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Book Signing: Contemporary Black Theatre and Performance
Book Signing: Contemporary Black Theatre and Performance
CLICK HERE to Reserve Join us for a Signing of Contemporary Black Theatre and Performance with editors DeRon S. Williams, Khalid Y. Long, and Martine Kei Green-Rogers. Doors open at 7. The program begins at 7:30. About the Book How are Black artists, activists, and pedagogues wielding acts of rebellion, activism, and solidarity to precipitate […]
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Black Theatre Vinyl Archive Listening Party
Black Theatre Vinyl Archive Listening Party
CLICK HERE to Reserve Join director Jerrell L. Henderson as he spins selections from his collection of black theatre on vinyl, past and present. The bar will be open for refreshments; BYOB is also welcomed. Jerrell L. Henderson is the League of Chicago Theatres recipient of the 2022 Samuel G. Roberson, Jr. Resident Fellowship. He […]
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Bandana Crafting Workshop with Artist Kiera Pitts
Bandana Crafting Workshop with Artist Kiera Pitts
Join us for a short and delightful bandana crafting workshop with visiting artist Kiera Pitts! Attendees will have the opportunity to create their own bandana design utilizing 100% cotton Kiera has naturally dyed with a colorful array of willow leaves, onion skins, dandelion, and turmeric as the backdrop to a large array of her hand […]
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Evermore Quartet at The Understudy
Evermore Quartet at The Understudy
Click here to buy your tickets. The Evermore Quartet was formed as a passion project by four musicians at Northwestern University who wanted to play way more chamber music than was required of them. Since graduating, the group continues to play whenever possible for anyone who will listen, focused on performing overlooked oeuvres, newly-composed masterpieces, […]
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Canceled G. L. O. W. : A Queer Sober Open Mic
Canceled G. L. O. W. : A Queer Sober Open Mic
CLICK HERE to Reserve 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. For performer signups, please click here.
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The Subtext Podcast LIVE
The Subtext Podcast LIVE
CLICK HERE to Reserve Your Seat From AMERICAN THEATRE magazine, a podcast where playwrights talk to playwrights about the things usually left unsaid. In a conversation that dives into life’s muck, we learn what irks, agitates, motivates, inspires and—ultimately—what makes writers tick. Join host Brian James Polak and guest Nancy García Loza for a live […]
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THE SPORTING LIFE by Marjorie Muller
THE SPORTING LIFE by Marjorie Muller
CLICK HERE to Reserve your Seat 16-year-old Dot still hasn’t gotten her period. Lucky for her, there’s a Witch in the woods who can get it started. However, in exchange, Dot must offer her the life of a man who has wronged her. And who better to offer than a math teacher? When Dot gets […]
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Play Reading Club: FAT HAM
Play Reading Club: FAT HAM
Join us for our first-ever PLAY READING CLUB, a new monthly series hosted by the Understudy staff! This month's pick is the Pulitzer Prize winning FAT HAM by James Ijames. No RSVP required to attend, just arrive with your copy, ready to discuss the play! Click below to reserve your copy of the play: TCG […]
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MERCURY STARDUST Book Signing
MERCURY STARDUST Book Signing
About the Event: Join us starting at 7 PM on August 30th to meet Mercury Stardust, The Trans Handy Ma'am. The book, Safe and Sound: A Renter Friendly Guide to Home Repair will be available to purchase on-site, but click the link above to preorder your book for pickup. Mercury will be on-site signing from […]