Pharaoh Tarot
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesPharaoh Tarot is BACK on Wednesday, December 20th! THE GIFT: A Winter Solstice Reading is inspired by the winter solstice on Dec 21st, a time to review what we've learned, renew our intentions for the following year and get a peek at what the universe has in store! The Present - current state; what lessons […]
Two Mics featuring Michael Patric Thornton and Michael Shannon
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesA Red Orchid Theatre is thrilled to partner with The Gift Theatre on a special fundraising event on: TWO MICS featuring Michael Patrick Thornton and Michael Shannon! Friday, December 29 The Understudy (5531 N Clark) Doors open at 8pm Close out 2023 with an intimate evening of improv with Michael Patrick Thornton and Michael Shannon all […]
Austin’s Home by Jesse Robkin
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesWhen Austin returns home after an extended absence, old wounds break open, and new tensions arise. A fresh drama from Chicago playwright Jesse Robkin, Austin's Home explores what it truly takes to see one another. Directed by Bryar Barborka and Adam Todd Crawford Cast To Be Announced About Freshly Brewed Freshly Brewed seeks to invest […]
READING IS A DRAG Hosted by Kerosene
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesYour favorite literary moments are brought to life in fabulous drag form at READING IS A DRAG hosted by Kerosene The Understudy is combining its passions for literature and performance alongside host Kerosene. READING IS A DRAG is a fun all-ages event where drag professionals read books and perform a few numbers in the name […]
The Best Damn Thing by Hanna Kime
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesIt’s summer of 2011, and Ellie, an awkward 16-year-old, has written what she believes to be a groundbreaking new musical inspired by the early discography of Avril Lavigne. She has invited Rachel, her much cooler ex-best friend and their theatre teacher’s favorite, to her house to pitch the show in hopes that Rachel can convince […]
The Best Damn Thing by Hanna Kime
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesIt’s summer of 2011, and Ellie, an awkward 16-year-old, has written what she believes to be a groundbreaking new musical inspired by the early discography of Avril Lavigne. She has invited Rachel, her much cooler ex-best friend and their theatre teacher’s favorite, to her house to pitch the show in hopes that Rachel can convince […]
PHARAOH TAROT
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesPharaoh Tarot is BACK on Monday, January 29th! Imbolc - The First Sabbat of 2024 Imbolc, A Celtic festival celebrating Brigid, the goddess of creativity, poetry, healing, and fertility. February 1st is a sabbat that recognizes new growth, and the first shoots of spring breaking through the thawing ice. FRESH START The Root - What is […]
The Best Damn Thing by Hanna Kime
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesIt’s summer of 2011, and Ellie, an awkward 16-year-old, has written what she believes to be a groundbreaking new musical inspired by the early discography of Avril Lavigne. She has invited Rachel, her much cooler ex-best friend and their theatre teacher’s favorite, to her house to pitch the show in hopes that Rachel can convince […]
(UNDERSTUDY PERFORMANCE) The Best Damn Thing by Hanna Kime
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesAn intimate and explosive new play inspired by the early discography of Avril Lavigne. The Best Damn Thing is witty, campy, punk fun. It’s summer of 2011, and Ellie, an awkward 16-year-old, has written what she believes to be a groundbreaking new musical inspired by the early discography of Avril Lavigne. She has invited Rachel, […]
Kokandy Book Club Presents: LOVE FOR SALE
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesKokandy Productions explores the lyrics, letters, and writings of Cole porter in the latest installment of their cabaret series BOOK CLUB Join The Understudy and our friends from Kokandy Productions for the latest installment of our series Book Club. Kokandy Book Club is an intimate salon series celebrating theatre, music and community. Each meeting will […]
The Best Damn Thing by Hanna Kime
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesIt’s summer of 2011, and Ellie, an awkward 16-year-old, has written what she believes to be a groundbreaking new musical inspired by the early discography of Avril Lavigne. She has invited Rachel, her much cooler ex-best friend and their theatre teacher’s favorite, to her house to pitch the show in hopes that Rachel can convince […]
The Best Damn Thing by Hanna Kime
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesIt’s summer of 2011, and Ellie, an awkward 16-year-old, has written what she believes to be a groundbreaking new musical inspired by the early discography of Avril Lavigne. She has invited Rachel, her much cooler ex-best friend and their theatre teacher’s favorite, to her house to pitch the show in hopes that Rachel can convince […]