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Kathryn Yohe
October 19, 2018
Rehearsal Logs, Variety Show 2018, Thereby Hangs a Tale 2018

Rehearsal Log: Week 4 Updates!

Kathryn Yohe
October 19, 2018
Rehearsal Logs, Variety Show 2018, Thereby Hangs a Tale 2018
Rehearsal Log: Week 4 Updates!

We’re in week 4 of rehearsals and things are moving right along for our teen and adult ensembles!

Tagged: devising, thereby hangs a tale, teen ensemble, adult program, variety show, frantic assembly, group number, Shakespeare

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Kathryn Yohe
October 15, 2018
The Spy Who Knew Me 2016, News and Events

Awareness Festival 2018

Kathryn Yohe
October 15, 2018
The Spy Who Knew Me 2016, News and Events
Awareness Festival 2018

The Spy Who Knew Me made its West Coast premiere at The Awareness Festival in Los Angeles, and was awarded a special Audience Award!

Tagged: Awareness Film Festival, film festival, filmABLE, Los Angeles

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Kathryn Yohe
October 12, 2018
Rehearsal Logs

A week with Frantic Assembly

Kathryn Yohe
October 12, 2018
Rehearsal Logs
A week with Frantic Assembly

A.B.L.E. welcomed guest artists from the UK-based physical theatre company Frantic Assembly for a range of special classes and workshops.

Tagged: guest artist, frantic assembly, physical theatre

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Kathryn Yohe
September 28, 2018
Variety Show 2018

Our Adult Ensemble's very first show!

Kathryn Yohe
September 28, 2018
Variety Show 2018
Our Adult Ensemble's very first show!

Our small-but-mighty adult ensembles are rehearsing for an original variety show!

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Kathryn Yohe
September 24, 2018
Thereby Hangs a Tale 2018

Thereby Hangs a Tale...

Kathryn Yohe
September 24, 2018
Thereby Hangs a Tale 2018
Thereby Hangs a Tale...

Our teen ensembles are back in rehearsal and devising their own show!

Tagged: teen ensemble, devising

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Kathryn Yohe
September 7, 2018
News and Events, The Spy Who Knew Me 2016

We're headed for Hollywood!

Kathryn Yohe
September 7, 2018
News and Events, The Spy Who Knew Me 2016
We're headed for Hollywood!

The Spy Who Knew Me has been named an official selection for the 2018 Awareness Festival in Los Angeles!

Tagged: filmABLE, film festival

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Kathryn Yohe
June 29, 2018

Get on board!

Kathryn Yohe
June 29, 2018
Get on board!

Want to get involved? A.B.L.E. – Artists Breaking Limits & Expectations is seeking committed, diverse, and experienced board members to help guide the organization through its new growth.

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Kathryn Yohe
June 22, 2018
News and Events

Our newest program!

Kathryn Yohe
June 22, 2018
News and Events
Our newest program!

It's been a long time in the making, but our adult program is officially underway!

Tagged: adult program

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Kathryn Yohe
June 8, 2018
The Spy Who Knew Me 2016, News and Events

A.B.L.E. at The Chicago Onscreen Showcase

Kathryn Yohe
June 8, 2018
The Spy Who Knew Me 2016, News and Events
A.B.L.E. at The Chicago Onscreen Showcase

Pack a picnic and join A.B.L.E. for some special screenings of The Spy Who Knew Me this summer through the Chicago Onscreen Showcase!

Tagged: The Spy Who Knew Me, Chicago Onscreen Showcase, Movies in the Park

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Kathryn Yohe
May 25, 2018
Production History, Rehearsal Logs, Cyrano - Spring 2018

Show Recap - CYRANO DE BERGERAC!

Kathryn Yohe
May 25, 2018
Production History, Rehearsal Logs, Cyrano - Spring 2018
Show Recap - CYRANO DE BERGERAC!

A dress rehearsal and performance recap, and a lot of special thanks for our production of CYRANO at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Tagged: dress rehearsal, Q2Q, thank you, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

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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
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