Amonthly reading series highlighting plays that have not received a Chicago productionThe Understudy Dares You to Produce This Play is a monthly reading series highlighting plays that have not received a Chicago production. Produced by The Understudy’s bookstore team, this series works to expand the variety of playwrights and titles in our vibrant community.This month, […]

Join us for the reading of a new play by Gracie EverettPowerHouse Cheer Elite is an underdog in the world of All-Star Cheer, boasting only one team worth their salt: the Snowcats, who can't seem to shake this losing streak. After an embarrassing failure and serious injury on the mat, their best chance at a […]

Author Nicole Brewer is Joined by Mica Cole, Alexis Green, and Miranda Gonzalez to discuss working beyond white supremacy in theatreABOUT THE BOOKA how-to guide for theatermakers who want freedom from white supremacy in their creative practicesThe Antiracist Theatre offers readers the tools and foundational philosophy to create their own antiracist theatre ethos and delve […]

A play reading of THE OUTSIDER by Paul Slade Smith produced by Exit, Pursued by a Play Reading.Ned Newley doesn’t even want to be governor. He’s terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Arthur Vance sees things differently: […]

A reading of Adelinda - a comedy that offers audiences a witty and entertaining exploration of love, intrigue, and mistaken identities.Adelinda by Hannah BrandDirected by Joshua PenningtonCastAdelinda D'Olstain - Ahlora VictoriaMarquis D'Olstain - Barry IrvingCount D'Olstain - Alexander GarzaMarchioness D'Olstain - Hannah Mary SimpsonStrasbourg - Jerome Michael JonesZella - Koshie MillsDorcas - Brynley HalversonFlora - […]