CHARLIE

& DAVID

ARE FINALLY HAVING

A READING

OF A NEW PLAY

TO CELEBRATE THEIR ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Charlie O’Leary and David Díaz, c. 2022

Bramble Arts Loft presents a one-night-only reading of

COMMITMENT

A NEW PLAY WRITTEN BY CHARLIE O’LEARY

WITH DRAMATURGY BY DAVID DÍAZ

In 2011, Notre Dame students Chris and Danny meet at a cast party. For 15 years, they fall in love again, and again, and again, until one day, they find themselves somewhere they never expected: here. A romantic comedy about the everyday choices that make up lifelong promises.

This play contains the use of expletives and is intended for audiences 14 and up. Runtime: 75 minutes

Charlie O’Leary and David Díaz, c. 2016

SCHEDULE


Friday, October 30th, 2026

Meet the Artists

Have drinks with David, Charlie, and the rest of the artistic team, and their families, and probably a bunch of other people. You might even know some of them!

WHEN IS THIS? 8:00 PM Central Time

WHERE IS THIS? A bar in Chicago TBA

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR? Clothes, on top and bottom please!


Saturday, October 31st, 2026

Commitment

A reading of a new play.

WHEN DOES THE LOBBY OPEN? 6:00 PM Central Time

WHEN DOES THE READING START? 7:00 PM Central Time

WHERE IS THIS? Bramble Arts Loft (5545 N. Clark St.)

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR? Whatever you’d wear to the opening night of a play, or a Halloween costume.

IS THERE A BAR IN THE LOBBY? Have you met us?

DOES THAT MEAN YES? Yes.

ARE YOU SERVING DINNER? No, we do not believe in dinner theater.

SO I SHOULD EAT BEFORE ARRIVING? You’ll be glad you did!

Post-Show Reception

Mingle with the artists. Make some new friends. Visit the open bar. Eat some hors d’oeuvres. Dance your little heart out.

WHEN IS THIS? 8:15 PM to 11:00 PM Central Time

WHERE IS THIS? Bramble Arts Loft (5545 N. Clark St.)

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR? Whatever you were wearing before.

IS THE BAR STILL THERE? Last call will be 10:15pm.


David Díaz and Charlie O’Leary, c. 2013

RESERVE YOUR SEAT

RSVP HERE

Book by September 1st for best availability.

You cannot possess me,
for I belong to myself;
but while we both wish it,
I give you that which is mine to give.
— traditional Celtic wedding vows, adapted by Lauren Palomino

Are you mine? Are you mine?
— "Who'd Have Known," Lily Allen