A.B.L.E.’s Season of Memories continues this spring!
This spring, ABLE will host 3 showcase ensembles and 1 performance ensemble. Through the course of the semester, we will work with 41 actors with disabilities (including 5 first-time A.B.L.E. actors) across 120 hours of programming. Supported by a team of teaching artists and volunteer facilitators (including 7 new volunteers and 2 new TAs!), each group will explore different performance styles and work together to develop pieces that will be shared as part of our 10th Anniversary Festival April 30-May 4th at The Edge Theater.
Read on to meet the teams creating work this semester:
The Performance Ensemble will use movement, object work, music, and personal reflections to devise an original full-length show about a time capsule and the mementos found inside. They will share their world premiere piece in a strictly limited run May 1st at 7pm, May 2nd at 7pm, and May 3rd at 2:30pm.
Actors: Jack Butler, Benjamin Collins, Sophie Earvolino, Ryan Foley, Peter Grzeslo, Erin Harvey, Emily Kwidzinski, Carlos Mejia, Jr., Claire O’Leary, Kevin Smith, and Zachary Wandel
Facilitators: Amy Bahr, Lauren Berquist, Alexandria Bressette*, Mike Falevits* Kate McDuffie, Steve O’Connell, and Carly Sells*
Directed By: Kiaran Hartnett and Katie Yohe
Our Sunday Ensemble will explore devising and storytelling, using activities like On the Spot and Around, Under, Through. Catch their 30 minute Showcase on Saturday May 2nd at 2pm
Actors: Colleen Altman, Colin Baar, Marissa Bloodgood, Gabe Felshman, Samuel Floersheimer, Xavier Juniel, Matthew LaChapelle, Maggie Leal, Kimmy Smith*, and Jake Solworth,
Facilitators: Lewis Beaver, Claire Buckley, Sarah Haley, Susan Harris*, Avery Lareau*, Haley Schroeck, Kate Vargulich*, and Connor Wiles
Directed By: Ruby Gibson and Lawrence Kern
Our Monday Ensemble will explore creating a story with no (maybe just a few!) words. They will use approaches like Viewpoints and the Frantic Method to build skills like making physical choices, creating original characters through physicality, and saying “yes” to each other’s ideas. Catch their 30 minute Showcase on Thursday April 30th at 7pm
Actors: Christian Boyd, Sean Grynberg*, Natalia Janik, Emily Lavin, Anna Luzadder, Maggie Marren, Matthew Marren, Lucas Miezal, John Miksis, and Sam Radinsky
Facilitators: Andrea Bazzoli, Margo DePorter*, Julia Clavadetscher, Shannon Diegel, Paige Henderson, Erik Prather, Margaret Sheils, and Lindsay Stock
Directed By: Braden Cleary and Maddy Grady
The Virtual Ensemble is Zooming in from 8 different states to explore Shakespeare. They’ll transform their homes into film sets and work together to create short form videos that will be shared on A.B.L.E.’s social media in May and June.
Actors: Sophianna Bressette*, Rachel Buchanan, Samuel Floersheimer, Jonathan Jennings, Fletcher Jones, Andrew Kosnik, Lily Lundin*, Kira Perdue, Dorsey Schroeck*, and Tommy Shimoda
Facilitators: Nette Angelini, Ashlyn Horein, Kaitlynn Milvert, Chelsea Hosler, Julianne Shea, Susan Sjodin, Julia Waits*, and Polly Yukevich
Directed By: Kaylie Honkala and Lawrence Kern
Want to see these groups in action?
Our 10th Anniversary Festival will include 5 live events, interactive opportunities for our audiences, and more. Mark your calendar now to join us for this special celebration. Tickets will go onsale March 16, 2026.
