RED BELL by Katherine Swan

Schedule

Mon Jul 20 2026 at 07:30 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

The Understudy Coffee and Books | Chicago, IL

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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.
About this Event

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 who she is and who she will become.

But when a past trauma surfaces, Rina must confront a painful history that she’s struggled to leave behind. As she hurtles towards her first fight, Rina will be forced to reckon with what she fears the most.


Playwright: Katherine Swan
Director: Faith Hart
Dramaturg: Madie Doppelt
Stage Directions: Karina Patel

Rina: Noelle Oh
Hank: Scott Westerman
Alex: Harsh Gagoomal
Annie/Jessie/Wanda: Laila Rodriques
Jason/Rina's Father: Huy Nguyễn
Larissa: Marissa Stephens


Freshly Brewed Team:

Nadya Naumaan – Co-Artistic Producer

Joel Willison – Co-Artistic Producer

Danny Fender – The Understudy Co-Owner

Adam Crawford – The Understudy Co-Owner


About Freshly Brewed

Freshly Brewed seeks to invest in Chicago’s emerging playwrights and theatre artists in keeping with The Understudy’s commitment to Community, Collaboration, and Discovery. The series features monthly readings of new plays in various stages of development. Each artist conrtibuting– playwrights, directors, and actors– will receive a stipend underwritten by the series’ anonymous donor.

Freshly Brewed is a collaboration between The Understudy Coffee and Books and Pocket Theatrics

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The Understudy Coffee and Books, 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, United States

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