At the classical theater company A Noise Within, the holidays are celebrated with a Victorian tea party. Preparing to hoist a cup at the Dec. 20 event are Julia Rodriguez Elliott, left, who is one of the group’s artistic directors, and Samantha Starr, education director. Behind them: the set for the Michael Frayn farce “Noises Off,” a performance of which served as post-party entertainment. (Stefano Paltera / For The Times)
Architect John Berry pauses for the camera. (Stefano Paltera / For The Times)
It’s white-tablecloth time as guests partake of tea. (Stefano Paltera / For The Times)
Now well known on the Southern California theater scene, David Rambo -- who wrote the Ann Landers play “The Lady With All the Answers” and is part of TV’s “CSI” behemoth -- encountered A Noise Within while writing theater reviews for the Glendale News Press. (Stefano Paltera / For The Times)
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Actress Bronwyn Reed shares the evening’s good cheer. (Stefano Paltera / For The Times)
Co-Artistic Director Julia Rodriguez Elliott speaks to guests. (Stefano Paltera / For The Times)