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Kathryn Yohe
September 25, 2017
The Spy Who Knew Me 2016

THE SPY WHO KNEW ME World Premiere

Kathryn Yohe
September 25, 2017
The Spy Who Knew Me 2016
THE SPY WHO KNEW ME World Premiere

After over a year in the making, we debuted our second feature film to a packed theatre on September 16th! 

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Kathryn Yohe
September 22, 2017
Rehearsal Logs, Devised Show Fall 2017

Rehearsal Log: Week 1!

Kathryn Yohe
September 22, 2017
Rehearsal Logs, Devised Show Fall 2017
Rehearsal Log: Week 1!

Circle up! We are back in rehearsals!

Tagged: Elephant, check in, puzzle, ensemble, ensemble contract

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Kathryn Yohe
September 15, 2017
Rehearsal Logs

Our first ever PARENT CLASS!

Kathryn Yohe
September 15, 2017
Rehearsal Logs
Our first ever PARENT CLASS!

We always meet with parents at the start of each semester, but this time, we tried something a little different....

Tagged: Parents, orientation, Whoosh-Whoa, Characters, devising, dropping in

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Kathryn Yohe
July 24, 2017
Facilitator Spotlight

Spotlight: ALISON PERRONE

Kathryn Yohe
July 24, 2017
Facilitator Spotlight
Spotlight: ALISON PERRONE

Meet ALISON in our Facilitator Spotlight! 

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Kathryn Yohe
July 7, 2017
Facilitator Spotlight

Spotlight: BRADEN CLEARY

Kathryn Yohe
July 7, 2017
Facilitator Spotlight
Spotlight: BRADEN CLEARY

Get to know one of our new facilitators, BRADEN in today's spotlight!

Tagged: Braden, Facilitator

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Kathryn Yohe
June 30, 2017
News and Events

A Letter from our Founder: One year down!

Kathryn Yohe
June 30, 2017
News and Events
A Letter from our Founder: One year down!

We are celebrating the close of our first full fiscal year as a 501c3! Here's a look at the people and places that made it possible and a run-down of all that we've accomplished. 

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Kathryn Yohe
June 29, 2017
Facilitator Spotlight

Spotlight: DAISY BENTLEY

Kathryn Yohe
June 29, 2017
Facilitator Spotlight
Spotlight: DAISY BENTLEY

Meet our summer intern DAISY in today's spotlight!

Tagged: INTERN, daisy bentley

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Guest User
May 1, 2017

Meet our Facilitators!

Guest User
May 1, 2017
Meet our Facilitators!

Since we had some time off for spring break, we decided to ask our facilitators a few questions to learn more about the fabulous team that helps keep our ensembles running!

Tagged: Facilitator, Q&A

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Guest User
April 28, 2017

Captain's Log: Week 7!

Guest User
April 28, 2017
Captain's Log: Week 7!

We're back! After a couple weeks off for spring break, our actors all have their roles for this semester's production of "Pirates of Penzance" and we're ready to get back to work!

Tagged: Rehearsal Logs, Pirates of Penzance, Yes Lets

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Kathryn Yohe
April 24, 2017
About our Process

Why Are We Going To Penzance?

Kathryn Yohe
April 24, 2017
About our Process
Why Are We Going To Penzance?

A.B.L.E. founder and director, Katie Yohe, writing from London about why classical theatre is a mainstay of our program

Tagged: Shakespeare, Gilbert & Sullivan, Classical theatre, Pirates of Penzance

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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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