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Kathryn Yohe
April 21, 2023
MSND Spring 2023

The A.B.L.E. Ensembles make Shakespeare their own this spring!

Kathryn Yohe
April 21, 2023
MSND Spring 2023
The A.B.L.E. Ensembles make Shakespeare their own this spring!

34 performers with Down syndrome and other intellectual and developmental disabilities take the stage at CHicago Shakespeare Theater with a modern spin on a classic comedy

Tagged: Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Shakespeare, ensemble

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Kathryn Yohe
January 30, 2023
News and Events

Board Retreat Recap from Board President Dennis Rossow

Kathryn Yohe
January 30, 2023
News and Events
Board Retreat Recap from Board President Dennis Rossow

Reflections from a big weekend spent dreaming about A.B.L.E.’s future

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Kathryn Yohe
January 23, 2023

Be a part of our Spring 2023 Show!

Kathryn Yohe
January 23, 2023
Be a part of our Spring 2023 Show!

It’s time for an update…

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Kathryn Yohe
December 5, 2022
News and Events

Say "Hello" to our new Development Manager, Michelle!

Kathryn Yohe
December 5, 2022
News and Events
Say "Hello" to our new Development Manager, Michelle!

Meet our newest staff member, Michelle Blose

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Kathryn Yohe
November 23, 2022
Reconnect - Fall 2022, News and Events

Thank you for RECONNECTING!

Kathryn Yohe
November 23, 2022
Reconnect - Fall 2022, News and Events
Thank you for RECONNECTING!

We celebrated our return to live events in a BIG way on November 19th. Read all about it and catch some incredible event photos from Justin Barbin

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Kathryn Yohe
October 14, 2022
Reconnect - Fall 2022, News and Events

How do you want to Reconnect?

Kathryn Yohe
October 14, 2022
Reconnect - Fall 2022, News and Events
How do you want to Reconnect?

After a nearly 3-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the A.B.L.E. ensemble is thrilled to return to the stage…and we’re doing it in a BIG way! Learn more about all 3 events that are part of our RECONNECT festival

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Kathryn Yohe
October 7, 2022
Reconnect - Fall 2022, News and Events

Reconnecting with our Friends at CST

Kathryn Yohe
October 7, 2022
Reconnect - Fall 2022, News and Events
Reconnecting with our Friends at CST

We’re thrilled that we can finally return to the stage with our longtime friends at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Take a look back at some of our past collaborations.

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Kathryn Yohe
October 4, 2022
News and Events

An Update from our DEI Committee Chair, Marcela Sarmiento

Kathryn Yohe
October 4, 2022
News and Events
An Update from our DEI Committee Chair, Marcela Sarmiento

Learn what our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee accomplished in FY22 and what we’re focusing on for FY23 from Board Vice President and Committee Chair, Marcela Sarmiento

Tagged: dei

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Kathryn Yohe
September 30, 2022
Reconnect - Fall 2022

Affirming our Strengths

Kathryn Yohe
September 30, 2022
Reconnect - Fall 2022
Affirming our Strengths

Devising allows us to play to each actors’ strengths and interests, and celebrating our strengths was the theme for week #4 of rehearsals.

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Kathryn Yohe
September 23, 2022
Reconnect - Fall 2022

Love Connections

Kathryn Yohe
September 23, 2022
Reconnect - Fall 2022
Love Connections

Our ensembles spent some time thinking about our loved ones this week as we created more original pieces about connection

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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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