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IN THE NEXT ROOM by Sarah Ruhl

July 27 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

A play reading of In the Next Room (or, The Vibrator Play) by Sarah Ruhl produced by Exit, Pursued by a Play Reading. In the Next Room or the vibrator […]

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IN THE NEXT ROOM by Sarah Ruhl

July 27 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

I Can’t … I Have Trivia: An evening of Theatre Trivia at The Understudy

August 3 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Come join us for a night full of theatre trivia and fabulous prizes! Hosted by Patrick Zakem and Ben Kaye Aaaaand we are back with another round of trivia at […]

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I Can’t … I Have Trivia: An evening of Theatre Trivia at The Understudy

August 3 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Instrumental Theatre Presents: Chicago Theatre Composers Club

August 11 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

A cabaret featuring short pieces from composers, lyricists and other Chicago musical artists. Hosted by Instrumental Theatre. Instrumental Theatre, in collaboration with The Understudy, is proud to introduce the Chicago […]

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Instrumental Theatre Presents: Chicago Theatre Composers Club

August 11 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

The Understudy Dares You To Produce This Play: The House Party

August 17 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Amonthly reading series highlighting plays that have not received a Chicago production The Understudy Dares You to Produce This Play is a monthly reading series highlighting plays that have not […]

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