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Theatre Immersion Program

In support of Southern California’s next generation of theatre-makers, A Noise Within is proud to open its rehearsal room doors to teen theatre artists with our FREE enrichment opportunity, the Theatre Immersion Program. Selected participants will be given rare access to key events and rehearsals in the production timeline, gaining knowledge of the professional theatre-making process through firsthand observation and conversation. In addition to observing the rehearsal room, participants will enjoy 1:1 experiences with members of the cast and creative time as well as an invitation to the Opening Night performance and cast party! 

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Applications now open for the Winter 2026: Richard III cohort. Applications close November 18; accepted cohort members will be notified of status by November 25. Six cohort members will be accepted.

 

Program Details:

 

WINTER PROGRAM: Richard III by William Shakespeare
Directed by Guillermo Cienfuegos

Program Dates:
Tuesday, January 6, 2025 6 pm – 10 pm Day 1 Table Read
Saturday, January 10, 2025 12 pm – 2:30 pm Rehearsal
Saturday, January 24, 2025 10:30 am – 12 pm Interview an Artist
Saturday, January 31, 2025 12 pm – 2:30 pm Tech Rehearsal
Saturday, February 14, 2025 7:30pm Opening Night & Cast Party

 

Eligibility:

  • Participants must be between the age of 13 and 19 at the start of the program. 
  • Participants must be available to attend all required program dates.
  • Participants must have reliable transportation to and from the theatre for all program dates. 
  • Participants are expected to maintain common rehearsal room and theatre-going etiquette when attending all program dates. 

 

FAQs:

What does it cost to participate in the ANW Theatre Immersion Program? 

FREE – The Theatre Immersion Program does not have a tuition cost. 

How do I apply to the ANW Theatre Immersion Program? 

Please complete the registration form, which you can find on this webpage. 

What are the application requirements? 

We require applicants to be between the age of 13 and 19 at the start of the program. We also require that applicants be available for all program dates and have a reliable transportation option to and from the theatre. Otherwise, we welcome applicants of all backgrounds, including applicants with limited or no previous theater experience. 

Is previous theatre experience required? 

No, previous theatre experience is not required. However, a demonstrated appreciation of and interest in theatre as a potential career path is required. This may include acting, stage management, directing, playwrighting, theater design, and any of the roles that contribute to the theatre-making process. 

Is this an acting class or performance opportunity? 

No – the Theatre Immersion Program is neither an acting class nor a performance opportunity at A Noise Within. It is a program centered around learning through exposure, observation, and conversation. You will spend extensive time observing rehearsal and debriefing with the group before and after observations.