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Kathryn Yohe
December 18, 2023

Behind the Scenes at the MCA

Kathryn Yohe
December 18, 2023
Behind the Scenes at the MCA

On December 2, 2023, our in-person ensembles performed their original show Twists & Turns for a sold out crowd at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. Get a look at our tech rehearsal and all the events leading up to the big show on today’s blog!

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Kathryn Yohe
August 31, 2023
News and Events

An exciting Journey ahead!

Kathryn Yohe
August 31, 2023
News and Events
An exciting Journey ahead!

Important updates about our 2023-2024 season from A.B.L.E.’s Founder & Executive Artistic Director Katie Yohe

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Kathryn Yohe
June 22, 2023
MSND Spring 2023, About our Process

An #ABLEdream come true!

Kathryn Yohe
June 22, 2023
MSND Spring 2023, About our Process
An #ABLEdream come true!

Celebrating our production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream with our actor Peter Grzeslo.

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Kathryn Yohe
May 4, 2023
News and Events

A Birthday Message from Executive Artistic Director, Katie Yohe

Kathryn Yohe
May 4, 2023
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A Birthday Message from Executive Artistic Director, Katie Yohe

A lot has changed in the past 7 years, but our community has only gotten stronger.

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Kathryn Yohe
May 2, 2023

Meet our Circle

Kathryn Yohe
May 2, 2023
Meet our Circle

None of our work happens without people, and throughout our #CircleUpWithABLE campaign, we’ve been using our social media channels to introduce you to different members of our community so you can learn firsthand about the impact of our work. Here’s a round up of some of our favorite stories from the campaign.

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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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Ever wished you could visit one of our rehearsals and meet the team that makes A.B.L.E. possible?  Our blog lets you do just that! We take you behind the scenes for all of our rehearsals, profile our facilitators and actors, and give details on special events.

Check back often to stay up-to-date with all things A.B.L.E.!


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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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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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