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TACT Disney Magic Revue

TACT Disney Magic Revue Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the third show of their 19-20 Youth Season, TACT Disney Magic Revue, Saturday November 23 at 10 am. Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in downtown Wilmington. The production, directed...

Contacts

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Susan Habas Executive Director David Loudermilk Artistic Director Thalian Association Box 1111 Wilmington, NC 28402 910-251-1788 Red Barn Studio Theater 1122 S. 3rd Street Wilmington, NC 28402 910-251-1788 Thalian Hall Box Office 310 Chestnut St. Wilmington, NC 28401 Phone: 910-632-2285

Pat Hingle Scholarship

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PAT HINGLE SCHOLARSHIP IN THEATRE ARTS Pat Hingle was a renowned actor of stage and screen who once called Wilmington home. Mr. Hingle is best known to a generation of movie fans as Commissioner James Gordon in the first four “Batman” films. The Pat Hingle in Theatre Arts is...

Big River Review

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  BIG RIVER Encore Review Thalian Association weathered truly extenuating circumstances in the form of a snow and ice storm that wiped out tech-week for their latest offering on the main stage: “Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” scored by the talented Grammy and Tony-winning country artist Roger...

Red Barn Rental Information

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Rental Information The Red Barn Studio Theatre may be rented for a wide variety of performance and special event activities. The maximum seating capacity of the studio theater is 60 seats. For more information contact Susan Habas at 910-251-1788. Requests for space must be submitted no less than 5...

Red Barn Box Office Information

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Our 65 seat theatre fills up quickly so we suggest buying tickets in advance. Advance Tickets Purchase online or call us at 910-251-1788. Monday – Thursday 10 am – 9 pm. In Person Tickets may be purchased at the door of the Red Barn Studio beginning two hours before...

NEW ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

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  Thalian Association, North Carolina’s oldest community theater, announced today that it has hired local stage and theater veteran David T. Loudermilk as its new full-time Artistic Director. The Artistic Director position consolidates the community theater’s two part-time artistic director positions for its Main Stage and Children’s Theater (TACT)...

Tree Lighting Ceremony

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Thalian Association’s TACT Leadership team has planned a special tree lighting ceremony on December 5th at 5:45pm, outside of the Community Arts Center, before our holiday show, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.  Join us for lights, music, refreshments, and a little holiday spirit.

Red Barn Studio Theatre

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Red Barn Studio History Tony Award Winner and former Wilmington Resident, Linda Lavin and her husband, Steve Bakunas bought and renovated a South Third Street garage not far from their downtown home. In 2007, they launched the Red Barn Studio Theatre, staging complex dramas and comedies by contemporary American...

The Donn Ansell Memorial Scholarship

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Donn Ansell was a prominent member of the overall theatrical family of Wilmington. Having attended The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City as well as graduating college at Princeton University. Mr. Ansell began working for CBS in 1961 as an office page; a job that would...

Thank you for Joining Us!

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We’re delighted that you will join us in our celebration!  It is thanks to supporters like you that the Thalian Association has been able to enhance the rich artistic environment of the Cape Fear region for so many decades.  If you have any questions about the 225 Year Anniversary...

Support Community Theater

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Thalian Association is a non-profit, membership organization that’s dedicated to enhancing the rich artistic environment of the Cape Fear region. Tracing its roots back to 1788, Thalian Association- the Official Community Theater of North Carolina exists to enrich the lives of the residents of the Wilmington area by producing...

Leadership Program

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  Thalian Association Community Theatre Leadership Program Ages 12 and up The TACT Leadership Program is designed to give those interested in learning more about specific jobs in the theatre community the chance to have an up-close, hands-on experience. Participants will have the chance to be paired with a...

New & Noteworthy

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North Carolina’s Official Community Theater In 2007, the North Carolina legislature named the Thalian Association Community Threatre the Offical Community Theater of North Carolina. In an official ceremony held in Wilmington, Secretary of State Elaine Marshall emphasized that our organization’s prestigeous title was not a distinction given lightly.“This is...

Become A Member

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Thalian Association Community Theatre has been enriching the cultural landscape of Wilmington for 227 years thanks to the loyal support of our members. Revenue from ticket sales alone funds only a portion of our operating costs. Like most non-profit organizations, Thalian Association Community Theatre depends on the generosity of...

TACT Auditions

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James and The Giant Peach FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Chandler Davis, Artistic DirectorThalian Association Community Theatre910-251-1788 WILMINGTON, NC- The Thalian Association will hold auditions for the first show of their 19-20 Youth Season, James and the Giant Peach Jr., Saturday August 10 at 10am. Auditions will be held at the...

Donate Now

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    10 things that YOU make possible with Thalian Association Community Theatre: Read more….   Five productions annually on the main stage at historic Thalian Hall, Special ticket prices are offered to make live theatre affordable for everyone Five youth theatre productions at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center...

Thank You for your Donation

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Thank you so much for your generous donation to the Thalian Association. Revenue from our ticket sales alone funds only a portion of our operating costs. Like all non-profit institutions, the Thalian Association depends on the generosity of patrons like you to bridge that crucial gap. Please let the...

Youth Academy

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Youth Academy Download Schedule   Download/Print Medical Form Classes will be held at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center  Register Now COVID 19 Update Your child’s safety is our number one concern, there will be some new policies this fall including: Temperature check and hand sanitation upon arrival...

About Us

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Thalian Association Community Theatre is a non-profit, membership organization that’s dedicated to enhancing the rich artistic environment of the Cape Fear region.  Tracing its roots back to 1788, the Thalian Association Community Theatre was founded to provide arts education and bring the excitement of the performing arts to Wilmington,...

Thalian Association Youth Theatre Program

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Your child’s safety is our number one concern, there will be some new policies this fall including: • Temperature check and hand sanitation upon arrival • Extensive sanitizing of classrooms • Limit class size to accommodate social distancing & good sanitation in studio spaces • Masks required in the...

Thalian Hall Seating Charts

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Click the links below to open Adobe PDF versions of the seating charts that you can save or print. Seating chart for the Parquet Level in Adobe PDF format Seating chart for the Dress Circle Level in Adobe PDF format Please note: Sections highlighted with a light tan color are designated...

Become A Sponsor!

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2020 has been a year like no other for everyone in our community and we all look forward to a return to better times. Thank you to all the individuals and businesses, season ticket holders and sponsors, who generously supported Thalian Association when the theatres were dark. Thanks to you...

Thalian Hall Box Office

The Center Box Office is operated by the THCPA, Inc., and is located inside the main entrance to Thalian Hall at 310 Chestnut Street in historic downtown Wilmington. Local: 910-632-2285 Toll-Free: 800-523-2820 Tickets may be purchased by cash, check, Visa, Discover or MasterCard. Telephone reservations must be secured by...

Susan Habas, Executive Director

Since 2011, Susan Habas has been the Executive Director of Thalian Association Community Theatre. While providing management over the Hannah Block Historic USO Community Arts Center and its programs, Thalian Association Community Theatre produces five Main Stage Thalian Hall productions and five Youth Theatre productions annually. Susan is a...

About the Thalian Association

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  The Thalian Association is a non-profit, membership organization that’s dedicated to enhancing the rich artistic environment of the Cape Fear region.  Tracing its roots back to 1788, the Thalian Association was founded to provide arts education and bring the excitement of the performing arts to Wilmington, North Carolina....

The Community Arts Center

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The Thalian Association manages the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center. The center is a major cultural resource for New Hanover County and is a historic landmark for southeastern North Carolina. Visit the Web site.   History   Hundreds of thousands of armed forces personnel that trained in the...
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Susan Habas
Executive Director

Chandler Davis
Artistic Director

Samantha Chappell
Community Arts Center Director

Lance Howell
Technical Advisor


Thalian Association
Box 1111
Wilmington, NC 28402
910-251-1788

Thalian Hall Box Office
310 Chestnut St.
Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone: 910-632-2285