a precious gem” Kheven Lee Lagrone - Theatrius
" It all comes together to make Goat Blood an unmissable addition to The Days of the Dead Festival and to Frigid NY."- Jim Catapano, Arts Independent
"Complicated, sexy, and terrifying… will keep you leaning in all the way to end. An unsettling winner." - Vince Gatton, New Play Exchange
The first scene of Goat Blood premiered as part of INTAR’s Queergazmo series, featuring performances by Sergio Caetano, Joseph Distl, and Sijean Gonzalez.
Following its debut, a full reading of Goat Blood, written by Mark-Eugene Garcia and directed by Rodrigo Ernesto Bolaños, was presented at MEXFEST—a festival celebrating Mexican culture through theatre, dance, and arts—held at The Tank in New York City from September 19 to 22, 2024. The cast featured Sergio Caetano as Pablo, Gabriel Rosario as Mr. Sanchez, Billy Peck as Owen, and a creature designed by Coyote Caliente. Fight choreography and intimacy direction were by Gabriel Rosario.
A full production of Goat Blood was also featured in FRIGID New York’s Days of the Dead Festival, curated by Resident Artistic Director Martha Lorena Preve. The cast included Sergio Caetano as Pablo, Gabriel Rosario as Mr. Sanchez, Hraban Luyat as Owen, and a creature designed by Coyote Caliente. Fight choreography and intimacy direction were again led by Gabriel Rosario.