When Tracey Bell committed to performing at the Silver Screen Gala on October 18th, she saw a great opportunity to make the fundraiser for Langley Care Foundation and Langley Hospice more successful.

Here’s what Tracey had to say:

“I’ve been performing at Special Events for 27 years. Sometimes I want to do things that aren’t usually my job, especially for fundraisers. I had known the event planner, Debbie Howard, for many years though ISES and The Canadian Special Event Industry  . Deb agreed to let me handle some of the publicity.  Jasper Anson of Novacurrent Creative Solutions has connections with Langley media since he works with Langley pop country duo Robyn & Ryleigh, so I asked him to come on board. Publicity is a win-win since press is good for my career as well as the cause.”.

As a result of NovaCurrent’s press release and Jasper’s hard work, Tracey ended up appearing on three TV shows, being  featured in three newspapers, having a full-page magazine spread and more. Those interviews and appearances kept Bell busy between her other gigs before the Gala.

Her fans helped the fundraiser out as well. Two of Tracey’s closest friends and best supporters were the biggest bidders of the night.  Steffany Hanlen Francey and her husband Patrick Francey  bought a VIP table in the front row with their friends, including Alf and Sandie Krause of Krause Berry Farms . Their table’s high bids during the live and silent auctions got them a private flight and lunch for 4 in Victoria, A dinner for 10 people, a cooking class with Angie Cuaale , a basket of local wines and a photo shoot.

Steffany Hanlen Francey, Patrick Francey, Tracey Bell as Marilyn Monroe and Alf Krause

The night was a huge success.

As a result of her performance, Tracey Bell has been hired to perform at Langley MLA Mary Polak’s fundraiser in March. There is also a rumour that the planning committee for next year’s fundraiser for Langley Hospice and Langley Lodge might bring Bell back to perform a customized show with new characters and costumes.

David Cristofoli Photography

Cher chooses an 82-year-old to be Sonny, Tracey bell at the Silver Screen Gala

Tracey Bell as Liza Minnelli performs New York New York at Langley’s Silver Screen Gala

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Tracey Bell as Cher with her Shoop Shoop Ladies from BCCE

On September 12^th , 2014,  Corporate Entertainer Tracey Bell was the first person ever to perform at the new Anvil Centre Theatre in New Westminster. She was hired to perform at the Annual Conference for the British Columbia Chamber of Commerce Executives, the first special event to be held at Anvil.

 Tracey was concerned about the performance. Here’s what she had to say:

 “The centre had to postpone its opening a few times before the event. It was still under construction that day, but the theatre was finished and beautiful. I had a fabulous dressing room, the technicians were attentive and rehearsal went well. The only hitch was getting the brand new follow spotlight to work. The lighting  crew were working on it for three hours during the sound check. I was worried, but we didn’t let the clients know. Of course it all worked out fine, better than fine actually.”

While good sound and lighting are essential, it’s the audience that makes a Tracey Bell performance fabulous. Chamber of Commerce Executives are cheerleaders for their communities and made exceptional participants. The event is a reunion for these leaders from across the province, so they really enjoyed cheering for each other up on stage. They had been attending motivational and educational seminars with speakers Steffany Hanlen, Bruce Carter and Kim Burden, so they were primed to have a good time at the show.

Tracey Bell as Madonna with her Chamber of Commerce Boy Toys

MLA Coralee Oakes was on stage playing guitar with Janis Joplin and an enthusiastic entourage of  Chamber of Commerce Boy Toys were performing during Tracey Bell’s Madonna routine. All of the guests stood and danced to New York New York with Liza Minnelli and every woman at the party got on stage with Cher.

Susan Clovechok, BCCE Committee Chair wrote, “Tracey Bell wowed the crowd beyond expectation. Her professionalism and ability to inspire an audience is quite remarkable”

 Kevin Hill photography:

Tracey Bell as Madonna with a Chamber of Commerce Boy Toy

Seven-Year-Itch Marilyn Monroe a.k.a. Tracey Bell with Mr. President

Cher on a Chair, Sonny Bono was too tall so Tracey Bell stood on a chair to tower over him.

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Liza Minnelli, Joan Rivers, Drew Carey, Martin Short and Julio Iglesias have performed on that stage along with dozens of other big names. I feel like a top A-list celebrity when I’m there and the audiences respond like I’m really the stars I portray.

I was thrilled to perform for a repeat client at the favorite venue last month. They book me annually for their service awards, since the recipients change every year. The event planners who produce this show are so thoughtful and considerate that I feel spoiled. I even have my own personal attendant providing anything I want in my green room.

I wore my new Tina Turner wig, styled by Anthony Crossfield, and dedicated ‘Simply the Best’ to the award winners.

The whole audience stood and danced, kicking their feet in the air to ‘New York New York’ while I impersonated Liza Minnelli.

I had amazing audience participation when I performed as Janis Joplin. Everyone clapped along to ‘Mercedes Benz’ and then audience volunteers played guitars and rocked out with me to ‘Piece of My Heart’.

Dressed as Dolly Parton, I did some stand up comedy after ‘Nine to Five’. Everyone clapped along as I walked through the audience interacting with them.

Cher was a crowd favorite. I am referred to as a look-a-like most often when I imitate her. I dressed up a very funny award winner as Sonny Bono. He stole the show with his comedic portrayal of Cher’s ex-husband. Cher might be the most often impersonated celebrity in the world, especially by female impersonators.

People laugh the hardest when I act like Celine Dion. She is really funny without trying to be. When I’m in character as her it is easy to be a comedian. All I have to do is adlib about her husband René Angélil.

When I was Madonna I had the best Boy Toy dancers. I wish I could post a video, but I want to respect their privacy.

I enjoy performing for all of my corporate audiences. Having exceptional audience participation along with flawless sound, light and video production is a dream come true. The River Rock Show Theatre and my amazing audience from last month brought me more joy than I can express.

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