A Noise Within

Glendale, CA

Founded in 1991, A Noise Within is dedicated solely to producing classical dramatic literature. Each season, A Noise Within produces a minimum of six classical plays - including two works by Shakespeare, one American classic, and four plays from the world canon - by playwrights such as Moliere, Ibsen, Shaw, Pirandello, Ionesco, Feydeau, Garcia Lorca, and Euripedes. The company performs in rotating repertory tradition and works with a core group of professional, classically trained, resident artists with extensive national theater credits. A Noise Within has a successful history of engaging students' imaginations and literary curiosity through the performance of classics. Programs are developed to complement classroom studies, promote literacy and cultural awareness, and give students exposure to classical dramatic literature. The company partners with schools across 22 districts throughout southern California.

As part of Shakespeare for a New Generation, A Noise Within will provide 900 Classics Live! scholarships to students from 10-12 secondary schools in Southern California. Scholarships will include tickets to Antony and Cleopatra or Julius Caesar, free busing, a one-hour classroom workshop, study guides, post-show discussions with cast and directors, and complimentary tickets for teachers to preview the performance in advance. Classics Live! is designed to provide an in-depth exploration of classic texts through a sequential program in accordance with California's educational content standards.

Visit them at: www.anoisewithin.org