DIE, MOMMIE, DIE! by Charles Busch
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin 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 […]
A Taste of RED with A Red Orchid Theatre
The Understudy 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, United StatesHang 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 StatesThe 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 StatesABOUT 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 […]
Play Reading Club: Ironbound
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Monologue Writing Workshop
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesCome 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 […]
FOR THE LOVERS
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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 […]
Play Reading Club: Primary Trust
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin 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 PRIMARY TRUST by […]
EVERYTHING, DEVOURED by Katherine Gwynn
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesRonald Reagan is a demon. Ronald Reagan is a drag queen. Ronald Reagan is here, queer, and ready to swallow you alive. Or: when 3 Chicago queers, a ghost who […]
GOD HATES FANGS: A Halloween Cabaret
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesGOD HATES FANGS is an irreverent celebration of hags, howls, and hauntings. Performed with equal parts chaos and glamour, this cabaret evening is sure to put you in a spooky […]
KAPWA: A Filipino Cabaret
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesFundraising for families in Palestine Join us for a night of music, poetry, and performances from your favorite local Filipino artists! To celebrate Filipino month we have a beautiful […]