About Amanda
Amanda is a proud Connecticut native that has a deep passion for anything creative. From Theatre to Writing and Design, the one encompassing word that can define her is CREATOR.
Amanda has been published on many sites, such as Redbubble, Broadwayworld, and OnStageBlog to name a few. From reviews to theatre lifestyle blogs, Amanda has been noted as quite the wordsmith among her colleagues. She also has extensive administrative skills with a true eye for functional organization.
Graphic Design started as a hobby, like anything else, and very quickly became another passion. Her eye for marketing allows her designs to catch your eye and keep your attention. Amanda has made production posters, stickers, and apparel for her online shop, and book covers.
Amanda discovered her joy for theatre in her preteen years, starting backstage and transitioning to performance a few years later. Her favorite thing about theatre? The journey. She loves seeing projects develop and grow. Amanda also loves to note that you can never stop learning when you're in an industry like this. From new styles and techniques developed to new shows written, it's impossible to say you know everything because there is always something new.
From a lifelong dream to a current passion, Amanda also has experience in education, relishing the curiosity and wonder of the next generation. She puts great effort and takes pride in incorporating her creative passions into her education career through innovative learning experiences.
Her resumes are linked and labeled to the left of the page. Some highlights and notable credits are listed below. Samples can be found on her Portfolio Page.
Enjoy!
Notable Credits
Performance
West Haven Council on the Arts | A Midsummer Night's Dream |
Helena
West Haven Council on the Arts | The Comedy of Errors |
Luciana
Braving The Bard | Love's Labours Lost |
Holofernes
Connecticut Compass Theatre Company | A Midsummer Night's Dream |
Snout/Peaseblossom
West Haven Council on the Arts | The Taming of the Shrew |
Widow, Tailor/Haberdasher
Connecticut Compass Theatre Company | Improv Troupe|
Troupe Member 2017- 2022
Design
Connecticut Compass Theatre Company | A Midsummer Night's Dream | Marketing Designer and Manager
West Haven Council on the Arts | Taming of the Shrew |
Costume Designer
University of New Haven | As You Like It | Assistant Set Designer
2010 - present
ESUMS Middle School | Greek Mythology Olympiaganza | Guest Lighting Designer
2010 - present
Associated Credits
University of New Haven Theatre Club | A Tragedian in Spite of Himself | Director
Broadwayworld.com | Student Blogger and Contributing Editor
Connecticut Compass Theatre Company | Secretary (2017-2019) and Director of Marketing and Fundraising (2019-2022)
Special Skills
Basic Sewing (by hand and machine), US Passport, Short Form Improvisational Comedy, Beginner Swing Dancing, Marching Band, Adobe Photoshop, Most Social Media Platforms, Microsoft Office Suite