Join us for our queer open mic night, hosted by Understudy cast member Sharon Pasia and KJ Whitehead. Doors open at 7:30PM, the event begins at 8PM. Click Here to […]

EVENT DETAILS: Join us for a fascinating discussion of Chicago theatre history, as we celebrate the launch of the second edition of Something Wonderful Right Away: The Birth of Second […]

ABOUT THE PLAY Laiba is a queer teenage girl who is obsessed with proving that Ender from the book Ender’s Game is gay, despite the author’s documented homophobia. She comes […]

ABOUT THE PLAY In the world of modeling, to "fit in" is to contort: socially, physically, mentally. In 1987, six young professionals seem to have fitting in down to a […]

UPDATE 6/14/23: Attendee and Competitor tickets SOLD OUT. Waitlist begins at 6PM the evening of the event. The Understudy is proud to host its first-ever latte art throwdown, presented in […]

Death Becomes Theatre: An Evening with the Director and Cast of The Art of Bowing Join us on June 30th at 8 pm for an exclusive sneak peek into Haven […]

🏳️‍⚧️MEETUP🏳️‍⚧️ Trans and gender non-conforming theatre makers, Join us July 3rd for an evening of community and connection. We're hanging out 7pm to 9pm and keeping the cafe open for […]

Sober, sober curious, or just trying to be a more conscientious drinker? Join us for the Chicago launch of Absence of Proof, a boozeless take on a night out. Included […]

📚 TRIVIA 📚 Theatre nerds, your time has come! Join us at 7:30 on July 10th to flex your theatre knowledge. We recommend playing with a team of four. Hosted […]

UPDATE: Sold Out! Stay tuned for an additional date! ABOUT THE PLAY A charming devil arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton to bargain for the souls of its residents […]

ABOUT THE PLAY A charming devil arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton to bargain for the souls of its residents in exchange for their darkest wishes. Elizabeth should be […]

EVENT DETAILS Stage managers are having a party, and you’re invited!  Bring your favorite stage manager friend, or, if you’re a stage manager, bring your favorite theater person.  Join us […]