ENDER’S GAY by Salwa Meghjee
The Understudy 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, United StatesABOUT 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 […]
The Model Play by Madie Doppelt
The Understudy 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, United StatesABOUT 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 […]
CAFE QUEENS: A Drag Show / Latte Art Throwdown
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 with Haven Theatre
The Understudy 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, United StatesDeath 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 […]
TGNC Theatre Maker’s Meetup
The Understudy 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, United States🏳️⚧️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 […]
ABSENCE OF PROOF Launch Party
The Understudy 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, United StatesSober, 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 […]
I Can’t… I Have TRIVIA
The Understudy 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, United States📚 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 […]
WITCH by Jen Silverman
The Understudy 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, United StatesUPDATE: 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 […]
WITCH by Jen Silverman
The Understudy 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, United StatesABOUT 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 […]
SM-GO: SMA Collaborator Party
The Understudy 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, United StatesEVENT 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 […]
Summer & Smoke: A Community Cabaret
The Understudy 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin the Understudy and our friends from Kokandy Productions for our first-ever cabaret. BOOK CLUB brings together theatre artists from our community to show off favorite pieces from their audition […]
LET ME BE BRIEF: An Evening With The Neo-Fututists
The Understudy 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, United StatesAt last, an experimental theater company has adapted a grammar handbook! Elements of Style is the Neo-Futurists' visually-accessible response to the little book. Please join us for a selection of […]