Tracey Erin Smith is a Canadian theatre director, television creator, producer and host and bestselling author of the book
"Flying SOULO"
'. She is most noted as the creator of SOULO Theatre, a theatrical process which helps writers and performers to create and launch solo stage shows based on their personal experiences. Smith is also known as the creator and host of the award-winning documentary series Drag Heals. Programs offered through SOULO Theatre have also included drag training classes, such as the Drag King Workshop "Dude For A Day" which educate novice drag performers in the art.Russ Martin
"Drag Heals Is the Queer Representation We Need On TV"
''

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'', October 2, 2020. These led to the launch of the documentary series '' Drag Heals'' in 2018, with Smith as host. She received a

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nomination for Best Host in a Lifetyle Program or Series at the

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in 2024, for '' Drag Heals''. She is the partner of theatre director

Sarah Garton Stanley Sarah (born Sarai) is a biblical matriarch, prophet, and major figure in Abrahamic religions. While different Abrahamic faiths portray her differently, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all depict her character similarly, as that of a pious woma ...

, a former artistic director of

Buddies in Bad Times Buddies in Bad Times Theatre is a Canadian professional theatre company. Based in Toronto, Ontario, and founded in 1978 by Matt Walsh, Jerry Ciccoritti, and Sky Gilbert, ''Buddies in Bad Times'' is dedicated to "the promotion of queer theatrical ex ...

, currently the Vice President of Programming at

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.Anne Nothof
"Stanley, Sarah Garton"
''Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia'', August 31, 2023.

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