Tracy L. Spada

Tracy L. Spada is one of the original Tipping Point Theatre (TPT) founding members and served as its Resident Stage Manager from its inception. She is an Arts Management graduate of Eastern Michigan University, and spent 18 years programming arts, concerts and theatre for the City of Wayne as arts & entertainment director. In 2004, she laid the groundwork at The Milan Performing Arts Center, creating the school's first drama program and Arts Booster Club. In 2009, she began directing at Northville High School and mentored their students in every aspect of play production until 2020. She has been instrumental in cultivating theatre for young artists for more than 35 years and is a 2013 Wilde Award winner for "Best Mentor." Spada was last seen on the stage in TPT's production of Mrs. Mannerly (2013 Member's Choice Award "Best Actress" recipient) and is a 2013 Wilde Award nominee for "Best Stage Manager.” Her most recent creative work with TPT was as playwright of Game. Set. Match!, winner of the 2023 Wilde Award for "Best New Script.” In addition to her work at TPT, she has worked professionally around Michigan, most recently at The Purple Rose Theatre Company (What Springs Forth), and Flint Repertory Theatre (Songs About Stuff, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Rain On Fire). She has been a proud member of The Actors' Equity Association since 1999.