Goat Blood
In the heart of a dense forest, 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.
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.
"Complicated, sexy, and terrifying, Goat Blood takes its audience down dark paths, constantly shifting what you're afraid of (or who), who you're afraid for, and why. The present-day scenes and flashbacks feed each other cunningly, and the pacing remains tight throughout; meanwhile the various tensions - life-or-death, sure, but also cultural and sexual - will keep you leaning in all the way to end. An unsettling winner."
- Vince Gatton, New Play Exchange
"A play that is both a legit spooky horror story as well as having important themes of pride in one's cultural heritage. A thrill ride with bursts of comedy and sensuality."
- Duncan Pflaster, New Play Exchange
- Vince Gatton, New Play Exchange
"A play that is both a legit spooky horror story as well as having important themes of pride in one's cultural heritage. A thrill ride with bursts of comedy and sensuality."
- Duncan Pflaster, New Play Exchange
"The production is at turns atmospheric and creepy, insightful and witty. It is not only a gripping tale of terror, but also a relatable, astute look at the complexity of modern-day relationships in the queer community and beyond.-- 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
"Goat Blood feels ready for a longer run, and if this performance is any indication, there’s plenty of potential for future development."
-Leo George, Medium.com
- Jim Catapano, Arts Independent
"Goat Blood feels ready for a longer run, and if this performance is any indication, there’s plenty of potential for future development."
-Leo George, Medium.com