The Search For Signs Of Intelligent Life In The Universe

The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe is a thought-provoking and wildly comic one-woman play that masterfully blends sharp character-driven humor with deep philosophical questions.

A dynamic mix of satire, social commentary, and heartfelt reflection, the play introduces us to a dozen unforgettable characters, each brimming with idiosyncrasies. Among them: Trudy, a bag lady tapped into humanity’s collective consciousness; Paul, an iron-pumping gym rat and wistful sperm donor; and a trio of women whose lives have diverged in unexpected ways since their early days in the feminist movement.

More than just a time capsule reflecting the social and political reverberations of past decades, Jane Wagner’s award-winning play explores a grander, more intricate narrative—one of profound interconnectedness. It asks the big question: What exactly holds our peculiar, captivating species together?