El Campo Santo: Recent Episodes
El Campo Santo
A house full of letters. Each one describes a god, a monster, a ghost. What is it about the ground of New Mexico that brings magic? Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elcamposanto/support
Season 3 Finale
Written and Performed by Leonard Madrid
Reyes travels to Saint Vrain to meet with the secret saint who lives in the middle of a field.
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The author of the letter feels pressure by increasing tempertures and a failing swamp cooler to get out of town. The town temporarily alleviates her illness but creeping remnants of the city compel them further up the mountain where they find a creature who disappears to an unknown place.
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Reyes discovers a letter written by Molly to her sister Catherine. After moving to New Mexico Territory in hopes of improving her husband's health, Molly is almost swept away when meek 7 rivers is flooded with blood. She fears it's a bad omen.
Written by Caroline Toby Graham
Performed by Andee Schray and Leonard Madrid
Edited by Andee Schray
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While reflecting on the past and considering the future, the narrator stumples back in time to 1920s speakeasy to gain clarity.
Written by JD Otsuka
Performed by Barney Lopez and Steven Blacksmith
Edited by
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Jonathan writes to Jasper's mother about how they came together and Jasper's passing.
Written by Jay Muskett
Performed by Sheldon Blackhorse
Edited by Steven Blacksmith
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This letter is written from the persepective of one who traveled in the mountains and lands in a town where time and space seem to be stuck in some kinda loop (or something weird is happening). Although her intoxicated state makes her wonder if it's all really happended or not.
Written by Andee Schray
Performed by Hailey Tolleson
Edited by Andee Schray
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Captain Ignacio Cervantes steps down after feeling guilty about killing a kind man who helped bring a baby into his and his wife's life.
Written by Stephen Armijo
Performed by Leonard Madrid
Edited by Steven Blacksmith
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Tensions grow, when Wrenona welcomes in the new neighbor and her hospitality isn't reciprocated...or even noticed.
Written by Hailey Tolleson
Performed by Caroline Toby Graham
Edited by Andee Schray
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Gracie is tasked with photographing properties for her job. Soon after she takes the photos, the buildings burn down. Determined to get to the bottom of it, she stakes out an abandoned building, where she finds the camera allows her to see the creatures causing all these fires.
Written by Barney Lopez
Performed by Hailey Tolleson
Edited by Steven Blacksmith
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Hannah trips and stumbles on a secret hidden map. With the help of the ghost of an outlaw, she's able to find his treasure.
Written by Marya Errin Jones
Performed by Caroline Graham, Hailey Tolleson, JD Otsuka, and Leonard Madrid
Directed by Leonard Madrid
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Mila writes her Uncle Alejandro about the forest that continues to take over his old family home through thought. The one that eventually pulls her in.
Written and performed by Leonard and Julienne Madrid.
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Dustsorms give Dalin glimpses of a city far away. And a woman he calls Julia. This is his loveletter.
Written and Directed by Leonard Madrid
Performed by Liam Hoch
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Plans change when the texter finds themself alone on a silent retreat that was meant for them and their ex. Reality distorts as they process the breakup.
Written by Amy Yourd
Directed by JD Otsuka
Performed by Caroline Toby Graham
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If you don't look,
Right when you're crossing the river,
You'll find a bridge,
that crosses the Rio Grande
Written and Performed by Leonard Madrid
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Join us for season three where we explore hidden places.
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A birthday card in the mail reminds Reyes of the ghosts in his house.
Season 2 Finale!
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A colonizing monk comes face to face with God but not his own once he's lost in the desert.
Written by Jay Muskett
Performed by Sheldon Blackhorse and Trini King.
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Various accounts of a dust storm entity that collects people
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Las Tres Hermanas (the three sisters) who were born from an earthquake and rest as volcanoes. Three heroines who brought peace through a sisterly love.
Written by Lila Martinez
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A man returns to the bridge where he saw a ghost as boy, only this time he gets the man's story and tries to right the wrong that was made against him
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A woman is trapped in mural and her escape is based on being able to capture her friend in the same lizard painting.
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The Deming Duck Race winner has a secret.
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A man visits white sands only to discover it's a sea of souls.
Written by Andee Schray.
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A love letter written at the end of the world from the center of the earth.
Written by Lila Martinez.
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A groundkeeper outside of Quemado sees a ghost try to manifest through lightening.
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A group of friends are haunted by a Man, a House, and a ritual as they each go thier seperate paths until one of them is forced to confront his future
Written by: Theodore Hamblin
Caroline Graham
Liam Hoch
Leonard Madrid
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Graveyard Grounds keep creates a complex plan to prevent a disorderly crowd of spirits on the busiest day of the week, Dia de Los Muertos.
Written by: Lila Martinez
Andee Schray
Barney Lopez
Caroline Graham
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A young hiker in Gallup loses their footing and discover a child's cemetery.
Written by Lila Martinez and Fred Mete.
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A house in Los Lunas, New Mexico has never been right.
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A young woman who lives across the street from an infamous house finds a rose on her doorstep.
Written by Hailey Tolleson
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A candy making competition in Candy Kitchen ends up being a trap...or a call home. Script by J.D. Otsuka
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You don't have to die to leave a ghost. A young woman learns the story of a soldier near Portales, NM.
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A hot air balloon crashes on Wheeler Peak. The pilot sees things that shouldn't be there.
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The mail has stopped. Reyes considers the nature of hauntings.
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Season 2 of El Campos Santo is all about Hauntings.
Again, we work with exciting regional writers and actors to explore New Mexico's supernatural stories and expanded legends.
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Along the Mesa of Albuquerque, lie the secrets.
Sometimes those secrets come back to life and hunt us.
This play explores the monsters we create and those we become.
In collaboration with the Theatre and Digital Media Department of ENMU.
Intermission soundscape by Avi Amon.
Made possible with grants from NMArts and The City of Albuquerque.
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Beatriz moves into her new house in Barelas, NM.
Written by Leonard Madrid
Performed by Lila Martinez
We are a production of Blackout Theatre Company Made possible with generous grants from the City of Albuquerque’s cultural affairs and New Mexico Arts
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A college professor explores the countryside of eastern New Mexico and discovers The Buffalo
Written by Jon Barr
Performed by Fred Mete
We are a production of Blackout Theatre Company Made possible with generous grants from the City of Albuquerque’s Cultural Affairs and New Mexico Arts
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A recent immigrant moves to Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. He brings his hopes and his saints with him from his homeland.
This episode was written by Katy Andersen
Performed by-
Alejandro Naranjo
Caroline Toby Graham
Ericka Olvera
We are a production of Blackout Theatre Company Made possible with generous grant from the City of Albuquerque’s cultural affairs and New Mexico Arts
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Reyes explores his mother's Santo shop in Barelas, NM
Written and Performed by Leonard Madrid
We are a production of Blackout Theatre Company Made possible with generous grants from the City of Albuquerque’s cultural affairs and New Mexico Arts
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The magic of Las Vegas, New Mexico heals a young man and speak through him through a dog named Mescal.
Written by Liam Hoch
Performed by Kainon Bachtel
We are a production of Blackout Theatre Company Made possible with generous grant from the City of Albuquerque’s cultural affairs and New Mexico Arts
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The Bosque around that runs along the Rio Grande river in Albuquerque, New Mexico hides many mysteries. Reyes finally takes some time to visit one of them. His father.
production of Blackout Theatre Company of Albuquerque
Made possible with generous grant from the City of Albuquerque’s cultural affairs and New Mexico Arts
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A father loves his daughter. He encounters Winter herself.
Written by Leonard Madrid
Performed by Liam Hoch
A production of Blackout Theatre Company of Albuquerque
Made possible with generous grant from the City of Albuquerque’s cultural affairs and New Mexico Arts
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What lies just under the earth in Los Volcanes near Albuquerque?
Written and Performed by Steven Blacksmith
We are a production of Blackout Theatre Company Made possible with generous grant from the City of Albuquerque’s cultural affairs and New Mexico Arts
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The cattle trails between Magdalena, New Mexico and Fort Worth hold mysteries and loss.
Written and Performed by Barney Lopez
A production of Blackout Theatre Company of Albuquerque
Made possible with generous grant from the City of Albuquerque’s cultural affairs and New Mexico Arts
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The mines of Madrid, New Mexico are filled with mysteries .
Three men find out what creatures lie within.
Written by Stephen Armijo
Performed by:
Gus Tafoya
Barney Lopez
Steven Blacksmith
production of Blackout Theatre Company of Albuquerque
Made possible with generous grant from the City of Albuquerque’s cultural affairs and New Mexico Arts
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The streets of Mesilla, New Mexico have been safe for forty years, but he's back.
A one-act play written by Leonard Madrid
Performed by Theatre 3 of Albuquerque
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In the Sangre de Cristo mountains in New Mexico a young girl scout encounters a mad man who is out to kill a god of wine.
Written by Gus Tafoya
Performed by:
Hailey Tolleson
Gavin Barrera
Made possible with generous grants from the City of Albuquerque’s cultural affairs and New Mexico Arts
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The Blue Hole in Santa Rosa, New Mexico is one of the most beautiful natural features of the state, but it holds a secret.
Written by Caroline Toby Graham
Performed by Ericka Olvera
A production of Blackout Theatre Company of Albuquerque
Made possible with generous grant from the City of Albuquerque’s cultural affairs and New Mexico Arts
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A traditional song often played around Magdalena, New Mexico to warn people to stay away from the Ghost Steer.
Song written and performed by Barney Lopez
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The caves of Malpais are filled with ice and creatures.
Written by Stephen Armijo
Performed by Caroline Toby Graham
A production of Blackout Theatre Company of Albuquerque
Made possible with generous grant from the City of Albuquerque’s cultural affairs and New Mexico Arts
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Animal Control in Socorro, New Mexico takes more than just someone who is good with dogs.
Written by Gavin Barrera
Performed by:
Caroline Toby Graham
Stephen Armijo
Gus Tafoya
production of Blackout Theatre Company of Albuquerque
Made possible with generous grant from the City of Albuquerque’s cultural affairs and New Mexico Arts
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Sometimes it Snows, A one-act play by Barney Lopez
Coyote stalks the streets of Los Lunas, New Mexico. Is he there to hunt or to help?
Cast-
Silas- Gus Tafoya
Coyote- Gavin Barrera
Ida- Caroline Graham
Victor- Steven Blacksmith
Sarita- Hailey Tolleson
Narrator- Stephen Armijo
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Pride dries up the rains in Rainsville, NM. It keeps a mother and daughter apart. A god intervenes in dreams.
Written by Gus Tafoya
Performed by:
Caroline Toby Graham
Ericka Olvera
A production of Blackout Theatre Company of Albuquerque
Made possible with generous grant from the City of Albuquerque’s cultural affairs and New Mexico Arts
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Thousands of butterflies swarm to create a woman. Young Alma doesn't know how special she is in a world filled with special things.
A prequel to the play "The Sparrow's Daughter" by Blackout Theatre
Written by Leonard Madrid
Performed by:
Ellyana Lucero
Julienne Madrid
A production of Blackout Theatre Company of Albuquerque
Made possible with generous grant from the City of Albuquerque’s cultural affairs and New Mexico Arts
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A newcomer encounters a strange man along the edge of the Rio Grande in Albuquerque's Bosque.
Written by Leonard Madrid
Performed by Gavin Barrera
A production of Blackout Theatre Company of Albuquerque
Made possible with generous grant from the City of Albuquerque’s cultural affairs and New Mexico Arts
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Kittens, gods, trolls. A southwestern hero battles interlopers on Dine' territory.
The conclusion to Jay Muskett's three part story.
Performed by Lila Martinez
A production of Blackout Theatre Company of Albuquerque
Made possible with generous grant from the City of Albuquerque’s cultural affairs and New Mexico Arts
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An old man loses his memory. A doctor steps in to help....to help?
The adventure of a mythical creature of the Southwest against colonizing European trolls continues.
By Jay B. Muskett
Performed by Isiah Yazzie
production of Blackout Theatre Company of Albuquerque
Made possible with generous grant from the City of Albuquerque’s cultural affairs and New Mexico Arts
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Part 1 of a 3 part story about a conflict between Native gods and interloping trolls.
Written by playwright Jay B. Muskett.
Performed by Sheldon Blackhorse.
production of Blackout Theatre Company of Albuquerque
Made possible with generous grant from the City of Albuquerque’s cultural affairs and New Mexico Arts
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The Sun is a man. Girasol is in love with him.
A precursor to the play Aurora by Leonard Madrid
Episode Written by Leonard Madrid
Performed by Bella Figueroa
production of Blackout Theatre Company of Albuquerque
Made possible with generous grant from the City of Albuquerque’s cultural affairs and New Mexico Arts
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Reyes learns about different gods that roam around Belen, NM.
Episode written by Abigayle Goldstein with parts by Leonard Madrid
Performed by:
Caroline Toby Graham
Barney Lopez
Leonard Madrid
Hailey Tolleson
production of Blackout Theatre Company of Albuquerque
Made possible with generous grant from the City of Albuquerque’s cultural affairs and New Mexico Arts
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In the mountains around Ruidoso, New Mexico is a creature who steals people's memories.
Idea by Ericka Olvera
Written by Leonard Madrid
Performed by:
Hailey Tolleson
Barney Lopez
Leonard Madrid
Ericka Olvera
production of Blackout Theatre Company of Albuquerque
Art Work by Garrett McGeein
Made possible with generous grant from the City of Albuquerque’s cultural affairs and New Mexico Arts
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Reyes continues to read the letters in his mother's collection. He learns of creatures he's never heard of.
Written by Leonard Madrid
production of Blackout Theatre Company of Albuquerque
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Reyes Explores the new house. Finds the oldest letter in his mother's collection.
Episode written by Aniello Fotano
Performed by Stephen Armijo and Leonard Madrid
production of Blackout Theatre Company of Albuquerque
Made possible with generous grant from the City of Albuquerque’s cultural affairs and New Mexico Arts
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Reyes discovers a hidden door in the house where he grew up.
production of Blackout Theatre Company of Albuquerque
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Reyes attends his mother's funeral.
The supernatural creatures of New Mexico pay Tribute.
Written and performed by Leonard Madrid
production of Blackout Theatre Company of Albuquerque
Made possible with generous grant from the City of Albuquerque’s cultural affairs and New Mexico Arts
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Reyes encounters death while returning to New Mexico for his mother's funeral.
Written and performed by Leonard Madrid
A production of Blackout Theatre Company of Albuquerque
Made possible with generous grant from the City of Albuquerque’s cultural affairs and New Mexico Arts
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Reyes admits that the world may not be what he thought.
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