DODI & DIANA
By Kareem Fahmy
DIRECTED BY Reginald L. Douglas
September 4-OCTOBER 5, 2025
While commemorating the 25th anniversary of Princess Diana’s and Dodi Fayed’s tragic deaths, Egyptian actress Samira and her 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.
Dodi & Diana is supported by Partners Circle Champions Dr. Bill & Evelyn Braithwaite, Debbie Carliner & Bob Remes, Activists Meg & John Hauge, Julie Rios and Advocates Virginia Q. Anthony and Susan & Daniel Mareck.
“An adventure worth taking” - THEATRELY
"Intrinsically compelling!" - New York Times
CONTENT WARNING (may contain spoilers)
Dodi & Diana contains simulated sex and drug use, as well as profanity. The production also features strobe effects and brief nudity.
CREATIVE TEAM AND CAST
Kareem Fahmy
Playwright
Reginald L. Douglas
Director
Dina Soltan
as Samira
Jake Loewenthal
as Jason
Shartoya R. Jn. Baptiste
(Scenic Designer)
Sage Green
(Lighting Designer)
Jeannette Christensen
(Costume Designer)
navi
(Sound Designer)
Luke Hartwood
(Props Designer)
Jenna Keefer
(Production Stage Manager)
Sierra Young
(Resident Intimacy and Violence Director)
Siani Nicole
(Movement Consultant)
PRESS
“A beguiling amalgam of astrology and erotica verité. Samira [is] played with steely-eyed coquetry by Dina Soltan. Jason [is] played with libidinous charm by impressively fit Jake Loewenthal. Reginald L. Douglas’ direction is both sublimely sensitive and spectacularly theatrical. In between the dozen scenes — in which we learn how they met, courted, and wed then watch their marriage nearly become undone — their lavish hotel room (magnificently designed by Shartoya R. Jn. Baptiste) becomes a stunning sound and light show (designed, respectively, by navi and Sage Green).
The veracity and chemistry between Soltan and Loewenthal are off the charts. Near the end, there is a marriage-meltdown scene between Samira and Jason that is so raw and unnerving that one dares not breathe.” -DC Theater Arts
“Bold, raw, and unapologetically real. From career vs. family to faith, feminism, and identity—this play dives straight into the struggles of a generation.” -H Street Sweet H Street
“The cast, crew and creative team do a terrific job of keeping the audience entertained. There is always something to look at, wonder about, and engage with as you follow the playful, fraught and wild moments in the life of this married couple.” -MD Theatre Guide
“A sexy portrait of a marriage! Soltan and Loewenthal fluently convey the intimacy shared by a loving couple alone and comfortable in their space. Loewenthal laces his upbeat, lowkey cocky portrayal with a sense of the guy’s perpetually wounded pride. Soltan convinces as a dedicated and hungry artist.” -Metro Weekly
“Sleek! Stylish! Reginald L. Douglas delivers his usual top-notch magic.” -Washington City Paper
Play from Arab American Playwright Playing Now in DC -Arab American Institute
MEDIA
PHOTOS
Special performances and open captioned performances
Artist Conversation with Kareem Fahmy: September 6 at 7:30 p.m. Curious about what went into the making of Dodi & Diana? Come join playwright Kareem Fahmy to hear about the process behind the production and his artistic practice.
Staging Intimacy with Sierra Young: September 14 at 3 p.m. Dodi & Diana dives intimately into one couple's relationship. How do you go about showing intimacy safely and effectively? Join Mosaic's Resident Intimacy and Violence Director, Sierra Young, to learn more about her approach to the show, the values behind her work, and Intimacy Direction practices across the theater industry.
Intergenerational Matinees: September 18 and 25 at 11 a.m. After watching Dodi & Diana, seniors will engage in a post-show conversation with Mosaic’s artists and one another.
Tarot Card Reading at Binge Bar: September 19 at 5-7 p.m. Join Mosaic at new H Street venue Binge Bar–Washington’s premier alcohol-free destination–for a special happy hour featuring food and drink specials and tarot card readings that will get audiences dialed into the play’s astrology themes before the evening’s performance.
Open Captioned Performances: September 27 at 7:30 p.m. and September 28 at 3 p.m.
Artist Conversation with Dina Soltan and Jake Loewenthal: September 28 at 3 p.m. Curious about what went into the making of Dodi & Diana? Come join actors Dina Soltan and Jake Loewenthal to hear about the process behind the production and their artistic practice. This performance is open-captioned and the talkback following is ASL interpreted to ensure greater accessibility for all audience members.
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.
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