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

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

ABOUT THE EVENT 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. Stay tuned for […]

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THE BIG FINISH: BIG BOYS FINISH LAST

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

Join hosts Derek (aka Stephanie) and Taki Venti (aka Tiki Vonté) for a drag night for the theatre girlies comprised exclusively of 11 o'clock numbers. THE BIG FINISH is a […]

ROLE CALL: July 2024 @ The Understudy

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

Forget *seeing* a show. With this series you actually get to PLAY a role! Join us for a community exploration of some of our favorite work! Part book club, part […]

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Kokandy Book Club Presents: WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?

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

Kokandy Book Club Presents WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF Join The Understudy and our friends from Kokandy Productions for the latest installment of our series Book Club. Our July Book […]

Play Reading Club: Cardboard Piano

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

Join our monthly play reading club! Each month, we gather to discuss a new, exciting or confounding play that has caught our attention. This month, we're reading CARDBOARD PIANO by […]

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DIE, MOMMIE, DIE! by Charles Busch

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

Join Hell In A Handbag and The Understudy for a reading celebrating the work of Charles Busch, featuring a fabulous lineup of Chicago talentJoin Hell In A Handbag and The […]

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A Taste of RED with A Red Orchid Theatre

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

Hang out with our friends from A Red Orchid Theatre on Aug 6th for the latest installment of their series A Taste of Red. A Red Orchid Theatre invites you […]

Midsommer Flight presents The Favourite

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

The Favourite by Marie-Catherine Desjardins de Villedieu New translation by James Hyett In partnership with Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre's Expand the Canon series Directed by LaKecia Harris Featuring Chad Bay, Amy […]

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

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

ABOUT THE EVENT 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. Stay tuned for […]

Free

Play Reading Club: Ironbound

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

Join our monthly play reading club! Each month, we gather to discuss a new, exciting or confounding play that has caught our attention. This month, we're reading IRONBOUND by Martyna […]

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Monologue Writing Workshop

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

Come with a pen and be ready to create! This month for Freshly Brewed we are hosting a Monologue Workshop, Open to all — Playwrights, actors, and multidisciplinary artists. Join […]

Event Series Cafe Royalty

FOR THE LOVERS

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

Join host Georgia Rising for another installment of their night of love! FOR THE LOVERS: International Affair This edition of For the Lovers features classing loves songs from across the […]