Biography
Tricia Paoluccio is a multifaceted actor, unique visual artist, and innovative creator. During the pandemic, two of her lifelong passions flourished in transformative ways. She co-wrote Here You Come Again, a two-person musical in which she portrays her idol, Dolly Parton. Endorsed by Dolly herself, the production secured worldwide grand rights to her iconic music. After a successful U.S. tour in 2023, the show is now touring the UK and preparing for its London debut at Riverside Studios. Tricia received a nomination for Best Leading Performer in a Musical, and the show was nominated for Best New Musical by the 2024 Broadway World UK/West End Awards.
As a visual artist, Tricia’s enthusiasm for flower pressing has led to high-profile collaborations, crafting botanical designs for prominent figures in fashion, publishing, and music. Her partnership with Oscar de la Renta created Taylor Swift’s iconic pressed flower dress worn at the Grammys, and Anna Wintour donned her art at the Met Gala. The viral acclaim of these works inspired Tricia to launch her brand, Domain of the Flowerings, showcasing pressed flower imagery in sophisticated design.
Raised on an almond farm in Modesto, CA, by an inventor father and a schoolteacher mother, Tricia relocated to NYC where she initially sold her art on the street while pursuing acting.
Since making her Broadway debut in Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge, she has consistently worked in New York theatre, both on and off Broadway, as well as in television and film. Her stage roles include Cressida in Sir Peter Hall’s Troilus and Cressida, originating Donna in the cult Off-Broadway hit Debbie Does Dallas, co-starring in the inaugural production of Edward Albee’s Lady from Dubuque at Signature Theatre, and portraying Chava in David Leveaux’s Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof. Recent TV appearances include recurring roles on Saint X and Law & Order: SVU.
As a creator, Tricia developed, produced, and starred in the cringe comedy web series Mommy Blogger, a satire of influencer culture, which was later optioned and retitled Like Me.
Tricia splits her time between her family’s California farm, NYC, and England, where she lives with her husband, director Gabriel Barre, and their two sons. Dedicated to prison reform, she volunteered as a chaplain at Manhattan Detention Center for over a decade.
