El Santo Americano

El Santo Americano by Edward Bok Lee

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Productions (7)
Comedy/Drama
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10 - 15 minutes
1 W, 1 M, 
Content Notes: Adult language
Set: None

Clay, a washed-up professional wrestler, kidnaps his estranged wife Evalana and their child, and heads for the border in his Galaxy 500. He hopes to re-invent himself in Mexico as a champion wrestler, and thereby save his failing family from certain doom. An unexpected rest stop in the middle of the desert throws a monkey wrench in his plans, when Evalana finds herself with an opportunity to escape -- but not before Clay articulates his love for her and their child one last time, revealing the full beauty and ferocity of his soul unlike ever before. Will she go, or stay? Or will something more mysterious happen in the darkest heart and hour of this magical vision of the post-American Dream?

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $40
NOTE: This play is part of an anthology called Ten-Minute Plays from the Guthrie Theater: Volume 1.
Standard Edition $13.99
Standard Manager Edition $24.99

*The per performance fee begins at $40. Your per performance fee will be provided during the ordering process.

Play Details

Clay, a washed-up professional wrestler, kidnaps his estranged wife Evalana and their child, and heads for the border in his Galaxy 500. He hopes to re-invent himself in Mexico as a champion wrestler, and thereby save his failing family from certain doom. An unexpected rest stop in the middle of the desert throws a monkey wrench in his plans, when Evalana finds herself with an opportunity to escape -- but not before Clay articulates his love for her and their child one last time, revealing the full beauty and ferocity of his soul unlike ever before. Will she go, or stay? Or will something more mysterious happen in the darkest heart and hour of this magical vision of the post-American Dream?

  • Comedy/Drama
  • |
  • 10 - 15 minutes
  • 1 W, 1 M, 
  • Content Notes: Adult language
  • Set: None

Production History

JAN 19, 2024 - JAN 21, 2024
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Interlochen, MI United States
Interlochen Center for the Arts Interlochen, MI United States
APR 26, 2016 - APR 26, 2016
Victoria School Of The Arts
Edmonton, AB Canada
Victoria School Of The Arts Edmonton, AB Canada
JUN 05, 2015 - JUN 05, 2015
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA United States
The Evergreen State College Olympia, WA United States
APR 27, 2012 - APR 27, 2012
Johnny Carson School Of Theatre And Film
Lincoln, NE United States
Johnny Carson School Of Theatre And Film Lincoln, NE United States
APR 25, 2003 - APR 26, 2003
Lemonade Theater Company
New York, NY United States
Lemonade Theater Company New York, NY United States
MAY 28, 2002 - MAY 29, 2002
Theater Mu (staged reading)
Minneapolis, MN United States
Theater Mu (staged reading) Minneapolis, MN United States
JUL 18, 2001 - JUL 22, 2001
Guthrie Theater (Guthrie Experience actor training program)
Minneapolis, MN United States
Guthrie Theater (Guthrie Experience actor training program) Minneapolis, MN United States
No upcoming productions.
JUL 18, 2001 - JUL 22, 2001
Guthrie Theater (Guthrie Experience actor training program)
Minneapolis, MN United States
Guthrie Theater (Guthrie Experience actor training program) Minneapolis, MN United States