Goat Blood

by Mark-Eugene Garcia

"Goat Blood" is a supernatural thriller infused with Latine folklore, queer identity, and a dark exploration of personal demons. At its core, the play follows Pablo and Owen, two coworkers waiting in the woods for a casual double date. What begins as lighthearted banter turns into something much deeper as Pablo’s haunted past resurfaces in the form of a terrifying Chupacabra—an ancient monster tied to his roots...

"Goat Blood" is a supernatural thriller infused with Latine folklore, queer identity, and a dark exploration of personal demons. At its core, the play follows Pablo and Owen, two coworkers waiting in the woods for a casual double date. What begins as lighthearted banter turns into something much deeper as Pablo’s haunted past resurfaces in the form of a terrifying Chupacabra—an ancient monster tied to his roots.
As the night unfolds, Owen's skepticism is shattered when the creature begins hunting them. But the Chupacabra is not just a monster—it's a manifestation of secrets, guilt, and unresolved trauma that Pablo has carried since losing his little brother years ago. Now, the two men must face their pasts, their desires, and the very real possibility of death.
"Goat Blood" combines intense horror with moments of dark humor and tenderness, tackling themes of cultural identity, masculinity, and forbidden attraction in the face of a relentless supernatural force. It's a heart-pounding ride, blending the thrill of horror with intimate, raw emotion.

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Goat Blood

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  • Vince Gatton: Goat Blood by Mark-Eugene Garcia
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    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.

    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.

    ”

Character Information

  • Pablo
    Mexican as hell, proud enough to make your abuela cry. Bi, but leans towards men like gravity. Masculinity drips from him like sweat in a sauna. This dreamer landed in the US when he was kid. Lost his little brother at 18 on his watch which haunts him like a ghost he can't shake. Always lived close to the earth, near farms. Quiet as a whisper at work, with a storm brewing inside.
    In his 30s, but 18 in flashbacks.
    Latinx (Mexican preferred)
    Cis Man (He/Him)
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Owen
    This dude's been through the ringer. Married. Kids. But don't think for a second he's got his shit together. Bi? Maybe. But he won't be cornered with labels. Daddy issues? More like a daddy hurricane tearing through his soul. Swears he scared off a cougar once, but his own microaggressions are scarier. Excuses? None, zilch, nada.
    30's
    White American
    a cis Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Mr. Sanchez
    Full of tales that'd make your skin crawl. He appears only in flashback. He's lived it, breathed it, and barely slept a wink. Might be a bit loco, watching a beast circle his property every night. Is he running from it, feeding it, or in cahoots? The answer's buried in the shadows of his haunted eyes.
    30's
    Latinx (Mexican preferred)
    a cis Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Chupacabra
    A fucking nightmare. We catch glimpses. We hear more. A full-on reveal happens once. Spidery eyes, a shadow
    that could swallow your soul, teeth and claws like a demonic butcher's tools, and arms stretched out like a nightmare's distortion. Was it summoned to remind us of our roots or to shred colonizers like paper? Maybe both, a supernatural guardian on the prowl.
    Infinate
    Chupacabra
    open
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s

Development History

  • Reading, MexFest at The Tank, 2024