“ABLEfest” Celebrating a Decade of Theatre and Film Projects for, with and by Individuals With Disabilities in Chicago

Join ABLEfest for a celebration of a decade of creating theatre and film projects for, with and by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

The A.B.L.E. Ensemble will host “ABLEfest” from April 30 to May 3 at The Edge Theater in Chicago.

A.B.L.E. stands for Artists Breaking Limits and Expectations. This weekend-long festival celebrates A.B.L.E. Ensemble’s 10th anniversary of creating theatre and film projects for, with and by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The festival will feature five shows and 78 performers, including 40 actors with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Performances will run from Thursday through Sunday and will include :

• April 30, from 7 to 7:30 p.m., “Movement Ensemble Showcase” with American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation
• May 1, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., “The Time Capsule”
• May 2, from 2 to 2:30 p.m., “Devising Ensemble Showcase” and “The Time Capsule” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Both shows will have ASL interpretation.
• May 3, from 2:30 to 4 p.m., The Time Capsule (audio described)

All tickets are pay-what-you-can, starting at $15. You must buy tickets online before the performance.

All tickets are general admission. Doors open 30 minutes before each show for seating.

Visit ABLE Ensembles’ website for the links to buy tickets and for more details about each show.