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Summer With Shakespeare gives campers the opportunity to work with professional artists and technicians to gain an appreciation of Shakespeare’s verse, as well as a unique exposure to a variety of classic plays.
About Us
A Noise Within produces classic theatre as an essential means to enrich our community by embracing universal human experiences, expanding personal awareness, and challenging individual perspectives. Learn more about ANW and all the amenities we offer!

An oasis for those who love classic stories. Los Angeles Times

Tesshi Nakagawa

AT A NOISE WITHIN:

2024-25 Season: Scenic Design, The Piano Lesson

Previous Seasons: Scenic Design, Kiss of the Spiderwoman

ELSEWHERE: Hailing from Tokyo, Japan, Tesshi has been working in the theater, film, and commercial industries as a scenic designer/art director. His theater credits include Uncle Vanya (Pasadena Playhouse), Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (South Coast Repertory), How the Light Gets In, Her Portmanteau (Boston Court Pasadena), Emperor’s Nightingale (Lewis Family Playhouse), Musical LA Now and Then (The Group Rep), Gin Game (Sierra Madre Playhouse), As We Babble On (East West Players), and Home (International City Theater). He is currently an adjunct professor at Los Angeles City College. Graduate of UCLA.

WEBSITE: tesshistyle.com