ACT inaugural recognition to some Noise Within founders

The American Conservatory Theater will show its inaugural Contributions towards the Area Award to Geoff Elliott and Julia Rodriguez-Elliott, the founders and artistic company directors of Pasadena's classical repertory, A Noise Within. The Contributions towards the Area Award honors individuals who've led significant legit leadership in your area and across the country beyond their role as stars. Additionally, ACT will show the Edward Hastings Career Achievement Award to Annette Bening and also the Rising Star Award to Elizabeth Banks. The legit conservatory will even recognition benefactors Frannie and Mort Fleishhacker and also the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. ACT's Conservatory Honours lunch happens Jan. 24 in the Westin St. Francis Hotel in Bay Area. "Our passion for language, dedication to training future artists, and resolve for education was formed throughout our years at ACT. We're extremely grateful to become famous for the standard of the Noise Within's work and the effectiveness of our mission," Rodriguez-Elliott stated. Founded 2 decades ago with $3,000 in the couple's personal account, A Noise Within may be the only full-time classical repertory company in Los Angeles. The organization lately moved right into a 33,000 sq.-foot. theater in East Pasadena. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com