Calling all Black artists in Chicago! Join us for an affinity night for Black artists to connect, network, and vibe.The industry we work in doesn’t always allow for spaces for affinity groups to connect. Projects come and go and those relationships can come and go with them. For the first time, Freshly Brewed is hosting […]

A 12-Week Book Club for the Artist's Way and an evening workspace for creatives. Every Wednesday @ The Understudy from 7PM-10PM.

A night of celebrating the release of The Methuen Drama Book of Trans Plays Vol. II with Chicago playwrights Shualee Cook and Will WilhelmCome join us for a night of celebrating the release of The Methuen Drama Book of Trans Plays Volume II - an anthology that offers eight new plays by trans playwrights. This […]

A 12-Week Book Club for the Artist's Way and an evening workspace for creatives. Every Wednesday @ The Understudy from 7PM-10PM.

A 12-Week Book Club for the Artist's Way and an evening workspace for creatives. Every Wednesday @ The Understudy from 7PM-10PM.

A staged reading for Jared Sprowls' one person show: Good Mourning.Join us at The Understudy for a staged reading of Jared Sprowls' one person show: Good Mourning. Through dramatized Jewish ritual, he wonders how we best hold onto memories as they only get farther away. Audiences are invited to slow down in this intimate solo […]

A workshop on crafting the perfect letter and possibly sending snail mail to your loved ones and friends~Your favorite pen scratching—dreams of a loved one far away—a doodle in the corner of the page—the sound of the envelope unsticking—salutations—in our hyper-speed digital world of instant communication, a practice of letter writing invites us to slow […]

A facilitated discussion and Q&A with tony-nominated Chicago playwright Sarah Ruhl on her book, Lessons from My Teachers.Come join us for a reading and a facilitated discussion on LESSONS FROM MY TEACHERS with Sarah Ruhl! This is a free event. Doors open at 7P, discussion starts at 7:30. There will be copies of the book […]

A staged reading of a new work aimed at uplifting trans stories.Meet tranScript tranScript 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 […]

Come join us for a night full of theatre trivia and fabulous prizes! Hosted by Patrick Zakem and Ben KayeAaaaand 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 […]

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.Just 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. […]

Join us to sample new selections from Spirit Tea and The UnderstudyWe're welcoming our friends from Spirit Tea to share some new selections, alongside expert knowledge and insight from the Spirit Tea team.Tickets are Pay What You Can, and proceeds will support Street Vendors Association of Chicago.