
El Campo Santo
By 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?


Birthday Card
A birthday card in the mail reminds Reyes of the ghosts in his house.
Season 2 Finale!
02:10
February 01, 2022

The Valley
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.
20:30
January 25, 2022

Tres Hermanas Volcanoes
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
07:28
January 11, 2022

Dead Head
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
10:00
January 04, 2022

Lizard Mural
A woman is trapped in mural and her escape is based on being able to capture her friend in the same lizard painting.
12:19
December 28, 2021

White Sands
A man visits white sands only to discover it's a sea of souls.
Written by Andee Schray.
05:39
December 14, 2021

Carlsbad
A love letter written at the end of the world from the center of the earth.
Written by Lila Martinez.
04:13
December 07, 2021

The Lightening Field
A groundkeeper outside of Quemado sees a ghost try to manifest through lightening.
04:57
November 30, 2021

Dandelions
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
25:05
November 23, 2021

Walking Cemetary
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
08:11
November 16, 2021

Foot Hills
A young hiker in Gallup loses their footing and discover a child's cemetery.
Written by Lila Martinez and Fred Mete.
08:16
November 09, 2021

A Rose
A young woman who lives across the street from an infamous house finds a rose on her doorstep.
Written by Hailey Tolleson
03:49
October 25, 2021

Candy Kitchen
A candy making competition in Candy Kitchen ends up being a trap...or a call home.
Script by J.D. Otsuka
04:30
October 18, 2021

Buffalo Soldier Hill
You don't have to die to leave a ghost. A young woman learns the story of a soldier near Portales, NM.
03:06
October 11, 2021

Wheeler Peak
A hot air balloon crashes on Wheeler Peak. The pilot sees things that shouldn't be there.
08:38
October 05, 2021

What We Leave Behind
The mail has stopped. Reyes considers the nature of hauntings.
02:29
October 05, 2021

Coming soon! Season two!
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.
00:28
October 04, 2021

Las Arañas
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.
01:04:26
February 02, 2021

Dear Claudina
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
03:07
July 20, 2020

The Buffalo
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
If you are interested in learning more about Blackout theatre company, check out our website at blackouttheatre.com
07:48
July 13, 2020

A Santé Sara in T or C
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
13:42
July 06, 2020

The Santera's Shop
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
03:42
June 22, 2020

Mescalito
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
10:16
June 15, 2020

Desert Willow
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
05:02
June 01, 2020

Winter
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
04:58
May 25, 2020

The Fractured Crust
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
12:35
May 19, 2020

Sometimes It Snows
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
25:38
May 19, 2020

Pale White Ghost Steer of Magdalena
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
03:07
May 19, 2020

El Malo Malo
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
29:03
May 19, 2020

Sangre de Cristos
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
09:34
May 19, 2020

Blue Hole
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
05:29
May 19, 2020

Rainsville
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
05:50
May 19, 2020

Ghost Steer
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
10:27
May 19, 2020

Malpais
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
07:07
May 19, 2020

Coal
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
11:27
May 19, 2020

Primer Dia
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
10:51
May 19, 2020

Mariposas
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
04:11
May 18, 2020

El Conejo
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
06:23
May 11, 2020

Trolls, Bridges, an Old Man and Spider Woman Walk into a Bar Part 3
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
14:41
May 04, 2020

Trolls, Bridges, an Old Man, and Spiderwoman walk into a Bar Part 2
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
10:22
April 27, 2020

Trolls, Bridges, an Old Man and Spider Woman Walk into a Bar. Part 1
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
05:59
April 20, 2020

The Sun's Mistress
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
03:48
April 13, 2020

Los Animales
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
24:55
April 06, 2020

The Memory Thief
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
12:51
March 30, 2020

House of Letters
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
Made possible with generous grant from the City of Albuquerque’s cultural affairs and New Mexico Arts
07:18
March 23, 2020

Magpies
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
15:27
March 16, 2020

Hidden Doors
Reyes discovers a hidden door in the house where he grew up.
production of Blackout Theatre Company of Albuquerque
Made possible with generous grant from the City of Albuquerque’s cultural affairs and New Mexico Arts
06:51
March 13, 2020

A funeral
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
04:50
March 11, 2020

A Letter to Claude
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
06:52
March 09, 2020