Mark-Eugene Garcia

Mark-Eugene Garcia

Mark-Eugene Garcia is a Mexican/Honduran playwright and a proud member of the Dramatists Guild and A.S.C.A.P. He is a graduate of the City College of New York and studied book and lyric writing with the Academy of New Musical Theatre and the BMI Lehman Engle Musical Theatre Writing Workshop.

Playwriting Awards include: 2021 Jerry Harrington Award For Outstanding Creative Achievement in Musical...
Mark-Eugene Garcia is a Mexican/Honduran playwright and a proud member of the Dramatists Guild and A.S.C.A.P. He is a graduate of the City College of New York and studied book and lyric writing with the Academy of New Musical Theatre and the BMI Lehman Engle Musical Theatre Writing Workshop.

Playwriting Awards include: 2021 Jerry Harrington Award For Outstanding Creative Achievement in Musical Theatre Winner, 2018 UnFringed Festival Best of Festival Award Winner, 2016 Vancouver Ovation Award for Outstanding New Work nominee, 2013 Planet Connections Outstanding Book of a New Musical nominee, 2012 Jacob Weiser Playwriting Award for a Fully Realized Drama

Productions include EIGHT TALES OF PEDRO (The Secret Theatre, The Queens Theatre) STANDBY (Towle Theatre, New York International Fringe Festival- Encores Selection, New York Musical Theatre Festival, Next Link Selection), THE HOLY COWS OF CREDENCE SOUTH DAKOTA (Planet Connections Theatre Festival, Puzzle Theatre Festival) FACING EAST: A NEW MUSICAL (Jericho Arts Center) and UNMISSED CONNECTIONS (Planet Connections Theatre Festival)

Other Plays include FLAKE OF SNOW, WITH BATED BREATH, WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR , ONE NIGHT AT THE GOLDEN BOOT, INSCRIPTIONS, and KEYS.

As a Dramaturg, Mark has collaborated with The New York Musical Festival on the productions of TEMPLE OF THE SOULS, EMOJILAND, KAFKA'S METAMORPHOSIS, and ILLUMINATI LIZARDS FROM OUTER SPACE. He has also collaborated with the Fresh Fruit Festival with PARTITIME

Plays

  • Eight Tales of Pedro by Mark-Eugene Garcia
    Recommendations: 8
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    Cast: 
    6
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    Genre: adventure, comedy + 5 more
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    Keyword: Latino, Latinx experience + 7 more
    Genre: adventure, comedy, drama, fable/folktale, period, political, tragedy
    Keyword: Latino, Latinx experience, Mexico border, immigration, illegal immigration, folktales, Oral Storytelling, hispanic, bilingual
    Two sets of storytellers, some now and some in the 17th century, cross a country- risking everything for a new life. As they tell their tales, their lives and plots combine and intertwine into the same conclusion.

    With Music by Luis D'Elias

    The script for Eight Tales of Pedro is available for purchase and licensing through Theatrical Rights Worldwide. https://trwplays.com/eight-tales-of-pedro/
  • Flake Of Snow by Mark-Eugene Garcia
    Cast: 
    6
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    Genre: adaptation, drama + 1 more
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    Keyword: alternate timelines, American race relations and racism + 5 more
    Genre: adaptation, drama, tragedy
    Keyword: alternate timelines, American race relations and racism, class privilege, black, white privilege, A Family issue, modern mystery
    In 1992, during her first day of college, journalism major Deborah Richardson met Richard Howard, a naive, sheltered, formerly homeschooled senator's son who was everything she wasnt. White. Rich. Carefree. And unwilling to introduce her to his family. Four months later, Richard vanished. Seven years later, Deborah's search for her missing lover leads her closer and closer to a horrible truth....
    In 1992, during her first day of college, journalism major Deborah Richardson met Richard Howard, a naive, sheltered, formerly homeschooled senator's son who was everything she wasnt. White. Rich. Carefree. And unwilling to introduce her to his family. Four months later, Richard vanished. Seven years later, Deborah's search for her missing lover leads her closer and closer to a horrible truth.

    Based on the Novel by Edward Sagarin
  • Goat Blood by Mark-Eugene Garcia
    Cast: 
    3
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    Genre: adventure, drama + 2 more
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    Keyword: chupacabra, queer + 6 more
    Genre: adventure, drama, horror, mystery/thriller
    Keyword: chupacabra, queer, Latino, gay Latino, horror, monster, childhood trauma, Mexican Culture
    Chilling in the bed of a pickup truck, two coworkers, Pablo and Owen, are waiting for their dates. What starts as a casual debate about tacos, friendships, sexuality, and heritage gradually transforms into something deeper—an undeniable attraction. However, their connection is soon overshadowed by the arrival of a menacing Chupacabra. Owen's terror at the creature's appearance pales in comparison to...
    Chilling in the bed of a pickup truck, two coworkers, Pablo and Owen, are waiting for their dates. What starts as a casual debate about tacos, friendships, sexuality, and heritage gradually transforms into something deeper—an undeniable attraction. However, their connection is soon overshadowed by the arrival of a menacing Chupacabra. 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.
  • The Holy Cows of Credence, South Dakota by Mark-Eugene Garcia
    Recommendations: 2
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    Cast: 
    7
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    Genre: adaptation, comedy + 3 more
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    Keyword: baseball, sports + 7 more
    Genre: adaptation, comedy, drama, faith-based, musical
    Keyword: baseball, sports, mothers, christianity, athiesm, female bonding, a mother's love, coming to terms with loss, church
    Based on the play "Holy Cows" by Carolyn Lardinois English and Royal Crane

    On a scorching July Sunday, Marlys Brooks, the minister's wife and a proud cheerleader of the church's struggling baseball team, the 'Holy Cows,' faces a faith crisis when her atheist daughter, Elizabeth, challenges her to prove God's existence. Marlys takes a bold leap of faith, betting...
    Based on the play "Holy Cows" by Carolyn Lardinois English and Royal Crane

    On a scorching July Sunday, Marlys Brooks, the minister's wife and a proud cheerleader of the church's struggling baseball team, the 'Holy Cows,' faces a faith crisis when her atheist daughter, Elizabeth, challenges her to prove God's existence. Marlys takes a bold leap of faith, betting that a Holy Cows victory could be their divine sign. Suddenly, the Cows begin herd’ling toward a victory. Is it skill, divine moo-gic, or answered prayers? Join this hilarious, faith-filled tale of baseball, belief, and udderly unexpected fun!

    With Music and Lyrics by David and Paul Rigano
  • Inscriptions by Mark-Eugene Garcia
    Recommendations: 1
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    Cast: 
    3
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    Genre: comedy, drama
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    Keyword: Art and inspiration, female mentor + 4 more
    Genre: comedy, drama
    Keyword: Art and inspiration, female mentor, coping with loss, adult friendship, play writing, writer's block
    A frustrated young writer has a final conversation with his Mentor.
  • Insta-Engagement by Mark-Eugene Garcia
    Recommendations: 4
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    Cast: 
    2
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    Genre: comedy, satire
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    Keyword: Influencer, influence + 4 more
    Genre: comedy, satire
    Keyword: Influencer, influence, instagram, influence on society, social media influence, trapped
    Is it possible to break up with an instagram influencer?
  • The Keys by Mark-Eugene Garcia
    Recommendations: 1
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    Cast: 
    2
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    Genre: comedy, romantic comedy
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    Keyword: love, exes + 3 more
    Genre: comedy, romantic comedy
    Keyword: love, exes, keys, relationship, love story
    Exes Jill and Chris meet for lunch for the first time since their break up. A request for the return of housekeys leads into a battle where the weapons include, falling out of love, sexual flair, and who loved who more.
  • One Night at the Golden Boot by Mark-Eugene Garcia
    Recommendations: 4
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    Cast: 
    3
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    Genre: comedy, holiday + 2 more
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    Keyword: St. Patrick's Day, Gay and LGBTQ + 1 more
    Genre: comedy, holiday, romantic comedy, satire
    Keyword: St. Patrick's Day, Gay and LGBTQ, comic romance
    It's Saint Patrick's day and Travis and Trevor, a couple on the verge of making a change, stumble into a bar they've never seen before. Before they know it, Mysty the bartender is showing them what love really is in this Meta love story.
  • Las Rosas by Mark-Eugene Garcia
    Recommendations: 4
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    Cast: 
    2
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    Genre: comedy, satire
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    Keyword: Latinx, LGBTQ + 2 more
    Genre: comedy, satire
    Keyword: Latinx, LGBTQ, Latino, love
    “CAR” and “JUAN” sit in a busy Salvadorean restaurant amidst other couples. They are the only non heterosexual couple. They soon realize that their view of what it means to be Latinx is challenged by another's view of what it means to be a couple.
  • Standby by Mark-Eugene Garcia
    Recommendations: 1
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    Cast: 
    6
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    Genre: adventure, drama + 4 more
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    Keyword: features LGBTQ character, abuse/attempted suicide (none depicted) recovery + 5 more
    Genre: adventure, drama, horror, musical, science fiction, tragedy
    Keyword: features LGBTQ character, abuse/attempted suicide (none depicted) recovery, anger and PTSD, American military, hope and redemption, catholic and queer, behavioral psychology
    Five strangers are trapped in an abandoned airport and are told via loudspeaker that they must decide among themselves which two get to leave. They soon realize that their meeting is by no means a coincidence.

    With Music by Amy Baer and Keith Robinson and Lyrics by Mark-Eugene Garcia and Alfred Solis, Concept by Alfred Solis
  • (Un)Missed Connections by Mark-Eugene Garcia
    Recommendations: 2
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    Cast: 
    10
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    Genre: dark comedy, drama
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    Keyword: Closeted gay man, Contemporary gay male life + 8 more
    Genre: dark comedy, drama
    Keyword: Closeted gay man, Contemporary gay male life, everyday racism, casual racism, hidden racism, bisexuality, Eroticism, nudity, Latinx, New York
    When the nearly forty and married, Carlos, kissed the twenty-two year old closet case, he never intended to fall in love or set of a series of events into motion that would lead eight gay men in Jackson Heights to examine their lives over the course of one night. Each of their dramas plays out - affecting the others unknowingly. And weaving through these scenarios is a murderer, searching among these men for his next victim.
  • What Friends Are For by Mark-Eugene Garcia
    Recommendations: 3
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    Cast: 
    2
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    Genre: comedy, dark comedy + 1 more
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    Keyword: adult friendship, sexting + 5 more
    Genre: comedy, dark comedy, drama
    Keyword: adult friendship, sexting, catfishing, addictive love, Unrequieted Love, identity theft, features LGBTQ characters
    Two friends will do anything for each other. (Lies, Identity Theft, Sexting, Bodies Buried in the Desert...) A comedy about taking the phrase to the limit.
  • With Bated Breath by Mark-Eugene Garcia
    Recommendations: 1
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    Cast: 
    11
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    Genre: comedy, dark comedy + 5 more
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    Keyword: small town love, absurd sex comedy + 6 more
    Genre: comedy, dark comedy, fable/folktale, farce, melodrama, romantic comedy, satire
    Keyword: small town love, absurd sex comedy, awkward sexuality, liberal religion, small town America, gay, a comedy of seduction, Minnesota
    When a company that produces a sexual enhancement drug relocates to a religious factory town in northern Minnesota, and its fumes begin to enter the air, the puritanical beliefs of the townspeople begin to waver. Long held inhibitions release and untold secrets spurt forth as the town spills into debaucherous revelry. For the pious Pastor Johnson, it means the arrival of the devil. For the tempting Dr. Corazon...
    When a company that produces a sexual enhancement drug relocates to a religious factory town in northern Minnesota, and its fumes begin to enter the air, the puritanical beliefs of the townspeople begin to waver. Long held inhibitions release and untold secrets spurt forth as the town spills into debaucherous revelry. For the pious Pastor Johnson, it means the arrival of the devil. For the tempting Dr. Corazon De La Fuente, who runs the factory, it is a wonder to be studied. Stuck in the middle is Mayor Frankie, anxiously watching as his town populace begin giving into wildest urges. Fargo meets Frankenfurter in this wacky comedy that is based on true events until it's not.


    With Bated Breath is available for licensing through Next Stage Press