A Noise Within produces classic theatre as an essential means to enrich our community by embracing universal human experiences, expanding personal awareness, and challenging individual perspectives. Our company of resident and guest artists immerses student and general audiences in timeless, epic stories in an intimate setting.
Our most successful art asks our community to question beliefs, focus on relationships, and develop self-awareness. Southern California audiences of all ages and backgrounds build community together while engaging with this most visceral and primal of storytelling techniques. ANW’s production of classic theatre includes all plays we believe will be part of our cultural legacy. We interpret these stories through the work of a professional resident company—a group of artists whose work is critical to their community—based on the belief that trust among artists and between artists and audience can only be built through an honest and continuing dialogue.
In its 30-year history, A Noise Within has garnered over 500 awards and commendations, including the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle revered Polly Warfield Award for Excellence and the coveted Margaret Hartford Award for Sustained Excellence.
More than 45,000 individuals attend productions at A Noise Within annually. In addition, the theatre draws over 18,000 student participants to its Education Program. Students benefit from in-classroom workshops, conservatory training, subsidized tickets to matinee and evening performances, post-performance discussions with artists, and free standards-based study guides.
ANW THEATRE
A Noise Within has been called “an oasis for those who love classic stories” by the Los Angeles Times and is a leading regional producer based in Pasadena, California. Under the leadership of Producing Artistic Directors Julia Rodriguez-Elliott and Geoff Elliot, the award-winning resident theater company is honored to represent the entire community at its state-of-the-art, 324-seat performance space. In addition to producing world-class performances of classic theater, the organization runs robust education programs with the goal of inspiring diverse audiences of all ages.
COURTESY
As a courtesy for artists and audience members, all cell phones and electronic devices must be silenced during the performances. Late seating is at the House Manager’s discretion. A Noise Within may refuse service to anyone.
ACCESSIBILITY
All areas of A Noise Within are accessible by wheelchair. Assisted Listening Devices are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Select performances provide GalaPro closed caption service. Relaxed Performances are provided for members of our neurodiverse community for A Christmas Carol.
LOBBY BAR
A variety of refreshments are available from our Lobby Bar and may be taken into the theatre.
No outside food or drink is permitted in the building.
CONTACT PATRON SERVICES
Email: boxoffice@anoisewithin.org
Phone: 626.356.3121
Box Office Hours: Tue-Sat 2-6 pm and 2 hours before performances begin.
MISSION & VALUES
A Noise Within is a leading regional producer based in Pasadena, CA. ANW’s award-winning resident company presents world-class theatre at their state-of-the-art, 324-seat performing space. This venue, established in 2011, has allowed ANW to expand its audience, surpassing its previous box office and attendance records each year. In addition to producing world-class performances of classic theatre, the organization runs robust education programs committed to inspiring diverse audiences of all ages. Helmed by Producing Artistic Directors Geoff Elliott and Julia Rodriguez-Elliott, who hold MFAs from San Francisco’s American Conservatory Theatre, A Noise Within truly delivers CLASSIC THEATRE, MODERN MAGIC.
