In Gabriel Bump's 'The New Naturals,' Rio, a young Black woman overwhelmed by grief after losing her newborn, sees hope in an abandoned restaurant atop a hill in Western Massachusetts. It's here she envisions a modern utopia - a society built underground, a sanctuary of equality and education, of love and acceptance. With the aid of her husband and a mysterious Benefactor, Rio's dream begins to materialize. As her utopic vision gains traction, a varied group including two men without homes, a disillusioned journalist, and a lost former soccer player embark on their journeys, drawn to the promise of a life unhindered by society's surface-level discontents. But when confronted with the stark realities of their new existence, the inhabitants must face a critical question: Can an ideal society truly thrive, or is it doomed to crumble under the weight of its aspirations? 'The New Naturals' is a poignant exploration of the human yearning for connection and the lengths we go to find our place in the world, ultimately showing that it is our bonds with one another that hold the power to heal.