THE SPARK 2026

February 7, 2026, 3:00 - 6:30 PM

Sponsorships available now! A limited number of single tickets will go on sale January 1, 2026.

ABOUT THE EVENT

Join us for Mosaic’s annual benefit celebration! This festive, engaging, and uniquely Mosaic event will feature exclusive performances, highlights from our upcoming production of Young John Lewis by Psalmayene 24, a sneak peek of our 2026-27 Season, delicacies from Busboys & Poets, signature cocktails, and more—all to support our bold and ambitious productions and education and engagement programs.

The Spark 2026 Honorees

The Vradenburg family’s generosity has profoundly shaped Washington, DC’s theater community. At Mosaic, George Vradenburg established the Trish Vradenburg Play Commission, honoring his late wife’s contributions to the arts by supporting emerging female playwrights, thereby ensuring the representation of women's voices within Mosaic’s repertoire and distinguishing DC as a center for contemporary theater.

George Vradenburg
Civic Leader and Philanthropist
For his dedication to new play development and emerging female writers

Andy Shallal, founder of **Busboys and Poets**, has built beloved community spaces where art, politics, and culture intersect, creating hubs for activists, artists, and thinkers across Washington, DC. As a founding Board Member and enduring ally, he has been a guiding force for Mosaic Theater, embodying the power of the arts as a catalyst for activism, community, and social change. This work is detailed in his acclaimed memoir, *A Seat at the Table,* featuring a powerful introduction by Angela Davis, which was released on September 2, 2025.

Andy Shallal
Entrepreneur and Philanthropist
For his commitment to art and activism

LEGACY AWARD

As a founding Board Member, Susan Clampitt has been a cornerstone of Mosaic Theater, shaping its vision and growth through her leadership and consistent, transformative support. Her unwavering faith in Mosaic’s mission, combined with a lifetime of experience in the arts, has made her a steadfast source of inspiration and one of the company’s most influential champions.

Susan Clampitt
Philanthropist and Founding Board Member
For her leadership and service to the arts

View our 2026 sponsorship opportunities!

SPONSOR TODAY!

Learn more about premier sponsorship tiers, which include Spark 2026 sponsorship benefits along with exclusive engagement and recognition opportunities as part of the Young John Lewis production and related educational and community programming throughout Mosaic’s 2025-2026 season.

Contact Major Gifts Officer Amanda Montero Bogacz at amanda@mosaictheater.org or (202)430-5309 or Donor Relations Manager dina@mosaictheater.org for questions or to make a sponsorship pledge, which may be paid through June 30, 2026.