Hailed as "urgent" and "transformative," this intimate play will return for a full production in Mosaic’s Season 7. Witness what audience members have called "Brilliant!", "Amazing," "Fresh," and "Creative." – with "wonderful humor that contrasts with the poignancy and heartbrokenness of a father's rejection." Join us in Season 7 and be a part of the play development process from one of DC's "most talented and creative artists." (DC Theatre Scene)

Dear Mapel is the first development project Psalmayene 24 will undertake with Mosaic during his residency—a 3 year post as Playwright in Residence and artistic leader, funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in collaboration with HowlRound Theatre Commons. The play centers Psalm's relationship with his deceased father through a series of letters (both real and imagined), and asks if we can ever alter relationships we have with those who have died. 

Psalm has said that this is the show he's been afraid to write and perform for years—but the time is now. Collaborators attached to the project include director Natsu Onoda Power (Mosaic's Charm; Georgetown University), dramaturg Jocelyn Clarke (New Play Institute at Arena Stage, Adviser to Arts Council of Ireland), Emic Films, percussionist Jabari Exum and Baby Wale restaurant. The team is also seeking consultation from a genealogist.

WORLD PREMIERE PRODUCTION COMING FALL 2021

Content Transparency: DEAR MAPEL contains depictions and discussions of mature topics, including racism, and profanity.

“I’ve experienced a transformation through the making of this piece.”
— Washington Post

“It’s theater for the screen. And it’s the best...”
— DC Metro Theater Arts

“See it and be touched, awed, moved, and entertained.”
— DC Theatre Scene

“The blending of humor and pathos is effective.”
— Broadway World

“It’s like asking a flower, ‘Why’d you decide to bloom? It was just time.”
— WTOP

“Loved it! The story was deeply moving and I talked about it for days!”

“Brilliant writing, moving acting, deeply insightful.”

“I loved Psalmayene 24's storytelling and his engaging style of delivery. Excellent.”

“There was wonderful humor that contrasted with the poignancy and heartbrokenness of a father's rejection. I loved it.”

“It was amazing! I loved the music in the background and the drawings helped create a visual of the story.”