Anyone Who Had A Heart – A Trans Voices Cabaret
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesCALLING ALL LOVERS! Trans Voices Cabaret is elated to be back in action with Anyone Who Had A Heart, a Valentine’s Day Show! Hosted by producer John-Payne, and featuring some […]
THE PILON by Zach Barr
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesIn a Seattle sports card shop, a schism is brewing between those who collect for sentimental reasons and those who look only for high-dollar cards to resell. When a potential […]
That Black Ass Show Hosted by Rachel Slurrz
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesReady to close out Black History Month with a SICKENING SHOW?!? ‼️‼️‼️Join Rachel Slurrz as she hosts “That Black Ass Show” featuring some Chicago drag faves: Luv Ami Stoole, Trisha […]
A Conversation with the Authors:THE DANCE AND OPERA STAGE MANAGER’S TOOLKIT
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesDon't miss this in-depth discussion on the experiences of seasoned stage managers Sue Fenty and Michele Kay following the launch of their new book The Dance and Opera Stage Manager's […]
WE SENT HER TO THE SEA by Maddie Powell
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesIn eighteenth-century Europe - well, eighteenth-centuryish “Europe” - difficult women are sent to the seaside, where they are kept out of sight and out of mind. Five such women find […]
The Making of a Kween: A Conversation with Vichet Chum
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesCelebrate Kween, the acclaimed debut YA novel by playwright and author Vichet Chum, with a special evening at The Understudy. Hosted by The Midwives Artistic Collective, the event features a […]
Writer’s Night with Tori Rego: Fairy Tales, Folktales & Flights of Fancy
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesCalling all writers of whimsy: join us for a writer’s workshop and learn how to write a fairy or folktale with Tori Rego.At once playful, frightening, comforting, timeless, and fickle, […]
The Artist’s Way 12 Week Book Club & Creative Work Space
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesA 12-Week Book Club for the Artist's Way and an evening workspace for creatives. Every Wednesday @ The Understudy from 7PM-10PM.
Midsommer Flight presents: Oh These Times! By Catherine the Great
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesA play reading of Catherine the Great's satirical comedy directed by ensemble member Ebby Offord, translated by Lurana Donnels O’Malley.A play reading of Catherine the Great’s satirical comedy directed by […]
The Artist’s Way 12 Week Book Club & Creative Work Space
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesA 12-Week Book Club for the Artist's Way and an evening workspace for creatives. Every Wednesday @ The Understudy from 7PM-10PM.
the quiet part by Keegon Schuett
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesIn a shipping warehouse, three coworkers grapple with daily inspirational quotes as the unforgiving holiday season looms. In a shipping warehouse, three coworkers grapple with daily inspirational quotes as the […]
The Artist’s Way 12 Week Book Club & Creative Work Space
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesA 12-Week Book Club for the Artist's Way and an evening workspace for creatives. Every Wednesday @ The Understudy from 7PM-10PM.