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This theater centers on original material and world premieres with professional actors year-round. The small venue is known for its dedication to diversity and its inclusive atmosphere, with “talkbacks" (Q&As between actors and audience members) after certain shows. Ray Bradbury regularly produced shows here for five years before his death in 2012, including a stage adaptation of Fahrenheit 451.
Named for one of Shakespeare's stage directions in Hamlet, A Noise Within is the Los Angeles area's preeminent place to see classic theater. The company boasts fierce talent among its revolving repertory of resident actors, many of whom also work in Hollywood. Audience members are never more than eight rows away from its platform stage.
Exceptional plays and musicals, occasionally featuring known TV and movie actors, are what this theater is mostly known for. The 650-seat playhouse is a historical landmark that’s been operating as a theater since 1925, and holds the title of official state theater of California. Tours of the venue are available by appointment.
