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, using humor to find hope in the face of heartbreak.

Hailed as a New York Times Critic’s Pick, this moving new play is a testament to the power of finding one’s own community in the face of loneliness.

A Case for the Existence of God is sponsored by Mosaic Partners Circle Visionaries David O. & Joan P. Maxwell Activists Julie Rios and Amy Weinberg & Norbert Hornstein and Advocate Sari Hornstein.

“Phenomenal. Transcendent. An instant classic.” - THEATRELY

"Must-see!" - New York Times

CREATIVE TEAM AND CAST

PRESS

“Director Danilo Gambini says he was drawn to Case’s depiction of the American dream and the American nightmare, told through the lens of masculinity, fatherhood, queerness, race, and class. “The American dream myth is in direct conflict with class struggles; we can’t believe in meritocracy if we are aware of class struggles,” Gambini says. “We want to believe that you can work to get through all these walls and ceilings, but really? Why is it just that some people have all this privilege they were born into?” Hunter, who’s now a father, remains cautiously optimistic. “Whether or not we like it, the year 2100 will exist,” he says. “Hope is really hard, to find a reason to continue is increasingly difficult in 2025, but cynicism is easy and irresponsible. I don’t have the luxury of being cynical anymore.” In other words: He’s making the case for humanity.” -Washington City Paper

Special performances and open captioned performances

Artist Talkback with Sam Hunter: November 15 at 7:30 PM. Curious about what went into the making of A Case for the Existence of God? Come join playwright Samuel D. Hunter to hear about the process behind the production and his artistic practice.

Intergenerational Matinee: November 20 at 11:00 AM. After watching A Case for the Existence of God together, students and seniors will engage in a post-show conversation with Mosaic’s artists and one another.

Alone in the Togetherness: The Intersectionality of Isolation: November 21 at 7:30 PM. In an age where we're more interconnected than ever, how is it that we're also feeling more isolated? Join Mosaic alongside thought leaders in the fields of psychology and more to reflect on the themes of A Case for the Existence of God and dive into the why's behind our Loneliness Epidemic - and how we might move past them.

Adoptee/Adoptive Parents Affinity Performance: November 23 at 3:00 PM.

Intergenerational Matinee: December 4 at 11:00 AM. After watching A Case for the Existence of God together, students and seniors will engage in a post-show conversation with Mosaic’s artists and one another.

Binge Bar Happy Hour: December 5 at 5:30 PM. Mosaic is back at Binge Bar–Washington’s premier alcohol-free destination–for a special happy hour featuring food and drink specials before the performance.

Open-Captioned Performance: December 6 at 7:30 PM: This performance is open captioned.

Open-Captioned Performance: December 7 at 3:00 PM: This performance is open captioned.

TICKET PRICES

PREVIEWS: THUR & FRI $42 · SAT & SUN $56

REGULAR PERFORMANCES: THUR & FRI $53 · SAT & SUN $70

TICKET DISCOUNTS

In the spirit of welcome, Mosaic is proud to remove financial barriers to our work via senior, student, military, and need-based discounts, plus a limited number of rush tickets for every show.

RUSH TICKETS
A limited number of rush tickets are available via walk-up cash purchase at the box office beginning one hour before the start of each performance.

SENIOR RATE (65+)
Save 10% with discount code: SENIOR

STUDENT RATE
$20 tickets with discount code: STUDENT

EDUCATOR RATE
$20 tickets with discount code: EDUCATOR

MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDER RATE
Save 10% with discount code: HERO

UNDER 30
Patrons 30 and younger can access $25 tickets to Mosaic mainstage performances. Use code UNDER30. Restrictions: One ticket per order. Discount is not available on weekend matinees. 

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