Amie already had her hands full choreographing the all-singing-all-dancing classic 1960s musical for Blackpool and Fylde Light Operatic Society when a family illness forced producer John Shedwick to stand down, leaving her the only person to step into his shoes!
Making an unscheduled debut as a producer has been an exciting education for Amie, 24.
"Working with John was amazing, I loved working with him, but he couldn't continue and has all our support," said Amie.
"It has meant a lot of work and it has been a steep learning curve for me. Working in the technical side of a show is something new to me."
"It also means managing the cast, sorting out the scenery needed. I've been helping with costumes as well. We normally hire, but because this is Summer Holiday we have been sourcing some ourselves. Me and the wardrobe mistress have been chasing around Primark and New Look!"
That's not all. Amie is also filling in as a dancer in the chorus, with a duet in one scene.
It's hard work, but Amie is loving every minute of it. I'm excited, but a little nervous about the opening. It's a chance for people to see my work and I hope they like it.
"The only drawback is that I have not been able to give the choreography quite as much as I would like to have done."
The experience she gained as a student at LIPA – the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts founded by former-Beatle Sir Paul McCartney – has stood her in good stead.
Amie, who graduated with a BA Honours degree in dance and performing arts, said: "Being involved in so many productions there taught me a lot."
She worked in performance in London after leaving college, but when injury forced her to take a break, the company she was working for found her a place teaching in its education programme and she was hooked.
She came back home to Blackpool, where she trained with Whittaker's Dance and Drama Centre, to work as a freelance dance and fitness teacher, teaching in schools including Highfield High, Baines High, Roseacre Primary, Hodgson High and St Aidan's.
She also teaches at the Highfield-based Aztex Theatre School, and trains the XL2 dancers. She has also set up her own company AVR Dance, which aims to bring top performers to Blackpool to present masterclasses and workshops.
Amie, of Newton Drive, Blackpool, believes that dance will help to regenerate the resort.
"There is a lot of talent here and Blackpool, as a community, is great. It really supports dance.
There are a lot of dance schools and they all survive, and it has dance festivals bringing big names.
"Dance is the new rock 'n' roll and could play
a big part in the regeneration of Blackpool, helping to bring visitors back. I want to be part of that."
* Summer Holiday is at The Grand Theatre from today until Saturday with performances nightly at 7.30pm, plus a Saturday matinee 2.30pm. Tickets from box office on 290190.
* Friends reunited on West End stage – page 6.