Frequently Asked Questions
What are some ways that I may contribute to Building a Home for the Classics?
- One-time gift made by cash, check, credit card
- Make a gift of appreciated stock that may offer you a twofold tax savings
- Pursue a matching gift from your employer, contact your human resources department
- Make a Bequest to A Noise Within or include the theatre in your Estate Planning
Is it possible for a donor to name a space or fund with their gift?
The development staff would be more than happy to identify a unique naming opportunity for your gift of $50,000 and above. Please call us at 26.356.3103.
I would like to make a significant commitment to the campaign, but can't contribute right now. What can I do?
Make a pledge to be paid over time! For instance, if you would like to make a $100,000 commitment to the campaign, you may elect to make 5 annual pledge payments of $20,000. Pledge payments may also be made in monthly or quarterly installments - we will design a fulfillment plan that suits you.
I want to support Building a Home for the Classics. Do I give to the Annual Fund or to the Campaign?
It is very important that you continue your annual fund support as you have in previous years. The Annual Fund sustains our artistic programs and vital education outreach activities by supporting daily theatre operations. In addition to your continued Annual Fund support, we ask that you make a commitment to fund the construction of our permanent home. This gift may be made as a one-time gift or pledged over 1-5 years.
Why is A Noise Within moving?
The company has been in a temporary home, the former Masonic Temple in Glendale for 19 years. The company needs a permanent location that will allow it to accommodate its growing audience and subscriber base, its robust educational programs, and provide the critical production space that it has lacked. The need for a permanent facility has existed since the first production in 1991.
Why leave Glendale?
A Noise Within worked with the leadership for years to try to find a solution to a permanent home. There were many challenges and ultimately the search was unsuccessful.
Will ANW own their building?
Yes. ANW is both the building and the land owner.
Will ticket prices go up?
We hope to keep prices even with inflation. However we plan on offering a number of deep ticket discounts in keeping with our desire to keep the theatre accessible for all.
What is the project budget?
$13.5 million ($13 million - or 96% has been raised)
Will there be parking?
There will be plenty of convenient parking. Parking will be in the Metro Gold Line station located steps from the theatre. The building design includes a path from the MTA lot to the theatre.
Is it accessible by public transportation?
Yes. The theatre is located at the Sierra Madre Villa stop on the Metro Gold Line.
How many shows will be produced?
At this time, we expect to produce the same number of plays each season; 3 in the Spring and 3 in the Fall with the occasional Holiday Show.
Are there restaurants in the area?
Yes. There are number of restaurants within walking distance to the theatre.
Will the entire operation be in one location?
Yes the 33,000 square foot facility will accommodate the state-of-the-art theatre, classrooms, production support spaces, and administrative offices.
I love the intimacy of the current space. What will happen in the new space?
The 300 seat theatre recreates the intimacy of the current thrust with more legroom, wider seats, and a greater accessibility. You will never be more than 8 rows from the stage. The thrust stage will preserve the intimacy between the actor and audience which is an A Noise Within hallmark.
When is A Noise Within moving?
Our new permanent home in Pasadena is NOW OPEN! We are located at 3352 E Foothill Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107.
What will be included in your building?
- State-of-the-art theatre performance space with thrust stage
- educational resource center stocked with educational materials for students and teachers
- student classroom and performance area
- rehearsal space
- ample storage space for costumes, sets and props
- workshops for building sets & costumes
- administrative offices
Will A Noise Within affect other theatres in the area, like the Pasadena Playhouse?
The Pasadena Playhouse and Boston Court Theatre offer completely different types of programming than A Noise Within. In fact, each one fills a particular niche with their programming. New cultural venues generally bring more attention and audiences to a community, benefiting every other organization. We believe our presence will be a good thing for all of Pasadena's cultural institutions.
Who can I speak to in order to find more information out about A Noise Within or its move to Pasadena?
Artistic Directors, Geoff Elliott & Julia Rodriguez-Elliott | 626.356.3101
Director of Development, Wendy Gragg | 626.356.3103