Tracy M. Ward, graduated from MSU in 2000 with a BA in theater, costume design. Attended the University of Florida on full assistantship. Graduated May 2003 with an MFA. She currently works for The Washington Opera Company in Washington, DC. She is the Costume Coordinator for Placido Domingos Young Artists of the Americas program. This is a highly selective training program for young professional opera artists on the verge of international careers. The program performs three costumed performances a season at the Kennedy Center. As this is not a full time position, She also work in the Costume Crafts Department, where she serves as Assistant Supervisor. She is the daughter of another alumni, Cindy Barber, graduated from MSU in 1971, BA in theatre, performance.