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SUMMARY:the un-blessed | a poetry reading // solo show | by elena victoria feliz
DESCRIPTION:if the bible were a movie\, this piece is about the extras.\n\n\nABOUT\nthe un-blessed is a biblical reimagining. if the bible were a movie\, this piece is about the extras. what does it mean to know that world defining events are happening around you\, and you exist in the margins\, that you are not among the chosen? does it make you angry? do you give up? do you try anyway – even if you doubt there is a god who believes in you? in the face of despair\, disaster\, war\, miracles (or their absence)\, and the fear of being forgotten after we are gone\, the un-blessed is a poetic exploration of the human capacity for hope. \n \nA BRIEF EXCERPT\nblessed are those who are collateral in the stories of those we think we know\, \nthe martyrs in the margins \nfor the world was built on their backs \ntheir hearts are sacred too \n \nblessed are the forgotten\, for they shall inherit the imagination of those who care enough to try \n \nCONTENT ADVISORY\nThis piece contains mature themes and is recommended for mature audiences (17+). A more detailed content advisory is available upon request at the time of the event. \n \nIMPACT CAMPAIGN\nAll ticket proceeds will be donated to Ele Elna Ewak – an emergency relief organization on the ground in Gaza\, supporting Palestinian communities amidst the genocide\, with a focus on restoring clean drinking water.
URL:https://theunderstudy.com/event/the-un-blessed-a-poetry-reading-solo-show-by-elena-victoria-feliz/
LOCATION:The Understudy Coffee and Books\, 5531 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Creative Workspace
DESCRIPTION:A space where creatives and artists can write\, craft\, read\, journal\, and crochet every Wednesday from 7p – 10p. Hosted by Jett & Friends~\n\n\nA weekly space where artists can maHave a creative project you wanna finish or just need a late night-ish place to get some journaling done? Orrr — would you just like to make new friends while attempting to crochet your first grandma square?? \nWell come hang with us starting next Wednesday (1/21) from 7pm to 10pm✨ BYOS (bring your own supplies~) Bar and bookstore will be open. No cover. Hosted by Jett Parr & friends 🙂
URL:https://theunderstudy.com/event/the-creative-workspace-4/
LOCATION:The Understudy Coffee and Books\, 5531 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dramaturgy Mixer with LMDA Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a discussion and mixer hosted by Yasmin Mikhaiel and Maren Robinson of LMDA Chicago!\n\n\nCalling all Chicago dramaturgs! Join LMDA for a mixer at The Understudy. Join VP of Freelance Yasmin Zacaria Mikhaiel and Chicago Regional VP Maren Robinson for an interactive conversation on the state of Chicago dramaturgy. You’ll learn about resources and opportunities compiled by the Literary Managers & Dramaturgs of the Americas and connect with fellow dramaturgs desiring more collaborative spaces. \n  \nLet’s gather to chat about how we show up for each other whether we’re currently in rehearsals or not! The night begins with a facilitated conversation and then transitions to an open chat space for you to meet and greet dramaturgs from across Chicago. \n  \nRSVP for free! \n  \nMeet Your Hosts: \nYasmin Zacaria Mikhaiel (she/they) is a Chicago-based dramaturg\, arts journalist\, and creative producer. She currently serves as VP of Freelance for LMDA. Their dramaturgy centers care work and their theatre reporting and research explores possibility models for the future of theatremaking and writing that is reflexive\, culturally competent\, and sustainable. She is an alum and current faculty of The Theatre School at DePaul University. In 2025/2026 she has been awarded two arts journalism fellowships\, one with Art and Public Life’s Chicago Critics Table at UChicago and the other as a Rising Leader of Color with Theatre Communications Group. \n  \nMaren Robinson (she/her) is a dramaturg and educator who has worked on nearly 60 productions including 18 new works. She is particularly interested in new work\, science on stage\, civic conversations and the potential of embodied dramaturgy outside of theater. Maren is Resident Dramaturg and a Company Member at TimeLine Theatre. She is also a lecturer at The Theatre School at DePaul University\, Associate Director of the Master of Arts Program in Humanities at the University of Chicago and serves as the Chicago Metro VP  of the Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas. \n  \nAbout LMDA: \nLiterary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas was founded in 1985 as the volunteer membership organization for the professions of literary management and dramaturgy. LMDA holds the belief that theater is a vital art form that has the power to nourish\, educate\, and transform individuals and their communities and that dramaturgy is central to the process of theater-making. \n 
URL:https://theunderstudy.com/event/dramaturgy-mixer-with-lmda-chicago/
LOCATION:The Understudy Coffee and Books\, 5531 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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SUMMARY:POTUS
DESCRIPTION:A play reading written by Selina Fillinger and produced by Exit\, Pursued by a Play Reading\n\n\n\n\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 Potus by Selina Fillinger \nThe Story \n \nOne four-letter word is about to rock 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. When the President unwittingly spins a PR nightmare into a global crisis the seven brilliant and beleaguered women he relies upon most risk life liberty and the pursuit of sanity to keep the commander-in-chief out of trouble. \n \nCast TBA
URL:https://theunderstudy.com/event/potus/
LOCATION:The Understudy Coffee and Books\, 5531 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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SUMMARY:February Lobo-lit Book Club: Palaver by Bryan Washington
DESCRIPTION:A monthly book club in collaboration with Pizza Lobo. Those who show their book at the bar will get a free 10″ pizza!
URL:https://theunderstudy.com/event/february-lobo-lit-book-club-palaver-by-bryan-washington/
LOCATION:Pizza Lobo-Andersonville\, 5457 North Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fem/Them Comedy Open Mic at The Understudy
DESCRIPTION:If you identify as funny and not-a-dude-onstage\, this is your night diva! Hosted by Preeti Thaker and Jordan Levene\n\n\nPreeti & Jordan present: A Comedy Open Mic for Women + Non-Binary Comics!\nIf you identify as funny and not-a-dude-onstage\, this is your night diva! \n  \nWHAT’S THE PLAN?\n• 7:30 PM — arrive responsibly early\, wonder what the vibe is gonna be like. Support the space by buying a drink! \n• 8:00 PM — the mic starts\, the chaos begins \n• Sign-ups close at 9 PM because of boundaries \n  \nSET DETAILS\n• 4 minutes of pure lightning \n• 5 minutes if you buy a drink — please support and tip our bartenders ♥️ \n  \nCAN MEN ATTEND?\nOf course! \nMen can sit\, watch\, hydrate\, clap\, and support women (a skill we’d love to see more of) \nWe kindly ask that you practice not-mansplaining \nIf you feel a mansplanation rising in your throat\, please swallow it \n  \nANYTHING ELSE?\nBring the vibes baby! This is our first time doing a comedy open mic and we’d love to make it a tradition. Come through! \n  \nxx \nPreeti & Jordan
URL:https://theunderstudy.com/event/fem-them-comedy-open-mic-at-the-understudy/
LOCATION:The Understudy Coffee and Books\, 5531 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Creative Workspace
DESCRIPTION:A space where creatives and artists can write\, craft\, read\, journal\, and crochet every Wednesday from 7p – 10p. Hosted by Jett & Friends~\n\n\nA weekly space where artists can maHave a creative project you wanna finish or just need a late night-ish place to get some journaling done? Orrr — would you just like to make new friends while attempting to crochet your first grandma square?? \nWell come hang with us starting next Wednesday (1/21) from 7pm to 10pm✨ BYOS (bring your own supplies~) Bar and bookstore will be open. No cover. Hosted by Jett Parr & friends 🙂 \nStay tuned for future workshops @ the workspace. future friends TBA 😉
URL:https://theunderstudy.com/event/the-creative-workspace-3/
LOCATION:The Understudy Coffee and Books\, 5531 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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