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Charlie Brown Christmas

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Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold adult auditions for the short Christmas show, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Saturday October 10 at 12 noon.  Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in downtown Wilmington and the production will be directed by Reagan Blackburn. The...
September 22, 2026 Susan Habas Auditions for Main Stage.
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Miracle on 34th Street

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Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the holiday show of their Main Stage season, Miracle on 34th Street, Monday October 5, and Tuesday October 6 at 7 pm. Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in downtown Wilmington. The production, directed...
September 8, 2026 Susan Habas Auditions for Main Stage.
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Ella Goddard

Hi, Im Ella! A Wilmington local with a passion for helping young performers build confidence both on and off the stage. I currently work as an instructor for Thalian Association’s Creative Arts Camp, where I teach our campers through acting, singing and dance, where we not only build upbeat showcase performances,...
July 31, 2026 Susan Habas Fall 2026, Youth Academy Instructors.
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Triple Threat

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This class will allow students to take the next step in building acting, singing, and dance technique. We will focus on how to better approach material, sharpen audition & performance skills, understand direction and adjustments, make strong choices, relax, and have confidence. This class is designed to help unlock...
Susan Habas Youth Academy Class.
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Make A Scene

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A new take on our fabulous Fundamentals of Acting class! Lights, camera, imagination! Make A Scene is a fun and energetic acting class where young performers explore storytelling, characters, and improvisation through games and scene work. Students will build confidence, creativity, teamwork, and communication skills while learning the basics...
June 22, 2026 Susan Habas Youth Academy Class.
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Center Stage Musical Theatre

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Sing, dance, and shine! This class introduces young performers to the fundamentals of musical theatre through dance, voice, and performance training. Students will learn basic musical theatre dance techniques, improve flexibility and coordination, and gain confidence preparing for a dance call. They’ll also explore healthy vocal technique, how to...
Susan Habas Youth Academy Class.
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Sing and Dance Stars

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A joyful introduction to music and movement! Your child will explore rhythm, melody, and creative expression through singing, dancing, and imaginative movement games. Each class encourages coordination, listening skills, and confidence as students learn simple songs, basic dance steps, and fun group activities in a playful, supportive environment.
Susan Habas Youth Academy Class.
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Kendra Bentley

  Kendra Bentley is a local Mom of 5, Montessori teacher, birth and postpartum doula, Home birth student midwife, and lover of the stage. She has remained an active member of Wilmington’s arts community for more than two decades, performing with local theater and choral organizations since childhood. Kendra...
Susan Habas Youth Academy Instructors.
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How To Train Your Dragon JR

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Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the first youth show of the season, How to Train Your Dragon Jr,  Saturday July 25. 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...
June 15, 2026 Susan Habas Auditions for Youth Theatre.
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A Charlie Brown Christmas

By Charles M. Schulz Based on the television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson Stage Adaptation by Eric Schaeffer By Special Arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson   The classic animated television special A Charlie Brown Christmas comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation in which Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts...
June 14, 2026 Susan Habas Info, Special Event.
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Dracula

Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the play, Dracula, on Monday July 20 at 7 pm. Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in downtown Wilmington. The play, directed by Joshua Zieseniss with assistant direction by Sydney Smith Martin, will run...
June 3, 2026 Susan Habas 2026-2027 Season, Auditions for Main Stage.
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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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DreamWorks How to Train Your Dragon the Musical JR

DreamWorks How to Train Your Dragon the Musical JR Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture In association with Universal Theatrical Group Book & Lyrics by Kate Thomas    Original Music & Lyrics by Veronica Mansour Originally developed through the DreamWorks Theatricals/ Music Theatre International Emerging Writers Program   Based...
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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 a TACT Academy instuctor! She’s currently a student at Isaac Bear Early College and plans to pursue a minor in Theater Education. Over the past five years she’s been deeply involved with Thalian Association, performing in many youth productions, counseling at Creative Arts Camp,...
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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