The Model Play by Madie Doppelt

The Understudy 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, United States

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 […]

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 States

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 […]

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 States

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 […]

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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 States

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 […]

WITCH by Jen Silverman

The Understudy 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, United States

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 […]

SM-GO: SMA Collaborator Party

The Understudy 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, United States

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 […]

Summer & Smoke: A Community Cabaret

The Understudy 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, United States

Join 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 States

At 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 […]

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

The Understudy 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, United States

Join The Understudy for our next iteration of G.L.O.W., a queer sober open mic night hosted by K.J Whitehead and Sharon Pasia. Stay tuned for performer signups! Expect comedy, drama, […]