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 […]

$35

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, […]

NUEVO ABESEDARIO with Artist Juan Pizzani

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

Join artist Juan Pizzani on Tuesday, July 25th to discover the personal and political roots of his explosive artist's book Nuevo Abesedario. CLICK HERE to Reserve Juan Pizzani’s Nuevo Abesedario […]

Public Cupping with Metric Coffee

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

The Understudy is proud to host our first public coffee cupping on Thursday, July 27th at 11 AM. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at how Metric evaluates their beans, […]

Book Signing: Contemporary Black Theatre and Performance

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

CLICK HERE to Reserve Join us for a Signing of Contemporary Black Theatre and Performance with editors DeRon S. Williams, Khalid Y. Long, and Martine Kei Green-Rogers. Doors open at […]

Black Theatre Vinyl Archive Listening Party

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

CLICK HERE to Reserve Join director Jerrell L. Henderson as he spins selections from his collection of black theatre on vinyl, past and present. The bar will be open for […]