Susan has a perfect life, a perfect love, and perfect happiness. When she suddenly undergoes an unexpected loss, her perfect life ends. Consumed by excruciating pain, she finds it nearly impossible to imagine any future worth living. Until, on an ordinary drive to the grocery store, she hears The Voice. The trouble is, Susan doesn’t believe in Voices. And yet, when The Voice tells her to walk the Camino de Santiago in Spain, she obeys despite knowing absolutely nothing about this ancient pilgrimage. With only her pack and her pain, she begins a far-flung journey through 540 miles of unrelenting rain and temperatures that rarely get above 50 degrees. With the help of some improbable Spiritual Guides and the Camino itself, will Susan learn to be free of the baggage blinding her from finding her true purpose in life? Or will the rain and the grind only increase her despair? Told through 26 captivating characters and dynamic multimedia, BUENCAMINO explores themes of grief, surrender, and meaning. Playwright and Performer Susan Edsall is a published author. BUENCAMINO won an Encore Award at the SOLOSTARS series in West Hollywood in December 2024.
Content warning: This show includes themes of grief and loss, suicide ideation, alcohol use, and some strong language.
For the performance on January 19th, Susan will be donating to Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival – For more information, please visit https://lawtf.org/
The Zephyr will also be donating all concessions profits to the Los Angeles Fire Department.