The Understudy Coffee and Books
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.
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 genre of fairytale is constantly remaking itself. In this workshop we will explore the genres of fairytale and folktale in short form. Be prepared […]
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 lively conversation facilitated by The Midwives founder and artistic director Emily Ritger, with Vichet Chum, his creative “midwife” Thomas Murray, and Khemarey “Khem” Khoeun, advocate, […]
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 themselves at The Sea, a remote treatment center spearheaded by the absurd Mr. Doctor (who may or may not have actually studied medicine?). From the […]
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 Toolkit: Protocols, Practical Considerations, and Templates. About the Book The Dance and Opera Stage Manager’s Toolkit details unique perspectives and approaches to support stage managers […]
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 Can, and TiKi Vonté. You DONT want to miss this. Admission is Free but bring some coin to tip these baddies🔥 Hope to see you […]
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 goldmine card is found by a trans teenager, the resulting scramble to sell it forces the store’s co-owners, and their regular customers, to re-evaluate how […]
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 of Chicago’s most unique and powerhouse theatre performers, this TVC is sure to be fun, intentional and a celebration of queer/trans love, as it falls […]
MUFFED by Zack Peercy
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Meaningful Action Theatre Company comes to The Understudy for Chester Greenwood Day! Never heard of Chester Greenwood Day? Oh, you will. Join us on Chester Greenwood Day (December 7th at 7:30PM for those not in the know) for a one-night-only presentation of The Meaningful Action Theatre Company Presents A Workshop Reading Of: Muffed: A […]
A Conversation with Kimberly Senior: WHAT WOULD A PERSON DO?
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesAward-winning theater director Kimberly Senior discusses her new book WHAT WOULD A PERSON DO? with Tribune critic Chris Jones. Don't miss this wide ranging discussion on Kimberly Senior's career, craft, and writing, following the launch of their new book What Would A Person Do? Thoughts on Directing and Living. About the Book What Would a […]
Kokandy Book Club Presents: CARRIE
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesWe'll unpack the horror and the hilarity of Stephen King's best-selling book, the Oscar-nominated film, AND the notorious Broadway flop. Kokandy Book Club Presents CARRIE Join The Understudy and our friends from Kokandy Productions for the latest installment of our series BOOK CLUB. Our October Book Club is pouring out a little pig's blood for […]
Play Reading Club: Becky Nurse of Salem
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesEach month, we gather to discuss a new, exciting or confounding play that has caught our attention. This month: Becky Nurse of Salem Join our monthly play reading club! Each month, we gather to discuss a new, exciting or confounding play that has caught our attention. This month, we're reading BECKY NURSE OF SALEM by […]