Precarious
By Steph Del Rosso
WORLD PREMIERE PRODUCTION
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.
Precarious was developed by The Cape Cod Theatre Project, Hal Brooks, Artistic Director and with the support of The Playwright’s Center. It was made possible in part with the support of Headlands Center for the Arts.
Steph Del Rosso’s plays are:
“Sharply funny” —ST. LOUIS NPR
and “Thoroughly ENTERTAINING.” —KDHX
CREATIVE TEAM
Steph Del Rosso
Playwright
Jaki Bradley
Director
CAST
Jonathan Del Palmer
as DREW
Kim Schraf
as VI
Zoe Walpole
as TILLIE
CREW
Shayna O'Neill
(Stage Manager)
Isabella Tapia
(Assistant Stage Manager)
Misha Kachman
(Scenic Designer)
Aoife Creighton
(Properties Designer)
Jeannette Christensen
(Costume Designer)
Minjoo Kim
(Lighting Designer)
Kenny Neal
(Sound Designer)
Ian Vespermann
(Sound Engineer)
Sierra Young
(Intimacy and Violence Director)
Michelle Lynch
(Script Supervisor)
PRESS
"Kimberly Schraf’s performance as Vi is a marvel of nuance and grit, endearing in her single-minded dedication to the planet." -DC Theater Arts
"Expertly acted by a three-person ensemble cast" -Dancing in the District
"Comedic A-team cast" -Hill Rag
"Kimberly Schraf, Zoe Walpole and Jonathan Del Palmer are a strong cast with touching and memorable moments that linger well beyond curtain call." -Broadway World
"...there’s a beautiful moment after the storm that may not only alter your view of the play but also shift your own relation to mortality and the planet." -DC Theater Arts
"It is a story deeper than one about the environmental crisis. It’s about motherhood, about being a daughter and a partner, and truthfully about being a human in the midst of sometimes cripplingly overwhelming news about the world’s flaws." -Dancing in the District
"The small cast is powerful and assured. Kimberly Schraf, Zoe Walpole and Jonathan Del Palmer are honest, raw and engaging." -Broadway World
"Jaki Bradley, the director, gets both the script’s delight and its depth — and our attention to her work is richly rewarded." -DC Theater Arts
PHOTOS
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.
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.
Intergenerational Matinee
June 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.
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
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RUSH TICKETS
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