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Seussical JR

Thalian Association Community Theatre Production of Music by STEPHEN FLAHERTY Lyrics by LYNN AHRENS Book by LYNN AHRENS and STEPHEN FLAHERTY Co-Conceived by LYNN AHRENS, STEPHEN FLAHERTY, and ERIC IDLE Based on the Works of DR. SEUSS Music Supervised, Adapted, and Produced by Bryan Louiselle Seussical JR Is presented through special...
May 4, 2026 Susan Habas 2026-2027 Season, Youth Stage Performaces.
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Sweeney Todd

  Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street A Musical Thriller Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim  Book by Hugh Wheeler   From an Adaptation by CHRISTOPHER BOND Originally Directed On Broadway by HAROLD PRINCE Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick Originally Produced on Broadway by Richard Barr, Charles Woodward,...
Susan Habas 2026-2027 Season, Main Stage Thalian Hall.
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Disney’s Frozen

Disney’s Frozen Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez Book by Jennifer Lee Originally directed on Broadway by Michael Grandage Based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck & Jennifer Lee Originally produced on Broadway by Disney Theatrical Group For the...
Susan Habas 2026-2027 Season, Main Stage Thalian Hall.
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Dracula

Dracula By Steven Dietz From the novel by Bram Stoker Sink your teeth into the ultimate Halloween thrill. Steven Dietz’s electrifying adaptation of the timeless classic seduces with elegance and suspense, transforming the legendary vampire tale into a gripping theatrical experience. Bold, chilling, and wickedly smart, Dracula draws you...
Susan Habas 2026-2027 Season, Main Stage Thalian Hall.
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Cassidy Santaguida

Cassidy Santaguida grew up in El Paso, Texas, and after obtaining a bachelor’s degree in biology from The University of Texas, spent four years as a high school teacher. In 2006, Cassidy began her career in technology as a software developer. She then led a successful workforce development program...
April 29, 2026 Susan Habas Board Member, Board Of Directors.
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Rising Stars

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Wizard of Oz

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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 Info.
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Hello Dolly

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Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the final show of their Main Stage Season, Hello Dolly!, Feb. 23rd & 24th 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...
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1776 the Musical

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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 Info.
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Disney’s Newsies JR.

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Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the final youth show of the season, Disney’s Newsies JR, Saturday.  Auditions will be held Sat. March 21st, beginning at 10:00 am at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, 120 S 2nd St Wilmington NC. The musical, directed by Lilly...
July 4, 2025 Susan Habas Auditions for Youth Theatre.
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Little Women

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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.
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Murder on the Orient Express

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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 Info.
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Ebenezer A Musical Christmas Carol

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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...
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The Rocky Horror Show

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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,...
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Elf Jr.

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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.
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Spamalot Young@Part

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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.
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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...
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Take the Lead: Intro to Directing

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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...
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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 Info.
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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.
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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 Info.
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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.
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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.
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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...
March 15, 2025 Susan Habas Info.
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