A Noise Within

“Two directors, Geoff Elliott and Julia Rodriguez-Elliott, are married.”

“The Form 990 is prepared by the organization's outside public accounting firm based on information provided by management. Once a draft of the return is available, it is reviewed by the managing director and finance manager with any changes or revisions incorporated into the filing. Finally it is reviewed by the Board of Directors prior to filing.”

“A Noise Within (ANW) has a written conflict of interest policy in place for members of the board of directors or officers. The conflict of interest policy defines circumstances that shall be deemed to create conflicts of interest. Before board or committee action on a Contract or Transaction involving a Conflict of Interest, a director or committee member having a Conflict of Interest and who is in attendance at the meeting shall disclose all facts material to the Conflict of Interest. Such disclosure shall be reflected in the minutes of the meeting. A person who has a Conflict of Interest shall not participate in or be permitted to hear the board's or committee's discussion of the matter except to disclose material facts and to respond to questions. The conflict of interest policy shall be reviewed annually by each member of the board of directors.”

“The Board of Directors reviews and approves compensation for top management.”

“The Organization's Audited Financial Statements are available at both the Organization's website and the California Dept. of Justice - Charity Registry. The other documents described in this request were not made available to the public.”

“Based on demonstrated need and availability, schools receive flexible scholarships that can be used on tickets, transportation, and/or program fees. STUDY GUIDES Free, comprehensive study guides are available to educators via ANW's website, designed to help teachers bring plays and classic text to life in a classroom setting. Activities integrate analysis of themes, context, and characters with music, visual arts, and history, all aligned with California State standards. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ANW offers two free professional development opportunities for teachers each year. Our late summer seminar, the Educator Extravaganza, previews our upcoming season and includes workshops led by professional teaching artists. The second seminar takes place in the spring and typically centers on our annual Shakespeare production. During the pandemic, these activities happened virtually. WORKSHOPS & RESIDENCIES Professional teaching artists conduct hands-on exercises and interactive analysis, allowing students to connect with the play's language and gain a deeper understanding of its universal themes. In-class workshops are one-day intensive courses; residencies are often eight-week engagements where teaching artists conduct one or two classes per week. Programs are tailored in terms of length, scale, and location to the individual needs of the school or class, and can take place virtually as needed. SUMMER WITH SHAKESPEARE A five-week theatre camp for students 6-18, Summer With Shakespeare gives students the opportunity to work with professional actors and technicians, gaining an appreciation of Shakespeare's verse as well as a unique exposure to a variety of classic plays. Designed to challenge young artists to be scholars and performers of The Bard, this program enhances acting and public speaking skills, builds self-confidence, and offers invaluable experience in the crafts of the theatre. RELAXED PERFORMANCES ANW's sensory-friendly "Relaxed Performances" are designed for patrons with Autism and other Disorders of Social Interaction and Communication. These performances maintain the recognized excellence that is a hallmark for ANW and are delivered by the same professional cast while employing reduced lighting, sound, and a sensory friendly environment.”

“The process has not changed from prior year.”