Performances
Next Draft Series: Infinity Burns
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesInfinity Burns By Felix Abidor Giordano Bruno, a 16th-century monk, is sentenced to death for his radical beliefs in an infinite universe. Cast: Peter Ferneding Stephanie Fongheiser Madison Kiernan Playwright: […]
G. L. O. W. : A Queer Sober Open Mic Night
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe 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 […]
Ari Gato Attempts to Share the Spotlight
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesA (not so) Solo Show Join Ari Gato for her intimate, one-woman-only cabaret... or is it? For once in her life, scene-stealer Ari might have the tables turn on her. Featuring […]
SERVICE by Makeda Declet
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesWhen a close circle of buds have to go to their recently-deceased friend’s apartment to retrieve a suit for his burial, they discover a woman tied up in his closet. […]
CHEERS QUEERS: A Pride Month Cabaret
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesCHEERS, QUEERS! is a toast, not to the end of pride month, because pride lives on honey, but a toast in celebration and recognition of who keeps Chicago running, the […]
G. L. O. W. : A Queer Sober Open Mic Night
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesABOUT 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 […]
THE BIG FINISH: BIG BOYS FINISH LAST
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin hosts Derek (aka Stephanie) and Taki Venti (aka Tiki Vonté) for a drag night for the theatre girlies comprised exclusively of 11 o'clock numbers. THE BIG FINISH is a […]
Kokandy Book Club Presents: WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesKokandy Book Club Presents WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF Join The Understudy and our friends from Kokandy Productions for the latest installment of our series Book Club. Our July Book […]
A Taste of RED with A Red Orchid Theatre
The Understudy 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, United StatesHang out with our friends from A Red Orchid Theatre on Aug 6th for the latest installment of their series A Taste of Red. A Red Orchid Theatre invites you […]
Midsommer Flight presents The Favourite
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Favourite by Marie-Catherine Desjardins de Villedieu New translation by James Hyett In partnership with Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre's Expand the Canon series Directed by LaKecia Harris Featuring Chad Bay, Amy […]
G. L. O. W. : A Queer Sober Open Mic Night
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesABOUT 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 […]
Monologue Writing Workshop
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesCome with a pen and be ready to create! This month for Freshly Brewed we are hosting a Monologue Workshop, Open to all — Playwrights, actors, and multidisciplinary artists. Join […]