come back to earth is a concept piece of vocal theatre and a concept album written by myself in response to the Parables trilogy by Octavia Butler. Rather than chronicle the events of the two novels, the piece uses music in a memoir meets art criticism through songwriting, reflecting on the parallels of dystopic conditions, grief, and community building in my own life. The piece features instrumental and song pieces using electronics, keys, guitar, vocals and vocal fx for solo or multiple persons. Currently, I am fundraising and applying to grants to premiere a live version with multiple performers in February 2027. Before that, I intend to release a concept album.