Trace Turner is an award winning freelance theatre director, writer, intimacy director and educator originally from Austin, Texas.

Having been described as a ‘blend between the fantastical and the natural’, Trace’s work strives to create captivating and visually compelling ways of telling honest and moving stories with a touch of magic woven throughout, not to mention a strong focus on queer stories. 

Trace has always been drawn to the visual aspect of the performing arts, having first picked up a camera at the age of 10. Trace frequently incorporates their eye for photography into their theatrical work, believing that the role of the director is not unlike a visual artist.  

Trace graduated from The Peter Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University with a degree in Directing. Since beginning their formal training in St. Louis, Trace was able to learn from many different directors, professors, and artists from all over the U.S. Trace has been continuing their education in Intimacy Direction with Theatrical Intimacy Education and is currently seeking certification through Intimacy Directors and Choreographers. Trace’s Intimacy Direction work has also been lauded with wins and nominations previously.

Trace is dedicated to create theatrical experiences that feel embodied, vivid, and lasting. Experiences that engage with its audience, and occasionally invite direct interaction with the piece. 

In their writing, Trace continues to work to uncover stories from our collective history and breathe new life into them on stage through a more queer and contemporary lens. Trace is greatly interested in the power of adaptation and how we can continue to reimagine these stories in fresh ways.