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Kathryn Yohe
November 5, 2021
ThingsUnknown - Fall 2021

Week #8: Setting the Scene

Kathryn Yohe
November 5, 2021
ThingsUnknown - Fall 2021
Week #8: Setting the Scene

In week #8 our actors did screen tests to make sure they are ready for filming. Many actors also made their own backdrops to set the scene in our enchanted forest. Read on to learn how you can add some magic to your room with your very own forest backdrop.

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Kathryn Yohe
October 29, 2021
ThingsUnknown - Fall 2021

Week 7: Getting Clearer

Kathryn Yohe
October 29, 2021
ThingsUnknown - Fall 2021
Week 7: Getting Clearer

This week, our ensembles continued to shape their original stories for The Forms of Things Unknown

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Kathryn Yohe
October 22, 2021
ThingsUnknown - Fall 2021

Week #6: Taking shape

Kathryn Yohe
October 22, 2021
ThingsUnknown - Fall 2021
Week #6: Taking shape

We are back from break and gathering around the campfire to bring some shape, personality, and stagecraft to our original stories.

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Kathryn Yohe
October 18, 2021
ThingsUnknown - Fall 2021

Craft: Make a Tin Can Drum

Kathryn Yohe
October 18, 2021
ThingsUnknown - Fall 2021
Craft: Make a Tin Can Drum

We love to sing around the campfire! Make your own drum to start a singalong at home.

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Kathryn Yohe
October 11, 2021
News and Events

Announcing A.B.L.E.'s Newest Program: Creative Associates

Kathryn Yohe
October 11, 2021
News and Events
Announcing A.B.L.E.'s Newest Program: Creative Associates

We are excited to announce our newest program, and an exciting opportunity for our veteran ensemble members to share their talents with the world!

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Kathryn Yohe
October 8, 2021
ThingsUnknown - Fall 2021

Week 5: Paths Unknown

Kathryn Yohe
October 8, 2021
ThingsUnknown - Fall 2021
Week 5: Paths Unknown

This week our ensembles got to choose the paths they’ll take for our final projects as The Forms of Things Unknown continue to get clearer…

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Kathryn Yohe
October 1, 2021
ThingsUnknown - Fall 2021

Week 4: Stories Unknown

Kathryn Yohe
October 1, 2021
ThingsUnknown - Fall 2021
Week 4: Stories Unknown

With our characters and settings in place, in Week #4, our ensembles turned their devising energy to PLOT.

Tagged: devising, plot, magic wand, check in

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Kathryn Yohe
September 24, 2021
ThingsUnknown - Fall 2021

Week 3: Places Unknown

Kathryn Yohe
September 24, 2021
ThingsUnknown - Fall 2021
Week 3: Places Unknown

This week, ensembles imagine where our stories might take us, and devised 4 unique SETTINGS.

Tagged: devising, On the Spot, settings

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Kathryn Yohe
September 17, 2021
ThingsUnknown - Fall 2021

Week 2: Creatures Unknown...

Kathryn Yohe
September 17, 2021
ThingsUnknown - Fall 2021
Week 2: Creatures Unknown...

This week our ensembles began imagining mythical creature characters for our project The Forms of Things Unknown.

Tagged: devising, virtual, Characters

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Kathryn Yohe
September 10, 2021
ThingsUnknown - Fall 2021

Craft: Build your own Campfire

Kathryn Yohe
September 10, 2021
ThingsUnknown - Fall 2021
Craft: Build your own Campfire

Set the scene for our devised stories and spark your imagination with this Campfire Craft

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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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