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Kathryn Yohe
September 16, 2022
Reconnect - Fall 2022

Making Connections

Kathryn Yohe
September 16, 2022
Reconnect - Fall 2022
Making Connections

This week we developed movement pieces inspired by social media connections, and more original content for our big shows!

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Kathryn Yohe
September 9, 2022
Reconnect - Fall 2022

Our Connection Playlists

Kathryn Yohe
September 9, 2022
Reconnect - Fall 2022
Our Connection Playlists

Music can be a great way to connect with ourselves and others. Make your own Connection Playlist and preview some from our ensembles!

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Kathryn Yohe
September 2, 2022
Rehearsal Logs, Reconnect - Fall 2022

It's time to Reconnect

Kathryn Yohe
September 2, 2022
Rehearsal Logs, Reconnect - Fall 2022
It's time to Reconnect

Rehearsals have started for our fall 2022 semester…get ready for something BIG!

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Kathryn Yohe
August 26, 2022
News and Events

Spotlight on our Board of Directors

Kathryn Yohe
August 26, 2022
News and Events
Spotlight on our Board of Directors

Get to know our volunteer Board of Directors.

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Kathryn Yohe
August 14, 2022
About our Process, News and Events

Spotlight on our Teaching Artists

Kathryn Yohe
August 14, 2022
About our Process, News and Events
Spotlight on our Teaching Artists

Meet our terrific Teaching Artists and check out our new portraits by Joe Mazza/Brave Lux

Tagged: teaching artists, headshots

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Kathryn Yohe
August 7, 2022
News and Events

Spotlight on our Creative Associates

Kathryn Yohe
August 7, 2022
News and Events
Spotlight on our Creative Associates

Meet our team of Creative Associates - Lucas, Matt, Sam, Andrew, Colleen, and Rachel

Tagged: creative associates, headshots

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Kathryn Yohe
June 20, 2022
News and Events

Big things happening: IN THE WINGS

Kathryn Yohe
June 20, 2022
News and Events
Big things happening: IN THE WINGS

We’re excited to offer a new way for people to connect and create….get ready for the stage IN THE WINGS!

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Kathryn Yohe
May 16, 2022
Spring 2022

Week 8: Real Talk with our Executive Artistic Director, Katie

Kathryn Yohe
May 16, 2022
Spring 2022
Week 8: Real Talk with our Executive Artistic Director, Katie

A note from our Executive Artistic Director, Katie, as we come towards the end of our Semester of Play.

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Program Manager
May 6, 2022
Spring 2022

Week 7: Spotlight on the Monday In Person Ensemble

Program Manager
May 6, 2022
Spring 2022
Week 7: Spotlight on the Monday In Person Ensemble

See what the Monday In Person ensemble has been up to during our Semester of Play!

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Program Manager
April 29, 2022
Spring 2022

Week 6: Spotlight on the Monday Virtual Ensemble

Program Manager
April 29, 2022
Spring 2022
Week 6: Spotlight on the Monday Virtual Ensemble

See what the Monday Virtual ensemble has been up to during our Semester of Play!

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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
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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