by Dwayne Stevenson Early Success and Acclaim: 1990 • In January 1990, ACME enters into rehearsals for the Canadian premiere of John Patrick Shanley’s “Savage in Limbo’, directed by Linda Matassa • This gritty ensemble piece achieves a measure of critical success, and establishes ACME as a legitimate force in the crowded Toronto theatre scene. • With the success of Savage, Gabourie moves quickly to secure the rights for and mount a production of Edward Bond’s “Saved’, directed by Colin Taylor • Rehearsals began in November and the play opens to excellent reviews and an astounding one percent box office. • “Saved” garners two Dora Award nominations, with Colleen Williams winning for Best Performance by an Actor, Independent Division. Growing a Collective: 1991 - 1992 Making Art “Indigestible”: 1993 - 1997 “A change of focus… shift in direction” 2000 - 2007 Dean gabourie: A Biography To Begin…at the Beginning