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Tracy Dawson is an award-winning actress, screenwriter and author. Her book, Let Me Be Frank: A Book About Women Who Dressed Like Men to Do Shit They Weren’t Supposed to Do was published in 2022 by HarperCollins. BuzzFeed called it “entertaining” and “astonishing” and actress and author Amber Tamblyn called it, “Fucking hilarious.”
Tracy began her career as a mainstage performer at The Second City in Toronto. In 2009 Tracy’s play, them & us, was produced by the renowned Theatre Passe Muraille in Toronto. She was both a writer and lead actor on the Canadian sitcom Call Me Fitz and won the Gemini Award and the Canadian Screen Award for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her work opposite Jason Priestley on that show.
Tracy has sold and developed several of her own TV projects on both sides of the border. She teaches screenwriting at the University of Toronto’s School of Continuing Studies, has been a visiting artist at the University of Tennessee, and she is the current Writer-in-Residence at the University of Calgary. Find her on IG @dawsontracy or at Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Lead Actress & Writer at Call Me Fitz (TV Series)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013Wrote for and acted in the lead role; contributed to character development and story arcs; won both the Gemini Award and the Canadian Screen Award for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for work opposite Jason Priestley.
Staff Writer at Your Family or Mine (TBS/Sony)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013Wrote episodic material for an American television comedy series; collaborated with the writing team to develop scripts and storylines.
Consulting Story Editor at Call Me Fitz II (DirectTV)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014Consulting story editor; contributed to script development and series continuity.
Writer/Guest Host at This Hour Has 22 Minutes (CBC)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009Wrote for CBC’s political satire program; performed in a variety of segments as a guest host.
Writer/Performer at SketchCom (CBC)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008Wrote and performed in CBC sketch comedy; contributed to writing room and live performances.
Writer/Performer at Cream of Comedy (CTV)
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005Wrote and performed in an unscripted comedy format; collaborated with producers and cast to craft material.
Treatment Writer/Screenwriter at Samsa Films, Luxembourg - A Very Small Country
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024Original treatment writer for a European co-production; developed concept and narrative for a 2023-24 project.
Original Half-Hour Dramedy Pilot at How to Be in a Pit (TBS/WarnerMedia)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Original pilot written for a half-hour dramedy; development with producer partners (Mila Kunis/Orchard Farm Productions).
Original Half-Hour Comedy Pilot at DANNY (JASH Studios/Group Nine Media)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Original half-hour comedy pilot developed with JASH Studios/Group Nine Media; executive involvement from Megan Mullally.
Original Half-Hour Dramedy Pilot at JACK & DIANE (TBS)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Original half-hour dramedy pilot sold and developed at TBS; involved in development and pitch process.
Writer/Creator at LOVE PLAY (Life Network Canada/Alliance Atlantis)
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002Unscripted improv comedy/dating show pilot; co-creator, writer, and associate producer.
Treatment Writer / Screenwriter at A Very Small Country
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024Treatment writer/Screenwriter for Samsa Films, Luxembourg (2023-24).
Screenwriter / Developer at How to Be in a Pit
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Original half-hour dramedy pilot sold and developed at TBS/WarnerMedia with Mila Kunis/ Orchard Farm Productions.
Screenwriter / Developer at Danny
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Original half-hour comedy pilot with JASH Studios/Group Nine Media; Megan Mullally attached as Executive Producer.
Screenwriter / Developer at Jack & Diane
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Original half-hour dramedy pilot sold and developed at TBS.
Co-Creator, Writer, Associate Producer at Love Play
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002Unscripted improv dating show pilot developed with Life Network Canada/Alliance Atlantis; co-creator, writer, and associate producer.
Playwright / Theatre Artist at The Shaw Festival / Tarragon Theatre / Theatre Passe Muraille
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009Wrote and developed plays them & us; involved in workshop and mainstage programming.
Writer-in-Residence at University of Calgary
January 1, 2025 - PresentWriter-in-Residence; manuscript consultation with students and community, classroom visits, and workshops.
Education
Qualifications
Canadian Screen Award - Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
January 1, 2014 - March 4, 2026Gemini Award - Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
January 1, 2012 - March 4, 2026Banff World Television Festival - Global Writers Apprentice Awardee
January 1, 2009 - March 4, 2026Ontario Arts Council Theatre Projects Grant
January 1, 2007 - March 4, 2026Toronto Arts Council Theatre Projects Grant
January 1, 2007 - March 4, 2026Ontario Arts Council Chalmers Professional Development Grant
January 1, 2004 - March 4, 2026Nominated Dora Mavor Moore Award, Best New Play (co-nominee)
January 1, 1999 - March 4, 2026Ontario Arts Council Writers Reserve Grant for Short Fiction
January 1, 1996 - March 4, 2026Canadian Screen Award - Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
January 1, 2014 - March 4, 2026Gemini Award - Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
January 1, 2012 - March 4, 2026Banff World Television Festival - Global Writers Apprentice Awardee
January 1, 2009 - March 4, 2026Ontario Arts Council Theatre Projects Grant
January 1, 2007 - March 4, 2026Toronto Arts Council Theatre Projects Grant
January 1, 2007 - March 4, 2026Ontario Arts Council Chalmers Professional Development Grant
January 1, 2004 - March 4, 2026Dora Mavor Moore Award - Nomination (Best New Play)
January 1, 1999 - March 4, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
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