NEWS RELEASE
CENTRE WELLINGTON
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Guelph-based performing artist, historian and educational speaker Tracy Lee unites her passion and purpose in her educational, interactive and music-filled presentation of “And Then What Happened…” Black Canadian History.- the untold stories. Lee brings her unique and compelling show to the Fergus Grand Theatre on Sunday, February 23rd at 2 p.m.
Born and raised in Brantford Ontario, Tracy has now made Guelph her home for over 20 years. She is a proud 5th generation Black Canadian with ancestral roots in North Buxton, Queen’s Bush settlement, and St. Catharines/Niagara / Brantford area. She has been performing on stage since the age of 3 and continues to be a featured soloist in many musical reviews, festivals, community events, and in musical theatre landing major roles such as Aida in Aida, Matron Mama Morton in Chicago with Theatre Ancaster, and Motor-Mouth Maybelle in Hairspray at Centre in the Square in Kitchener. She was last seen on the FGT stage in the post-pandemic comeback show All Together Now.
In her solo show, And Then What Happened…, she combines the work of genealogists, historians, and years of research into a story of how her ancestors came to Canada via the Underground Railroad, in a story brought to life through music, storytelling and a keynote presentation.
“Stories like these need to be told,” says Theatre Coordinator Eric Goudie. “Now more than ever.”
Get ready to be entertained as Tracy takes you on a musical journey you won’t soon forget.
Tickets for all shows are now on sale, and are available in the box office, by phone at 519-787-1981, or online at www.fergusgrandtheatre.ca.
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