Dates marked with a (*) are required for all facilitators
Dates marked with a (^) are recommended
Showcase Ensembles
Each of these ensembles will work togetehr to present a cabaret-style showcase at the end of the semester.
In Person Sundays
10:30am-1pm CST
The Menomonee Club Drucker Center - 1535 N. Dayton St, Chicago IL 60642
- Facilitator Training: February 2*
- Orientation: February 9^
- Rehearsals: February 16*, February 23, March 2, March 9^, March 23*, March 30* (no rehearsal March 16)
- Showcase: Saturday April 5* at The Understudy
- TAs called at 5pm
- Facilitators at 5:30pm
- Actors called at 6pm
- Showcase 7:30pm
In Person Mondays
6:00pm-8:30pm CST
Gateway to Learning - 4925 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago IL 60625
- Facilitator Training: February 3*
- Orientation: February 10^
- Rehearsals: February 17*, February 24, March 3, March 10^, March 17*, March 31* (no rehearsal March 24)
- Showcase: Friday April 4* at the Understudy
- TAs called at 5pm
- Facilitators at 5:30pm
- Actors called at 6pm
- Showcase 7:30pm
Virtual Mondays
6:00pm-8:30pm CST
Zoom
- Facilitator Training: February 3*
- Orientation: February 10^
- Rehearsals: February 17*, February 24, March 3, March 10^, March 17*, March 31* (no rehearsal March 24)
- Livestream event: Monday, April 7th* on Zoom
- TA’s called at 5:30pm
- Facilitators at 6:00pm
- Actors called at 6:30pm
- Showcase at 7:30pm
Performance Ensemble
This group will work together to stage a punk-rock adaptation of Frankenstein that will perform for a weekend run at Chicago Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier. This ensemble is working through a longer rehearsal day. Facilitators can sign up to support the morning, afternoon, or BOTH shifts. If you would like to join us for the full day, please note this below with any conflicts.
In Person Thursdays
Block One: 10am-12:15pm
Block Two: 12:45pm-3pm
The Menomonee Club Drucker Center - 1535 N. Dayton St, Chicago IL 60642
- Facilitator Training: February 6*
- Orientation: February 13^
- Rehearsals: February 20*, February 27, March 6, March 13, March 20*, April 3*, April 10, April 17* (no rehearsal March 27)
- Tech/Dress: April 24* (invited preview at 1:30pm)
- Performances*: Friday April 25 7pm, Saturday April 26 2pm, Sunday April 27 2pm at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
- Public Workshop: Saturday April 26th 10am
Outreach Sessions
A.B.L.E. also contracts with partners to offer on-site workshops and residencies throughout the year. We are hoping for an 8-week residency at Misericordia Home and a residency at Gateway to Learning this spring, as well as other one-off sessions.