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New England native Ann Tracy has worked as a director, actor, writer and artist for over 30 years, with a 10 year hiatus as a radio news announcer, news director and journalist working in the Denver, Milwaukee, San Jose and Sacramento markets. She was the first female voice on the air at KTLK, Denver in 1977. Tracy was a theatre reviewer for Sacramento, CA radio stations KGNR and KXPR, the PBS affiliate (1984-86). As a child she lived in Fryeburg and Cape Neddick Maine until her family migrated south to Massachusetts and then west to Colorado. After over 25 years in the West, Tracy is grateful to be living in Portland Maine with her hubby and two cats.

Tracy was invited to sit on the judging panel of the STAR Gala One-Person show festival produced by Bacovia CITY Theatre, Bacau, Romania (April 2009) and was also a reader for the NEA’s New Plays Project administered by Arena Stage (2010).

As the founding artistic director of Beyond the Proscenium Productions in 1994, she has directed many original works and regional premieres for the company until it closed in 2009. Ann is the author of nine scripts, six of which have been produced in California. She was also artistic director and founder of the Foothill Actors Theatre in Diamond Springs, California (1992-1994).

As an actor, Tracy has appeared on stages in Northern California; Edinburgh, Scotland; Milwaukee, WI and in the movie George B. which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival; as well as the independent features Capital Women (PCS Festival 07), Anna’s Cross (Sacramento Film Festival 09), and Bitter/Sweet (David Ligon Films, Sacramento International Film Festival 12). She is also a featured extra in the film Bluebird which premiered at the Tribecca Film Festival (13) and was shot in Maine. Her recent film work includes Battered, Mrs. Smith, (Sophie Voltin, Cribstone Productions, Portland ME 2014) and Sui Generi, Detective Groeber, (Jenny Anastassof, Dark Farm Films) which premiered at the 2014 Damnationland Film Festival in Portland ME.


Tracy is an alumna of the Lincoln Center Directors Lab West (2003) and has done many workshops including those with New York’s Ensemble Studio Theatre (2000); Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers’ Viewpoints Intensive with Mary Overlie (1999 Post-Graduate credit); Ping Chong (1996) and Oregon Shakespeare Festival Directing Workshop, Ashland, OR, (1993 Post-Graduate credit). Ann has a BA in Theatre and Communications from Western Illinois University.

She has provided PR/marketing/graphic design consulting services to many small business and nonprofit organizations. She has served as president and treasurer of the El Dorado Arts Council (1990-94) and also served on the Metro Arts Commission’s Performing Arts Committee (1994-95). She is a member of the Dramatists Guild (NY) and the Professional Women Photographers Association (NY). Tracy is also a photographer and fine artist whose studio is at the Running With Scissors complex in Portland.

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BEING ALIVE: A SONDHEIM CELEBRATION to be Presented at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley


TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will close its 53rd season with the World Premiere of a new musical tribute honoring Stephen Sondheim, Being Alive: A Sondheim Celebration. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Zoe FitzGerald Carter's 'Before the Machine' Due June 7th


Singer, songwriter, and memoirist, Zoe FitzGerald Carter, will release her newest LP, Before the Machine, on June 7, 2024. Featuring nine original Americana songs tinged in folk, jazz, blues, and rock, the album was produced by Jeffrey Wood, mixed by Alberto Hernandez, mastered by Ken Lee, and recorded at Opus Studio and Alberto Hernandez Audio, in the singer’s hometown of Berkeley, California. Watch a music video here!

STAGES St. Louis Announces Complete Casting for STEEL MAGNOLIAS


STAGES St. Louis unveiled their stellar ensemble cast for its upcoming production of Steel Magnolias. The cast includes Amy Loui (M'Lynn), Taylor Quick (Shelby), Jilanne Marie Klaus (Truvy), Abigail Isom (Annelle), Zoe Vonder Haar (Ouiser), Kari Ely (Clairee) Lari White (Standby), Lexy Witcher (Standby), and Meme Wolff (Standby). This beloved story, known for its memorable characters and heartfelt message, will grace the stage from May 31 – June 30 in The Ross Family Theatre at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. 

Stephen Hanks To Host 11th Fundraising Variety Show For Democratic Candidates at Don't Tell Mama


Hanks will bring together a group of 16 women “Blue Wavers”—all fabulous female cabaret performers—along with Award-Winning Music Director Tracy Stark, to present BLUE WAVE 2024: NEW YORK CAN SAVE OUR DEMOCRACY FUNDRAISER on Friday, May 24, 7 PM at Don't Tell Mama

Cape Town City Ballet Celebrates Cross-Genre Collaboration For I GOT RHYTHM


Celebrate the 90th year of Cape Town City Ballet with their first production, I GOT RHYTHM. This cross-genre collaboration features a unique blend of dance styles, marking a milestone in the company's history.

WOMEN FOR WOMEN TODAY Mentoring And Women Empowerment Event Taking Place This May


Join the Women for Women event on Monday, May 13 at Terrace in Paramus.

Kravis Celebrates 10th Season Of Broadway Reach 2024 With Title 1 Schools


The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts celebrated the close of the 10th season of its Broadway Reach arts education program with student performances and artwork. Learn more!

THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE Comes to Players' Ring Theatre in May


The entertaining story of “The Legend of Georgia McBride” written by Matthew Lopez and directed by Joe Juknievich, will be on stage at the Players’ Ring Theatre from May 3 through May 19.

Spotlight: HAIRSPRAY at Tobin Center


Hairspray returns! Good Morning San Antonio!

Spotlight: ONLY HOPE at Franklin Theatre


Don't miss the exclusive premiere of Only Hope at The Franklin Theatre!

Opera Philadelphia Appoints Anthony Roth Costanzo As General Director And President


Opera Philadelphia welcomes Anthony Roth Costanzo as the new General Director and President, marking a new era for the renowned opera company.

NYSEC & Jody Sperling/Time Lapse Dance to Present SOUND~EARTH~MOTION


Experience SOUND~EARTH~MOTION, a captivating performance presented by The New York Society for Ethical Culture and Jody Sperling/Time Lapse Dance. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Tiffany Mann, Aisha Jackson, and More Will Lead DREAMGIRLS at The Muny


Tiffany Mann, Aisha Jackson, Courtnee Carter, Charl Brown, Nick Rashad Burroughs, Ron Himes, Aramie Payton, Robby Clater and Natalie Kaye Clater will star in the Muny production of Dreamgirls.

TodayTix to Present the Return of Bay Area Theatre Week


TodayTix will present the return of Bay Area Theatre Week—a performing arts celebration spotlighting blockbuster musicals, award-winning plays, and theatrical events happening in San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland, San Jose and more.

BWW Q&A: Brian Dales on ONLY HOPE: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO A WALK TO REMEMBER at The Franklin Theatre


We spoke to Brian Dales about Only Hope: A Musical Tribute to A Walk to Remember's Nashville debut at the Franklin Theatre for a strictly limited engagement on April 25-28, 2024.

BWW Q&A: Janel Parrish on ONLY HOPE: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO A WALK TO REMEMBER at The Franklin Theatre


We spoke to Janel Parrish about Only Hope: A Musical Tribute to A Walk to Remember's Nashville debut at the Franklin Theatre for a strictly limited engagement on April 25-28, 2024.

Kevin Winebold's KEVIN ON THE KEYS Celebrates Hollywood At The Green Room 42


Join Kevin Winebold at The Green Room 42 for Kevin on the Keys Celebrates Hollywood, a cabaret series showcasing his talent as a solo pianist and accompanist. Expect performances of hits from popular Hollywood films, with special guests Michael Judson Berry, Albert Guerzon, and Kimberly Marable.

John Riddle, Jordan Donica, Teal Wicks, and More Join LES MISERABLES at The Muny


John Riddle, Jordan Donica, Teal Wicks, Red Concepción, Jade Jones, Ken Page, Emily Bautista, Gracie Annabelle Parker, Peter Neureuther and James D. Gish will star in the Muny production of Les Misérables, which opens the theatre's 106th season.

Cast Set for YES! THE MUSICAL World Premiere in Nashville


The cast has been revealed for 'Yes! The Musical' in Nashville. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Full Lineup Set For PlayGround's 28th Annual Festival Of New Works


Discover the full lineup for PLAYGROUND'S 28TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF NEW WORKS, featuring premiere presentations and developmental readings by emerging playwrights. Learn about the plays and see how to purchase tickets.

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