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Interview: Geoff Elliott on Directing JANE EYRE at A Noise Within
by Shari Barrett - Apr 4, 2025

Mystery and romance abound in one of the most thrilling Gothic romance novels ever written – Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë. The heart wrenching tale of an orphaned girl’s self-determination, adapted by Elizabeth Williamson, continues at A Noise Within in Pasadena, helmed by the theater’s artistic director Geoff Elliott. I spoke with him about his vision for the show.

Photos: JANE EYRE Opens This Weekend At A Noise Within
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2025

Adapted for the stage by Elizabeth Williamson from the classic novel by Charlotte Brontë, “Jane Eyre” will open this weekend at A Noise Within in a new production filled with mystery and romance. See photos of the production.

JANE EYRE to Open at A Noise Within in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2025

Jane Eyre will be presented at A Noise Within in March. Learn more about Elizabeth Williamson's adaptation of the classic novel by Charlotte Brontë. See how to attend!

Review: MISALLIANCE at A Noise Within
by Amanda Callas - May 25, 2024

Misalliance is a delight, a breezy, witty, carefree period romp and delectable social satire set on the sprawling Surrey estate of underwear tycoon John Tartleton.

Interview: Erika Soto Once Again on the A Noise Within Stage in Misalliance
by Gil Kaan - May 16, 2024

Next up at A Noise Within, George Bernard Shaw’s Misalliance which opened May 12, 2024. Guillermo Cienfuegos directs the cast of: Joshua Bitton, Dan Lin Josey Montana McCoy, Trisha Miller, Riley Shanahan, Erika Soto, Deborah Strang, Frederick Stuart and Peter Van Norden.

Photos: MISALLIANCE Opens This Weekend At A Noise Within In Pasadena
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2024

Eight marriage proposals and a plane crash, all in one afternoon. Now in previews, George Bernard Shaw’s high-flying comedy “Misalliance” opens this weekend at A Noise Within in a production directed by Guillermo Cienfuegos. See photos from the production below.

A Noise Within to Complete 2023-24 'Balancing Act' Season With MISALLIANCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2024

A Noise Within will close out its 2023-24 “Balancing Act” season with George Bernard Shaw’s high-flying comedy, Misalliance. Learn how to

Review: THE BOOK OF WILL at A Noise Within
by Evan Henerson - May 28, 2023

Gunderson’s storytelling and her love of Shakespeare is another. It’s also icing on a most tasty cake that may not be for all palates. If you get the running gag of a character’s passion for PERICLES, this one’s for you.

Photos: A Noise Within Opens THE BOOK OF WILL By Lauren Gunderson This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2023

A Noise Within presents THE BOOK OF WILL by Lauren Gunderson this weekend. See first look photos of the production!

A Noise Within's Daring To Love Season Closes With THE BOOK OF WILL
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2023

A Noise Within's 'Daring to Love' season fittingly closes with a love letter - to William Shakespeare and a life in the theater. Geoff Elliott and Julia Rodriguez-Elliott co-direct The Book of Will, a comically outlandish but true story of love, loss and laughter by Lauren Gunderson.

Free Reading of AN IMPROBABLE FICTION Comes to A Noise Within
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2023

A Noise Within's “Noise Now” community engagement series presents a staged reading of An Improbable Fiction. It's plague time, and Shakespeare's characters are out of sorts (and out of work). Several of our favorites Shakespearean characters reunite at the Boar's Head Tavern to celebrate life and ruminate on the state of the world.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Return to A Noise Within This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2022

Universally acclaimed for its innovative staging, whimsical costumes, original music and boundless good cheer, the delightfully festive, musically merry stage adaptation by Geoff Elliott of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol returns to A Noise Within this holiday season from December 3 through December 23.

Photos: A Noise Within Presents Musical Adaptation Of Orwell's ANIMAL FARM
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 29, 2022

How do lies become truths? A Noise Within presents George Orwell’s savage satire, Animal Farm, directed by ANW co-artistic director Julia Rodriguez-Elliott. See photos from the production.

A Noise Within's ANIMAL FARM to Open in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2022

A Noise Within will present George Orwell’s savage satire, Animal Farm, directed by ANW co-artistic director Julia Rodriguez-Elliott. The acclaimed stage adaptation opens A Noise Within’s 2022-23 season on September 3. Performances continue through October 2, with previews beginning August 28.

A Noise Within Announces New Education Endowment
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2022

A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classic theatre company, is thrilled to announce the results of its 30th Anniversary gala, which was held last night at the theatre. The annual gala event supports ANW's Education Program; this was ANW's first in-person gala since 2019.

A Noise Within Presents 30th Anniversary Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2022

A Noise Within, the acclaimed classic theatre company, is proud to present its 30th Anniversary Gala fundraiser — “Celebrating 30 years of Education at A Noise Within' — on Wednesday, May 17 at 6:00 p.m. in support of ANW's Education Program.

A Noise Within to Hold Sunday Rush Performance of ANNA IN THE TROPICS
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 8, 2022

A Noise Within (ANW), California’s acclaimed classic repertory theatre company, announces the fifth production of its 30th anniversary season, Nilo Cruz’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, Anna in the Tropics, directed by ANW’s Director of Cultural Programming Jonathan Muñoz-Proulx (he/him).  The play runs now through April 17, 2022, with a Sunday Rush performance on April 10 at 7:00 p.m. All remaining tickets for the Sunday evening performance are $25. Tickets are available online now for the performance with the code SUNDAYRUSH while selecting seats OR mention “SUNDAY RUSH” after 2 p.m. on the day of the performance at the box office window.

BWW Review: ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL at A Noise Within
by Evan Henerson - Feb 21, 2022

ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL undeniably has at its center, a butterfly-in-waiting and a marvelous performer waiting to take her on. From leading lady Erika Soto to company stalwart Deborah Strang, Nike Doukas’s solidly entertaining production of ALL’S WELL boasts a particularly strong core of women who anchor this effort with great skill.

Shakespeare's ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL Comes To ANW
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2022

A Noise Within (ANW), California’s acclaimed classic repertory theatre company, announces the fourth production of its 30th anniversary season, William Shakespeare’s All’s Well That Ends Well, directed by Nike Doukas (she/her). 

A Noise Within Announces 30th Season: THEY SHATTERED THE CHRYSALIS
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2021

A Noise Within, the acclaimed classic repertory theatre company, has announced its 2021-2022, 30th Anniversary Season with the theme THEY SHATTERED THE CHRYSALIS.