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ABOUT THE EVENT

Mosaic’s annual benefit celebration! This festive, engaging, and uniquely Mosaic event featured exclusive performances, highlights from our upcoming production of Young John Lewis by Psalmayene 24, a sneak peek of our 2026-27 Season, delicacies from Busboys & Poets, signature cocktails, and more—all to support our bold and ambitious productions and education and engagement programs.

Beloved DC artists Alex De Bard, Hamilton Hayes, Dante Pope, Echinacea Monroe Sidora, and Nick tha 1da, alongside award-winning recording artist and star of Young John Lewis: Prodigy of Protest Latrice Pace, shared special musical performances, as well as previews from our upcoming production of Young John Lewis.

The afternoon also featured a sneak peak of our 2026-2027 season and the celebration of three visionary leaders!

The Spark 2026 Honorees

LEGACY AWARD

Susan Clampitt
Philanthropist and Founding Board Member
For her leadership and service to the arts

Thank you to our generous Spark 2026 Sponsors!

Flame

Susan Clampitt & Jeremy Waletzky

Joan & David Maxwell

Flare

Cathy & Bob Solomon

Flash

Craig Benson

Bobbie & Thomas Gottschalk

Sari Hornstein

Jane Lang & Robert Kapp

Craig Pascal

Leslie Scallet Lieberman

The Steinglass Family

Flicker

Nan Beckley

Jordan Lloyd Bookey & Felix Lloyd

Caldwell Family Vines

Juanita & Melvin Hardy, and Millenium Arts Salon

Leonade Jones

Dianne & Herbert Lerner

Stephen Riddick

Michael Singer & James Smith

Fire

Jeff Banks & Stacie Lee Banks

Dr. Bill & Evelyn Braithwaite

Deborah Carliner & Robert Remes

Celina Gerbic

Steven Clay & Mike Smith

Cornell Harris

Valerie Harrison

Trudy & Gary Peterson

Steven Mazzola & Jeffrey Akman

Laurie Sherman

Myrna Sislen & Bill Rice

Stephen Stern & Margaret Hahn Stern

Bill Tompkins & Dana Brewington

Mimi Tygier & Robert Rubin

Josh Wilson

Have questions? Please contact Amanda Montero Bogacz, Major Gifts Officer at amanda@mosaictheater.org or 202-430-5309.