Assistant Director – DHABA ON DEVON AVENUE

Assistant Director needed for Writers Theatre’s Production of Dhaba On Devon Avenue, written by Madhuri Shekar and directed by Chay Yew.

PLAY SUMMARY: Dhaba Canteen has been a stalwart institution on Chicago’s Devon Avenue since the ‘60s, serving up delicious Sindhi food with the power to transport diners back to the halcyon days of undivided India. Times are changing, however. With the bank threatening foreclosure and Chef Neeraj’s health in decline, the restaurant may soon be cooking up its last meal—unless sous chef Rita can convince her father to let her take over the kitchen. Rich with culinary tradition and dramatic twists, Dhaba on Devon Avenue serves up a searing Chicago-set story of family, legacy, and survival at all costs.

This project is a co-production with TimeLine Theatre Company.

PROJECT TYPE: Theatre

LOCATION: Glencoe, IL (Local Hire, Chicago)

DATES:

1st Rehearsal – Wed May 21, 2025

Tech begins – Wed Jun 11, 2025

Final Dress – Wed Jun 18, 2025

1st Preview – Thu Jun 19, 2025

Opening – Fri Jun 27, 2025

Rehearsals will take place Wed-Fri from 1:30-7:30pm, Sat/Sun from 11:30-5:30pm at Writers Theatre.

For tech, 10 out of 12’s have been eliminated.

COMPENSATION: $2000 fee

TO APPLY: 

Please submit the application and relevant materials on the following form: https://bit.ly/ADApplication-DHABAatWT

Successful applicants will have previous experience with new plays and assistant directing.

The Assistant Director position will work closely with director Chay Yew throughout the rehearsal and tech process. Tasks include taking script and line notes, coordinating with the director and stage management, and any other tasks as set out by the director or producer. This is a great opportunity for emerging artists to work with a nationally recognized creative team in a CAT Tier 5 theatre.

Writers Theatre is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.

APPLICATIONS DUE BY: Monday, 2/17/25, 5pm

For information about working at Writers Theater go to the following resources:

https://www.writerstheatre.org/working-at-wt

https://www.writerstheatre.org/edi-at-wt

To promote the health and safety of all participants, Writers Theatre requires that all members of the cast, crew, production team, and staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For audiences we’ll be following the rules that all Chicago theatres largely agreed to: vaccination verification and mandatory mask wearing. (Full vaccination is defined as receiving both doses of a two-dose vaccine or a single-dose vaccine at least two weeks prior to an individual’s first day of work on the project.)

For any questions or inquiries, email Artistic Producer Katie Galetti at kgaletti@writerstheatre.org.