SIGNS OF LIFE A Staged Reading of a Screenplay by Nancy Beverly
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Open Space Arts • 1411 W. Wilson Avenue
Pay What You Can
Hailey is ready to start dating again and asks the universe to send her signs to help her find a girlfriend. The only problem? She has a little trouble reading them.
SIGNS OF LIFE, a new screenplay by Nancy Beverly, is a warm, funny and romantic story about putting yourself back out into the world, searching for connection, and discovering that the answers may already be right in front of us.
Directed by Greta Marie Zandstra, this special staged reading continues Open Space Arts’ commitment to developing and sharing new LGBTQ+ work.
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OSA Announces Partnership with Instituto CervantES
Open Space Arts is delighted to announce a new partnership with Instituto Cervantes Chicago, part of a worldwide nonprofit organization created by the Spanish government to promote the language, culture, and creativity of Spain and Spanish-speaking countries.
This partnership reflects Open Space Arts’ growing commitment to international theater and film, and to building meaningful connections with cultural organizations throughout Chicago.
We are especially pleased to begin this collaboration during our production of Guillem Clua’s SMILEY, a romantic comedy from Barcelona, and as we look ahead to presenting Clua’s THE SWALLOW in our upcoming season.
Through this partnership, Open Space Arts hopes to welcome new audiences, expand conversations across cultures, and continue sharing stories that build understanding, connection, and community.
Learn more about Instituto Cervantes Chicago:
https://chicago.cervantes.es
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.
