Tracy Holsinger
Tracy Holsinger is a theatre director, actor and teacher
Favourite Things
Q: What’s your favourite place to eat at?
A: Cafe Japan
Q: Your favourite attire is...
A: A sarong and T-shirt
Q: And your favourite cocktail or beverage…
A: Tequila
Q: What’s your all-time favourite play and why?
A: Paraya (by Arun Welandawe-Prematilleke). It was created by a group of us whom I consider my artistic family – and it speaks to our personal philosophies and politics
Stuff of Dreams
Q: If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be?
A: Flying
Q: Describe your dream holiday… A: Hiking in the mountains anywhere in the world – with lots of forests, a lake or river and caves
Q: Which fictional character would you be most excited to meet in real life?
A: The Time Lords (in Doctor Who)
Q: If you could be from any other decade or era, which would it be?
A: I’d like to be from the era that provides commercial space travel
Q: What are you most passionate about and why?
A: Accepting change, taking leaps of faith and understanding different perspectives – because life is about evolution
This and That
Q: Three words that best describes you...
A: Dreamer, leftist and libertarian
Q: What would be a good theme song for your life?
A: Unfinished Sympathy ( by Massive Attack)
Q: The last gift you gave someone was...
A: A book
Q: Are you more of a hunter or gatherer?
A: ‘Explorer’ would be an option I’d prefer
Q: Three things you’d be lost without...
A: Eyeliner, phone and headset
Q: Tell us about the best piece of advice you’ve received...
A: ‘Water play will always diffuse a tantrum’
Q: What’s your biggest peeve? A: People who eat noisily
Q: If you could have three people (dead or alive) over to dinner, who would they be?
A: Queen Anula, Janelle
Monáe and Aphra Behn
Q: What’s the best thing about being on stage?
A: Connecting with the audience
Q: Who would play you in the movie of your life? A: Tehani Chitty
Q: What would you like life to be in 20 years?
A: Quiet
Q: A little-known fact about you…
A: I collect driftwood