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Showcase Ensemble (6 weeks)
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Shakespeare Character Study with Braden and Ari at Menomonee Club
with A.B.L.E. Team
What are we working on this semester?
Join Teaching Artists Braden and Ari as we begin to explore the theme of our 10th anniversary season: Memory! Over the course of a 6-week semester, this in-person ensemble will focus on famous characters from Shakespeare and putting their own stamp on some famous scenes and monologues from our ABLE's favorite classical adaptations. This semester will conclude with a showcase on a date and in a venue that is still TBD.
Schedule
Orientation: September 14 (a parent or caregiver should plan to attend with your actor)
Rehearsals: September 21, September 28, October 5, October 19, October 26, November 2 (no rehearsal October 12)
Showcase: Friday, November 7 at 7:00pm The Cindy Pritzker Auditorium at the Harold Washington Library (actors called at 5:30pm)
Attendance
Theatre-making is a team effort. Your presence impacts not just you, but your scene partners and the rest of the group. We expect actors who commit to an ensemble will make rehearsal a priority. If you anticipate you will miss 1 or more rehearsals, please take a break this semester to make space for someone else.
What happens in rehearsal?
A.B.L.E. sessions are 90 minutes. Activities vary every week, but every rehearsal follows the same basic format, so you’ll know what to expect:
You will receive a social story with more details before your session.
Health & Safety
We are an ensemble and have to support each other. One easy way to show support for our community members who are immunocompromised or high risk is to wear a mask. A.B.L.E. recommends masks at all in-person sessions to help care for the most vulnerable among us.
Financial Assistance
A.B.L.E. is committed to ensuring our programs are financially accessible for everyone. We will never turn anyone away because of finances. At sign up, you will be able to choose a pricing scale that works for you. You will also have the option of setting up a payment plan at check out.
Devising and Storytelling with Edmund and Perry at Gateway to Learning
with A.B.L.E. Team
What are we working on this semester?
Join Teaching Artists Edmund and Perry as we begin to explore the theme of our 10th anniversary season: Memory! Over the course of a 6-week semester, this in-person ensemble will focus on devising and different forms of storytelling to bring our own stories to life. This semester will conclude with a performance on a date and in a venue that is TBD.
Schedule
Orientation: September 15 (a parent or caregiver should plan to attend with your actor)
Rehearsals: September 22, September 29, October 6, October 20, October 27, November 3 (no rehearsal October 13)
Showcase: Friday, November 7 at 7:00pm The Cindy Pritzker Auditorium at the Harold Washington Library (actors called at 5:30pm)
Attendance
Theatre-making is a team effort. Your presence impacts not just you, but your scene partners and the rest of the group. We expect actors who commit to an ensemble will make rehearsal a priority. If you anticipate you will miss 1 or more rehearsals, please take a break this semester to make space for someone else.
What happens in rehearsal?
A.B.L.E. sessions are 90 minutes. Activities vary every week, but every rehearsal follows the same basic format, so you’ll know what to expect:
You will receive a social story with more details before your session.
Health & Safety
We are an ensemble and have to support each other. One easy way to show support for our community members who are immunocompromised or high risk is to wear a mask. A.B.L.E. recommends masks at all in-person sessions to help care for the most vulnerable among us.
Financial Assistance
A.B.L.E. is committed to ensuring our programs are financially accessible for everyone. We will never turn anyone away because of finances. At sign up, you will be able to choose a pricing scale that works for you. You will also have the option of setting up a payment plan at check out.
Movement with Lawrence and Kiaran
with A.B.L.E. Team
What are we working on this semester?
Join Teaching Artists Lawrence and Kiaran as we begin to explore the theme of our 10th anniversary season: Memory! Over the course of a 6-week semester, the virtual ensemble will be focusing on movement and physicality. Through techniques drawn from physical theatre and devised performance, the ensemble will create group and solo pieces that get us up and moving in our own homes. The semester will culminate in a streamed final showcase.
Schedule
Orientation: September 15 (a parent or caregiver should plan to attend with your actor)
Rehearsals: September 22, September 29, October 6, October 20, October 27, November 3 (no rehearsal October 13)
Final Celebration: November 10
Attendance
Theatre-making is a team effort. Your presence impacts not just you, but your scene partners and the rest of the group. We expect actors who commit to an ensemble will make rehearsal a priority. If you anticipate you will miss 1 or more rehearsals, please take a break this semester to make space for someone else.
What happens in rehearsal?
A.B.L.E. sessions are 90 minutes. Activities vary every week, but every rehearsal follows the same basic format, so you’ll know what to expect. You will receive a social story with more details before your session.
Financial Assistance
A.B.L.E. is committed to ensuring our programs are financially accessible for everyone. We will never turn anyone away because of finances. At sign up, you will be able to choose a pricing scale that works for you. You will also have the option of setting up a payment plan at check out.
Technology Assistance
A.B.L.E. also offers technology assistance to help actors connect online including equipment loans, hotspots, and stipends for high-speed internet access. If you need assistance to get connected, please note this on your registration form.