• In 1993 ACME presents the North American premiere of Howard Barker’s GOLGO, directed by Peter Hinton.
• Barker’s theories and approach to drama are the foundation for his Theatre of Catastrophe. “The Theatre of Catastrophe takes as it’s first principle that art is not digestible. Rather it is an irritant in the consciousness, like the grain of sand in the oyster’s gut.”
• In 1996 ACME presents the Canadian premiere of Sam Shepard’s political satire “States of Shock”, directed by David Oiye.
• In 1997 Gabourie further develops ACME’s creative process by meeting with artists from Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre Company, England’s Royal Court Theatre and Barker’s Wrestling School.




“A change of focus… shift in direction” 2000 - 2007

Dean gabourie: A Biography

To Begin…at the Beginning
Early Success and Acclaim: 1990
Growing a Collective: 1991 - 1992