From Dream to Spotlight - Bridging the Gap
The Stage is for Everyone
At Shamrock Productions, we believe the stage is for everyone. We are a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) with a mission of giving aspiring young dedicated and passionate performers the opportunity to perform and learn alongside experienced and accomplished performers in professional productions.
Our Mission
Structure, Mentorship, and Stage
Shamrock Productions is a nonprofit performing arts company committed to providing a strong platform in a professional environment for young aspiring and pre - professional artists...dancers, singers, actors and musicians in the Performing Arts to perform alongside World Class Professional Artists.
The Company has evolved into a level of performing arts that incorpo
How It Works
Step 1: Audition Without Fear
Step 3: Perform at a Professional Level
Step 1: Audition Without Fear
We hold community auditions for our season's productions. All levels welcome—seriously.
Step 2: Train with the Pros
Step 3: Perform at a Professional Level
Step 1: Audition Without Fear
Selected participants join rehearsals led by professional directors, choreographers, and music staff. You'll be treated like—and work like—a professional cast member.
Step 3: Perform at a Professional Level
Step 3: Perform at a Professional Level
Step 3: Perform at a Professional Level
Take the stage in full costume, lights, and sound in a real theater, alongside trained professionals who uplift and challenge you.
Step 4: Be Transformed
Step 3: Perform at a Professional Level
Step 3: Perform at a Professional Level
Gain skills, confidence, and unforgettable memories—plus a professional credit on your resume.
Amanda Coulson: The Heart Behind Shamrock Productions
In the beginning
Amanda Coulson grew up on the sun-kissed coast of Australia with rhythm in her blood and a fire in her feet. From the time she could walk, she danced. But it was the precision, power, and poetry of Irish dance that stole her heart and shaped her destiny.
For Amanda, dancing wasn't just a hobby—it was a calling. It took her across the globe, onto some of the world’s greatest stages, and eventually into the professional realm where she danced alongside the best. But what struck her most along the way wasn’t just the bright lights or the adrenaline of the performance—it was what happened inside the performers. She saw it in the girl who’d never felt seen until she stepped into the spotlight. She saw it in the young man who carried himself taller after just one show. Amanda understood that the gift of a professional theatre experience does more than entertain—it changes lives.
That understanding became her mission.
Shamrock Productions was born from Amanda’s deep belief that performance should not be reserved for the few, but opened to all who dare to dream. It’s a company built to bridge the gap between everyday performance enthusiasts and the professional world—giving dancers, singers, actors, and musicians the rare opportunity to step into a professional production alongside seasoned pros. For Amanda, it’s not about perfection. It’s about transformation. Confidence. Courage. Connection.
Now rooted in Reno, Shamrock Productions is a one-of-a-kind haven where passion meets possibility. Through it, Amanda has created a nurturing space for performers of all ages and backgrounds to experience the thrill of the stage, guided by mentors who believe in their potential. It’s a place where seasoned professionals reignite their purpose, and newcomers discover they are capable of more than they ever imagined.
Amanda’s love for Irish dance still pulses at the heart of every production—a reminder of where it all began. But more than that, it’s her belief in people that drives everything forward. Her vision has become a movement.
How lucky we are to have this in Reno—a city now home to a growing community of transformed performers, devoted mentors, and forever-changed hearts. Through Shamrock Productions, Amanda Coulson hasn’t just created theatre. She’s created opportunity. And in doing so, she’s reminded us all of the power of being seen, heard, and celebrated on stage.