We believe accessibility is a right, and everyone is A.B.L.E.

A.B.L.E. stands for Artists Breaking Limits & Expectations.

A.B.L.E. strives to be a model for meaningful, accessible, and inclusive theatre in Chicago and beyond. By placing disability in the spotlight, we can shift societal preconceptions and build more inclusive, empathetic communities.

Be a part of our Season of Transformation

Season sponsors help offset the costs of our high quality performing arts program to ensure our actors can build skills and social connections all year long.

Current & Upcoming Shows

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More A.B.L.E. Events & Workshops

Communicating About Disability

June 22 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Inclusive Devising

June 14 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

The Time Capsule (ASL Interpreted)

May 2 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

Ways to get involved with A.B.L.E.

Everyone can play a part in our community. Find the spot for you!

Join an Ensemble

Our signature program invites adults with I/DD to build community as they collaborate on one-of-a-kind showcases and performances.

Expand Accessibility & Inclusion

Learn how to improve accessibility in your organization and community through tailored training sessions and workshops led by our experts.

Support A.B.L.E.

Further our mission and help us build more inclusive communities by making a one-time donation, pledging to make monthly gift, starting a fundraiser, or sponsoring our season.

Volunteer

Share your time and talents to foster a safe space for disabled individuals to develop life skills, find community, and share their gifts with the world. There are opportunities to fit a variety of interests and schedules.

Watch an A.B.L.E. production any time.

Browse our expansive video library, with free and rent-AB.L.E. videos, web series, live theatre, and of course our feature films.

Make Accessibility the Standard

Through A.B.L.E. consulting, we are helping create a more inclusive future—onstage and off.

For businesses and organizations

Accessibility Training

Learn how to expand accessibility and inclusion in your organization through tailored training sessions and workshops led by our experts.

FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Theatre Workshops

Bring safe and transformative arts workshops directly to disabled individuals at your school, residential facility, or community organization.

The fast-paced show, rowdy music (crowd surfing, anyone?), and joyous cast telling a story about embracing life on their own terms really prove A.B.L.E.’s point that you should never underestimate your cast and crew. The work they do truly breaks down barriers as it entertains.

Kimzyn Campbell for The Chicago Reader

A.B.L.E. is freedom! Everywhere we go, there’s always a bit of a restriction, or guardrails. There are so many times when we’re on the outside looking in. To be front and center on stage and express himself – it’s totally freeing for him. To do everything that he wants – To sing, to dance, to act, to be dramatic, to be a ham, to make people laugh and interact with the audience. He’s free.

Sharon Collins, Mom to Actor Benjamin

A.B.L.E. is a great community where no one is left out.

Marissa Bloodgood, Actor since 2012

In so many ways A.B.L.E. is like every other theater company — passionate people putting on a show, and at the same time, A.B.L.E. is achieving what so many theater companies cannot — true inclusivity and representation of the very stories we all attempt to tell on the stage.

Paige Henderson, Facilitator since 2023