Do you play along when your child is pretending to be a super hero or a rock star? I want people to feel that comfortable to let go and have fun. Imagine yourself at a Celine Dion concert where Celine walks into the audience and sings directly to you. Would you feel special? What if Marilyn Monroe sang her breathy version of Happy Birthday to your company president? Would you take a picture? Do you smile and laugh? If the people you work with played guitars like rock stars at your company party, would you cheer them on? My stage shows get those reactions.

Marilyn Monroe Impersonator Tracey Bell sings Happy Birthday Mr. President at the Victoria Hospital Foundation Gala Fundraiser

People like to shine, even shy people.

On New Year’s Eve, when New York New York is playing and everyone in the room is doing a kick line, do you join in, or smile while you watch them? Would you clap along with people if Dolly Parton encouraged you to? If your friends were strutting their stuff onstage with Madonna, would you want to video them? These are the experiences that I create with people. Whether you want to kick up your shoes, cheer from the sidelines, or smile as you watch others, there is a place for everyone at my shows.

Audience Participants learn to Vogue like boy toys with Madonna Impersonator Tracey Bell

After decades of experience, I know how to choose the first participants

It only takes a few outgoing people to get audience participation started, to set the example. If they can do it, others can too. Nobody has to be perfect. It’s especially rewarding when I get shy people involved in the show. I get the same reaction as a hypnotist, where participants are entranced and want to let their inner rock star shine.  After decades of experience as an interactive impressionist, I know how to choose the first participants, then encourage and inspire them. I’m encouraging them. Joy, fun and laughter are contagious.

Celine Dion Impersonator Tracey Bell Holds hands with the Canadian Consul General at the Chamber of Commerce Special Event in Shanghai, China

My stage shows are rewarding to me because I’m engaging people and giving them an experience they’ll talk about for years, whether they’re a spectator or participant. When we’re engaged, we’re fully present in the moment. Playing is good for us. Connecting is good for us. My purpose is to create a show where we do those things.  I put my whole heart into it. There’s a lot of me in the show: Tracey Bell disguised as Lady Gaga, Tina Turner, Judy Garland, Janis Joplin, Tina Turner, Julie Andrews, Shania Twain, Alanis Morrissette, and the rest.

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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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