College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Tracie is co-chair and associate professor in the Department of Theater, Film, and Television. She is interested in exploring the connections between a theoretical analysis of theater and its practical application in courses such as Theater History, Dramatic Theory and Criticism, and Directing. She seeks to create a space in which students can freely engage in investigating the historical, social, and spiritual aspects of theatre while drawing on the richness of their liberal arts education. Tracie regularly directs for the department and recent shows include The Seagull by Anton Chekhov, Amadeus by Peter Shaffer, Tartuffe by Moliere, and Dancing at Lughnasa by Brian Friel. Her current research includes an exploration of memory in women's playwrighting and creating interactive materials for use in the theater history classroom. Tracie received a Ph.D. in Theatre Studies from Royal Holloway, University of London and an M.A. in Drama from the University of Alberta.