Amanda Brooks

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Originally from Memphis, TN, Amanda Brooks is a feature writer now based in Knoxville. Currently a Master’s Candidate in Communication and Information Journalism at the University of Tennessee, Brooks previously earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and a Minor in Theatre from UT Chattanooga. In addition to writing for Arts Knoxville on arts and entertainment subjects, Brooks works in social media marketing on UTK’s campus as part of the Center for Student engagement.

Theatre

Preview: The Musical ‘Fun Home’ Opens at River and Rail Theatre Co.

BY AMANDA BROOKS “What would happen if we spoke the truth?” ― Alison Bechdel River & Rail Theatre Company is rounding out their 2022-2023 season with their largest production of the season – Fun Home. The show is a…

Theatre

Preview: ‘Men On Boats’ at the Clarence Brown Lab Theatre

BY AMANDA BROOKS “It’s interesting to me to sort of take that idea of male conquest, give it to someone who usually doesn’t have that right, and sort of put that into the roles themselves.” – Jaclyn Backhaus, playwright…

Theatre

Preview: Katori Hall’s ‘The Mountaintop’ at River & Rail Theatre Company

BY AMANDA BROOKS “…Well, I don’t know what will happen now. We’ve got some difficult days ahead. But it doesn’t matter with me now. Because I’ve been to the mountaintop. And I don’t mind. Like anybody, I would like…