The Park Hosts Tracy DeGraaf
“Not Biologically Dutch”

Holland, MI - Dutch heritage is no secret in Holland, Michigan. But it was a big surprise to comedian and author Tracy DeGraaf when she married her Dutch husband, Ron.

“I’m not biologically Dutch. I married a Dutch man and the differences in our cultures have been hilarious,” DeGraaf, who is Irish and Spanish said. Her comedy has been a big hit with Dutch communities across the country and now is coming to Park Theatre in Holland, MI.

Trained at The Second City in Chicago, DeGraaf will perform at Park Theatre, 248 S. River Avenue on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $25 for VIP seating. VIPs will receive a complimentary DVD ($15 value). Tickets are available at www.parktheatreholland.org.

The show takes audiences “through the seasons of a woman’s life from getting married and having kids to gaining weight and growing a beard.” It’s based on her book, Laugh Anyway Mom.

With a self-deprecating story-telling style, DeGraaf's clean relatable content is enjoyed by a wide range of people. “I love a mixed audience with men and women and all ages. They get the jokes from many perspectives,” DeGraaf said. 

Thirty-four years of marriage plus raising five sons has given DeGraaf plenty of material. Punchlines about the challenges of parenting, marriage mishaps and the everyday surprises of aging make her show enjoyable for all.

A breast cancer survivor, DeGraaf is also an advocate for cancer screenings. She uses her comedy platform as a way to educate others on the importance of getting and staying current on all cancer screenings. She performs nationwide at cancer awareness and survivor events hence her tagline, COMEDY THAT SAVES.

For more information www.tracydegraaf.com