TADA! Youth Theater
Grantland Tracy is an accomplished arts and theater professional with extensive experience in development, outreach, and education. Currently serving as the Associate Director of Development and Outreach at TADA! Youth Theater, Grantland oversees over $1.2 million of unearned income and has successfully planned fundraising events. Previous roles include Co-Creator and Head Writer for Landslide Podcasting Productions, where a 9-episode audio drama was produced, and Teaching Artist for Togetherhood, where an introductory Dungeons and Dragons class was developed. Other experiences encompass positions such as Fundraising Intern at Manhattan Theatre Club, Assistant Educational Director at San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre, and contributions as a writer and sound designer for theatrical productions. Grantland holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
TADA! Youth Theater
Since 1984, TADA!’s mission is to provide young people from all different backgrounds with musical theater programs that inspire them to be creative, learn, and think differently. Our vision is for all young people to grow up feeling successful, creative, confident, accepted, and accepting of themselves. Through the ability of people learning to express themselves well we can break down barriers of racism and inequality and create positive, active citizens. TADA! is a unique Drama Desk award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth theater that produces original musicals for children, teens, and family audiences. TADA! offers a free, year-round, pre-professional training & youth development program for the Resident Youth Ensemble (ages 8-18); musical theater classes/camps for the public; as well as musical theater residencies in NYC schools and community centers. Through TADA!’s high-quality work, young people’s self-confidence and creativity are enhanced. They also develop advanced skills in leadership, communication, responsibility, collaboration, and problem-solving – skills that help with growing up and are essential to their success both in school and in life.