A.B.L.E. - Artists Breaking Limits & Expectations

What are we working on?

• Monday, October 5th at Gateway to Learning - Clowning with Maddy and Kiaran: Get ready to play, explore, and embrace the unexpected! Join Teaching Artist Maddy and Kiaran as you discover the joy of clowning. Dive deep into physical comedy, bold choices, playful movement, and the art of being fully present. Focusing on improvisation, physical comedy, and character-building activities, you'll learn to turn mistakes into moments of magic and let your unique personality shine. Get ready to be silly, take risks, and discover your inner clown!

• Monday, October 19th at The Menomonee Club - Stage Combat with Joe and Edmund: Step into the world of theatrical action and learn how to make every fight feel larger than life! Led by Teaching Artist Edmund and Guest Teaching Artist and Chicago stage legend Joe Dempsey, this workshop will explore the fundamentals of stage combat through movement, choreography, storytelling, and teamwork. You'll learn how performers create exciting fight scenes while keeping safety at the center of every move. Get ready to build confidence, sharpen your physical storytelling skills, and bring thrilling moments to the stage!

• Monday, October 26th at The Menomonee Club - Stage Makeup with MK and Kiaran: Transform yourself from everyday performer to unforgettable character! Led by Teaching Artist Kiaran and the incredible makeup artist MK, who brought ABLE's Frankenstein monsters to life, this workshop will explore the art of stage makeup and discover how color, shape, texture, and design can bring a character to life. Through hands-on activities and creative experimentation, you'll learn techniques for creating expressive looks that shine under the stage lights. Get ready to paint, play, and discover a whole new way to transform!

Attendance

Space in our workshops is limited. Please only register if you’re confident you can attend. Canceling with less than 72 hours’ notice, aside from situations like illness or emergencies, may impact your ability to register for future workshops.

What happens in the workshop? 

A.B.L.E. workshops are 120 minutes. Activities vary depending on the focus, but every session 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.