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Kathryn Yohe
December 29, 2017
News and Events

Thank you 2017!

Kathryn Yohe
December 29, 2017
News and Events
Thank you 2017!

Here's a look at our favorite moments from the year, and a special "thank you" to the many people who made it possible. 

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Kathryn Yohe
December 15, 2017
Rehearsal Logs, Devised Show Fall 2017

Rehearsal Log: DRESS REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE

Kathryn Yohe
December 15, 2017
Rehearsal Logs, Devised Show Fall 2017
Rehearsal Log: DRESS REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE

Go backstage for our 13th stage play, Gems Unseen!

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Kathryn Yohe
December 11, 2017
Facilitator Spotlight

Facilitator Spotlight: POLLY!

Kathryn Yohe
December 11, 2017
Facilitator Spotlight
Facilitator Spotlight: POLLY!

Meet POLLY in today's spotlight.

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Kathryn Yohe
December 8, 2017
Facilitator Spotlight

Spotlight: JENNA RAPISARDA!

Kathryn Yohe
December 8, 2017
Facilitator Spotlight
Spotlight: JENNA RAPISARDA!

Get to know our facilitator, Jenna!

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Kathryn Yohe
November 27, 2017

Alumni Spotlight: RACHEL

Kathryn Yohe
November 27, 2017
Alumni Spotlight: RACHEL

We catch up with our founding ensemble member Rachel to see what life has been like since graduation

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Kathryn Yohe
November 24, 2017
Devised Show Fall 2017, Rehearsal Logs

Rehearsal Log: Week 9!

Kathryn Yohe
November 24, 2017
Devised Show Fall 2017, Rehearsal Logs
Rehearsal Log: Week 9!

Learn more about our original stories and our final regular rehearsal before the big show!

Tagged: run-through, devising

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Kathryn Yohe
November 20, 2017
Rehearsal Logs

Rehearsal Log: Frantic Assembly Workshops

Kathryn Yohe
November 20, 2017
Rehearsal Logs
Rehearsal Log: Frantic Assembly Workshops

Find out about our special workshops with U.K. company, Frantic Assembly!

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Kathryn Yohe
November 17, 2017
Devised Show Fall 2017, Rehearsal Logs

Rehearsal Log: Week 8

Kathryn Yohe
November 17, 2017
Devised Show Fall 2017, Rehearsal Logs
Rehearsal Log: Week 8

We're coming down to the wire with rehearsals before our big show on December 2nd!

Tagged: dance party, warm up, Stage Manager Says, Blocking, rehearsal, sign language, true colors

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Kathryn Yohe
November 13, 2017
News and Events

#giveABLE for #GivingTuesday

Kathryn Yohe
November 13, 2017
News and Events
#giveABLE for #GivingTuesday

We're hoping to expand...can you help? 

Tagged: giving tuesday, ILGive, giveABLE, adult program, donate

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Kathryn Yohe
November 10, 2017
Devised Show Fall 2017, Rehearsal Logs

Rehearsal Log: Week 7!

Kathryn Yohe
November 10, 2017
Devised Show Fall 2017, Rehearsal Logs
Rehearsal Log: Week 7!

Week 7 of rehearsals was all about details...

Tagged: mirror, check in, true colors, sign language, Choreography

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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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