Join A.B.L.E.’s Fall 2024 Ensembles for a one-of-a-kind festival celebrating the creator in all of us.
Over the course of one weekend, 61 performers - including 32 actors with intellectual and developmental disabilities - will collaborate to present 3 unique performances. With everything from dance to improv to personal storytelling, each event will be a unique and unforgettable experience. Join us for one show or enjoy all 3 - it’s a weekend you don’t want to miss!
Ticket sales must close at 10am on Saturday November 1st. There will be no sales at the door.
All tickets are general admission.
ABLE is committed to removing barriers, and that includes ensuring our work is financially accessible for everyone who wants to attend. Tickets for this event are pay-what-you-can.
$15 - I am ABLE to connect - this level represents ABLE’s commitment to making the arts accessible for all.
$30 - I am ABLE to contribute - tickets at this level help to offset crucial production costs like props, costumes, and rehearsal space.
$45 - I am ABLE to create - this ticket level represents the true cost of A.B.L.E.’s programming. Tickets at this level help to support fellow community members in need.
Can’t attend live? That’s okay! Performances will be available to stream On Demand from ableensemble.com/athome in 2025
ACCESSIBILITY AT THIS PERFORMANCE
Open captioning
Dual ASL interpreted
Relaxed performance
Sensory support tools
Wheelchair Access
Masks required for all attendees out of consideration for our immunocompromised community members
More about this Showcase
Using their own lives as inspiration, the Sunday ensemble will present a personal and thought-provoking collection of scenes, movement pieces, and songs about how we invent ourselves out in the world. Click here to see the images that inspired this showcase.
Actors: Colin Baar, Marissa Bloodgood, Jack Butler, Benjamin Collins, Samuel Floersheimer, Peter Grzeslo, Emily Kwidzinski, Matt La Chapelle, Jake Solworth, Zachary Wandel
Facilitators: Amy Bahr, Rebecca Bailey, Lewis Beaver, Somer Benson, Audrey Connelly, Elizabeth Davisson, Megan Grey, Jo Jennings
Co-Directed by Braden Cleary and Kaylie Honkala
About our Production Sponsor
Filament Theatre, on Chicago’s Northwest Side, has been creating innovative theater for young audiences since 2007. Filament’s mission is to create a more equitable society by celebrating and amplifying the perspectives and experiences of young people through the performing arts. Please visit www.filamenttheatre.org for more information.
A.B.L.E.’s 2024-2025 Season is partially supported by
…And by generous individuals like you!
If you would like to help us continue offering vital creative and social opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, click here to make a tax deductible donation.
