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Zeljko Djukic (Director) is a theatre director, teacher and founder of the Chicago theatre company TUTA. He studied and then taught at Belgrade’s Drama Arts School and University of Maryland at College Park. Zeljko has worked across the US, including Washington DC, Chicago, LA, Richmond VA, and New York, and internationally across former Yugoslavia. His recent productions include: Fool for Love (Facility Theatre Chicago), Music Hall (59e59 Theatre NYC and TUTA), Gentle, The Dumb Waiter, Baal, Romeo and Juliet, Uncle Vanya (TUTA), Homebody/Kabul (National Theatre in Belgrade Serbia), First Ladies and Judith (Trap Door Theatre). Zeljko's productions have been among the 10 best of the year in Chicago multiple times in the Chicago Tribune, and Uncle Vanya was proclaimed the best production of 2008 in the Chicago Reader. Zeljko is teaching acting and directing at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He is a recipient of Fulbright Scholar Award. Zeljko is a multiple time nominee for Joseph Jefferson and Helen Hayes awards.

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Trap Door Theatre to Bring THE PRAGMATISTS To Poland and Back To Trap Door
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 5, 2025

In honor of playwright Stanislaw Witkiewicz, Trap Door has been invited to celebrate his 140th birthday by performing The Pragmatists in three cities throughout Poland.
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Chicago Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Chicago Awards; I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE, DARYO'S ALL-AMERICAN DINER, Illinois Shakespeare Festival & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE, DARYO'S ALL-AMERICAN DINER, Circa Pintig & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards December 5th Standings; I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; DARYO'S ALL-AMERICAN DINER Leads Best Play!
by BWW Awards - Nov 27, 2023

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Nov 20, 2023

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; Circa Pintig Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Nov 13, 2023

The first wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 13th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
THE PRAGMATISTS Comes to the Trap Door Theatre in September
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2023

Trap Door Theatre will open its 30th anniversary season with a new adaptation of Stanislaw Witkiewicz’s dark and shockingly absurd chamber piece, The Pragmatists. Directed by guest director Zeljko Djukic, The Pragmatists will play September 21 – October 28, 2023 at Trap Door Theatre, 1655 W Cortland St. in Chicago.
Trap Door Theatre Presents THE MARTYRDOM OF PETER OHEY
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2021

Director Nicole Wiesner brings her signature Trap Door style to adapt and direct this obscure Mrożek farce. One of Poland's most celebrated playwrights, Sławomir Mrożek wrote this absurdist piece as a subtle critique of the political system of the time.
Tickets Are on Sale Now for Trap Door Theatre's DECOMPOSED THEATRE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2020

This winter, Trap Door Theatre will collaborate with eight directors to create a series of episodes adapted from Matei Visniec's Decomposed Theatre Or The Human Trashcan. From Dec. 3, 2020, to Feb.4, 2021, a unique adaptation from Visniec's 'dialogic spectacle of monologues' will be performed live on Zoom between the resident Chicago ensemble and an international group of guest performers and directors.
Trap Door Theatre Presents THE WHITE PLAGUE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2019

Trap Door Theatre presents The White Plague.
Trap Door Presents THE OLD WOMAN BROODS
by Julie Musbach - Nov 5, 2018

The Trap Door Theatre presents The Old Woman Broods written by Tadeusz Rozewicz
Trap Door Theatre Announces New Show MONSIEUR D'EON IS A WOMAN
by Julie Musbach - Apr 18, 2018

"Monsieur D'eon is a Woman" is a madcap romp following the extraordinary life and adventures of the Chevailere D'eon, an eighteenth century French diplomat, soldier, spy and a celebrated figure for Transgender and Women's rights.
TUTA Theatre Announces Off-Broadway Premiere of THE EDGE OF OUR BODIES
by Julie Musbach - Dec 19, 2017

TUTA Theatre is pleased to announce the New York Off-Broadway premiere of THE EDGE OF OUR BODIES, by Pulitzer Prize finalist Adam Rapp (Red Light Winter, Blackbird, The Hallway Trilogy), directed by Artistic Director Jacqueline Stone (The Silent Language, The Anyway Cabaret), and featuring Carolyn Molloy (The Edge of Our Bodies, The Jewels, The Silent Language).
Jeff Awards 2017 Non-Equity Nominations Announced
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2017

The Jeff Awards announced, via a special video presentation, a total of 127 nominations in 26 categories for the 44th Annual Non-Equity Jeff Awards for productions that opened between April 1, 2016, and March 31, 2017.  Hosting the video presentation were Alexis Roston and Lillian Castillo, who will be this year's Mistresses of Ceremonies at the Awards event on June 5 at The Athenaeum.
TUTA Theatre to Premiere Zeljko Djukic's Adaptation of GENTLE; Cast, Creative Team Set!
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2017

TUTA Theatre Chicago has announced the cast and design team for the world premiere of GENTLE, a bold new adaptation of Dostoevsky, adapted and directed by Founding Artistic Director Zeljko Djukic (Lagarce's Music Hall, Brecht's The Wedding, Chekhov's Uncle Vanya).
TUTA Theatre to Premiere Zeljko Djukic's Adaptation of GENTLE; Cast, Creative Team Set!
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2017

TUTA Theatre Chicago has announced the cast and design team for the world premiere of GENTLE, a bold new adaptation of Dostoevsky, adapted and directed by Founding Artistic Director Zeljko Djukic (Lagarce's Music Hall, Brecht's The Wedding, Chekhov's Uncle Vanya).
Adaptation of Jean Racine's PHEDRE Opening Next Week at Trap Door Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2017

The Trap Door Theatre will present Phedre by Jean Racine, adapted by Paul Schmidt, and directed by Nicole Wiesner, running Today, January 5, 2016, through Saturday, February 11, 2016, playing Todays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM.
Adaptation of Jean Racine's PHEDRE Opening Next Week at Trap Door Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Dec 27, 2016

The Trap Door Theatre will present Phedre by Jean Racine, adapted by Paul Schmidt, and directed by Nicole Wiesner, running Thursday, January 5, 2016, through Saturday, February 11, 2016, playing Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM.

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