THANK YOU FOR JOINING US AT THE SPARK 2026!
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A selection of artwork, accessories, and wellness experiences are available for bidding through Monday Feb. 23rd!
ABOUT THE EVENT
Mosaic’s annual benefit celebration! This festive, engaging, and uniquely Mosaic event featured 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.
Beloved DC artists Alex De Bard, Hamilton Hayes, Dante Pope, Echinacea Monroe Sidora, and Nick tha 1da, alongside award-winning recording artist and star of Young John Lewis: Prodigy of Protest Latrice Pace, shared special musical performances, as well as previews from our upcoming production of Young John Lewis.
The afternoon also featured a sneak peak of our 2026-2027 season and the celebration of three visionary leaders!
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
Thank you to our generous Spark 2026 Sponsors!
Susan Clampitt & Jeremy Waletzky
Joan & David Maxwell
Cathy & Bob Solomon
Craig Benson
Bobbie & Thomas Gottschalk
Sari Hornstein
Jane Lang & Robert Kapp
Craig Pascal
Leslie Scallet Lieberman
The Steinglass Family
Nan Beckley
Jordan Lloyd Bookey & Felix Lloyd
Caldwell Family Vines
Juanita & Melvin Hardy, and Millenium Arts Salon
Leonade Jones
Dianne & Herbert Lerner
Stephen Riddick
Michael Singer & James Smith
Jeff Banks & Stacie Lee Banks
Dr. Bill & Evelyn Braithwaite
Deborah Carliner & Robert Remes
Celina Gerbic
Steven Clay & Mike Smith
Cornell Harris
Valerie Harrison
Trudy & Gary Peterson
Steven Mazzola & Jeffrey Akman
Laurie Sherman
Myrna Sislen & Bill Rice
Stephen Stern & Margaret Hahn Stern
Bill Tompkins & Dana Brewington
Mimi Tygier & Robert Rubin
Josh Wilson
Click here to see information from The Spark 2025!
Have questions? Please contact Amanda Montero Bogacz, Major Gifts Officer at amanda@mosaictheater.org or 202-430-5309.