We co-create inspirational experiences that help people influence & transform the world around them

Photo by David Vivian: Improvised story creation at Brock University, Canada. Imagining Possibilities (2015)

We collaborate to createDramatic Changein these areas...

Co-creating
community networks

Photo (2013): Community using photo-cards to share stories of experiences on a trip around Niagara-on-the-Lake.

across
difference

Inspiring New
Modes of Expression

Photo (2017): Participant enters the live improvised story creation, during a "Come to The Edge" performance event, Toronto

Across
Abilities

Addressing Local Development Issues

Photo (2004): Children at feeding program by Zisize Educational Trust in rural South Africa. ADCID's first community partner.

New
Futures

ADCID embraces Paulo Friere’s belief of “swimming in the cultural waters of the people” working from within the community and using community members’ own life experiences to guide sustainable development.

Weinvite participationthrough interactive theatre, art, dialogue, and story sharing.

Our workshops move between healing, transporting and transforming communities.

ADCIDdevelops local teams and networkswho facilitate dramatic change

Zisize Drama Team

Imagining Possibilities Team

Tholulwazi Community Mobilization Team

The outcomeshave beenprofound.

Seasons of Immigration Performance

Newcomer sharing Niagara

Belgium trip by Imagining Possibilities

Come to the Edge Performance at Artscape Sandbox

Forum Discussion in Ingwavuma

Shacks in South African Township of Duncan Village

Capturing The Unspoken

Our InFusion Labs use specialized methods to enable authentic conversations among stakeholders. By understanding the practices and conditions in which local partners are working, we can inform decision making, service design and over time create systemic change.

Story the Future

We were excited to be able to share our work with stories at this event, where 50 of the leading experts from around the world will be sharing their expertise in story work.

ADCID News

Imagining Possibilities New Site

We are excited to be able to have a new website, that is dedicated to this initiative. We have been growing the project into Niagara, Hamilton and Brantford. Learn also about our Come to the Edge performances and trip to Belgium.