Latest Past Events

Play Reading Club: Becky Nurse of Salem

The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago

Each month, we gather to discuss a new, exciting or confounding play that has caught our attention. This month: Becky Nurse of Salem Join our monthly play reading club! Each month, we gather to discuss a new, exciting or confounding play that has caught our attention. This month, we're reading BECKY NURSE OF SALEM by […]

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Play Reading Club: Primary Trust

The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago

Join our monthly play reading club! Each month, we gather to discuss a new, exciting or confounding play that has caught our attention. This month, we're reading PRIMARY TRUST by Eboni Booth ABOUT THE PLAY Meet Kenneth, a 38-year-old bookstore worker who spends his evenings sipping mai tais at the local tiki bar. When he’s […]

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G. L. O. W. : A Queer Sober Open Mic Night

The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago

The Understudy presents G.L.O.W.: a Queer Sober Open Mic Night ABOUT THE EVENT Join The Understudy for G.L.O.W., a queer sober open mic night hosted by K.J Whitehead and Sharon Pasia. Expect comedy, drama, and stunts galore. Stay tuned for performer signups! Doors open at 7. Performances begin at 7:30. The Understudy Cafe will be […]