Mosaic Theater Company Brings Samuel D. Hunter's A Case for the Existence of God to DC

Mosaic Theater Company is set to present the DC premiere of A Case for the Existence of God, an intimate and powerful drama by MacArthur "Genius" grant recipient Samuel D. Hunter. The production, directed by Danilo Gambini, will run from November 13 through December 7, 2025, at the Atlas Performing Arts Center.

A Case for the Existence of God presented by Mosaic Theater Company at Atlas Performing Arts Center

Set in a small office in southern Idaho, A Case for the Existence of God follows two men navigating the complexities of a mortgage loan while discovering common ground in their experiences as fathers. Through their unlikely friendship, the characters use humor as a lifeline, finding moments of hope amid personal struggles.

The play marks Hunter's first collaboration with Mosaic Theater, bringing one of contemporary American theater's most celebrated voices to the DC stage. Hunter, known for his deeply humanistic explorations of everyday life, has crafted a work that resonates with universal themes of connection, hope, and resilience.

"It is an honor to welcome legendary writer Sam Hunter to Mosaic for the first time with this extraordinary play that has swept the nation and will now wow DC audiences, too," said Mosaic Theater Artistic Director Reginald L. Douglas. "A Case for the Existence of God invites us to see ourselves in one another, across our differences, and to hold on to hope, even when hope feels hard to find. It is a timely reminder of the power of empathy and connection, which is at the core of Mosaic's mission."

For Hunter, presenting this work in DC carries special significance. "The DC theater scene has always loomed large for me – I was a resident writer at Arena Stage for a year and my first major production was at Woolly Mammoth back in 2011. This play is very personal to me, stemming from my own experience of becoming a father, and I feel very proud that Mosaic will be bringing this story to DC audiences," said playwright Samuel D. Hunter.

The production earned recognition as a New York Times Critic's Pick and has been praised for its nuanced examination of contemporary American life. Director Danilo Gambini describes it as a richly layered work: "A Case for the Existence of God is a wonderfully sophisticated play that exists in the intersection of race, class, fatherhood and masculinity, while looking into these characters' desires and desperations, dreams and nightmares, trying to find their way through love, friendship, hope and connection."

In keeping with Mosaic's commitment to deep community engagement, the production will be accompanied by an extensive series of events as part of the company's Reflection Series. These programs invite audiences to explore the play's themes through various lenses:

Artist Talkback with Sam Hunter (November 15 at 7:30 PM) offers audiences a chance to hear directly from the playwright about his creative process and the inspiration behind the work.

Intergenerational Matinees (November 20 and December 4 at 11:00 AM) bring together students and seniors for post-show conversations, fostering dialogue across generations.
Alone in the Togetherness: The Intersectionality of Isolation (November 21 at 7:30 PM) features thought leaders from psychology and related fields examining contemporary loneliness and paths toward meaningful connection.

Other special events include an Adoptee/Adoptive Parents Affinity Performance (November 23 at 3:00 PM), a Binge Bar Happy Hour (December 5 at 5:30 PM) at Washington's premier alcohol-free venue, and Open-Captioned Performances (December 6 at 7:30 PM and December 7 at 3:00 PM).

A Case for the Existence of God runs November 13-December 7, 2025, at Atlas Performing Arts Center. For tickets and more information, visit Mosaic Theater Company's website.