Our Events
We’ve designed The Understudy from the ground up to support a variety of events. Join us after close for play readings, drag performances, concerts, meetups, and more! The calendar is always updating, so check back often.
The Understudy believes curiosity is a powerful, generative force for transformation. We seek to feed our collective creative lives by nourishing deep curiosity– whether toward your own vision, or through engaging generously with the work of another. We see curiosity, empathy, and justice as interdependent ideals. Our work seeks to foster deeper connections to our passions, our neighbors, and to contemporary life.
We’re always on the lookout for new ways to share our space and bring creative people together. If you have an idea for a new one-off event or series at The Understudy, please fill out the form below. Please note that we give priority to theatre related events, and, though we really want to, we can’t accommodate every request. Let’s chat!
recurring series
The Creative Workspace
February 18 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
A space where creatives and artists can write, craft, read, journal, and crochet every Wednesday from 7p – 10p. Hosted by Jett & Friends~ A weekly space where artists can […]
The Creative Workspace
February 18 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Fem/Them Comedy Open Mic at The Understudy
February 20 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
If you identify as funny and not-a-dude-onstage, this is your night diva! Hosted by Preeti Thaker and Jordan Levene Preeti & Jordan present: A Comedy Open Mic for Women + […]
Fem/Them Comedy Open Mic at The Understudy
February 20 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
February Lobo-lit Book Club: Palaver by Bryan Washington
February 22 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
A monthly book club in collaboration with Pizza Lobo. Those who show their book at the bar will get a free 10″ pizza!
February Lobo-lit Book Club: Palaver by Bryan Washington
February 22 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
POTUS
February 23 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
A play reading written by Selina Fillinger and produced by Exit, Pursued by a Play Reading Exit, Pursued by a Play Reading is a new reading series where Chicago’s best […]
POTUS
February 23 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Dramaturgy Mixer with LMDA Chicago
February 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Come join us for a discussion and mixer hosted by Yasmin Mikhaiel and Maren Robinson of LMDA Chicago! Calling all Chicago dramaturgs! Join LMDA for a mixer at The Understudy. […]
Dramaturgy Mixer with LMDA Chicago
February 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Creative Workspace
February 25 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
A space where creatives and artists can write, craft, read, journal, and crochet every Wednesday from 7p – 10p. Hosted by Jett & Friends~ A weekly space where artists can […]
The Creative Workspace
February 25 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
the un-blessed | a poetry reading // solo show | by elena victoria feliz
February 26 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
if the bible were a movie, this piece is about the extras. ABOUT the un-blessed is a biblical reimagining. if the bible were a movie, this piece is about the […]
the un-blessed | a poetry reading // solo show | by elena victoria feliz
February 26 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
the un-blessed | a poetry reading // solo show | by elena victoria feliz
March 2 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
if the bible were a movie, this piece is about the extras. ABOUT the un-blessed is a biblical reimagining. if the bible were a movie, this piece is about the […]
the un-blessed | a poetry reading // solo show | by elena victoria feliz
March 2 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
The Creative Workspace
March 4 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
A space where creatives and artists can write, craft, read, journal, and crochet every Wednesday from 7p – 10p. Hosted by Jett & Friends~ A weekly space where artists can […]
The Creative Workspace
March 4 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Creative Workspace
March 11 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
A space where creatives and artists can write, craft, read, journal, and crochet every Wednesday from 7p – 10p. Hosted by Jett & Friends~ A weekly space where artists can […]
The Creative Workspace
March 11 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Creative Workspace
March 18 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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[post_content] => If you identify as funny and not-a-dude-onstage, this is your night diva! Hosted by Preeti Thaker and Jordan LevenePreeti & Jordan present: A Comedy Open Mic for Women + Non-Binary Comics!
If you identify as funny and not-a-dude-onstage, this is your night diva!
WHAT’S THE PLAN?
• 7:30 PM — arrive responsibly early, wonder what the vibe is gonna be like. Support the space by buying a drink!
• 8:00 PM — the mic starts, the chaos begins
• Sign-ups close at 9 PM because of boundaries
SET DETAILS
• 4 minutes of pure lightning
• 5 minutes if you buy a drink — please support and tip our bartenders ♥️
CAN MEN ATTEND?
Of course!
Men can sit, watch, hydrate, clap, and support women (a skill we’d love to see more of)
We kindly ask that you practice not-mansplaining
If you feel a mansplanation rising in your throat, please swallow it
ANYTHING ELSE?
Bring the vibes baby! This is our first time doing a comedy open mic and we’d love to make it a tradition. Come through!
xx
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Exit, Pursued by a Play Reading is a new reading series where Chicago’s best and most beloved actors find themselves chased by rabid, unrehearsed, theatrical comedies - desperately trying to stay ahead, as they strive to tickle your fancy, brighten your heart, and warm the chilliest of Chicago evenings.
This time, we're reading Potus by Selina Fillinger
The Story
One four-letter word is about to rock 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. When the President unwittingly spins a PR nightmare into a global crisis the seven brilliant and beleaguered women he relies upon most risk life liberty and the pursuit of sanity to keep the commander-in-chief out of trouble.
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[post_content] => Come join us for a discussion and mixer hosted by Yasmin Mikhaiel and Maren Robinson of LMDA Chicago!Calling all Chicago dramaturgs! Join LMDA for a mixer at The Understudy. Join VP of Freelance Yasmin Zacaria Mikhaiel and Chicago Regional VP Maren Robinson for an interactive conversation on the state of Chicago dramaturgy. You’ll learn about resources and opportunities compiled by the Literary Managers & Dramaturgs of the Americas and connect with fellow dramaturgs desiring more collaborative spaces.
Let’s gather to chat about how we show up for each other whether we’re currently in rehearsals or not! The night begins with a facilitated conversation and then transitions to an open chat space for you to meet and greet dramaturgs from across Chicago.
RSVP for free!
Meet Your Hosts:
Yasmin Zacaria Mikhaiel (she/they) is a Chicago-based dramaturg, arts journalist, and creative producer. She currently serves as VP of Freelance for LMDA. Their dramaturgy centers care work and their theatre reporting and research explores possibility models for the future of theatremaking and writing that is reflexive, culturally competent, and sustainable. She is an alum and current faculty of The Theatre School at DePaul University. In 2025/2026 she has been awarded two arts journalism fellowships, one with Art and Public Life’s Chicago Critics Table at UChicago and the other as a Rising Leader of Color with Theatre Communications Group.
Maren Robinson (she/her) is a dramaturg and educator who has worked on nearly 60 productions including 18 new works. She is particularly interested in new work, science on stage, civic conversations and the potential of embodied dramaturgy outside of theater. Maren is Resident Dramaturg and a Company Member at TimeLine Theatre. She is also a lecturer at The Theatre School at DePaul University, Associate Director of the Master of Arts Program in Humanities at the University of Chicago and serves as the Chicago Metro VP of the Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas.
About LMDA:
Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas was founded in 1985 as the volunteer membership organization for the professions of literary management and dramaturgy. LMDA holds the belief that theater is a vital art form that has the power to nourish, educate, and transform individuals and their communities and that dramaturgy is central to the process of theater-making.
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the un-blessed is a biblical reimagining. if the bible were a movie, this piece is about the extras. what does it mean to know that world defining events are happening around you, and you exist in the margins, that you are not among the chosen? does it make you angry? do you give up? do you try anyway - even if you doubt there is a god who believes in you? in the face of despair, disaster, war, miracles (or their absence), and the fear of being forgotten after we are gone, the un-blessed is a poetic exploration of the human capacity for hope.
A BRIEF EXCERPT
blessed are those who are collateral in the stories of those we think we know,
the martyrs in the margins
for the world was built on their backs
their hearts are sacred too
blessed are the forgotten, for they shall inherit the imagination of those who care enough to try
CONTENT ADVISORY
This piece contains mature themes and is recommended for mature audiences (17+). A more detailed content advisory is available upon request at the time of the event.
IMPACT CAMPAIGN
All ticket proceeds will be donated to Ele Elna Ewak - an emergency relief organization on the ground in Gaza, supporting Palestinian communities amidst the genocide, with a focus on restoring clean drinking water.
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blessed are the forgotten, for they shall inherit the imagination of those who care enough to try
CONTENT ADVISORY
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IMPACT CAMPAIGN
All ticket proceeds will be donated to Ele Elna Ewak - an emergency relief organization on the ground in Gaza, supporting Palestinian communities amidst the genocide, with a focus on restoring clean drinking water.
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The Nosy Bitch: A Live Advice Show
February 12 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
For all the queers in the Chicagoland area that need some advice or for the chismosas that wanna listen to some hot goss – come through! are you a queer […]
The Nosy Bitch: A Live Advice Show
February 12 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
The Creative Workspace
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The Creative Workspace
February 11 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
I Can’t … I Have Trivia: An evening of Theatre Trivia at The Understudy
February 9 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Come join us for a night full of theatre trivia and fabulous prizes! Hosted by Patrick Zakem and Ben Kaye Aaaaand we are back with another round of trivia at […]
I Can’t … I Have Trivia: An evening of Theatre Trivia at The Understudy
February 9 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
The Creative Workspace
February 4 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
A space where creatives and artists can write, craft, read, journal, and crochet every Wednesday from 7p – 10p. Hosted by Jett & Friends~ A weekly space where artists can […]
The Creative Workspace
February 4 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
A Conversation with Shanésia Davis: Nine Questions
February 2 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Enjoy a conversation with editor Shanésia Davis on her book Nine questions every actor of color should consider when tokenism is not enough Come join us for a reading and […]
A Conversation with Shanésia Davis: Nine Questions
February 2 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
KAPWA II: Shake, Rattle and Roll (18+)
October 29, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
A ~sp0okY~ Filipinx variety show produced by The Understudy and The Rizal Center. Who says the sequel isn’t as good? October is Filipino-American History Month, and the KAPWA Variety Show […]
KAPWA II: Shake, Rattle and Roll (18+)
October 29, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
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[post_content] => For all the queers in the Chicagoland area that need some advice or for the chismosas that wanna listen to some hot goss - come through!are you a queer and/or trans in chicago with oodles of issues that your friends are tired of hearing about? has your therapist given up on you? is posting on lex proving to be just yelling into the void? baby, the nosy bitch himself, mitch mitchell, host extraordinaire, and a special guest are here to save the day!
we tackle issues of all sorts! beefing with your roomie sock who refuses to do the dishes? are your thirteen cats just not getting along? is the ex of your ex’s ex-sister telling your current partner’s nesting partner’s bf that one time you stole five dollars out of xir purse at super sapphic? do you just want to see how messy the queer community of chicago is because you’re also a nosy bitch? THE NOSY BITCH is the show for you!
submit your queer-y here or ask live at the show!
Tickets are pay-what-you-can at the door~
MASKS ARE REQUIRED
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[post_content] => A space where creatives and artists can write, craft, read, journal, and crochet every Wednesday from 7p - 10p. Hosted by Jett & Friends~A weekly space where artists can maHave a creative project you wanna finish or just need a late night-ish place to get some journaling done? Orrr — would you just like to make new friends while attempting to crochet your first grandma square??
Well come hang with us starting next Wednesday (1/21) from 7pm to 10pm✨ BYOS (bring your own supplies~) Bar and bookstore will be open. No cover. Hosted by Jett Parr & friends :)
Stay tuned for future workshops @ the workspace. future friends TBA 😉
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[post_content] => Come join us for a night full of theatre trivia and fabulous prizes! Hosted by Patrick Zakem and Ben KayeAaaaand we are back with another round of trivia at 7:30 on October 13th with new categories, spoopy drinks and fabulous prizes! Hosted by our friend Patrick Zakem, each round will test your knowledge of. A different facet of theatre history, current events, or culture. Think you’ve got what it takes? Come through✨
We recommend playing with a team of four and if you’re thinking of coming alone — no worries! We’ll find a group for you to join :^)
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[post_content] => A space where creatives and artists can write, craft, read, journal, and crochet every Wednesday from 7p - 10p. Hosted by Jett & Friends~A weekly space where artists can maHave a creative project you wanna finish or just need a late night-ish place to get some journaling done? Orrr — would you just like to make new friends while attempting to crochet your first grandma square??
Well come hang with us starting next Wednesday (1/21) from 7pm to 10pm✨ BYOS (bring your own supplies~) Bar and bookstore will be open. No cover. Hosted by Jett Parr & friends :)
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[post_content] => Enjoy a conversation with editor Shanésia Davis on her book Nine questions every actor of color should consider when tokenism is not enoughCome join us for a reading and a facilitated discussion on Nine questions every actor of color should consider when tokenism is not enough with Shanésia Davis!
This is a free event. Doors open at 7P, discussion starts at 7:30. There will be copies of the book available for sale.
ABOUT THE BOOK
This book confronts and analyzes the systemic racism that confronts actors of color in the USA through interviews with leading performers in the nation’s theatrical epicentre of Chicago.
Each chapter deals with a different central question, from how these actors approach roles and the obstacles that they face, to the ways in which the industry can change to better enable actors of color. By bringing together these actors and sharing the ways in which they have functioned within the white theatre world, we can appreciate how theatre needs to embrace their identities so that all voices are heard, understood, and valued. The stories of these actors will reflect the systemic racism of the past and present with the hope of remaking the future.
This is an important book for students, teachers, and professionals who engage in theatre work, helping them to understand the lived experiences of actors of color through those actors’ own words.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shanésia Davis is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Acting at the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University, USA. Ms. Davis is also an award-winning stage, television, and film actor based in Chicago.
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[post_content] => A ~sp0okY~ Filipinx variety show produced by The Understudy and The Rizal Center.Who says the sequel isn't as good? October is Filipino-American History Month, and the KAPWA Variety Show is back with more killer performances from local Fil-Am artists. Join us as we celebrate community in times of fear with scary good food, songs, storytelling, MAGIC, burlesque, and more! Stay tuned for the Line-up~
Half of all ticket sales will benefit the Rizal Center's Balikbayan Book Club, which educates and empowers readers through the stories of Filipino writers. The group is a space to connect, discuss, and learn more about the Philippines' history of resistance. By critically engaging with the past, they encourage each other to build a better future.
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