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Queer Stories. Bold Stages and Screens.

OSA presents the American premiere of GANGSTA BABY

OSA presents the American premiere of GANGSTA BABYOSA presents the American premiere of GANGSTA BABYOSA presents the American premiere of GANGSTA BABY

Opens September 19!

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An Explosive U.K. Drama Comes to Chicago!

Don’t miss the American premiere of this bold, award-winning play, running September 19 – October 5, 2025 at Open Space Arts.


Written and performed by Cameron Raasdal-Munro and directed by Rikki Beadle-Blair (MBE), this electrifying story of family, identity, and survival plays in our intimate 25-seat theatre—where every performance is up-close and unforgettable.

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Seats are extremely limited—reserve yours now before they’re gone!

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OPEN SPACE ARTS FILMS SCREENING THIS FALL AT FACETS

SAUNA Screens at Facets on October 27

UNSPOKEN Screens at Facets on September 29

UNSPOKEN Screens at Facets on September 29

UNSPOKEN Screens at Facets on September 29

UNSPOKEN Screens at Facets on September 29

UNSPOKEN Screens at Facets on September 29

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Theater Events

In Person Films

In Person Films

Upcoming theater events at Open Space Arts, 1411 W Wilson, include: 


  • GANGSTA BABY opens September 19


  • DORIAN
    opens November 28

In Person Films

In Person Films

In Person Films

 Upcoming In-Person Film Screenings at Facets
Mark your calendars! Open Space Arts will be hosting in-person film screenings at Facets on the following Mondays:


  • UNSPOKEN September 29 


  • SAUNA October 27 


  • TBA November 24 


Streaming Films

In Person Films

Streaming Films

 QUEER EXPRESSION Film Fest – Summer 2025
Bold stories. Queer voices. Unforgettable cinema.
The QUEER EXPRESSION Film Fest returns this summer with powerful new works from LGBTQ+ filmmakers around the globe. 


Streaming films will resume in November



VERY SPECIAL EVENTS!

FUSION:A HOLIDAY HAPPENING

Broadway Meets Cabaret In A Great Evening of Music on December 3!

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DRAG QUEEN BINGO

 Get ready for a night of glitter, laughter, and good fortune! Join us at Hamburger Mary’s on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM for a fabulous evening of Drag Queen Bingo — all to benefit Open Space Arts’ production of DORIAN. 

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Our Mission and More!

OPEN SPACE ARTS, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is  dedicated to combating homophobia and transphobia through the  transformative power of creativity and cultural expression. Our mission  is to foster inclusivity, promote understanding, and empower  marginalized communities by utilizing various artistic mediums to  challenge discriminatory beliefs and attitudes. 


OSA won some of the top  honors in the Joseph Jefferson Awards for work produced in 2024,  including Production of a Play – Short Run (COCK), Direction of a Play –  Short Run (Michael D. Graham - LIGHT SWITCH), Performer in a Principal  Role – Short Run  (Philip Andrew Monnett – LIGHT SWITCH), and Performer  in a Supporting Role – Short Run (Sonya Robinson – COCK) . 

 

OSA showcases powerful LGBTQ+ storytelling through five exciting components:

  • Full productions of bold and innovative plays.
  • Staged readings of classic and new plays.
  • Staged readings of winners from our QUEER EXPRESSION WRITING CONTEST FOR STAGE AND SCREEN.
  • In-person screenings of feature films at FACETS in Chicago.
  • A virtual selection of short and mid-length films, available for streaming anywhere.


Thanks To Our 2025 - 26 season sponsors

Crema


Illiinois Autism Center

Allegiant Professional Resources 

Event locations

Plays are at 1411 W Wilson, Films at 1517 W Fullerton.

OSA's live theater performances are held at 1411 W Wilson in Uptown. This is just east of Clark, so steps away from the 22 bus and five blocks west of the Wilson Red line stop.  


In-person films are at FACETS, 1517 W Fullerton, just west of DePaul, in Lincoln Park.


Streaming films can be viewed from anywhere. 

OSA's AFFILIATIONS

Open Space Arts is a member of the League of Chicago Theaters, Chicago Alliance of Film Festivals, The LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois, and the Uptown Chamber of Commerce.

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