1518: The Dancing Plague.
Frau Troffea was the first person who became infected with the dancing plague in 1518. She lived, but unfortunately, 400 others did not. Peasants in Strasbourg just started dancing (no one has ever figured out why) and couldn’t stop until they danced themselves to death. Photos by Exavier Castro. Kelman Theatre. Daredevil Festival. July 19, 2026 LA, CA.
ANNE HOWARD knew she wanted to be an actress from the moment she set foot onstage in CAROUSEL at the age of four.
Currently based in Los Angeles, impressive credits range from starring in films, beginning with the cult classic John Carpenter’s PRINCE OF DARKNESS, to guest-starring in countless TV series such as HOUSE OF CARDS, CRIMINAL MINDS, MONK, NIP/TUCK, CASTLE, PRIVATE PRACTICE, and DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES.
Favorite film experiences include working with Nicolas Cage, Bryant Gumbel and Wolfgang Puck in THE WEATHER MAN directed by Gore Verbinski, fine-tuning her comedy chops with Adam Sandler and Kevin Nealon in YOU DON’T MESS WITH THE ZOHAN, and joining a prestigious ensemble cast led by Steve Martin and Claire Danes in SHOPGIRL.
Anne’s work in NBC daytime dramas, ANOTHER WORLD and DAYS OF OUR LIVES, brought her much attention as Nicole Love and Kimberly Brady Donovan.
Actor, artist, runner, biker, kayaker, knitter, writer, director, producer, Anne is fueled by curiosity, inspired by kindness, motivated by gratitude, and driven by all things creative.
ANNE HOWARD is the CEO of Queen of Everything, Inc. running her own company for over 20 years.
