Events

A musical cabaret inspired by A Streetcar Named Desire produced by your friends at Kokandy Productions!Join The Understudy and Kokandy Productions for the latest installment of our BOOK CLUB series!Summer […]

An open stage for clowns, goofs, and funny people who'd like to test out first drafts. Hosted by the iconic clown duo, Band PracticeLeftovers Night is a strange and delicious […]

When ex-dancer Rina shows up at Hank’s gym wanting to learn how to box, she embarks on a journey that will forever transform her.When ex-dancer Rina shows up at Hank’s […]

If you identify as funny and not-a-dude-onstage, this is your night diva! Hosted by Preeti Thaker and Jordan LevenePreeti & Jordan present: A Comedy Open Mic for Women + Non-Binary […]

Band Practice combines a real live dating show with a real live clown detective show to find out the true nature of this so-called "love".Drat! LOVE has been ripping up […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 Theatre […]

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

Join us for the reading of a new play by Gracie EverettPowerHouse Cheer Elite is an underdog in the world of All-Star Cheer, boasting only one team worth their salt: […]

Author Nicole Brewer is Joined by Mica Cole, Alexis Green, and Miranda Gonzalez to discuss working beyond white supremacy in theatreABOUT THE BOOKA how-to guide for theatermakers who want freedom […]

A play reading of THE OUTSIDER by Paul Slade Smith produced by Exit, Pursued by a Play Reading.Ned Newley doesn’t even want to be governor. He’s terrified of public speaking; […]