WRITER & DIRECTOR
Gondya Ala Re! · BMM Seattle
The production reaches the BMM national stage in Seattle.
The national-stage story ↗
05 / THE JOURNEY · 1980s—2026
A life in theatre.
On stage. Behind it.
Bringing it here.
रंगभूमीचा प्रवास
Actor. Writer. Director.
A bridge between stages in India and audiences in Oregon.
From performing in plays to creating original productions and arranging professional theatre from India, Abhay’s journey is shaped by both artistic practice and community leadership.
In 2017, as President of Oregon Marathi Mandal, he arranged a professional play from India in Oregon—one milestone in a continuing commitment to bringing theatre to the community.
19 milestones · 1980s–2026
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- 2026
- 2026
OREGON PRESENTER
Asen Mi Nasen Mi
Professional play from India · Oregon presentation.
- 2026
OREGON PRESENTER
Natya Sangitachi Vatchal
Professional program from India · Oregon presentation.
- 2026
JUDGE
Ekankika Spardha · Vancouver, BC
Served as a judge at the one-act play competition · June 2026.
The award ceremony ↗ - 2026
NATIONAL CONVENTION · ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
BMM North America Programs
Part of the nine-member committee selecting program performances for the BMM 2026 National Convention in Seattle, attended by 2,500+.
Meet the committee ↗ - 2025
WRITER & DIRECTOR
Gondya Ala Re!
Written and directed by Abhay Dharmadhikari.
- 2025
OREGON PRESENTER
Murderwale Kulkarni
Arranged a professional play from India for audiences in Oregon.
- 2024
OREGON PRESENTER
Char-Chughi
Arranged a professional play from India for audiences in Oregon.
- 2024
OREGON PRESENTER
Shrimant Damodar Pant
Arranged a professional play from India for audiences in Oregon.
- 2023
WRITER & DIRECTOR
Choomantar
Written and directed by Abhay Dharmadhikari · November 2023.
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- 2022
OREGON PRESENTER
Kurrr
Arranged a professional play from India for audiences in Oregon.
- 2019
OREGON PRESENTER
Anannya
Arranged a professional play from India for audiences in Oregon.
- 2017
OREGON PRESENTER
Shantech Karte Chalu Aahe
Arranged a professional play from India in Oregon while serving as President of Oregon Marathi Mandal.
- 2014
ACTOR & COORDINATOR
Ek Navra Zhelu Bai!!
A chapter in the theatre archive.
- 2014
ACTOR & COORDINATOR
Varyavarchi Varat
Another production in a continuing stage practice.
- 2012
ACTOR & COORDINATOR
Ravivar Sakal
Abhay's role: Ramu
Sunday Morning · By P. L. Deshpande (Pu. La.), from Waryawarchi Warat.
An observational comedy about the chaotic Sunday routine of a middle-class Marathi household.
As Ramu, Abhay played the blunt, sarcastic character whose stubborn retorts and arguments turn his master's hopes for a peaceful holiday into comic chaos.
- 2011
ACTOR & COORDINATOR
Sadu ani Dadu
सदू आणि दादू
Abhay's role: Poet
Written by P. L. Deshpande (Pu. La.). A Marathi situational comedy with fast-paced misunderstandings, witty dialogue and contrasting personalities.
Everyday struggles and human eccentricities become the source of humorous conflict.
- 2010
ACTOR & COORDINATOR
Vitthal To Ala Ala
An early chapter in Abhay’s theatre journey.
- 1980s
–1990sCOLLEGE DAYS · PERFORMANCE & HOSTING
Where the stage became home.
The early years: college performances, experimental theatre, Sangeet Natak, and hosting many events as master of ceremonies.
- Mama Manyacha
- Vatchal
- Stand-up performances
- Tuze Aahe Tuz Pashi
- Experimental theatre
- Sangeet Natak
ON STAGE · AT THE MICROPHONE · EXPLORING THEATRE