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AMANDA GRISSOM - MONMOUTH COLLEGE THEATRE

October 6th, 2017

Podcast of a radio interview with Amanda regarding Pieces of Glaspell, her first mainstage directing experience.

MONMOUTH TO STAGE ONE-ACT MURDER MYSTERIES

October 4th, 2017

"Titled "Pieces of Glaspell," the eveining will feature two of Glaspell's plays that deal with murder: "Trifles" and "Woman's Honor." The plays will be directed by junior theater major Amanda Grissom of Eldridge, Iowa, who grew up not far from Glaspell's hometown."

MONMOUTH STUDENTS EXPOSED TO CHICAGO FINE ARTS ON 'SERIOUSLY CREATIVE' TRIP

November 23rd, 2015

"Monmouth faculty selects students who have been recognized for their work in the previous year and treat the trip as a reward for their effort. However, freshman Amanda Grissom of Eldridge, Iowa, has already performed at a high level and swhowed enough potential to earn an invitation."

DAVENPORT JUNIOR THEATRE GOES BACK TO ORIGINAL BOOK FOR 'PINOCCHIO'

April 26th, 2014

Press release about the world premiere of Pinocchio, in which Amanda was a part of the original cast.

PIRATES ROAM JUNIOR THEATRE STAGE FOR 'TREASURE ISLAND'

February 16th, 2013

"Amanda Grissom of Eldridge, a two-year veteran of Junior Theatre, gave an even bigger sales pitch [for Treasure Island] to members of the Morning Star Academy basketball team.

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"Do you guys like swordfights and death and adventures?" she said, emphasizing each of the key words."

MONMOUTH'S PRODUCTION OF THE CRUCIBLE TO BE DIRECTED BY SENIOR ELLEN JOHNSON

November 4th, 2016

"The lead role of [...] Abigail Williams will be played by [...] Amanda Grissom '19 of Eldridge, Iowa.

©2017 by Amanda Grissom.

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