Public Cupping with Metric Coffee
The Understudy 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe 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 StatesCLICK 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 StatesCLICK 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 […]
Bandana Crafting Workshop with Artist Kiera Pitts
The Understudy 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for a short and delightful bandana crafting workshop with visiting artist Kiera Pitts! Attendees will have the opportunity to create their own bandana design utilizing 100% cotton Kiera […]
Evermore Quartet at The Understudy
The Understudy 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, United StatesClick here to buy your tickets. The Evermore Quartet was formed as a passion project by four musicians at Northwestern University who wanted to play way more chamber music than […]
Canceled G. L. O. W. : A Queer Sober Open Mic
The Understudy 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, United StatesCLICK HERE to Reserve 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. For performer […]
The Subtext Podcast LIVE
The Understudy 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, United StatesCLICK HERE to Reserve Your Seat From AMERICAN THEATRE magazine, a podcast where playwrights talk to playwrights about the things usually left unsaid. In a conversation that dives into life’s […]
THE SPORTING LIFE by Marjorie Muller
The Understudy 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, United StatesCLICK HERE to Reserve your Seat 16-year-old Dot still hasn’t gotten her period. Lucky for her, there’s a Witch in the woods who can get it started. However, in exchange, […]
Play Reading Club: FAT HAM
The Understudy 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for our first-ever PLAY READING CLUB, a new monthly series hosted by the Understudy staff! This month's pick is the Pulitzer Prize winning FAT HAM by James Ijames. […]
MERCURY STARDUST Book Signing
The Understudy 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, United StatesAbout the Event: Join us starting at 7 PM on August 30th to meet Mercury Stardust, The Trans Handy Ma'am. The book, Safe and Sound: A Renter Friendly Guide to […]
THANK YOU FIVE: LIVE with Strawdog Theatre
The Understudy 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, United StatesCLICK HERE to Reserve From Strawdog Theatre, a weekly show bringing theatre artists from around the globe into a conversation about live theatre and digital storytelling with a spirit of gratitude […]
Crafting the TV Drama
The Understudy 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, United StatesWe’re hosting an evening with Screenwriter, Former TV Exec, and Aspiring Showrunner Grant Stuart ahead of his course Crafting the TV Drama. RSVP With Grant Here