Amanda was born and raised in Northeast Ohio. After being bitten by the theatre bug in the eighth grade, she continued to pursue theatre and choir through the end of high school.

Her accomplishments in school led to her acceptance at Cleveland State University. There, she was able to explore and learn about all technical aspects of theatre. While her concentration was in Stage Management, she also enjoyed dabbling in costumes and scenic design.

Her hard work at Cleveland State led to her acceptance at Columbia University, School of the Arts as an MFA Stage Management Candidate. Through her schooling at Columbia, Amanda worked on several new works, her favorite being "HIS IS A CAGE" by Blake Bonilla. Amanda’s most recent project was her thesis production, "SMALL TRAGEDY" by Craig Lucas.

Stage Management

As a NYC-based Stage Manager and theatre artist, Amanda is committed to creating a collaborative environment that fosters empathy, kindness, and encouragement. With these intentions, she leads with a sense of compassion and understanding. One of the ways she accomplishes this is by introducing community guidelines. These statements set the tone of the room and allow the company to have a shared understanding of how they want the process to run in terms of professional practices. Amanda is continuously learning and striving to improve her stage management skills to be a better advocate for every person she meets.