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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Shanésia Davis: Nine Questions
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a conversation with editor Shanésia Davis on her book Nine questions every actor of color should consider when tokenism is not enough\n\n\nCome join us for a reading and a facilitated discussion on Nine questions every actor of color should consider when tokenism is not enough with Shanésia Davis! \nThis is a free event. Doors open at 7P\, discussion starts at 7:30. There will be copies of the book available for sale. \n \nABOUT THE BOOK\nThis book confronts and analyzes the systemic racism that confronts actors of color in the USA through interviews with leading performers in the nation’s theatrical epicentre of Chicago. \nEach chapter deals with a different central question\, from how these actors approach roles and the obstacles that they face\, to the ways in which the industry can change to better enable actors of color. By bringing together these actors and sharing the ways in which they have functioned within the white theatre world\, we can appreciate how theatre needs to embrace their identities so that all voices are heard\, understood\, and valued. The stories of these actors will reflect the systemic racism of the past and present with the hope of remaking the future. \nThis is an important book for students\, teachers\, and professionals who engage in theatre work\, helping them to understand the lived experiences of actors of color through those actors’ own words. \n \nABOUT THE AUTHOR\nShanésia Davis is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Acting at the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University\, USA. Ms. Davis is also an award-winning stage\, television\, and film actor based in Chicago.
URL:https://theunderstudy.com/event/a-conversation-with-shanesia-davis-nine-questions/
LOCATION:The Understudy Coffee and Books\, 5531 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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SUMMARY:KAPWA II: Shake\, Rattle and Roll (18+)
DESCRIPTION:A ~sp0okY~ Filipinx variety show produced by The Understudy and The Rizal Center.\n\n\nWho says the sequel isn’t as good? October is Filipino-American History Month\, and the KAPWA Variety Show is back with more killer performances from local Fil-Am artists. Join us as we celebrate community in times of fear with scary good food\, songs\, storytelling\, MAGIC\, burlesque\, and more! Stay tuned for the Line-up~ \n\n\nHalf of all ticket sales will benefit the Rizal Center’s Balikbayan Book Club\, which educates and empowers readers through the stories of Filipino writers. The group is a space to connect\, discuss\, and learn more about the Philippines’ history of resistance. By critically engaging with the past\, they encourage each other to build a better future.
URL:https://theunderstudy.com/event/kapwa-ii-shake-rattle-and-roll-18/
LOCATION:The Understudy Coffee and Books\, 5531 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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SUMMARY:BLITHE SPIRIT by Noel Coward
DESCRIPTION:Catch Noel Coward’s  “improbable farce in three acts” at The Understudy\n\n\nExit\, Pursued by a Play Reading is a new reading series where Chicago’s best and most beloved actors find themselves chased by rabid\, unrehearsed\, theatrical comedies – desperately trying to stay ahead\, as they strive to tickle your fancy\, brighten your heart\, and warm the chilliest of Chicago evenings. \nThis time\, we’re reading Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward \n \nEdith: Ali Foley \nRuth : Jaeda LaVonne \nCharles : Gregory Linington \nDr. Bradman : Demetrios Troy \nMrs. Bradman : Blair Robertson \nMadame Arcati : Issy van Randwyck \nElvira : Katy Sullivan \nStage Directions : Noah Tibbetts
URL:https://theunderstudy.com/event/blithe-spirit-by-noel-coward/
LOCATION:The Understudy Coffee and Books\, 5531 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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SUMMARY:FAREWELL TO P3N15 PARTY: A FUNDRAISER SHOW FOR KJ’S GENDER AFFIRMING CARE
DESCRIPTION:A benefit party and open mic hosted by K.J.  Whitehead with special guest comedian\, Rey Tang.\n\n\nGUESS WHO’S GETTING BOTTOM SURGERYYYYY~ \nOur friend and your lovely host\, K.J. Whitehead. \nCome join us in celebration as we say goodbye to K.J.’s bits in this month’s open mic here at The Understudy!  Tickets are PWYC and all proceeds will go to K.J.  as she recovers post-op.  \nSo if you’re a comedian\, poet\, musician\, or just a person with social anxiety who’s feeling brave – sign up here. \n \nCan’t come through but would still like to donate?  \nK.J.’s Venmo is: iamkjwhitehead
URL:https://theunderstudy.com/event/farewell-to-p3n15-party-a-fundraiser-show-for-kjs-gender-affirming-care-2/
LOCATION:The Understudy Coffee and Books\, 5531 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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SUMMARY:FAREWELL TO P3N15 PARTY: A FUNDRAISER SHOW FOR KJ’S GENDER AFFIRMING CARE
DESCRIPTION:A benefit party and open mic hosted by K.J.  Whitehead with special guest comedian\, Rey Tang.\n\n\nGUESS WHO’S GETTING BOTTOM SURGERYYYYY~ \nOur friend and your lovely host\, K.J. Whitehead. \nCome join us in celebration as we say goodbye to K.J.’s bits in this month’s open mic here at The Understudy!  Tickets are PWYC and all proceeds will go to K.J.  as she recovers post-op.  \nSo if you’re a comedian\, poet\, musician\, or just a person with social anxiety who’s feeling brave – sign up here. \n \nCan’t come through but would still like to donate?  \nK.J.’s Venmo is: iamkjwhitehead
URL:https://theunderstudy.com/event/farewell-to-p3n15-party-a-fundraiser-show-for-kjs-gender-affirming-care/
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SUMMARY:Public Tea Tasting with Spirit Tea
DESCRIPTION:Join us to sample new selections from Spirit Tea and The Understudy\n\n\nWe’re welcoming our friends from Spirit Tea to share some new selections\, alongside expert knowledge and insight from the Spirit Tea team. \n \nTickets are Pay What You Can\, and proceeds will support Street Vendors Association of Chicago.
URL:https://theunderstudy.com/event/public-tea-tasting-with-spirit-tea/
LOCATION:The Understudy Coffee and Books\, 5531 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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SUMMARY:ATTACK ON MARZ: A LATTE THROWDOWN
DESCRIPTION:Oh\, so you think ur the slickest barista in town? Well\, get ur best pair of cow/moon boots on\, come on down to The Understudy and PROVE IT.\n\n\nJust a good ‘ol latte throwdown at The Understudy in Andersonville with a special halftime performance by the iconic Ari Gato. Hosted by Jett\, John-Payne and Lezbian Minnelli. Dress up if you wanna: the theme is cowboys n’ aliens. 🤠👽✨ \n \nThe throwdown will be judged by Ari Gato and special guests from Metric and Minor Figures. Beer will be provided by MARZ Brewing.  \n \nAdmission is free\, but it’s $10 to compete. Doors open at 6:45pm\, first pour is at 7:30pm. Contestants can only use steaming pitchers provided by The Understudy. \n \nEach participant will receive a goody bag from Metric. Top 3 winners will win a cash prize of $150\, $100 or $50 as well as other prizes from Espresso Parts\, La Marzocco\, Fellow and Minor Figures. \nBe there or be ▪️ \n \nRSVP if you’re going. SIGN UP AND PAY UP IF YOU’RE FEELIN’ BRAVE 🐎🛸 \n \n❤️Maaaany thanks to our sponsors👽\nMARZ Brewing \nMetric Coffee \nMinor Figures \nFellow \nLa Marzocco \nEspresso Parts \nMilli by Metric \n \n💗aaaand shout out to our Understudy Team for making this happen🦉\nAnder Shunneson \nAdam Crawford \nCasey Whisler \nJohn-Payne \nMagdalena Dalzell
URL:https://theunderstudy.com/event/attack-on-marz-a-latte-throwdown/
LOCATION:The Understudy Coffee and Books\, 5531 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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SUMMARY:I Can’t… I Have Trivia: an Evening of Theatre Trivia at The Understudy
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a night full of theatre trivia and fabulous prizes! Hosted by Patrick Zakem and Ben Kaye\n\n\nAaaaand we are back with another round of trivia at 7:30 on October 13th with new categories\, spoopy drinks and fabulous prizes! Hosted by our friend Patrick Zakem\, each round will test your knowledge of. A different facet of theatre history\, current events\, or culture. Think you’ve got what it takes? Come through✨ \n \nWe recommend playing with a team of four and if you’re thinking of coming alone — no worries! We’ll find a group for you to join :^)
URL:https://theunderstudy.com/event/i-cant-i-have-trivia-an-evening-of-theatre-trivia-at-the-understudy/
LOCATION:The Understudy Coffee and Books\, 5531 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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SUMMARY:tranScript productions presents: Is This All This Is by Dave Osmundsen
DESCRIPTION:A staged reading of a new work aimed at uplifting trans stories.\n\n\nMeet tranScript \ntranScript productions is a new\, Chicago-based production company aimed at uplifting trans artists and voices. By highlighting trans and nonbiary playwrights\, actors\, and stories – or any combination of the three – tranScript hopes to provide an affirming space for trans artists and challenge the harmful narratives being spun in the world around us. \n \nPlay Synopsis\nFour characters– Autistic non-binary lesbian Jamie\, their transient aunt Theresa\, their conservative mother Barb\, and Theresa’s Autistic boyfriend Tyson–contemplate where they are in life\, where they’ve been\, and where they’re going. And\, of course\, if this is all life is ever going to be for them. \n \nCast & Crew\nMaddy Shilts – Artistic Director \nPhilip Merrick – Producer \nKaeli Meno – Director \nMarley Doakes – Theresa \nMarshall Kious – Tyson \nEmma Fulmer – Jamie \nCarolyn Hu Bradbury – Barb \nNate Davis – Stage Directions
URL:https://theunderstudy.com/event/transcript-presents-is-this-all-this-is-by-dave-osmundsen/
LOCATION:The Understudy Coffee and Books\, 5531 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Sarah Ruhl: Lessons from My Teachers
DESCRIPTION:A facilitated discussion and Q&A with tony-nominated Chicago playwright Sarah Ruhl on her book\, Lessons from My Teachers.\n\n\nCome join us for a reading and a facilitated discussion on LESSONS FROM MY TEACHERS with Sarah Ruhl!  \nThis is a free event. Doors open at 7P\, discussion starts at 7:30. There will be copies of the book available for sale. \n \nABOUT THE BOOK\nIn LESSONS FROM MY TEACHERS: From Preschool to the Present (Marysue Rucci Books\, on-sale May 6\, 2025)\,  acclaimed author Sarah Ruhl—MacArthur genius\, two-time Pulitzer finalist\, and Tony-nominated playwright—reflects on the transformative wisdom of teachers\, both in and beyond the classroom.  \nAccording to Sarah Ruhl\, great teachers are often those whose teaching cannot be done to scale\, whose lessons depend on specificity of place\, time\, and relationship. Ruhl explores how great teaching is rooted in connection\, presence\, and relationships\, often transcending traditional classrooms to include books\, dreams\, nature\, and everyday interactions. In our digital age\, where phones provide facts but not connection\, she highlights the enduring power of embodied lessons: \n \n“Teaching that is truly absorbed is composed not of words only\, but also the example of the \nperson doing the teaching… more relation than idiom.” \n  \nBased on her popular class at Yale\, this masterful\, intimate essay collection is a testament to the singular impact of teachers across every stage of our lives. Anchored in stories both personal and universal\, drawing on Sarah’s experiences with her parents and children\, with schoolteachers\, creative influences\, and beyond\, LESSONS FROM MY TEACHERS offers an uplifting perspective on our basic human need to teach and learn from each other as we navigate the surprising paths that shape our lives. \n \n“Taken together or savored individually\, these stories will invite your grad to reflect on the teachers—both formal and informal— who got them where they are and the power of human instruction to get them where they want to go.” – Oprah Daily \n \nABOUT THE AUTHOR\nSarah Ruhl is a playwright\, essayist\, and poet. Her fifteen plays include In the Next Room (or the Vibrator Play)\, The Clean House\, and Eurydice. A two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist\, a Tony Award nominee\, and the recipient of the MacArthur “genius” Fellowship\, her plays have been produced on-and off-Broadway\, around the country\, internationally\, and have been translated into many languages. \nHer book 100 Essays I Don’t Have Time to Write was a New York Times Notable Book. She teaches at the Yale School of Drama\, and lives in Brooklyn with her husband\, Tony Charuvastra\, who is a child psychiatrist\, and their three children. You can read more about her work at SarahRuhlPlaywright.com.
URL:https://theunderstudy.com/event/a-conversation-with-sarah-ruhl-lessons-from-my-teachers/
LOCATION:The Understudy Coffee and Books\, 5531 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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