parts per million & prophets

by ricardo enrique

Silvia is a new student at La Monte High struggling with swelling eco-anxiety and shame at her own species. After a provocative science project lands her on suspension, Silvia struggles to readjust her expectations of humanity, while her mother Lupe tries to cope with her daughter's burgeoning adolescence. But there’s a secret Lupe's been keeping from Silvia, one that will crack open their reality and send...

Silvia is a new student at La Monte High struggling with swelling eco-anxiety and shame at her own species. After a provocative science project lands her on suspension, Silvia struggles to readjust her expectations of humanity, while her mother Lupe tries to cope with her daughter's burgeoning adolescence. But there’s a secret Lupe's been keeping from Silvia, one that will crack open their reality and send Silvia on a collision with an ancient being who’s been waiting for her to mature into the role she’s destined to play in this life.

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parts per million & prophets

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  • Amphibian Stage : parts per million & prophets by ricardo enrique
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    “Epic & provocative... strong voice... also with great humor, punch & urgency. This visceral theatrical event fascinatingly explores nature & the climate crisis with a dramaturgy imbued with the more-than-human, deeply contemplating our relationship to our world/ecosystems, smartly paired with the adolescent experience of finding one's place/voice in the world. We strongly believe this play (& writer) deserve consideration now more than ever.” Recommended by readers & staff for SparkFest ’26.

    “Epic & provocative... strong voice... also with great humor, punch & urgency. This visceral theatrical event fascinatingly explores nature & the climate crisis with a dramaturgy imbued with the more-than-human, deeply contemplating our relationship to our world/ecosystems, smartly paired with the adolescent experience of finding one's place/voice in the world. We strongly believe this play (& writer) deserve consideration now more than ever.” Recommended by readers & staff for SparkFest ’26.

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  • Alicia Margarita Olivo: parts per million & prophets by ricardo enrique
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    I had the pleasure of assistant directing a reading of parts per million & prophets a couple of years ago, and this play hasn't left my mind and my heart since. It's a funny, passionate, and deeply heartfelt call to action, set in Houston yet urgently familiar to us all. ricardo enrique is an incredible theatremaker, I strongly hope for their works to be produced in the near future! I'll be seated, no doubt.

    I had the pleasure of assistant directing a reading of parts per million & prophets a couple of years ago, and this play hasn't left my mind and my heart since. It's a funny, passionate, and deeply heartfelt call to action, set in Houston yet urgently familiar to us all. ricardo enrique is an incredible theatremaker, I strongly hope for their works to be produced in the near future! I'll be seated, no doubt.

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Development History

  • Workshop, Stages, 2023

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