We are committed to making our Theatre accessible for everyone.
Contact our Box Office to find out how we can accommodate you or let us know how we can improve your experience. To request specific accommodations, email boxoffice@writerstheatre.org
or call 847-242-6000.
Accessibility Services
FOR PEOPLE WITH MOBILITY DIFFICULTIES
- Accessible parking spaces outside each theatre venue.
- Drop-off lane by the building's main entrance.
- Accessible entrances to each theatre venue.
- Courtesy wheelchair to assist with entering the building and theatre spaces.
- Wheelchair accessible seating. Depending on your preference, you may transfer into a theatre seat or request to have the theatre seat removed to remain in the wheelchair. When purchasing your tickets, let the Box Office know if you would like the theatre seat removed.
- Elevator access to second-level seating, Grand Gallery Walk and Stephanie and Bill Sick Rooftop Terrace and Garden.
FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE HARD OF HEARING
- We are pleased to offer assisted listening devices in each of our theaters. These can be obtained from a box office associate at will call. Assisted listening devices are offered free of charge; a photo ID is required as security.
- In all performance venues, we have t-coil induction loop technology. For anyone with a telecoil built into their hearing aid, by switching it on, you will be able to hear our performances with additional amplification and clarity.
- For patrons who require an assisted listening device, or who have devices compatible with our loop system, we recommend that they select seats in one of the following locations for best connection: Rows A-E in Aisles 1 and 2; Row A or Rows E-G in Aisles 3 and 4; Rows A-F in Aisle 5.
- We are happy to connect you with scripts of our shows to read prior to your attendance.
- Contact our box office directly for further assistance with any of these services.
FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND/HAVE LOW VISION
Writers Theatre accommodates seating for guests with service animals. Contact the Box Office for more information.
Writers Theatre Script Access Program
How to Request a Script
- Please request your script at least two weeks before your performance date.
- Subscribers who request a script are automatically enrolled in our Advanced Script Program, giving you scripts for the entire season—no need to request each one.
- Non-subscribers must request a script for each individual production they plan to attend.
Getting & Returning Your Script
- Scripts can be mailed to you or picked up at the Box Office.
- All scripts must be returned on or before the day of your performance.
- We’ll send you reminders to help keep you on track.
Script Availability
For New, Unpublished Plays
- We’ll request permission from the playwright to share the script.
- If approved, you can choose a digital or printed copy.
- If permission isn’t granted, we’ll offer other accessibility options.
For Published Plays
- We offer loaner copies of published scripts when available.
- We’re happy to help you purchase your own copy or find one at a local library.
What We Track
We’ll handle all tracking of script requests, pick-ups, and return dates—just be sure to return your script on time!
How Scripts Are Chosen
Scripts are selected based on availability and copyright permission. When needed, we’ll provide the exact edition used in the production.
ASL Interpreted Performances
Translations
Life in County Donegal, Ireland, proceeds much the same in 1833 as it’s always done. Irish-speaking young people gather at the local hedge school where the long-time and long-winded schoolmaster instructs them in lessons in Latin and Ancient Greek. This bucolic tranquility is shattered when the schoolmaster’s son arrives home along with members of the British army on an assignment to map the country, draw new borders, and “standardize” local place names into the King’s English. Soon, this quiet corner of the emerald isle is ablaze with political, cultural and personal tension. A powerful classic from one of Ireland’s most revered dramatists, Translations is a celebration of the power of language—whether it be to kindle romance, incite violence, or build a bridge to a common understanding.
Dhaba on Devon Avenue
Co-produced by TimeLine Theatre
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.
Open Caption Performances
Translations
Life in County Donegal, Ireland, proceeds much the same in 1833 as it’s always done. Irish-speaking young people gather at the local hedge school where the long-time and long-winded schoolmaster instructs them in lessons in Latin and Ancient Greek. This bucolic tranquility is shattered when the schoolmaster’s son arrives home along with members of the British army on an assignment to map the country, draw new borders, and “standardize” local place names into the King’s English. Soon, this quiet corner of the emerald isle is ablaze with political, cultural and personal tension. A powerful classic from one of Ireland’s most revered dramatists, Translations is a celebration of the power of language—whether it be to kindle romance, incite violence, or build a bridge to a common understanding.
Dhaba on Devon Avenue
Co-produced by TimeLine Theatre
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.