Precarious

By Steph Del Rosso

DIRECTED BY Jaki Bradley

June 4-28, 2026 

A fresh new comedy about starting out, starting over and the enduring love of family. Recently retired Vi is ready to chart a new path forward, but her daughter Tillie and a summer heatwave seemingly stand in her way. A world premiere, Precarious offers insightful reflections on the climate crisis and generational divides while imagining a brighter future.

Precarious is supported by Mosaic Partners Circle Visionary The Steinglass Family Fund, Activists Craig Benson, David & Jean Grier and Advocate Rosa Wiener.

Steph Del Rosso’s plays are:

“Sharply funny” —ST. LOUIS NPR

and “Thoroughly ENTERTAINING.” —KDHX

CREATIVE TEAM

CAST

CREW

Michelle Lynch
(Script Supervisor)

PRESS

Special performances and open captioned performances

Continuing Mosaic’s commitment to provide deeper engagement with themes of its programming through its Reflection Series, the following events will take place during Precarious’ engagement:

Artist Talkback with Steph Del Rosso

June 6, 2026 at 7:30 pm  | Atlas Performing Arts Center

Curious about what went into the making of Precarious? Come join playwright Steph Del Rosso to hear about the process behind the production and her artistic practice.

Intergenerational Matinees

June 11 and 18, 2026 at 11 am | Atlas Performing Arts Center

After watching Precarious together, middle and high school students and seniors will engage in a post-show conversation with Mosaic’s artists and one another.

It’s Too-Hot Girl Summer: A Climate Conversation

June 12, 2026 at 7:30 pm | Atlas Performing Arts Center

Precarious depicts climate change's impact on every part of our lives — from large scale events to our most intimate relationships. Join Mosaic alongside local climate workers and experts to dive into what a warming climate might mean for our city and for our lives within it.

Aging and Isolation

June 14, 2026 at 3 pm | Atlas Performing Arts Center

Retirement brings major life changes: among them, an increased feeling of loneliness as long-time homes are moved away from, partners pass, and more. Precarious shows Vi in the midst of a loneliness crisis brought on by this new era of life. Join some of Mosaic's long-term senior support partners, including Seabury Resources for Aging, to dive into the whys behind this senior loneliness crisis and how we can best support these communities.

Open Captioned Performance

June 27, 2026 at 7:30 pm | Atlas Performing Arts Center

Interpreted Artist Talkback with the Cast of Precarious

June 28, 2026 at 3:00 pm | Atlas Performing Arts Center

Curious about what went into the making of Precarious? Come join the cast to learn more about the making of the show and their unique connections to the work. This performance is open captioned and the talkback following is ASL interpreted.

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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