Legland: An Absurd “Staged” Reading

The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

LegLand creates absurdist, bouffon-inspired devised theatre pieces that parody everything from Greek drama to reality TV to consumer culture We thought we had already found all the great lost works […]

USITT Presents The Stage Rigging Handbook

The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for this special event on March 4, at The Understudy in Chicago! USITT Executive Director Laura Lee Everett will sit down with co-author Shane Kelly and scenic designer […]

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THE LACY PROJECT by Alena Smith

The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

The Lacy Project directed by Clara Zucker A Snails on a Bike Production Her mother's photographs turned Lacy into an icon of childhood innocence and beauty. Now, on the night […]

THE LACY PROJECT by Alena Smith

The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

The Lacy Project directed by Clara Zucker A Snails on a Bike Production Her mother's photographs turned Lacy into an icon of childhood innocence and beauty. Now, on the night […]

THE LACY PROJECT by Alena Smith

The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

The Lacy Project directed by Clara Zucker A Snails on a Bike Production Her mother's photographs turned Lacy into an icon of childhood innocence and beauty. Now, on the night […]

BRAWL! by Connor Ermir Bradshaw

The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

Masculinity, desire, and belonging form a heady mix at the center of the boxing ring in BRAWL! Will Lucky find a way out? Dug into the backyard of Diesel Philips’ […]

Ball & Battle: A Drag Show and Latte Art Throwdown

The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

Join The Understudy for an evening of fierce looks, fierce competition, and fabulous prizes. PLEASE NOTE: This event is 21+. No underage attendees or contestants will be permitted.   It's […]

Bramble Arts Loft Open House

Bramble Arts Loft 5545 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

Join us in celebrating our neighbors at Bramble Theatre! Their brand new, elegantly designed Arts Loft is opening to the public from 10AM to 4PM on Saturday, April 6th. We'll […]

Stories Beyond Bars: An Art Fundraiser & Panel for Prisoner’s Rights

The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for an unforgettable evening of advocacy and inspiration at the Stories Beyond Bars Fundraiser, hosted by Uptown People’s Law Center (UPLC). Set against the vibrant backdrop of The […]

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A Conversation with Jen Silverman: THERE’S GOING TO BE TROUBLE

The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

Author Jen Silverman joins Kirsten Fitzgerald for a a discussion of their new novel THERE'S GOING TO BE TROUBLE, out 4/9 from Random House. Playwright, novelist, and screenwriter Jen Silverman […]

Thank You Five: LIVE with Strawdog Theatre

The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

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 and innovation. Usually […]

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ECHO’S INFERNO by Juliet Kang Huneke

The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

It's 1884, and Echo really doesn't get along with her brothers. Or anyone. Then, the devil offers her a chance to skip forward and start over. Will she take it? […]