Mosaic Theater Company announced its 2025-2026 season, inspired by the legendary Congressman John Lewis’s call to “make good trouble.” At the core of the season are four mainstage productions, including a new musical about Lewis’s formative years, the world premiere of the comedy Precarious, and the DC premieres of Dodi & Diana and A Case for the Existence of God. The season also includes a new play development workshop of Code Red, written and directed by two-time Tony Award-nominee Emily Mann. The season continues Mosaic’s mission of producing bold, culturally diverse theater that illuminates critical issues, elevates fresh voices, and sparks connections among communities throughout our region and beyond.
In addition to mainstage productions, Mosaic will continue to enrich the arts landscape of Washington, DC, through new play workshops and commissioning activities, and robust community and audience engagement activities via the innovative Reflection Series. Subscriptions and more information are available at mosaictheater.org.
“This season at Mosaic is a celebration of bold storytelling that entertains, inspires, and sparks vital conversations and connections across cultures and generations,” said Reginald L. Douglas, Artistic Director. “As Mosaic heads into our next decade, we remain more committed than ever to using theater to reflect upon our shared history and affirm the gifts of diversity, democracy, and dialogue. From the intimate struggles of A Case for the Existence of God to the sweeping impact of Young John Lewis, from the thrilling intrigue of Dodi & Diana to the sharp humor of Precarious, these plays invite us to see ourselves — and each other — more clearly. We are proud to continue Mosaic’s tradition of presenting urgent, thought-provoking theater that speaks to the world we live in today.”
Dodi & Diana
By Kareem Fahmy
Directed by Reginald L. Douglas
September 4-28, 2025
While commemorating the 25th anniversary of Princess Diana’s and Dodi Fayed’s tragic deaths, Egyptian actress Samira and her white financier husband, Jason, are forced to reckon with their own complicated relationship and how their fate may already be written in the stars. A taut and thrilling new play by award-winning playwright Kareem Fahmy, Dodi & Diana blends astrology with the allure of the Royals to ask thought-provoking questions about identity, sexuality, and the power of finding your own freedom.
A Case for the Existence of God
By Samuel D. Hunter
Directed by Danilo Gambini
November 13-December 7, 2025
MacArthur “Genius” grant recipient Samuel D. Hunter’s intimate, powerful play is a thoughtful meditation on human resilience. Inside a small office in southern Idaho, two men struggle to understand the confounding terms of a mortgage loan while connecting over the joy and pain of fatherhood. The pair form an unlikely friendship through their “specific kind of sadness,” using humor to find hope in the face of heartbreak. Hailed as a New York Times’ Critic’s Pick, this moving new play from the award-winning screenwriter of The Whale is a testament to the power of finding one’s own community in the face of loneliness.
Young John Lewis
Book and Lyrics by Psalmayene 24
Music by Eugene H. Russell IV
Directed by Reginald L. Douglas
Music Direction by William Knowles
Choreography by Tony Thomas III
March 26-April 26, 2026
It’s time to make some Good Trouble! In this new hip-hop and soul musical, Mosaic’s Playwright-in-Residence Psalmayene 24 and acclaimed composer Eugene H. Russell IV honor the legendary “Conscience of Congress”: the late Congressman John Lewis. Focusing on the Congressman’s formative years of ages 18-28, Young John Lewis reveals the humanity and heart of this mighty historic figure.
The musical explores how the murder of Emmett Till motivated Lewis to pursue a life of service, including leading the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, fighting for Civil Rights with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and nearly two decades of work in Congress. A theatrical event not to be missed, Young John Lewis is both a galvanizing call to action and an inspiring reminder that we can all make a difference, no matter our age.
Precarious
By Steph Del Rosso
Directed by Jaki Bradley
June 4-28, 2026
A fresh new comedy about starting out, starting over and the enduring love of family. Recently retired Violet is ready to chart a new path forward, but her daughter Tilly and a summer heatwave seemingly stand in her way. A world premiere, Precarious offers insightful reflections on climate change and generational divides while imagining a brighter future.
In December 2024, Mosaic hosted a developmental workshop and reading of Precarious as part of its Community Engaged Theater Fund, supporting the development of new work that brings artists and community members together and furthers conversations on social justice, racial diversity, and the importance of community.
New Play Development
Workshop: Code Red
Written and Directed by Two-time Tony Award-nominee and American Theater Hall of Fame honoree Emily Mann
Code Red illuminates day-to-day life in an environment perpetually alert — the American public school system. Five women in rural upstate New York navigate teaching, parenthood, and friendship while trying to grapple with their greatest fear. When unfathomable situations make for breakroom banter, the question becomes — how do normal people do their jobs when nothing is normal anymore?
Community-Engaged Theater Fund
Building on the success of the H Street Oral History Project, Mosaic launched the Community-Engaged Theater Fund in 2024 to support the ongoing development of new work that allows artists and community members to creatively collaborate in innovative ways. Fund-supported projects — including commissions and workshops — feature local and national artists working directly with DC residents to create theater that furthers conversations on social justice, racial diversity, and the importance of community.
Education and Engagement
Reflection Series
Accompanying all of these productions will be Mosaic’s landmark Reflection Series programming — a series of special events, panels, and conversations that highlight the themes of Mosaic’s plays, build innovative partnerships with local and national organizations, and engage diverse audiences in dialogue with one another. Mosaic is excited to announce an expanded, season-long Reflection Series initiative supporting Young John Lewis, with monthly programming centering justice, history, and activism, created with partner organizations throughout DC and beyond. Partners include Howard University, DC History Center, DC Public Library and Golden Thread Productions.
Intergenerational Matinees
A cornerstone of our education and community engagement work, Mosaic’s Intergenerational Matinees will serve as a catalyst for connection in the 2025-2026 Season, inviting discussion around our mainstage plays’ common themes. After watching plays together, high school students and seniors will engage in post-show conversations with Mosaic’s artists and one another.
High School Playwriting Contest
Mosaic continues its work to uplift and inspire the next generation of great playwrights through its High School Playwriting Contest. Open to 9th-12th grade students in the Washington, DC metro area, including Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, and Northern Virginia, the contest culminates in a public reading of the winning submissions held at a branch of the DC Public Library and led by a director and working actors.
About Mosaic Theater Company of DC
Mosaic Theater Company of DC produces bold, culturally diverse theater that illuminates critical issues, elevates fresh voices, and sparks connection among communities throughout our region and beyond. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Reginald L. Douglas and Managing Director Serge Seiden, Mosaic produces plays that both entertain and enlighten, using art to build empathy amongst diverse people united by the magic of theater, and hopes to build community by reflecting the many cultures that call DC home.
