body, no organs by Dizzy Turek
The Understudy 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, United StatesCLICK HERE for Tickets Hallelujah has died. As she descends from the earth, she finds herself after life, waist deep in floodwaters, no sun, seemingly no land, and no other […]
Homunculus by Andrew Piechota
The Understudy 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, United StatesCLICK HERE for Tickets Homunculus by Andrew Piechota Two debt-laden young workers, Ash and Sage, toil in the depths of a decrepit mansion-turned-crypto-mine deep in the woods near the Columbia […]
body, no organs by Dizzy Turek
The Understudy 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, United StatesCLICK HERE for Tickets Hallelujah has died. As she descends from the earth, she finds herself after life, waist deep in floodwaters, no sun, seemingly no land, and no other […]
The Red Fortune Cookie by Karissa Murrell Myers
The Understudy 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, United StatesClick Here to reserve tickets We’re hosting our neighbors Bramble Theatre for their Fall Reading Series. Join us October 23rd for The Red Fortune Cookie by Karissa Murrell Myers When a hot […]
CROOKED hosted by Betty Theft
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin host Betty Theft alongside a sordid cast of drag things. CROOKED is a show for villains, freaks, and petty thieves. A show that celebrates all things strange, dark, bizarre, […]
Play Reading Club: ENFRASCADA
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for the next iteration of Play Reading Club, happening every month at The Understudy. No need to RSVP, just show up ready to discuss the play! Our book […]
QUEER HORROR with Bruce Owens Grimm and Adam M. Rhodes
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesQueer Horror This event celebrates the one year anniversary of the Los Angeles Times bestseller It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror. Closet contributor Bruce Owens Grimm will […]
A Perfect Map of Everything by Connor Geary
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesHugo, obsessed with perfection, decides on cartography as his next project. Hamlin, his roommate, can only pack Hugo’s lunchbox on his brief returns home, which are becoming less and less […]
G. L. O. W. : A Queer Sober Open Mic Night
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Understudy presents G.L.O.W.: a Queer Sober Open Mic Night ABOUT THE EVENT Join The Understudy for G.L.O.W., a queer sober open mic night hosted by K.J Whitehead and Sharon […]
Absence of Proof Friendsgiving
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesCLICK HERE for Tickets Join Absence of Proof & The Understudy for an evening of unlimited non-alcoholic beverages, small bites & great vibes. Grab your friends & ease into the […]
A Taste of RED with A Red Orchid Theatre
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesTickets Coming Soon Hang out with our friends from A Red Orchid Theatre on October 17th for the latest installment of their series A Taste of Red. A Red Orchid […]
Broadway Open Mic Hosted by Porchlight Young Professionals
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesCLICK HERE for Tickets Porchlight Young Professionals are thrilled to host our first fundraising event to support Porchlight Music Theatre: Broadway Open Mic! Join us for a fun night of […]