domingo, enero 18, 2026

El rey del Mundo. Farsa. Por Ben Gavarre.


 

 

 

El rey del Mundo

 

Farsa

Por Ben Gavarre

 

 

 

PERSONAJES:

 

  • EL PRESIDENTE: Pluto, un hombre de cabello naranja brillante, corbata larguísima y traje azul. Cree ser el hombre más fuerte del planeta.
  • ENDORA: Su primera asesora de gabinete. Realista, fría y cansada de los desastres diplomáticos.
  • MELANY: Su actual jefa de prensa. Solo quiere que él se vea bien en cámara y le oculta la realidad.
  • DOCTOR Q: Un científico de la NASA y experto en encuestas que ya no sabe cómo dar malas noticias.
  • MARCOS BLONDY: Un agente del Servicio Secreto con el uniforme desgastado.
  • HILARY: La encargada de limpieza del Salón Oval.

ACTO ÚNICO

MARCOS BLONDY: (Golpeando el suelo con un rifle dorado) — ¡Atención! ¡Su Excelencia, el Presidente Más Fuerte de la Historia, Comandante del Gran Reino del Norte y Propietario de todos los Hoteles de Lujo! ¡Aplaudan con fuerza!

(El Presidente entra con paso pesado, balanceando los hombros como un boxeador. Se detiene para arreglarse el cabello naranja en el reflejo de una charola de plata).

PRESIDENTE: — Buenos días a todos. Hoy es un día fantástico. He decidido que vamos a comprar la Antártida. Es un bloque de hielo muy grande, muy bonito. Le pondré mi nombre en letras de neón.

ENDORA: — Señor, no puede comprar la Antártida. No está en venta y, además, ya no nos quedan aliados. Esta mañana usted rompió el tratado con todos los reinos vecinos porque el Rey de la Frontera no quiso pagarle el almuerzo.

PRESIDENTE: — ¡Son unos débiles! ¡Unos perdedores! Yo soy un genio muy estable. Si no me dan el Polo Norte, les pondré aranceles al aire que respiran. Soy el más grande negociador.

MELANY: — (Ajustando la luz de un aro de video) — ¡Está usted espléndido, señor Presidente! No escuche a ENDORA. Las redes sociales dicen que usted es el dueño del sol. ¡Mire qué bronceado tiene!

DOCTOR Q: — (Entrando con una carpeta llena de gráficos rojos) — Señor Presidente, lamento informarle que su mandato sobre la realidad ha terminado. El cielo se está agrietando porque usted ordenó que la lluvia cayera hacia arriba. Sus aliados han bloqueado su número de teléfono y han formado una alianza para no invitarlo a ninguna otra cena.

PRESIDENTE: — ¡Eso es noticia falsa! ¡Es una cacería de brujas! Yo soy muy fuerte. Guardia, vaya y dígale al Rey del Norte que el Polo Norte ahora es mi jardín privado. Quiero poner un campo de golf sobre el permafrost.

MARCOS BLONDY: — Señor, no puedo ir. El auto no tiene gasolina porque nos han cortado el suministro. Y además, el Rey del Norte dice que si usted vuelve a amenazarlo, le quitará el acceso a su cuenta de videos favoritos.

PRESIDENTE: — (Haciendo un berrinche) — ¡Es un complot! Yo soy el grandulón aquí. ¡Miren mis manos! Son manos de un conquistador. Si no me dan la Antártida, voy a contener la respiración hasta que todos los demás desaparezcan.

ENDORA: — Ya no tiene a quién amenazar, Don Pluto. Se ha quedado solo en este palacio que se derrumba. Mire esa grieta en la pared: es el déficit fiscal y el desprecio internacional que entran a buscarlo.

PRESIDENTE: — (Sentado en su silla giratoria, que chirría fuerte) — No es una grieta, es un diseño arquitectónico moderno. ¡Yo lo ordené así! HILARY, traiga mis hamburguesas. Tengo que planear la invasión de los glaciaresHILARY, traiga mis hamburguesas con queso, y mis dos galones de COCA-COLA. Tengo que planear la invasión de los glaciares. Tengo que planear la invasión de la Patagolia, y de nuevo Verysola y el Vaticano y la Unión Soviética... Quiero ser el nuevo Papa, puedo ser un gran y maravilloso Papa.

HILARY: — Ya no hay hamburguesas, jefe, ni Cocas porque se las acabó todas. El carnicero dice que usted le debe tres trillones de dólares y que prefiere darle la carne a los reinos vecinos que usted llama "perdedores". Además, no puedo limpiar el salón porque el agua se ha congelado por sus malas políticas climáticas.

PRESIDENTE: — ¡Inaceptable! ¡Quiero mis pingüinos! Quiero mis osos polares con mi logotipo en el pecho. Doctor, deme una pastilla para ser inmortal. Tengo que gobernar el hielo para siempre.

DOCTOR Q: — No hay pastillas para el delirio de grandeza, señor. Su tiempo se agota. En una hora, su nombre será borrado de los buscadores de internet. Sus aliados ya están celebrando una fiesta a la que usted no fue invitado.

PRESIDENTE: — (Con voz temblorosa pero aún arrogante) — ¡Se arrepentirán! ¡Soy el hombre más fuerte que ha existido! ¡Mírenme! (Intenta levantarse, pero se tropieza con su propia corbata). MELANY, dime que soy fuerte. ¡Dime que el Polo Norte me pertenece!

MELANY: — (Buscando la señal en su teléfono, distraída) — Sí, sí, lo que usted diga... pero ya no tengo batería. Y mi contrato dice que no trabajo para presidentes que no tienen seguidores reales. Adiós. (MELANY desaparece en una nube de humo digital).

PRESIDENTE: — ¡Vuelve aquí! ¡Te despido! ¡Los despido a todos! ENDORA, traiga mi mapa. Voy a dibujar una línea nueva para que la Antártida quede al lado de mi casa de verano.

ENDORA: — El mapa es un papel en blanco, señor. Usted borró todos los países porque no le gustaban sus banderas. Ahora camine hacia la oscuridad. Su imperio de ruido y amenazas se ha quedado en silencio.

PRESIDENTE: — (Solo, en el centro de la sala, mientras las luces fallan) — Pero... pero si yo soy el más grande... ¡Yo soy el grandulón! ¡No pueden hacerme esto! ¡Yo inventé el invierno! ¡La Antártida es mía!... ¿Hay alguien ahí? ¿Me están viendo? ¿Cuál es mi rating?

(El Presidente se queda inmóvil, mirando una pantalla de televisión que solo muestra estática. Los muros de la sala desaparecen, revelando un vacío blanco y frío. El Presidente se encoge hasta que solo queda su corbata naranja sobre el suelo).

MARCOS BLONDY: — El Presidente ha sido desconectado. ¡Que viva... alguien, EJEM... que sí sepa leer un mapa!


TELÓN


 


The world's King

  

 

The world's King

 

By BenGavarre

 

CHARACTERS:

 

 

  • THE PRESIDENT: Pluto, a man with bright orange hair, an impossibly long tie, and an ill-fitting blue suit. He believes he is the strongest man on the planet.
  • ENDORA: His former Chief of Staff. Realist, cold, and tired of diplomatic disasters.
  • MELANY: His current Press Secretary. She only wants him to look good on camera and hides reality from him.
  • DOCTOR Q: A government scientist and polling expert who no longer knows how to deliver bad news.
  • MARCUS BLINDY: A Secret Service agent with a worn-out uniform.
  • HILARY: The White House cleaning lady.

ONE ACT

MARCUS BLONDY: (Banging the floor with a golden rifle) — Attention! His Excellency, the Strongest President in History, Commander of the Greatest Nation on Earth, and Owner of all Luxury Hotels! Clap loudly!

(The President enters heavily, swaying his shoulders like a boxer. He stops to fix his orange hair in the reflection of a silver serving tray).

PRESIDENT: — Good morning everyone. Today is a fantastic day. I have decided we are buying Antarctica. It’s a very big block of ice, very beautiful. I’ll put my name on it in neon letters.

ENDORA: — Sir, you cannot buy Antarctica. It is not for sale, and besides, we have no allies left. This morning you broke the treaty with all neighboring nations because the Prime Minister of the North didn't want to pay for your cheeseburger.

PRESIDENT: — They are weak! Losers! I am a very stable genius. If they don't give me the North Pole and the Antarctic…  I will put tariffs on the air they breathe. I am the greatest negotiator.

MELANY: — (Adjusting a ring light) — You look splendid, Mr. President! Don't listen to ENDORA. Social media says you own the sun. Look at that tan!

DOCTOR: — (Entering with a binder full of red charts) — Mr. President, I regret to inform you that your mandate over reality has ended. The sky is cracking because you ordered the rain to fall upwards. Your allies have blocked your phone number and have formed an alliance to never invite you to dinner again.

PRESIDENT: — That is fake news! It's a witch hunt! I am very strong. MARCUS BLONDY, go tell the Prime Minister of the North that the North Pole is now my private backyard. I want to put a golf course on the permafrost.

MARCUS BLONDY: — Sir, I cannot go. The limo is out of gas because our supply has been cut off. And besides, the Prime Minister says if you threaten him again, he’ll revoke the password to your favorite streaming service.

PRESIDENT: — (Throwing a tantrum) — It's a conspiracy! I'm the big guy here. Look at my hands! They are conqueror hands. If they don't give me Antarctica, I'm going to hold my breath until everyone else disappears.

ENDORA: — You have no one left to threaten. You are alone in this crumbling palace. Look at that crack in the wall: it's the national debt and international scorn coming in to get you.

PRESIDENT: — (Sitting in his swivel chair, which squeaks loudly) — It's not a crack, it's modern design. I ordered it! HILARY, bring my cheeseburgers, BRING MY COKE. I have to plan the invasion of the glaciers. I have to plan the invasion of Patagoly, Verysola, Vaticanus and Soviet Union… I want to be the new Pope, I can be a great Pope.

HILARY: — No more cheeseburgers, boss. The butcher says you owe him three trillion dollars and he'd rather give the meat to the neighboring countries you call "losers." Besides, I can't clean the room because the water pipes froze due to your bad climate policies.

PRESIDENT: — Unacceptable! I want my penguins! I want polar bears with my logo on their chests. Doctor, give me an immortality pill. I have to rule the ice forever.

DOCTOR Q: — There are no pills for delusions of grandeur, sir. Your time is running out. In an hour, your name will be scrubbed from search engines. Your former allies are already throwing a party you weren't invited to.

PRESIDENT: — (Voice trembling but still arrogant) — They will regret it! I am the strongest man who ever lived! Look at me! (He tries to stand up but trips over his own long tie). MELANY, tell me I'm strong. Tell me the North Pole belongs to me!

MELANY: — (Checking her phone, distracted) — Yeah, yeah, whatever... but I'm out of battery. And my contract says I don't work for presidents with fake followers. Bye. (MELANY disappears in a cloud of digital smoke).

PRESIDENT: — Come back here! You're fired! I fire you all! ENDORA, bring my map. I'm going to draw a new line so Antarctica is next to my summer resort.

ENDORA: — The map is blank, sir. You erased all the other countries because you didn't like their flags. Now walk into the darkness. Your empire of noise and threats has gone silent.

PRESIDENT: — (Alone, in the center of the room, as the lights fail) — But... but I am the greatest... I am the big guy! You can't do this to me! I invented winter! Antarctica is mine!... Is anyone there? Are you watching me? What are my ratings?

(The President stands motionless, staring at a television screen showing only static. The walls of the room disappear, revealing a cold, white void. The President shrinks until he vanishes completely. Only his long orange tie remains on the floor).

MARCUS BLONDY: — The President has logged off. God save... someone, EHEM,  who knows how to read a briefing book!

 

CURTAIN


 


sábado, enero 17, 2026

What the Axolotl Suspected: By Gavarre Ben.

 

 

 

What the Axolotl Suspected

By Gavarre Ben

 

This work is protected by INDAUTOR

(Mexico)

gavarreunam@gmail.com

 

 

Genre: Satirical Farce / Dark Comedy

Synopsis:

High atop the city's most pretentious penthouse rooftop, Don Gordon is broke and desperate to marry off his daughters to salvage the family fortune. Meanwhile, his wife, Mama G, is busy spending whatever is left on the high life and very specific "massages."

Amidst expensive phallic sculptures, a fraudulent trust-fund "bro" spinning fake German business deals, and a ruggedly authentic rancher from Texas, the only one grasping the utter absurdity of the situation is Ralph: an axolotl trapped in a designer aquarium.

A biting satire on social climbing, the clash between old and new money, and masculinities in crisis.

 

 

Characters:

  • DON GORDON: Owner of a construction company. Stressed because he depends on his wife's money; he wants to marry off his daughters to siphon off some fortune.
  • MAMA G: The owner of the capital, possessing a "joyful" inner life. She goes to spas for "massages" (with young male therapists) while her husband remains clueless.
  • KAREN: An Influencer annoyed with life, but deep down has a good heart.
  • CAMILA (The "Intense One"): Biology major at the State University, vegan, and protector of the axolotl, Ralph.
  • SANTIAGO: A trust-fund "bro" with a supposed German company. Interested in status and money, though his actual interests lie elsewhere (specifically, his "cousin").
  • DUKE: A Rancher from Texas. Wealthy, handsome, and focused on business, although Camila attracts him.

Single Scene: On the rooftop terrace of an exclusive Penthouse.

(Old but "designer" furniture, city skyline view, and a phallic abstract sculpture that Mama G considers high art. Don Gordon checks his iPad frantically. Karen takes a selfie next to the sculpture with a doubtful face. Camila is crouching in front of the axolotl tank).

DON GORDON: Don't take selfies with that sculpture, or at least don't post them... I don't get it, but it looks a lot like a... It’s like a giant... If you take it, don’t post it.

KAREN: But, Dad, they paid millions for your sculpture. Next to it, I look intellectual, but sexy. The "weird" vibe grabs attention, I swear.

CAMILA: (To her axolotl) Did you see that, Ralph? Here, the important thing isn't that they have a phallic sculpture, but that they paid millions for it and nobody understands it. I wish I were a gentleman axolotl like you... I wish I were a fish with little legs.

DON GORDON: Camila! Stop talking to that... alien tadpole! One bad day you're going to turn into an axolotl and he'll turn into you...

KAREN: (Heavy joke) And nobody would notice: Glub, glub... Or what sound do axolotls make?

CAMILA: Fortunately, they are mute, dear sister.

DON GORDON: Enough fighting. Camila, today Santiago and Duke are coming. Behave. And please, if they ask where you study, say it's at the Elite Private College. Do not mention the State University. Nobody cares about that.

MAMA G: (Shouting, from off-stage) I'm here! I can tell you're talking about me.

DON GORDON: We're talking about axolotls and the university for hippies.

CAMILA: You wish. You did a diploma at the "University of Lazy Bums", you know... And for your information... Ralph is an Ambystoma mexicanum. In Aztec times he was the God Xolotl. If you cut off one of his legs, he regenerates it in two weeks.

KAREN: Ugh, so intense... How intense! If you keep talking about the Aztecs, next you'll be defending street food... How unpleasant. By the way, Dad, I hope Duke doesn't come wearing that cowboy shirt again.

DON GORDON: Behave, daughter, we are going to squeeze Duke dry...

KAREN: You don't even keep up appearances anymore, Daddy... It's called extortion.

DON GORDON: I said... flatter... don't put mistakes in my mouth. Did I say it or did I not say it, Camila?

CAMILA: What can I tell you, you're a cynic... (Shouting) Mom! You married a shameless old man!

MAMA G: (From inside, mishearing) A famous flan? There's only gluten-free brownies, be right there.

CAMILA: Another one beyond repair.

KAREN: What I don't understand is why the hell those two are coming, Dad... You're not matchmaking again... are you?

DON GORDON: This Duke guy is like the old-school ranchers... but young. He's tough and handsome, but he is a bit more "rustic" than Santiago.

CAMILA: And Santi is your neighbor, right Karen?

KAREN: (To Camila) Yours. He was your impossible crush, remember...

DON GORDON: He doesn't have a dime to his name, but he inherited a mansion, that counts.

(The doorbell rings. Enter Santiago, wearing loafers without socks, and Duke, wearing an elegant cowboy shirt, tight jeans, and a leather bolo tie).

SANTIAGO: Family, what a pleasure! Don Gordon, always so distinguished. Karen, spectacular. I follow you daily on Insta... I don't "like" posts so as not to overwhelm, but in my heart, you are there.

KAREN: (Fake) Adorable, Santi... I don't need more likes, believe me.

SANTIAGO: You always need more. On my enterprise site Wagenteur, I have a million German and foreign followers.

DUKE: (Charming, approaching Camila) Well look at that critter! Ah, damn demon... It's a minnow with legs, ain't it?... Or a trout or tilapia.

CAMILA: His name is Roger. He eats mosquito larvae... he is a wonderful animal.

DON GORDON: Camila, nobody cares what your catfish-with-legs eats!

SANTIAGO: (Leaning over the tank) Are those worms coming out of his head?

CAMILA: Those are external gills.

KAREN: He has them hanging out... imagine if men were like that.

MAMA G: (Arriving relaxed, wearing a silk robe) Who has what hanging out?

DON GORDON: Nothing, dear... Look, this is Duke, one of the studs from Texas.

MAMA G: My, my, what a fine figure you have, young man!

DUKE: From the Texas Panhandle, ma'am. I know how to rope mares, colts, and whatever else is needed.

SANTIAGO: Jesus of Beverly Hills... that's very good, buddy. I am Santiago Limantour. I run the company Krankenweisz... specialized in cars.

MAMA G: Wow... Your company is called "Sick White". (She speaks to him in perfect German) "Und warum haben Sie ihm so einen schrecklichen Namen gegeben?" (To everyone) I asked him why he gave it such a horrendous name.

SANTIAGO: (Nervous) I see you speak German! We will have endless conversations.

CAMILA: I also speak German, Santiaguito. And French. I realized you change the name of your company every time you mention it. So, my daddy invited you here to marry my sister...

KAREN: (Coughs and speaks) Dog! How could you say that, Camila?

SANTIAGO: Marry? Not yet, in about five decades maybe. Your daddy invited me because my family practically founded this neighborhood... Isn't that right, Don Gordon?

DON GORDON: Uh, of course, son, you guys are like family. And you do plan to sell your house, right? Now that you inherited it...

KAREN: He doesn't plan to sell it, Dad, it's the only thing he has... And stop talking about marriage.

DON GORDON: Ah, yes, sure, and you, Duke my boy, I wanted to introduce you to my other daughter... She's a biologist, she likes axolotls... and she studied... at one of the most qualified universities in the country...

DUKE: Don Gordon, meeting your daughter Christina has already been an achievement on this visit.

DON GORDON: Camila.

CAMILA: Yes?

DON GORDON: Thank the gentleman for his beautiful words.

CAMILA: Thank you, sir... Mr. Duke... And is it still customary to steal women away in your land?

DUKE: (Lighting up) We are accustomed to stealing kisses! From beautiful women like you.

CAMILA: I'm blushing, cowboy.

DON GORDON: And they also usually get married, right, boy?

CAMILA: Understand this, Daddy... Nobody thinks about marriage these days, nobody, just you.

DUKE: That is true... The reason for my visit was, is... to propose a milk and egg import business to Don Gordon.

CAMILA: (Smiles) Ah, well, as long as you don't bring them from outside!

DON GORDON: I would be joyful... to do business with you, young friend... And of course, you can stay as a guest here for a few days and get to know our daughters... Just in case it occurs to you, perhaps, to think... about marrying... one of them?

SANTIAGO: I can also give you lodging, my friend...

DUKE: And that, my sudden friend, I wouldn't know how to take that offer. We barely know each other.

SANTIAGO: Ah, well, I don't know, it's just... I would like it if someday, if possible, I could go to Texas and you could teach me how to ride...

(Awkward pause)

CAMILA: (Grabs Duke by the arm) Maybe I can show you a bit more of the city, if you don't know it yet. We wouldn't have to get married, just kiss...

KAREN: (Takes his other arm and leads him elsewhere) She would surely take you to the Botanical Garden at the State University, friend... I'll take you to the most exclusive club...

MAMA G: It seems to me that Mr. Duke has to do business with yours truly, since I am the one who signs the checks, isn't that right, Don Gordon? I am the one who decides on the businesses, isn't that so, husband?

DON GORDON: (To the audience, stunned) Well, I'll be damned! Turns out we are nothing now that women are in charge.

SANTIAGO: (Taking out his phone) Well I... would like to stay longer, but... If you don't mind... Can I take a selfie?

KAREN: (Enthusiastic) With me, Santi... With pleasure... But no weddings...

SANTIAGO: With you? Are you crazy? Ha, ha... It's just... I promised a selfie to some friends, next to the enormous sculpture in your house... The sculpture, alone, me, and the sculpture... may I?

KAREN: It's all yours... And now... How about we all go to the club! Come on, invite your... friends too... I need to forget that my mother's money pulls harder than two oxen teams...

CAMILA: And well, even if you're here for business, Duke? You can come with us to the club, or not.

DUKE: Whatever the Lady says.

MAMA G: Ah, well, say no more, the lady says we are all going to the club. You too Gordon... you're coming.

DON GORDON: Me? No thanks. I'll stay here, chatting with the Ostrogoth...

CAMILA: His name is Ralph, see you Daddy!

ALL: BYE, SIR!

(Don Gordon is left alone with the axolotl).

DON GORDON: (Alone with the axolotl) And you say nothing, Richard... What a name for a god. So then... Xolotl. I will do the Dance of the Axolotl for you so we have good luck. Let's see if I can regenerate something I'm missing!

(Electronic ritual music begins. Don Gordon starts a funny ritual dance imitating the movements of the axolotl. The lights fade).

CURTAIN.

 

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