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Bramble Arts Loft Open House
Bramble Arts Loft Open House
Join us in celebrating our neighbors at Bramble Theatre! Their brand new, elegantly designed Arts Loft is opening to the public from 10AM to 4PM on Saturday, April 6th. We'll be there with books picked by the Bramble team, plus coffee! Come hang out with us and other Andersonville neighbors as we honor this incredible […]
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Stories Beyond Bars: An Art Fundraiser & Panel for Prisoner’s Rights
Stories Beyond Bars: An Art Fundraiser & Panel for Prisoner’s Rights
Join us for an unforgettable evening of advocacy and inspiration at the Stories Beyond Bars Fundraiser, hosted by Uptown People’s Law Center (UPLC). Set against the vibrant backdrop of The Understudy Coffee and Books, this event will feature creative offerings from storytellers impacted by the prison system, sharing their journeys and highlighting the vital role […]
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A Conversation with Jen Silverman: THERE’S GOING TO BE TROUBLE
A Conversation with Jen Silverman: THERE’S GOING TO BE TROUBLE
Author Jen Silverman joins Kirsten Fitzgerald for a a discussion of their new novel THERE'S GOING TO BE TROUBLE, out 4/9 from Random House. Playwright, novelist, and screenwriter Jen Silverman joins actor and director Kirsten Fitzgerald to discuss their new novel There's Going to Be Trouble. Don't miss these remarkable artists discussing how a life […]
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Thank You Five: LIVE with Strawdog Theatre
Thank You Five: LIVE with Strawdog Theatre
From Strawdog Theatre, a weekly show bringing theatre artists from around the globe into a conversation about live theatre and digital storytelling with a spirit of gratitude and innovation. Usually convened digitally, Thank You Five is recording LIVE at The Understudy for one night only. In addition to viewing in-person, t he show will be […]
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ECHO’S INFERNO by Juliet Kang Huneke
ECHO’S INFERNO by Juliet Kang Huneke
It's 1884, and Echo really doesn't get along with her brothers. Or anyone. Then, the devil offers her a chance to skip forward and start over. Will she take it? Will it matter? With biting humor and irreverent logic, ECHO'S INFERNO explores girlhood, rage, ambition, and connection. Production Team: Juliet Kang Huneke - Playwright Daira […]
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Kokandy Book Club Presents: SPRING AWAKENING
Kokandy Book Club Presents: SPRING AWAKENING
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 focus on a well known play or musical—investigating the plot, themes and relevant tangents through musical performance. Have a sit, have […]
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Independent Bookstore Day
Independent Bookstore Day
Yet again, Chicagoland proves itself to be the dream destination for book lovers and readers of all ages! More than 40 independent bookstores in the greater Chicago area—from Lake Forest to Beverly, and Naperville to the Loop—are collaborating on our annual Chicagoland Bookstore Crawl, which encourages book lovers to indulge in bookstore tourism by visiting […]
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Play Reading Club: RED REX
Play Reading Club: RED REX
After a holiday hiatus, Play Reading Club is BACK! No need to RSVP, just show up ready to discuss the play! Our book club begins at 7 PM on the last Monday of every month. This month, we’re reading Red Rex by Ike Holter. About the play: The sixth play in Ike Holter’s Rightlynd saga. Red Rex […]
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PHARAOH TAROT
PHARAOH TAROT
Pharaoh Tarot is BACK on Wednesday, May 1st! BELTANE, or May Day, is the May 1st sabbat that marks the beginning of Summer and is the worldwide day to celebrate freedom and breakthroughs and births! Welcome in the new season with this spread: RAPID EXPANSION What untapped potential can be acted on in your life? […]