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The Understudy is a theatre bookstore and coffee shop for people looking to get lost in a good book, enjoy a passionate conversation, or cozy up with a delicious cup of coffee.

Monologue Writing Workshop

September 16 @ 7:00 pm9:30 pm

Come with a pen and be ready to create! This month for Freshly Brewed we are hosting a Monologue Workshop, Open to all — Playwrights, actors, and multidisciplinary artists. Join […]

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Monologue Writing Workshop
September 16 @ 7:00 pm9:30 pm

FOR THE LOVERS

September 20 @ 8:00 pm9:30 pm

Join host Georgia Rising for another installment of their night of love! FOR THE LOVERS: International Affair This edition of For the Lovers features classing loves songs from across the […]

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FOR THE LOVERS
September 20 @ 8:00 pm9:30 pm

G. L. O. W. : A Queer Sober Open Mic Night

September 27 @ 7:30 pm10:00 pm

The Understudy presents G.L.O.W.: a Queer Sober Open Mic Night ABOUT THE EVENT Join The Understudy for G.L.O.W., a queer sober open mic night hosted by K.J Whitehead and Sharon […]

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G. L. O. W. : A Queer Sober Open Mic Night
September 27 @ 7:30 pm10:00 pm

Play Reading Club: Primary Trust

September 29 @ 7:00 pm8:30 pm

Join our monthly play reading club! Each month, we gather to discuss a new, exciting or confounding play that has caught our attention. This month, we’re reading PRIMARY TRUST by […]

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Play Reading Club: Primary Trust
September 29 @ 7:00 pm8:30 pm

Grown in Chicago: Creating Your Community

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Where Should I Go While I’m In Chicago For SCA Expo 2024?

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Chicago Reader Best Coffee Shop 2023

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STORE EXPLORER: Where Magician Dennis Watkins Shops

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Here’s To Never Growing Up: A Review of “The Best Damn Thing” at The Understudy

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Best Damn Book Shop: The Understudy’s New Frontier

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Avril Lavigne-Inspired Musical ‘The Best Damn Thing’ Helps Viewers Connect With Their Inner Teen

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The Best Damn Thing explores teenage power and pain

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‘Cuppa Joe’ at The Understudy Coffee and Books

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Chicago’s Essential Coffee Shops

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Theatre Bookstore, Coffee Shop, Creative Hub
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Theatre Bookstore, Coffee Shop, Creative Hub
Triple Threat
Theatre Bookstore, Coffee Shop, Creative Hub
Triple Threat