"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."
Learn more and purchase tickets on the play's website
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mosaic Theater Company received the 2025 Anna Julia Cooper Award for Public Sociology by a Community Organization.
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