We’re All In This Together starring the Ensemble:
ATTACK OF THE KILLER ROBOTS! starring Quincy Bane:
True Magic starring Andrew Kosnik:
The Tourist starring Emily Lavin:
The Red Queen starring Emily Kwidzinski:
The Painting Frog starring Sam Radinsky:
Alice Underground starring Colleen Altman:
Paperback Writer starring Rachel Buchanan:
In addition to working on well-known classical theater pieces, we like to give our cast the chance to create their own work. The Short Film Festival was a first for us since it was the first time we gave the actors the reins and also the first time we worked with film.
During the summer of 2011, we continued to meet every Friday night. In the first class, we threw a huge box of props and costume pieces in the middle of the room, and every actor picked an item they were drawn to. Through a series of improvisational games, each actor create his/her own character and story based on their chosen prop.
During the remaining weeks, we turned each of these unique characters into a short film, with everyone getting a chance to be the star of his/her own movie. The raw footage was edited by Nathan Taylor of Capacitr, Inc. and turned into 8 very unique films spanning several genres from music videos, to silent movies, sci-fi, action, and a crime caper a la Ocean’s 11.
We also created a group music video to “We’re All In This Together” from Disney’s High School Musical. The finished films were screened for family and friends in a special event at The Landmark Century Center Cinema.
Actors couldn’t get enough of seeing themselves on the big screen, and enjoyed hanging out afterwards to sign autographs and meet their fans. Here’s a sampling of some of our creations, and scroll through to see pictures from the event!
Premiere
September 18, 2011 at The Landmark Century Center Cinema
Facilitators
- Lawrence Kern
- Mallory Schuh
- Katie Yohe
Cinematography
- Josh Tammaro
- Nathan Taylor
The film festival was so spectacular. Sure the parents, and other guests enjoyed it immensely, but the actors absolutely loved watching themselves and their friends on the big screen – not once, but three times. You could not pull these actors out of the theatre before every last bit of film was done…for the third time…
— Cheryl, an A.B.L.E. parent
We have been a part of A.B.L.E. since 2010, and my favorite production is still Andrew’s short film about the magician. I’ve watched it 50+ times; especially when I’m having a tough day.
— Catherine, an A.B.L.E. parent
