Abigail labbé
Actor - Dramaturg - Teaching Artist
Backstage for FGRHS Dramalum’s production of Big Fish
I’m Abigail, a current senior at the University of Michigan finishing my Bachelor of Theatre Arts in Theatre Studies. With an interdisciplinary curriculum, I have experience in nearly every theatre practice. I have focused my production work and education on performance, dramaturgy, and education.
I grew up singing everywhere I went (which annoyed my brothers) but I saw the joy music could bring others. When I finally started doing musical theatre in high school, it clicked for me. I had found a home and my place to create in theatre.
Through the years, theatre and music has helped me with my mental health journey. I am a firm believer in the healing power of art and I implement mindfulness and trauma-informed pedagogy into my education and outreach practices. I love working with community engagement and outreach to make all facets of theatre accessible to all.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family (especially my nephew!), journaling, and visiting coffee shops.
A bit about me
“EVERYBODY” REVIEWS
“Labbé slipped seamlessly into the role from the moment the bingo ball sealing her fate was drawn by a member of the band, a truly daunting task. She embodied everyone who has gone and will go through the same end-of-life questions as her character. Between interactions with characters like Friendship and Kinship, Everybody spirals into train-of-thought monologues about the life they are leaving behind, expertly delivered by Labbé. Each thought frantically follows another with beautiful realization, and Labbé stunned the audience with gravity, honesty and pain, asking, “Why did you have to live, again?””
— The Michigan Daily
Photo: Peter Smith
Abigail as Friendship in UM’s production “Everybody”
Contact me
To inquire about my availability or ask any other questions please fill out the form below or email me at abigailelabbe@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you!