Susan Habas, Author at Thalian Association

Rising Stars

Get ready to sing, dance, and shine on stage! In this class, we’ll dive into everything that makes musical theatre so magical, from stage presence and acting games to script reading and show-stopping dance numbers. Whether you’re preparing for an audition, growing your love of musical theatre, or looking...

October 30, 2025 Susan Habas Spring 2026, Youth Academy Class.

Itzelle Heinberg

Itzelle is thrilled to be teaching her first official TACT Academy class! She’s currently a student at Isaac Bear Early College and plans to pursue a minor in Theater Education. Over the past four years she’s been deeply involved with Thalian Association, performing in many youth productions, counseling at...

October 27, 2025 Susan Habas Spring 2026, Youth Academy Instructors.

Flexner Houser Injury Law

October 10, 2025 Susan Habas Director's Circle, Sponsors.

Trinity Landing

September 26, 2025 Susan Habas Director's Circle, Sponsors.

Ironclad Brewery

September 22, 2025 Susan Habas Director's Circle, Sponsors.

Intracoastal Living Magazine

Susan Habas Producer's Circle, Sponsors.

Wrightsville Beach Magazine

Susan Habas Producer's Circle, Sponsors.

Porters Neck Village

Susan Habas Director's Circle, Sponsors.

Coastal Welcome Services

Susan Habas Director's Circle, Sponsors.

Lower Cape Fear LifeCare

August 19, 2025 Susan Habas Benefactors, Sponsors.

Shea’s Riverview

Susan Habas Producer's Circle, Sponsors.

Wilmington Parent

Susan Habas Director's Circle, Sponsors.

Travis Gilbert

Travis Gilbert is a public historian, preservationist, and non-profit executive with a decade of experience interpreting the story of coastal North Carolina. Currently, Gilbert is the Director of Philanthropy for the Old Baldy Foundation, which preserves Old Baldy Lighthouse as a historic site on Bald Head Island. He received...

July 28, 2025 Susan Habas Board Member, Board Of Directors.

Derek Schmidt

Derek Schmidt is the founder and president of DesignLoud, Inc., a Wilmington-based digital marketing agency he launched in 2010. Over the past 15 years he has guided the firm’s growth into a full-service partner for web development, search engine optimization, and digital strategy, serving nonprofits, small businesses, and national...

July 22, 2025 Susan Habas Info.

The Wizard of Oz

Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for their annual Azalea Festival Show, The Wizard of Oz, February 16 and 17 at 7 pm. Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in downtown Wilmington. The production, directed by Sam Chappell, runs April 10...

July 17, 2025 Susan Habas Auditions for Main Stage.

Hello Dolly

Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the final show of their Main Stage Season, Hello Dolly!, March 23 and 24 at 7 pm. Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in downtown Wilmington. The production, directed by Chandler Davis with choreography...

Susan Habas Auditions for Main Stage.

1776 the Musical

Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for a special project co-produced with Thalian Hall, 1776, January 12 and 13 at 7 pm. Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in downtown Wilmington. The production, directed by Chandler Davis, runs March 12-15 at...

July 8, 2025 Susan Habas Auditions for Main Stage.

Disney’s Newsies JR.

Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the final youth show of the season, Disney’s Newsies JR, Saturday. Auditions will be held and the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center at 120 S 2nd St Wilmington NC at 9 am. The musical, directed by Lily Goddard, will run...

July 4, 2025 Susan Habas Auditions for Youth Theatre.

How I Became a Pirate

Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the fourth youth show of the season, How I Became a Pirate, Saturday January 24 at 10 am. Auditions will be held at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center at 120 S 2nd St Wilmington NC at 9 am. How...

Susan Habas Auditions for Youth Theatre.

Little Women

Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the third youth show of the season, Little Women, Saturday November 22. Auditions will be held and the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center at 120 S 2nd St Wilmington NC at 9 am. The musical, directed by Stacie Smith, will...

Susan Habas Auditions for Youth Theatre.

Murder on the Orient Express

Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the third show of their main stage season, Murder on the Orient Express, December 15 and 16 at 7 pm. Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in downtown Wilmington. The production, directed and choreographed...

June 30, 2025 Susan Habas Auditions for Main Stage.

Ebenezer A Musical Christmas Carol

Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for their main stage holiday show, Ebenezer, October 27 and 28 at 7 pm, with callbacks Oct. 29. Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in downtown Wilmington. The production, with direction by Chandler Davis and...

Susan Habas Auditions for Main Stage.

The Rocky Horror Show

Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for their main stage season opener, The Rocky Horror Show, August 11 and 12 at 7 pm. Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in downtown Wilmington. The production, directed and choreographed by Sydney Smith Martin,...

Susan Habas Auditions for Main Stage.

Elf Jr.

Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the second youth show of the season, Elf Jr, Saturday October 4. Auditions will be held and the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center at 120 S 2nd St Wilmington NC at 9 am. The musical, directed by Maggie Miller and...

Susan Habas Auditions for Youth Theatre.

Spamalot Young@Part

Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the first youth show of the season, Spamalot (Young @ part), Saturday July 26. Auditions will be held and the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center at 120 S 2nd St Wilmington NC at 10 am. The musical, directed by Reilly...

June 23, 2025 Susan Habas Auditions for Youth Theatre.

Behind the Scenes – Prop Shop Adventures

Prop Shop Adventures is a new class that blends the excitement of theatre with the imaginative world of arts and crafts! Students will explore the diverse world of theatrical props and discover how these objects contribute to storytelling. They will learn fundamental prop-making techniques, including sculpting, painting, gluing, and...

June 11, 2025 Susan Habas Fall 2025, Youth Academy Class.

Reagan Blackburn

Reagan Blackburn is a recent graduate of East Carolina University, earning degrees in both theatre arts and public relations; although she is not new to the Wilmington theatre community, as she got her start doing school plays at Ashley High School in town. Since graduation, she has remained active in uplifting and...

Susan Habas Info.

Take the Lead: Intro to Directing

Ever wondered what it’s like to direct a show? This fun, hands-on workshop is perfect for those curious about what it takes to be a director. You’ll get to choose a short scene, hold auditions, cast your actors, and guide them through rehearsals—all while learning the basics of directing...

Susan Habas Fall 2025, Youth Academy Class.

Samantha Chappell

Sam Chappell has lived in the Wilmington area almost all of her life. Graduating from UNC with a major in Performance Studies, she is a longtime lover of the arts. Sam has directed several youth productions at TACT, including Junie B. Jones, Charlotte’s Web, Dear Edwina Jr., and most recently Willy Wonka Jr. She also...

June 10, 2025 Susan Habas Youth Academy Instructors.

Amy Carter

Amy is a lifelong theatre girl, and Elementary Teacher of 14 years (and counting)! She loves sharing the community space with youth in theatre and learning from talented young performers along the way. She has performed in dozens of musicals and especially loves working with Thalian Association Community Theatre...

June 9, 2025 Susan Habas Youth Academy Instructors.

1776 the Musical

1776 America’s Prize Winning Musical Music and Lyrics by SHERMAN EDWARDS Book by PETER STONE Based on a concept by SHERMAN EDWARDS Original Production Directed by PETER HUNT Originally Produced on the Broadway Stage by STUART OSTROW Experience the birth of a nation like never before in 1776...

June 8, 2025 Susan Habas Community Theater.

Hampton Farms

April 28, 2025 Susan Habas Director's Circle, Sponsors.

David Lipscomb

David Lipscomb, CPA joined the Thalian Association Board of Directors in April 2025. He is an active licensed Certified Public Accountant, and he currently owns his own consulting company, Baron Cameron Consulting, LLC, which offers accounting & finance consulting, project management and governance services. David is a seasoned Financial Executive with over...

April 17, 2025 Susan Habas Board Member, Board Of Directors.

Home

Pender Arts Council, the Arts Council of Wilmington & New Hanover County, and Thalian Association Community Theatre Present Home The Tony Award nominated play by Pender County’s own Samm-Art Williams In honor of Pender County’s 150th Anniversary Celebration Thalian Hall’s Historic Main Stage October 17 – 19,...

March 31, 2025 Susan Habas Info.

Disney Newsies JR.

Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Jack Feldman Book by Harvey Fierstein JR. Script Adaptation by Davis Simpatico Based on the Disney film written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White Disney’s Newsies JR. is a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film. Inspired by the...

March 15, 2025 Susan Habas 2025-2026 Season, Youth Stage Performaces.

How I Became A Pirate

Book, Music and Lyrics by JANET YATES VOGT AND MARK FRIEDMAN Based upon the book “How I Became a Pirate” Written by Melinda Long and Illustrations by David Shannon Performed by arrangement with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and The Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency. HOW I BECAME A PIRATE received its...

Susan Habas 2025-2026 Season, Youth Stage Performaces.

Little Women the Broadway Musical

Music by Jason Howland Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein Book by Allan Knee Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott Produced nationally and internationally, Little Women has been praised by critics for its ambition in adapting such a well-known story for the stage. This timeless, captivating story is brought to life...

March 14, 2025 Susan Habas 2025-2026 Season, Youth Stage Performaces.

Elf the Musical Jr.

Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin Music by Matthew Sssklar Lyrics by Chad Beguelin Based on the New Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum A title known the world over, Elf The Musical JR. is a must-produce holiday musical that can easily become an annual tradition for any theatre....

Susan Habas 2025-2026 Season, Youth Stage Performaces.

Monty Python’s Spamalot Young@Part

Original Book, Music and Lyrics by Eric Idle Music and Lyrics by John Du Prez Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL, Monty Python’s SPAMALOT retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a...

Susan Habas Info.

Hello Dolly!

Book by Michael Steward Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman Based on the play the Matchmaker by Thornton Wilder Original production Directed and Choreographed by Gower Champion Produced for the Broadway Stage by David Merrick and Champion Five, Inc. This musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s hit play The Matchmaker bursts with...

Susan Habas 2025-2026 Season, Main Stage Thalian Hall.

The Wizard of Oz

By L. Frank Baum With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg Background Music by Herbert Stothart Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard / Orchestration by Larry Wilcox Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner...

Susan Habas 2025-2026 Season, Main Stage Thalian Hall.

Agatha Christie’s Murder On The Orient Express

By Agatha Christie Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig Ken Ludwig’s clever adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic boasts all the glamour, intrigue and suspense of Dame Agatha’s celebrated novel, with a healthy dose of humor to quicken the pace. Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient...

Susan Habas 2025-2026 Season, Main Stage Thalian Hall.

Ebenezer A Musical Christmas Carol

Book, Music, and Lyrics By Frank Trimble All the beloved Charles Dickens characters show up as Scrooge learns the true meaning of Christmas. This musical adaption of Dickens’ famous story showcases diverse musical styles (rock, country, gospel, polka) and varied uses of wording and language that span from one...

Susan Habas 2025-2026 Season, Main Stage Thalian Hall.

The Rocky Horror Show

Book, Music and Lyrics by Richard O’Brien In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and...

Susan Habas Info.

Home

Pender Arts Council, the Arts Council of Wilmington & New Hanover County, and Thalian Association Community Theatre Present Home The Tony Award nominated play by Pender County’s own Samm-Art Williams In honor of Pender County’s 150th Anniversary Celebration Thalian Hall’s Historic Main Stage October 17 – 19, 2025...

March 10, 2025 Susan Habas Info.

Beetlejuice Jr.

Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold youth auditions for Beetlejuice Jr, Saturday April 19 at 10 am. Auditions will be held and the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center at 120 S 2nd St Wilmington NC. The musical, directed by Benjamin Thomas Reid with assistant direction by Kaleb Edley,...

March 4, 2025 Susan Habas 2024-2025 Season.

Legally Blonde

Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the final show of their Main Stage season, Legally Blonde, March 17 and 18 at 7 pm. Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in downtown Wilmington. The production, directed by Logan Hayes, runs May...

March 3, 2025 Susan Habas 2024-2025 Season.

Beetlejuice Jr.

Music & lyrics by Eddie Perfect Book by Scott Brown, Anthony King Based on the Geffen Company Picture, with a story by Michael McDowell & Larry Wilson A Very Special Fundraiser for Thalian Youth Theatre! Tickets $25 plus taxes and fees All tickets include soft drink and popcorn vouchers...

February 25, 2025 Susan Habas Info.

Fame Jr.

Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the final youth show of the season, Fame Jr, Saturday March 8. Auditions will be eld and the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center at 120 S 2nd St Wilmington NC. The musical, directed by Lilly Goddard, will run at the...

February 21, 2025 Susan Habas Info.

Who We Are & What We Do

Who We Are – What We Do Founded in 1788 to provide income for Innes Academy, the 1st free school in NC, the oldest community theatre group in the US 1851 The Association provides a carved stone memorial to the Washington Monument Society to support building of the monument. ...

February 20, 2025 Susan Habas Donation Information.

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