THE OUTSIDER by Paul Slade Smith
August 31 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
FreeNed Newley doesn’t even want to be governor. He’s terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Arthur Vance sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for the worst candidate to ever run for office…. A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy.
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Other Events
Instrumental Theatre Presents: Chicago Theatre Composers Club
August 11 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
A cabaret featuring short pieces from composers, lyricists and other Chicago musical artists. Hosted by Instrumental Theatre. Instrumental Theatre, in collaboration with The Understudy, is proud to introduce the Chicago Theatre Composers Club or CTCC! This cabaret show will feature short pieces from composers, lyricists, and other musical artists, to shine a spotlight and rock out to their tremendous work. Tickets are $10 or PWYC. You can purchase a PWYC Ticket through the donation page~ Interested in showing new work?…
Instrumental Theatre Presents: Chicago Theatre Composers Club
August 11 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Understudy Dares You To Produce This Play: The House Party
August 17 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Amonthly reading series highlighting plays that have not received a Chicago production The Understudy Dares You to Produce This Play is a monthly reading series highlighting plays that have not received a Chicago production. Produced by The Understudy’s bookstore team, this series works to expand the variety of playwrights and titles in our vibrant community. This month, we’re reading The House Party by Laura Lomas Julie: Magdalena Dalzell Christine: Isabella Maria Valdes Jon: Diego Rivera-Rodriguez About the Play A wild…
The Understudy Dares You To Produce This Play: The House Party
August 17 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
A Conversation with Nicole Brewer: The Antiracist Theatre
August 25 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Author Nicole Brewer is Joined by Mica Cole, Alexis Green, and Miranda Gonzalez to discuss working beyond white supremacy in theatre ABOUT THE BOOK A how-to guide for theatermakers who want freedom from white supremacy in their creative practices The Antiracist Theatre offers readers the tools and foundational philosophy to create their own antiracist theatre ethos and delve into its three core principles: harm reduction, harm prevention, and relationship repair. Nicole Brewer, faculty at the David Geffen School of Drama…