THALIAN ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPLICATION – APPLY HERE!

Thalian Association Community Theatre Opens Search for New Board Members

Thalian Association Community Theatre (TACT), is the oldest community theatre in the United States and integral to our area’s cultural foundation. In addition to producing five main stage productions at Thalian Hall, and five youth theatre productions and arts camps, TACT manages the Hannah Block Historic USO/ Community Arts Center (HBHUSOCAC) for the City of Wilmington and produces events including Orange Street Arts Fest and ARTfall. TACT champions all aspects of the visual and performing arts, and theatre arts education for the Cape Fear Region. During the past season  87,632 people participated in Thalian Association productions, attended special events, or visited the Community Arts Center. 6808 youths & adults participated in youth theatre programs, 62,238 people attended an event or class at the Community Arts Center, 18,586 people saw a show or special event, and we provided over $100,000 in rental income for Historic Thalian Hall. 

TACT is looking for individuals who can draw on their professional expertise, their belief in the importance of the arts, and their desire to give back to their community, to serve on our Board of Directors. We are seeking a diverse group who will join a team dedicated to governing Thalian Association Community Theatre, and by extension the Hannah Block Historic USO/ Community Arts Center, through active participation in monthly meetings, committee responsibilities, fundraising activities, and promoting and attending Main Stage and Youth Theatre productions. Although we encourage all who appreciate everything that a strong arts community contributes to our area to apply, we are particularly looking for those who might bring the following expertise to the board: strategic planning, legal, fundraising, board leadership, and/ or ethnic diversity.

If interested in applying, please complete the Thalian Association Board Member Application by clicking on this link. We invite you to share why you are interested in serving on the board and the various ways in which you hope to contribute.

Established in 1788, Thalian Association Community Theatre is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to enhancing the Cape Fear region through live community theatre and arts education. Thalian Association Community Theatre produces five major productions annually on the Main Stage at Historic Thalian Hall and manages the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center for the City of Wilmington. The youth theatre program was created in 1979 to offer training and performance opportunities for children ages seven through high school seniors. In 2007, Thalian Association Community Theatre was designated North Carolina’s Official Community Theater by the state legislature. For more information, go to www.thalian.org.

THALIAN ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Email questions to  boardsearch@thalian.org!

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF A THALIAN ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBER?

  • Attend and actively participate in monthly board meetings
  • Maintain annual membership
  • Purchase an annual ticket package
  • Attend Main Stage and Youth Theatre productions
  • Participate in a fundraising committee

HOW FREQUENTLY DOES THE BOARD MEET AND FOR HOW LONG?

     The board meets once a month on the third Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm for 1-2 hours at the Hannah Block Community Arts Center.  Occasionally the executive board (president, vice president, secretary, treasurer) will have a special session as needed.

WHAT ARE THE TERM LIMITS FOR BOARD MEMBERS?

Board members serve 3 year terms with a  limit of 3 consecutive terms, serving a limit of 9 years.  

ARE THERE ANY OTHER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS?

 Aside from the Executive Committee as stated above, there is the Finance Committee, Nominating Committee, and a committee for fundraising activities.

WHAT ARE THE MONETARY CONTRIBUTION EXPECTATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS?

  • Maintain annual membership in Thalian Association (currently $150)
  • Purchase a ticket package ($175 flex pass, $440 patron)
  • Purchase a sponsorship package (optional)

ARE THERE ANY OTHER FUNDRAISING OBLIGATIONS?

  • Participate and attend fundraising events.
  • Strongly encouraged to purchase a table at the major fundraising event Divine Divas.