Upcoming Events
IN PERSON FILM EVENT. On the Sea is a deeply moving drama written and directed by Helen Walsh, set against the rugged and breathtaking backdrop of a remote …
IN PERSON FILM EVENT. In the sunlit coastal community of Maspalomas, a 76-year-old man has built a life grounded in friendship, freedom, and self-expression. When that world is …
Chicago, IL 60625
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.