What is the Accelerator 2026?


(TA26)

The Accelerator 2026 (TA26) ... formally called the Devised Theatre Accelerator, is an opportunity for the artist who has a spark of a creative project, who would benefit from skilled and detailed support surrounded by a small group of creatives, in a beautiful, inspiring setting. 

This is a gift to yourself ... to build your unique creative work in a safe and nurturing environment; to break out of habitual patterns of creation and invite new methods into your practice. 

Together we will:

• investigate different techniques for moving your work forward.
• dedicate time to share your sparks of ideas for careful mentorship, feedback and guidance.
  
• potentially share some of your new work to an invited audience on the final day.

The days will be full, stimulating and inspiring. There will be time in The Woodland Farm Creation Barn and in the surrounding forests in order to inspire your creativity. 

DTA 2024

Click here for testimonials from artists who have joined me for this opportunity. 

Who are you?

You are a bright spark of an artist with passion, drive, vision.

You are either a solo artist or a collective of creatives.

Maybe you are an actor, a dancer, a film maker, an installation artist, a musician, a writer, a choreographer...

You have ideas brewing, percolating, bursting inside you. You may have got up on your feet with some of these ideas. But maybe not.

You need time, space, an experienced outside eye to help move your ideas forward.

You dream of a dynamic, beautiful, supportive environment in order to create your next great work.

Who am I?

I am a grounded, thoughtful, reflective artist with decades of experience in the world of creation.

I am a theatre artist, movement specialist and the co-founder and Artistic Director of Out of the Box Productions, a company that creates original works integrating spoken text, dance, music and interactive technology.

For 16 years, I was a full time faculty member of the Theatre Department at York University, teaching movement for the actor and Devised Theatre.

In 2021, we opened the Artist Residency at Woodland Farm.

I would be honoured to offer my training, experience and passion to support the creation of your next masterpiece.

TA26 Dates & Times

Four Saturdays:



March 7, 14, 21, 28 2026


10:30am-4:30pm

(easy for those traveling from Vancouver Island)

More information for you to consider for the TA26

Location

TA26 is held at the beautiful Woodland Farm Artist Residency, on Salt Spring Island.

The Woodland Farm Creation Barn is a dedicated research and creation space for the performing artist. It is approx. 790 ft2 (73 m2) in a newly-built, comfortably-heated space with soaring 19ft (6m) gabled ceilings and a sprung floor.

Surrounding the Creation Barn is a stunning forest, with old growth trees, walking paths and gardens.

Cost

$375.00 /pp

10% discount for Individuals in a
Collective


To see information on previous artists who have come to Accelerate their work...  click here!

Application Process

Participants can apply as Solo Performers or as a Collective.

TA26 is limited to 5 participants to ensure quality time and ample space.

If you are a member of a Collective, each person is required to apply separately.

To find out more about me, take a look around this website
www.outoftheboxproductions.ca
or feel free to write me at gwendobie at gmail dot com

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Join the Accelerator 2026

with Gwenyth Dobie

at Woodland Farm on Salt Spring Island