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SUMMARY:RAVING by Simon Paisley Day
DESCRIPTION:A play reading of RAVING by Simon Paisley Day produced by Exit\, Pursued by a Play Reading.\n\n\n‘I sometimes wonder how on earth people as pathetic as you and me are allowed to start a family. It’s far more dangerous than driving a car\, and yet there’s not a single test…’ \nBriony and Keith are not finding parenthood easy so their friends the delightful Ross and Rosy\, engineer a relaxing weekend away in intelligent adult company\, good food and drink\, complete rest – and absolutely no children. But making up the numbers by inviting the unpredictable Charles and Serena doesn’t make things restful. Add an uninvited anarchic adolescent and a fanatical farmer and Briony and Keith’s idyllic weekend erupts into total chaos… \nAn uproarious study of modern parenting and matrimonial tribulations. \n** CAST & CREATIVE TEAM TO BE ANNOUNCED **
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LOCATION:The Understudy Coffee and Books\, 5531 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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SUMMARY:BOOK LAUNCH with Jeffrey Masten: Edward II
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a conversation with editor Jeffrey Masten on the Arden Early modern Edition of Edward II\n\n\nCelebrate the launch of the  \nBeverages and books will be available for purchase throughout the event! \n \nABOUT THE BOOK\nVivid and daring in Marlowe’s time and ours\, Edward II has captivated generations of readers\, audiences and performers with its evocative portrayal of passionate friendship\, kingly power and brutal retribution. Leading scholar Jeffrey Masten’s new edition of Marlowe’s great tragedy distils its importance for the history of queer sexuality\, historical drama and modern performance alike. Drawing on new research into Edward’s earliest readers\, as well as modern stage\, film and operatic adaptations\, Masten unpacks the play’s early meanings and modern resonances to spotlight its radical potential across a span of 400 years. \n \nThis edition gives students a modernised\, comprehensively annotated text with a detailed\, illustrated introduction addressing Marlowe’s life and education\, the play’s influence as a history play and its sexual\, religious and national politics. Highlighted as well are Derek Jarman’s landmark queer film adaption of Edward II and celebrated performances by Ian McKellen\, Derek Jacobi and Tilda Swinton. \n \nABOUT THE EDITOR\nGuggenheim Fellow and Northwestern professor Jeffrey Masten is the editor of the newArden edition of Christopher Marlowe’s queer masterpiece\, Edward II. He is the authorof prize-winning scholarship on Marlowe\, Shakespeare\, the history of sexuality\, and early modern drama. Masten’s books include Queer Philologies: Sex\, Language\, and Affect in Shakespeare’s Time (2016)\, and Textual Intercourse: Collaboration\, Authorship\, and Sexualities in Renaissance Drama (1997)\, as well as an edition of Thomas Middleton’s collaborative play The Old Law (2007). At Northwestern\, Masten is Professor of English and Gender & Sexuality Studies and Charles Deering McCormick Professor of Teaching Excellence.
URL:https://www.theunderstudy.com/event/book-launch-with-jeffrey-masten-edward-ii/
LOCATION:The Understudy Coffee and Books\, 5531 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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SUMMARY:TTRPG Journaling Workshop w/ The Mind of Guy
DESCRIPTION:A writing and journaling workshop for the DND girlies!\n\n\nCome be introduced to the wonderful world of journaling! Learn about the wellness applications of journaling and how journaling can enhance your TTRPG experiences. Hosted by The Mind of Guy (@themindofguy). \n \nThis event has ticketed tiers depending on your jounaling and stationary needs~ \nTier 1: GM’s Quest Jotter + Stickers $5 \nTier 2 : GM’s Quest Jotter + RP Mechanical Pencil + Stickers $10 \nTier 3: GM’s Quest Journal + RP Mechanical Pencil + RP GM’s Quest Jotter + Stickers $20 \nThank you so much to our sponsors\, Roll & Play Press and Roll20!
URL:https://www.theunderstudy.com/event/ttrpg-journaling-workshop-w-the-mind-of-guy/
LOCATION:The Understudy Coffee and Books\, 5531 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ari Gato Attempts to Share the Spotlight: A Murderously Funny Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:Chicago drag superstar\, Ari Gato\, is BACK with a BANG this summer for a night of fun\, music\, and MURDER!\n\n\nJoin Ari as her “solo” cabaret falls apart once again as she’s forced to share the spotlight\, but this time… there are CONSEQUENCES! \nA night of amazing singing\, stories\, and laughter to close out your Pride Season that you WON’T want to miss. Featuring the talents of Jon Jackson\, Laura Vidal\, Bosston and Alex Newkirk on the keys\, you know you’re in for an unforgettable show. And somebody will DIE! \n \nCome find out who on June 27th at The Understudy Coffee & Books! \nTickets are PWYC (pay for a ticket via the “Donation” section) or a suggested donation of $15. See you there✨
URL:https://www.theunderstudy.com/event/ari-gato-attempts-to-share-the-spotlight-a-murderously-funny-cabaret/
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