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    Asked and Answered: Arcadia

    As we prepare for the final performances of Arcadia (This Sunday, November 20th at 2 and 7pm), we asked the cast to answer some of your frequently asked questions. How did you prepare for such a multi-themed and complex role? Erika Soto (Thomasina): Doing the reading of the play earlier this year was hugely helpful…

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    Introducing Development Director, Amy Nance!

    What do you do here at A Noise Within? I am the Development Director which means I work with the board of directors and manage all aspects of fundraising. Tell me a bit about who you are and your background. I have been working in fundraising for over 20 years, and in the Los Angeles…

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    Share your story: Barbara Durham

    Barbara Durham is a longtime subscriber to A Noise Within (23 years!). We asked her about her favorite performances and what keeps her coming back. Thank you for sharing your story, Barbara! You’ve been attending ANW since 1993! What was the first play you saw? Do you remember anything in particular that’s stuck with you?…

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    Life at a SMAT (Student Matinee)

    A Noise Within’s Classics Live education program serves over 16,000 students each year. When you’re at the theatre, you might notice a school group or two chatting in the lobby or taking a class photo after the show. What you might not know is that we also host student matinee performances during the week! We invite schools…

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    RA Spotlight: Sound Design with Robert Oriol

    What made you want to pursue composing and sound design? Was there a concert, composer, or even show that influenced you? In 1993 a playwright friend of mine had written a play as part of an evening of Halloween-themed shorts at a fire-trap in Santa Monica called the Burbage Theatre. He asked me if I’d…

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    The Imaginary Invalid: Becoming Claude

    Have you met Claude?  Watch how ANW Resident Artist Rafael Goldstein  transforms into the wacky character for our production of Molière’s The Imaginary Invalid. Then, read on to learn about how Rafael prepared for this role and how working as an actor has improved his makeup skills.  Describe the process of creating Claude. I found…

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    Asked and Answered: The Maids

    Thank you to everyone who has filled our post-show surveys this season! We really enjoy reading all your thoughts and comments. We’ve gotten so many interesting  questions about The Maids that we thought we’d let the cast answer a few for themselves.  What did you take away from your character? Did you relate to her…

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    RA “Spotlight”: Lighting Design with Ken Booth

    Can you guess how many shows Ken Booth has designed for ANW? The answer is a whopping 47! Here, we ask Ken about how he first got involved in lighting and what it was like designing The Imaginary Invalid and The Maids this fall!  What made you want to originally pursue lighting design? I always…

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    The Secret Life of Jars: From the Recycling Bin to Center Stage

    While watching The Imaginary Invalid, it’s near impossible to ignore the plethora of jars sprawled across the stage. Many patrons have asked about where the jars came from and, more importantly, what exactly are the substances inside. We pulled aside our extremely talented prop master, Dillon Nelson, to resolve your concerns and satisfy your curiosity. Tell us…

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