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Kathryn Yohe
September 2, 2016
News and Events

Back To School: A Letter from Our Founder

Kathryn Yohe
September 2, 2016
News and Events
Back To School: A Letter from Our Founder

A special announcement from A.B.L.E. Founder & President, Katie Yohe, about the 2016-2017 season.

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Kathryn Yohe
August 19, 2016
Facilitator Spotlight

Spotlight: BROCK!

Kathryn Yohe
August 19, 2016
Facilitator Spotlight
Spotlight: BROCK!

Meet our Camera Op and Lead Editor for The Spy Who Knew Me, Brock!

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Kathryn Yohe
August 15, 2016
Rehearsal Logs, The Spy Who Knew Me 2016

Production Log: The Spy Who Knew Me - Week 2

Kathryn Yohe
August 15, 2016
Rehearsal Logs, The Spy Who Knew Me 2016
Production Log: The Spy Who Knew Me - Week 2

We wrapped principal photography on our second feature film this week. Take a peek behind the scenes. 

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Kathryn Yohe
August 12, 2016
Facilitator Spotlight, The Spy Who Knew Me 2016

Spotlight: ANDREW!

Kathryn Yohe
August 12, 2016
Facilitator Spotlight, The Spy Who Knew Me 2016
Spotlight: ANDREW!

Meet The Spy Who Knew Me's Director of Photography, Andrew!

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Kathryn Yohe
August 8, 2016
Rehearsal Logs, The Spy Who Knew Me 2016

Production Log: The Spy Who Knew Me - Week 1

Kathryn Yohe
August 8, 2016
Rehearsal Logs, The Spy Who Knew Me 2016
Production Log: The Spy Who Knew Me - Week 1

Go behind the scenes for the first week on location for The Spy Who Knew Me! 

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Kathryn Yohe
August 5, 2016
Facilitator Spotlight

Facilitator Spotlight: MARGARET!

Kathryn Yohe
August 5, 2016
Facilitator Spotlight
Facilitator Spotlight: MARGARET!

Meet our Summer Programming Intern, Margaret, on this week's blog!

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Kathryn Yohe
August 1, 2016
News and Events, The Spy Who Knew Me 2016

The Spy Who Knew Me

Kathryn Yohe
August 1, 2016
News and Events, The Spy Who Knew Me 2016
The Spy Who Knew Me

Today we start production on our second feature film, THE SPY WHO KNEW ME! Read on to learn more about our plans. 

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Kathryn Yohe
July 29, 2016
Production History

Production History: The Curse of the Tempest Jewel (2014)

Kathryn Yohe
July 29, 2016
Production History
Production History: The Curse of the Tempest Jewel (2014)

Revist the set of A.B.L.E.'s first feature film, The Curse of the Tempest Jewel

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Kathryn Yohe
July 25, 2016
Production History

Production History: Shakespeare's The Tempest (2014)

Kathryn Yohe
July 25, 2016
Production History
Production History: Shakespeare's The Tempest (2014)

Take a look at our 2014 production of Shakespeare's The Tempest

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Kathryn Yohe
July 22, 2016
Production History

Production History: Such Stuff As Dreams Are Made On (2013)

Kathryn Yohe
July 22, 2016
Production History
Production History: Such Stuff As Dreams Are Made On (2013)

Our actors devised and performed their own stories for 2013's show Such Stuff As Dreams Are Made On. Find out more...

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Join us in wishing a big #HappyBirthday to the one and only Jonathan! Jonathan joined our virtual ensemble in 2023 and Zooms in faithfully every week to share his great sense of humor and awesome impressions with our ensemble. Jonathan is kind and fo
Our Annual Campaign has come to a close, and we are so grateful and excited to announce that we exceeded our campaign target and raised $34,610 from 192 individual donors like you in just 5 weeks! We have seen donations of all sizes from donors all a
A big #HappyBirthday to our friend John. John holds the distinction of being the oldest actor in our ensemble, and brings all his life experience to devising original characters and clever monologues that reflect his love of building and creating thi
Time’s running out! Today is the last day to give to our Set the Stage campaign. We are soooo close to our $30,0000 campaign goal if each one of our social media followers gave just $1 right now we could reach it and then some! Visit ableensemb
Over the past 32 days, 145 individuals have joined together to raise over $26,565 to support ABLE’s affordable, accessible performing arts programming. Support has come in from all across the country in donations big and small. It’s a tes
Facilitators participate side-by-side with ABLE’s actors with I/DD to ensure everyone has a productive, supportive and fun rehearsal.  In today’s spotlight, meet facilitators Andrea and Paige!

Andrea and Paige have been friends since hig
A big #HappyBirthday to our friend and fabulous facilitator, PAIGE! Paige has been supporting our ensembles since 2023. Paige is always 100% committed to the bit, and brings her energy and positivity to ensure our actors have the support they need to
What a difference a day makes! Yesterday we received 52 donations from supporters all over the country who raised $6790 in just 24 hours. By helping us secure a $5,000 match, you've brought our #SetTheStage campaign to $20,234 - almost 67% of the way
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