THE FIFTH WORLD

A serial audio play written by Gabriel Ruiz and co-directed by Lorena Diaz and Gabriel Ruiz

At the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic in the United States, Sebastian Reyes arrives in the small desert town of Palomas, Arizona to make his name producing a true crime story about a missing child in the desert. But Seba’s true purpose becomes frighteningly clear as his search fatefully entangles him in a horrifying myth as old as the world.

“I think this is the story of a need to find and connect with another human being when the future of the world depends on it.”
— Gabriel Ruiz

What is your destiny to witness?

The Fifth World is a serial audio play written by Artistic Collective Member Gabriel Ruiz. It is voiced by an all TVP Artistic Collective cast.

  • Gabriel Ruiz

    SEBA

  • Sandra Marquez

    SANDRA

  • Cruz Gonzalez-Cadel

    FLORENTINA PEREZ

  • Nate Santana

    DEPUTY RAINES

  • Eddie Martinez

    EDUARDO

  • Cheryl Lynn Bruce

    RUTHIE

  • Salome Martinez

    TLOLAC

  • Ayssette Muñoz

    CHRISTINA

  • Jon Lyon

    SIMON

THE FIFTH WORLD

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EPISODE 1 | It’s not a story, it’s a shame

Seba arrives in Palomas to begin producing a story about Angel Pérez, a missing 13 year old boy who, mysteriously, no one is searching for.

Cast: Sandra Marquez, Gabriel Ruiz

Sound Design: Mikhail Fiskel, Gabriel Ruiz and Giselle Castro

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EPISODE 2 | THE DESERT SENT IT

The search begins and Seba makes his first introductions to the dangerous residents of Palomas.

Cast: Nate Santana, Cruz Gonzalez-Cadel, Gabriel Ruiz

Sound Design: Mikhail Fiskel, Gabriel Ruiz and Giselle Castro

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EPISODE 3 | The Sky is Held Up by Trees

An interview sends Seba to witness the violent ends of childsplay.

Cast: Eddie Martinez, Gabriel Ruiz

Sound Design: Mikhail Fiskel, Gabriel Ruiz and Giselle Castro

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EPISODE 4 | WE’RE ALL HERE

Seba’s investigation leads to final warnings before unexpected company.

Cast: Cheryl Lynn Bruce, Ayssette Muñoz, Gabriel Ruiz

Sound Design: Mikhail Fiskel, Gabriel Ruiz and Giselle Castro

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EPISODE 5 | A HOLE IN THE WORLD

Seba learns the horrifying truth about his isolation as Fate reveals it’s hand.

Cast: Jon Lyon, Gabriel Ruiz

Sound Design: Mikhail Fiskel, Gabriel Ruiz and Giselle Castro

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EPISODE 6 | THE FIFTH WORLD

It’s all ending.

Cast: J. Salomé Martinez, Sandra Marquez and Gabriel Ruiz

Sound Design: Mikhail Fiskel, Gabriel Ruiz and Giselle Castro

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