Performance Experience

TRACY PELZER-TIMM
Stats: 5'5"
Degree: BA Theatre Arts University of Iowa
Location: East Central Iowa
Willing to travel
Theatre Experience - Professional/ Semi-Professional (selected)
Brooke................................................Other Desert Cities (Regional Premiere) New Ground Theatre
Lady Gaga/ Jane/ Mom/ Teacher.......Freckleface Strawberry Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse
Mrs. T/ Bad Idea Bear....... ................Avenue Q District Theatre
Meg....................................................Crimes of the Heart New Ground Theatre
Calliope..............................................Xanadu District Theatre
Rona Lisa Perretti..............................25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Harrison Hilltop Theatre
Brooke Ashton...................................Noises Off Ghostlight Theatre
Harper Pitt........................................Angels in America: Millennium Approaches and Perestroika Green Room Theatre
Kathy..................................................Company District Theatre
Go-Hell-Kitty.......................................Chicago District Theatre
Alexi Darling/ Ensemble......................RENT Harrison Hilltop Theatre
Anna...................................................Boston Marriage New Ground Theatre
Columbia............................................Rocky Horror Show District Theatre
Susan.................................................Tick Tick BOOM! Harrison Hilltop Theatre
Harriet.................................................Boy Gets Girl New Ground Theatre
Stage Manager..............................Time Stands Still Curtainbox Theatre Company
Assistant Stage Manager...............Speed the Plow Curtainbox Theatre Company
(Company Member of Curtainbox Theatre Company)
Player Comedy Sportz Quad Cities Comedy Sports at the Establishment Theatre
Isis Neferit Putnam Museum Performed an one woman, half hour educational
program for middle schoolers based on the mummy at the Putnam Museum
Laura Musser Atkins.................Muscatine History Tour Preserve Iowa Summit via Art Center
Technical Experience (selected)
Improvisational Experience
Educational Performer
Theatre Experience - Volunteer (selected)
2010 - present
2010 - present
Jack's Mother/ Granny...............Into the Woods Muscatine Community College Theater
Snow White................................Disenchanted CC Stoplight Players
Dotty/ Mrs. Clackett....................Noises Off Muscatine Community College Theater
Deena.........................................Almost, Maine Muscatine Community College Theater
Inga............................................Awesome 80s Prom Pearl City Players
Brooke Windham.........................Legally Blonde Muscatine Community College Theater
Barbara Fordham.......................August: Osage County Pearl City Players
Leading Player............................Pippin New Era Dinner Theatre
Marian Paroo..............................The Music Man CC Stoplight Players
Cathy Hiatt..................................The Last 5 Years Partnership with CC Stoplight Players &
Hardacre Theater Preservation Association
Madame Thenardier......................Les Miserables Countryside Community Theatre
Mae............................................Reefer Madness: The Musical University of Iowa Mainstage Productions
Claudia Faith Draper.....................Nuts Starlighters Theatre
Nora............................................A Doll's House Starlighters Theatre
Miss Adelaide..............................Guys and Dolls Quad City Music Guild
Katisha.......................................The Hot Mikado New Era Dinner Theatre
Tessie Tura..................................Gypsy Countryside Community Theatre
Sister Mary Amnesia....................Nunsense CC Stoplight Players
Luisa..........................................The Fantasticks New Era Dinner Theatre
Frankenstein's Creature.................Frankenstein CC Stoplight Players
Miss Adelaide.............................Guys and Dolls New Era Dinner Theatre
Philia...........................................A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum CC Stoplight Players
Brooke Ashton/ Vicki.....................Noises Off CC Stoplight Players
Alice............................................You Can't Take It With You CC Stoplight Players
Phyllis Bax/ Bazzard...................The Mystery of Edwin Drood New Era Dinner Theatre
Fairy May.....................................Curious Savage CC Stoplight Players
Cassie.........................................Rumors CC Stoplight Players
Ensemble....................................Evita Quad City Music Guild
Ensemble....................................Aida Quad City Music Guild
Producer New Works Showcase Pearl City Players
Director of Drama Durant High School
Director “The Hollow” by Agatha Christie CC Stoplight Players
Director “Moon Over Buffalo” CC Stoplight Players
Choreographer “Secret Affairs of Mildred Wild” CC Stoplight Players
Theatre Production Experience (selected)
Commercial - TV Spots/ Radio
Available Upon Request
Film (selected)
Martha...................................Death By Fruitcake Max Allan Collins, M.A.C. Productions, Dreampost Media
Linda Ernest..........................Blue Christmas Max Allan Collins, M.A.C. Productions, DPHILMS, Dreampost Media
Playground Teacher..............Education of a Teacher Folker Films
EMT.......................................Complete Bull, Episode 1 Pink Spear Productions
Sara.......................................72 Seconds Dreampost Media/ Black Rose Productions
Nurse Betty............................Man In Purple Dreampost Media
EMT......................................Complete Bull Pink Spear Productions (TV Pilot)
Becky.....................................Something Blue Sean Gannon
Brenda....................................The Season Vigilance Films, Adam Brooks
Mrs. Mary Hartman...................Animate My Heart Lemonus Productions, Joe Boyle
Rachel.....................................Identity DAC Films, David Clevenger
Jack's Wife...............................The Bride Wore Blood Bluebox Limited, Scott Beck and Bryan Woods
Young Woman..........................Red Rockets Jason Spangler Productions
Registrar..................................The New Badlands Sean Mier
Extra.......................................Sons and Daughters of Thunder Fourth Wall Films, Kelly and Tammy Rundle
Extra.......................................Sugar Journeyman Pictures, Single A Films
Meg........................................Eternal Punishment JD Productions, Jimmy Morrison
Sarah.....................................Imagine IF Five Thirteen Entertainment, Tim Miller
ACTING FAQs:
What kind of acting experience does Tracy Pelzer-Timm have?
Tracy has experience across theatre, musical theatre, film, singing, directing, and creative collaboration with over 150 performance credits spanning stage and screen. Her work ranges from physical comedy and comedic timing to emotionally layered dramatic roles, often bringing unexpected depth, humanity, subtext, and complexity to the characters she portrays.
What kinds of roles does Tracy enjoy performing?
Tracy enjoys playing a wide variety of roles ranging from comedic characters to emotionally grounded dramatic performances. She especially loves exploring layered characters, breaking stereotypes and tropes, and finding the humanity underneath every role — regardless of the size of the part.
Has Tracy played both traditional and non-traditional roles?
Yes. Tracy has performed a broad range of character types throughout her career, including female and male roles, comedic and dramatic performances, musical theatre, independent film, and character-driven storytelling projects.
Has Tracy worked in both theatre and film?
Yes. Tracy has extensive theatre experience and has also appeared in dozens of independent film projects while supporting productions both on camera and behind the scenes.
Does Tracy have experience beyond acting?
Yes. In addition to performing, Tracy has experience with directing, wardrobe support, continuity assistance, cast and crew coordination, scheduling support, producing, and creative collaboration.
Is Tracy available for acting and creative opportunities?
Yes. Tracy is open to acting, singing, directing, speaking engagements, and select creative collaborations.
Why does Tracy talk about wellness and creativity together?
Because storytelling, creativity, movement, emotional expression, and personal growth are deeply connected parts of the human experience. Plus, as the saying goes, the actor's body is their temple, their canvas, their instrument...so wellness fits right in.
















