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Ball & Battle: A Drag Show and Latte Art Throwdown

March 30 @ 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Join The Understudy for an evening of fierce looks, fierce competition, and fabulous prizes. PLEASE NOTE: This event is 21+. No underage attendees or contestants will be permitted.   It’s our birthday, and we’re celebrating in style. In honor of our first anniversary, we’re bringing together the coffee and performance communities again for a hybrid drag show and latte ard throwdown. First, join us in the bookstore for a set of fabulous performances from some of our favorite drag things.…

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Ball & Battle: A Drag Show and Latte Art Throwdown
March 30 @ 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Stories Beyond Bars: An Art Fundraiser & Panel for Prisoner’s Rights

April 10 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us for an unforgettable evening of advocacy and inspiration at the Stories Beyond Bars Fundraiser, hosted by Uptown People’s Law Center (UPLC). Set against the vibrant backdrop of The Understudy Coffee and Books, this event will feature creative offerings from storytellers impacted by the prison system, sharing their journeys and highlighting the vital role of legal aid in their lives. Immerse yourself in an art exhibition showcasing the creativity and resilience of our artistic contributors, while our panel discussion…

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Stories Beyond Bars: An Art Fundraiser & Panel for Prisoner’s Rights
April 10 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

ECHO’S INFERNO by Juliet Kang Huneke

April 15 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

It’s 1884, and Echo really doesn’t get along with her brothers. Or anyone. Then, the devil offers her a chance to skip forward and start over. Will she take it? Will it matter? With biting humor and irreverent logic, ECHO’S INFERNO explores girlhood, rage, ambition, and connection. Cast and Creative Team TBA About Freshly Brewed Freshly Brewed seeks to invest in Chicago’s emerging playwrights and theatre artists in keeping with The Understudy’s commitment to Community, Collaboration, and Discovery. The series…

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ECHO’S INFERNO by Juliet Kang Huneke
April 15 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

A Conversation with Jen Silverman: THERE’S GOING TO BE TROUBLE

April 16 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Author Jen Silverman joins Kirsten Fitzgerald for a a discussion of their new novel THERE’S GOING TO BE TROUBLE, out 4/9 from Random House. Playwright, novelist, and screenwriter Jen Silverman joins actor and director Kirsten Fitzgerald to discuss their new novel There’s Going to Be Trouble. Don’t miss these remarkable artists discussing how a life in the theatre informs writing sweeping and intimate stories in other media. Learn about the development of There’s Going to Be Trouble, and what draws…

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A Conversation with Jen Silverman: THERE’S GOING TO BE TROUBLE
April 16 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Play Reading Club: RED REX

April 29 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

After a holiday hiatus, Play Reading Club is BACK! No need to RSVP, just show up ready to discuss the play! Our book club begins at 7 PM on the last Monday of every month. This month, we’re reading Red Rex by Ike Holter.   About the play: The sixth play in Ike Holter’s Rightlynd saga. Red Rex is a scrappy theater company that is on the brink—will they have the hit that puts their name on the map, or the wake-up call…

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Play Reading Club: RED REX
April 29 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm