Join A.B.L.E.’s in-person ensembles for a one-night-only event showcasing their work from the fall semester. Our end of semester showcases are a unique opportunity to learn more about our process and celebrate the growth and talents of the A.B.L.E. Community.
Each group will present a 30-45 minute showcase of scenes, solo pieces, movement pieces, and some surprises highlighting our theme of MEMORY. Stay tuned for more details as their pieces take shape throughout the fall.
Cast and Crew
Shakespeare Ensemble
- Actors: Colin Baar, Jack Butler, Samuel Floersheimer, Peter Grzeslo, Xavier Juniel*, Emily Kwidzinski, Maggie Leal, Carlos Mejia, Jr., Xavier Saenger*, and Jake Solworth
- Facilitators: Lauren Bergquist*, Julia Clavadetscher*, Sedona Coleman, Megan Gray, Liam Schlosser, Connor Wiles*
- Marketing Manager: Steve O’Connell*
- Stage Manager: Sarah Haley
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Directed By: Braden Cleary and Ariya Hawkins
Devising & Storytelling Ensemble
- Actors: Christian Boyd, Sandia Coleman, Sophie Earvolino, Emily Lavin, Anna Luzadder, Maggie Marren, Matthew Marren, Lucas Miezal, John Miksis, and Claire O’Leary
- Facilitators: Erica Clark, Annabelle Cuitino*, Paige Henderson, Erik Prather, Lindsay Stock, and Craig Spidle*
- Marketing Manager: Andrea Bazzoli
- Stage Manager: Shannon Diegel
Directed By: Perry Hunt and Edmund O’Brien
Transportation
- El: Brown, Orange, Pink, and Purple lines to Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren Station or Red/Blue line to Jackson and State.
- Bus: Several CTA bus routes stop near the library, including routes 2, 6, 10, 29, 36, 62, 126, 146, and 147
- Parking: visit the Harold Washington Library SpotHero page
**Please note because this performance is after the library’s regular hours, the main entrance on State Street will not be open. All audience members must use the entrance at 401 S. Plymouth Ct.
Accessibility at this Performance
- Open Captioning
- Dual ASL Interpretation
- Relaxed Performance
- Sensory support tools including fidgets, sunglasses, and headphones
- Masks are required for all attendees out of consideration for our immunocompromised community members
Ticket sales are closed for this performance.
There will be no ticket sales at the door.
If you would still like to support our ensembles, we hope you will log in for our Virtual Showcase on Monday November 10th at 7pm livestreaming on Youtube.
A.B.L.E.’s 2025-2026 Season is partially supported by The Andrew E. Barrer Trust on behalf of the Chicago Lighthouse, The Chicago Community Trust, The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Forvis Mazars, FS Foundation, FunFund, The Illinois Arts Council, The National Endowment for the Arts, The Paul M. Angell Family Foundation, Rusin Law, The Saints and generous individuals like you!
