A Noise Within to Host Annual Fezziwig's Festive Holiday Tea, 12/8

A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classical repertory theatre company, announces its annual family-friendly fundraising gala, Fezziwig's Festive Holiday Tea! Catered by Peggy Dark & The Kitchen for Exploring Foods, this classic British Tea will feature whimsical twists on sweet and savory delights, champagne and, of course, steaming pots of hot tea. The holiday event will also include a live and paddle auction hosted by NBC4's resident weatherman, Fritz Coleman, followed by a performance of A Noise Within's original production of A Christmas Carol, based on Charles Dickens' universal tale of forgiveness. Now in its second year, "Fezziwig's Festive Holiday Tea!" will be held inside A Noise Within's state-of-the-Art Theatre and will be replete with actors dressed in Fezziwig's festive costumes, greeting the tea guests.

All proceeds from "Fezziwig's Festive Holiday Tea!" directly support Classics Live! - ANW's core education program, which serves more than 12,000 Southern California students each year. Classics Live! is designed to increase access to live classical theatre and to enhance the classroom learning experience for both teachers and students. Co-Producing Artistic Directors, Geoff Elliott & Julia Rodriguez-Elliot explain, "From A Noise Within's inception, we have had a passion to make the great classics available to students from all over Southern California. Post-show discussions with young people have proven to be some of our most rewarding experiences. It is unforgettable to see the light go on as a student realizes Shakespeare is relevant to their lives. The Holiday Tea is a tremendous celebration, but more importantly an essential component in support of A Noise Within's student education program, Classics Live!"

Individual adult and youth tickets, as well as adult tables and family tables (for children and adults) are available. Individual tickets are $200 for adults and $100 for children (ages 6-17). For more information on the event, or to purchase tickets, visit www.anoisewithin.org/holidaytea.

Photo Credit: Jamie Pham