theatre
Legally Blonde The Musical
Woodstock Arts
Directed by Kristin Storla
Amanda played the role of Margot in a production of Legally Blonde The Musical (August 15-29, 2021) at Woodstock Arts in Woodstock, GA.
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Woodstock Arts
Directed by Nicole Adkins
Choreographer and Composer: Amanda Lynne Simmons
Amanda was cast as Illustrator, Patient, Animal Shelter Worker, and Ballerina. She also received her first stage credit for lead choreographer and composer in a 7 minute piece that takes place during a two page monologue about the music box Ballerina.
A Christmas Carol
Woodstock Arts
Directed by Siobhan Brumbelow
Amanda played Emily and Sally in a production of A Christmas Carol (2019) and reprised the roles in their outdoor performance following COVID-19 safety protocol (2020) at Woodstock Arts in Woodstock, GA. She was also seen as a featured dancer in all dance numbers with aspects of ballet, polka, waltz/ballroom, tap, and more.
The Wizard of Oz
Woodstock Arts
Directed by Allison Hodges
Amanda played Dorothy Gale in a production of The Wizard of Oz (July 10-24, 2019) at Woodstock Arts in Woodstock, GA.
AADA’s Grad Series 2018-Contemporary
Anon(ymous) by Naomi Iizuka
Directed by Sheila Bandyopadhyay
Amanda was cast as Calista and The Bird. Both of which she found extremely intriguing and complicated but quite fun to play. She was very appreciative to be given the responsibility of telling such heartbreaking and realistic stories.
AADA’s Grad Series 2018– Shakespeare
Richard III by William Shakespeare
Directed by Rory McGregor
Amanda was cast as Clarence, Young York, and Richmond. This production specifically rekindled her love and passion for acting and she was truly honored to tell these stories beside such a strong all female cast.
film
Poem For My Voice
Short Film
Directed by Amanda Lynne Simmons
“Poem For My Voice” is Amanda’s first short film. Based off of the work of New York poet and good friend, M. Stratton. Amanda was ecstatic to also collaborate with camera operator, Raine Hess, to bring these beautiful words to screen. This is Amanda’s first film credit for directing, co-producing, music composition, and editing.
“Poem For My Voice” Short: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FR5M_OHR9nQ&t=67s
Evan’s Gambit
HME Productions
Directed by Brennan Huizinga
Now available on Amazon Prime Video! https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B083GJVVS8/ref=atv_yv_hom_c_unkc_1_1
Shooting began in the early summer of 2017 (in between Amanda’s 1st and 2nd year at AADA) in Grand Rapids, MI and finished that late fall.
Evan’s Gambit premiered at Celebration Cinema in Rivertown Mall in January 2019 to a sold-out theater.
She was cast in supporting role, Bree. The friend of lead, Evan Williams. This is her first feature film credit.
She also took on a handful of crew responsibilities such as, boom operator, script supervisor, camera operator, 1st AC, and more.
Evan’s Gambit official trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXsTh0SWUXs&t=4s